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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER], Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public (Autonomous) College

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IISER Kolkata Admission 2023 is ongoing for various UG, PG, and PhD courses. interested candidates can apply for the MSc Course (Autumn Session) from April 10 to May 12. IISER Kolkata PhD Admission is ongoing till April 23. Admissions for the IISER BS-MS program will begin on April 15 and the last date to apply is May 25. BS-MS Admissions will be done based on the IISER Aptitude Test scheduled on June 17, 2023. Candidates can check the further details on the official website @iiserkol.ac.in

IISER Kolkata is ranked 43rd in Overall Category and 40 in Research Category by NIRF 2022. IISER Kolkata is an autonomous research and education institute in Nadia district of West Bengal. It was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The institute was established with an aim towards excellence in research in basic science at the undergraduate and graduate level with equal emphasis on higher education. The institute follows a bi-semester system, which includes a spring (Jan-May) and autumn (Aug-Dec) semester for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science. IISER Kolkata Admission is done through Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) and JEE.

IISER Kolkata: Courses and Eligibility

IISER Kolkata offers UG, PG, Doctorate and Post-Doctorate programs under various specializations. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Course 1: BS-MS Dual Degree Program

Duration: 5-year
Eligibility: Intermediate graduate
Offered Majors: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Course Fee: INR 46,250 and INR 18,750 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Course 2: MS in Space Physics

Duration: 2-year
Eligibility: Graduate in B.E/B.Tech (OR) valid score in either GATE or JEST

Course Fee: INR 46,250 for General and INR 18,750 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and will be called for an interview. Final selection is based on the performance in the interview, academic background of the candidate and any other criterion determined by the selection committee.

Course 3: Integrated Ph.D 

Eligibility:  B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. or an equivalent degree
Offered Majors: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Course Fee: INR 35,250 for General and INR 18,750 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Course 4: Doctor of Philosophy 

Eligibility: Masters degree
Research Areas: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Course Fee: INR 35,700 for General and INR 19,200 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Course 5: Post Doctoral Research

Eligibility: Ph.D.
Broad Research Areas: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Check IISER Kolkata Courses and Fees 

IISER Kolkata Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Overall) 2023 43
NIRF (Research) 2023 40
NIRF (Overall) 2022 40
NIRF (Research) 2022 32
NIRF (Overall) 2021 35
US News (Overall) 2021 874

IISER Kolkata Admission 2024

The University accepts the score of national or state level entrance examination. For some courses, the institute also accepts merit scored in the previous qualifying examination. Given below are the details for the same:

Course Name Exam name/ type
BS-MS JEE Advanced or KVPY
MS Merit in B.E/ B.Tech
Integrated Ph.D IIT JAM

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IISER Kolkata Cutoff 2023

IISER Kolkata Cutoff 2023 for the Fifth Round of Counselling has been released. The cutoff for Admissions to 5-year BS-MS programs at IISER Kolkata is based on the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). IISER Kolkata cutoff is the minimum score required to be admitted to the institute. The category-wise cutoff for Round 5 of the allocation and previous allocation rounds are tabulated as follows. 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 5
General 1194
OBC-NCL 705
SC 308
ST
EWS 233
PwD
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 4
General 941
OBC-NCL 612
SC 258
ST 148
EWS 211
PwD 63
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 3
General 883
OBC-NCL 583
SC 256
ST 123
EWS 208
PwD 120
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 2
General 841
OBC-NCL 532
SC 220
ST 98
EWS 188
PwD 74
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 1
General 403
OBC-NCL 303
SC 131
ST 72
EWS 90
PwD 73
KM 14

IISER Kolkata Placement

The acumen of the trained students have been displayed in various fields and they are ready to join research and corporate world and contribute in various research fields and industries like Bioinformatics, Exploration & Mining, Specialty and Fine Chemicals, Polymers, Synthetic Chemistry, Optics, Statistical Modeling. The top recruiting companies of the Institute include 


IISER Kolkata Facilities

  • Hostel: 400 seater hostel for both girls and boys, with hostel warden on duty 24/7.
  • Computer labs: For the course students and research scholars, the section manages a Computer center which has about 50 desktops and some of which are connected to form a small experimental cluster named Meghnad.
  • Laboratories: IISER-K boasts of world-class equipment both for the teaching and the research laboratories
  • Medical facilities: At least 20 doctors are assigned to the medical department of the university, which is believed in for the welfare of students as well as the staff members.
  • Canteen: For the students and staff member there is an eating place where they can relax and have scrumptious food.
  • Guesthouse: There is a few guest house accommodation for students as well as outsiders coming to visit the students.

IISER Kolkata FAQs

Ques. How is the library facility of IISER Kolkata?

Ans. The library facility is good at IISER Kolkata as it has a collection of 29500+ books among which 13000+ are electronic books and rest are in print. The students can use the library for study purposes 24*7.

Ques. Is IISER better institute than IIT?

Ans. Yes, IISER, Kolkata is better than any IIT in India for pursuing research work or higher studies in the field of science. IISES, Kolkata is considered the best institute in India for doing research programs and excelling in a career as a scientist.

Ques. What is the rank of IISER Kolkata as per NIRF?

Ans. As per the NIRF 2023 ranking of IISER, Kolkata, it has received 40 ranks among all other institutes in India. In the World University Ranking, It ranks at 601-800th among all other global Universities.

Ques. What is the placement trend of IISER, Kolkata in part three year?

Ans. in the year 2019, total 145 students graduated UG programs from IISER among which only 23 students got placed and majority of the students opted for higher studies. The average placement package that has been offered to graduated in past three years as follows:
  • 2017- 8.0 LPA
  • 2018- 6.5 LPA
  • 2019- 7.2 LPA

Ques. In what ways, IISERs Kolkata different from other IISERs?

Ans. The main factor of IISER Kolkata being different from other IISER is that the campus provides good faculty and student relations. The faculty helps students with course work and be supportive during the early years of the course. The instrumental facilities are better than other IISERs.

Ques. Should I choose IISER Kolkata over IIT Kharagpur for M.Sc integrated Physics course?

Ans. Yes, it is the best option to choose for pursuing M.Sc course. IISER ranks at 29th amongst other institutes. The course structure at IIT is not updated as compared to IISER, and for pursuing higher studies in science IISER is better as compared to IIT.

Ques. Is IISER Kolkata better than IISER Pune?

Ans. IISER Kolkata is better in terms of course choice that is offered to the students, students get to choose rare subjects like earth science. The faculty are very friendly and supportive at IISER Kolkata.

Ques. Are there hostel facilities in IISERs Kolkata?

Ans. Yes, there are hostel facilities for students in IISER Kolkata. There are 400 seater hostels for both girls and boys in the institute.

Ques. How is IISER Kolkata for Research and academics?

Ans. IISER Kolkata is good for academics as per the interest of students in pursuing studies in science field. It is known for its faculty in the Physics department. The institute offers research programs that maintain high research standards along with its unique monitor and major degree.

Ques. What is the fees for the Post Doctorate program in IISER Kolkata? 

Ans. The fees for post-doctorate program in IISER Kolkata is 47900 INR. There are specializations like Mathematics, chemistry, Geological, Physical Science, and Biological Science.

Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Select degree :
BS + MSM.Sc + Ph.DM.SPh.DPost Doc
Select stream :
ScienceArts

1st Yr Fees

53,855
Duration5 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date1 Apr - 13 May 2024
Eligibility10+2 with 75% + IISER
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

53,855
Duration5 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date12 Mar - 03 May 2024
EligibilityGraduation
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

48,814
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date12 Mar - 03 May 2024
EligibilityBE / BTech
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

63,240
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date1 Mar - 30 Apr 2024
EligibilityPost Graduation
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

35,620
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date1 Mar - 30 Apr 2024
EligibilityPhD
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Amirul Islam Mallick

Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences


Amit Ghosal

Professor, Department of Physical Sciences


Amlan K Roy

Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences


Ananda Dasgupta

Associate Professor, Department of Physical Sciences


Anandamohan Ghosh

Associate Professor, Department of Physical Sciences


Anindita Bhadra

Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences


Koel Das

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Gopala Krishna Darbha

Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences


College Facilities

Basic Information About Facilities

Hostel
Medical
Library
Comp Labs
Laboratory
e-classroom
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Sports

College Ranking

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In News

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IISER Admission 2023 Open for BS MS Dual Degree Program
New Delhi: IISER is inviting applications for admission to its Five-Year BS-MS Dual Degree Programs at Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Tirupati campuses for the academic session 2023-24. Applicants must note that the application window for IISER BS-MS Dual
IISER Kolkata PhD Admission 2023 Open
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata is inviting applications for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program for Spring Semester 2023. Interested candidates can now apply online till November 13, 2022.  As per IISER Kolkata
IISER 7th Round Allotment List 2022 Out for BSMS Dual Degree Program
New Delhi: Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has released the 7th round of provisional allotment list for admission to its BS-MS dual degree program on October 17, 2022. Candidates can check the allotment list through the official website: iiseradmission.in.
IISER Admission 2022 Apply for IAT 2022 till June 15
New Delhi: IISER is currently accepting applications for the IISER Admission Test (IAT 2022). Aspiring candidates can register themselves at the official website, iiseradmission.in or iisermohali.ac.in. The last date to apply is June 15, 2022. IAT 2022 exam is goin

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER]: 29 answered questions

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Deepika Lakhra

01 Oct 21

IISERs are not established for just placement purposes rather the motto is to build the scientific aptitude among students so that they earn more from their skills and knowledge. 

The curriculum at IISER has a strong base and you will eventually give up the idea of placements. This is why most students apply for Ph.D. after completing BS-MS from here. Ideally, you cannot compare IIT with IISER in terms of placements as most of the IT companies do not find IISERites to be worthful until they have acquired some skills of their own.

Do not apply here just for the sake of doing engineering as the level of competition is very high at IISER. You will be wasting 5 years if you do not want to pursue higher studies and looking just for placements. 

Even if you look for job opportunities after BS-MS, you can take up jobs as biologists, chemists, mathematicians, physicists with a salary of around INR 50,000 per month.

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Shree Gupta

10 May 22

IISc Bangalore is more than 110 years old and it is the first choice of most students for Science, Engineering, and Technology-related courses. Seven IISER were established recently with the goal of providing quality education in pure science. IISERs were established with the expectations that they would reach global standards in the field of basic sciences and offer intensive research like IISc. 

IISERs offer courses such as BS-MS, integrated Ph.D., and Ph.D. to students. Although IISERs were established recently, they have good faculties and research facilities. Getting admission at IISc is more challenging compared to IISERs. 

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Mahak Sharma

14 Apr 23

If you're considering pursuing a BS-MS degree, here's what you need to know:

  • This degree provides incredible freedom and diversity in career options.
  • You won't be limited by traditional career paths, such as specialization, MS abroad, campus placements, MBA, or UPSC.
  • You can choose any career path that suits your interests and aptitude.
  • The BS-MS program offers unique multidisciplinary training that makes you highly qualified for a variety of career opportunities.
  • Compared to traditional science graduates, BS-MS graduates from IISER have superior technical knowledge, hands-on experience, exposure to interdisciplinary research, and greater potential for growth.
  • The ideal career path after completing your BS-MS, if you're interested in academia and research, would likely be a Ph.D. You'll have an edge over peers from other programs due to your multidisciplinary training.

If you're looking to pursue a different career path, there are plenty of opportunities available. Your multidisciplinary education will enable you to adapt and thrive in various fields.

IISERs offer a wide variety of courses, including mandatory core courses in PCMB, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics, and more. You'll also have the option to choose a major and minors based on your interests and aptitude.

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Senjuti Guha

01 Oct 21

Preparation for the IISER Aptitude test will not ask for anything more than your preparation of Boards. The syllabus includes all that you studied in class 11 and 12 and for exams like JEE (mains and advanced), AIPMT, NEST. You need to keep some pointers in mind while you plan out your strategy of preparation. 

  • Study Theory: You need to be very clear with all the basics in your syllabus. It is of no use to mug up all the high-level books like H C Verma and alike. Just stick to your NCERT books. 
  • Once you are clear with the theory of the concepts from your NCERT books, you can look for other reference materials, notes from teachers to brush up on particular sub-topics that you need to be more sure of. You can also make your own notes since writing helps you remember things better and they can serve well in the end for revision purposes.
  • When it comes to Mathematics, you can never be prepared enough or solve just the right number of problems. So, make sure to practice as much as you can since that will help you find various techniques to come up with solutions and faster of course. 

Hence, in general study and practice all the subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and be thorough. It is okay if you did not have either Maths or Biology- don't attempt the questions you are not sure of, that will lead to negative marking. You will need to get more than 35 questions correct out of 60 in order to secure a seat at the institute. 

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Rashi Sinha

13 Apr 23

If you are considering pursuing science education in India, you might have come across two premier institutions - the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) and the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER). Here are some key differences between these institutions that you should know about:

Funding:

  • IISERs are funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), while NISER is funded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

Curriculum:

  • In IISERs, you will study all the subjects for two years before specializing in your area of interest for the remaining two years of your undergraduate program. In contrast, NISER has a one-year foundation program before students can specialize in their chosen field.
  • Both systems have their corresponding advantages and disadvantages, and you may prefer one system over the other based on your interests and goals.

Admission:

  • To get into NISER, you need to appear for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST), which is exclusively for admission to NISER.
  • To get into IISERs, you can apply through multiple channels. You can qualify through Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), or state/central board exam marks. There are certain cut-offs that you can find out about on their respective websites.

While both IISERs and NISER are premier institutions for science education in India, they differ in their funding, curriculum, and admission processes. It is important to consider your interests and goals while making a decision about which institution to choose.

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Shivangi Mishra

06 May 22

Yes, IISER Kolkata offers a 2 year-long MS program in Space Science. The application for the program is open now. Here are the application details.

Enquiries  cessi@iiserkol.ac.in
Application portal opened 20th April 2022
Application Portal closes  20th May 2022
Publication of shortlist for interview  25th May 2022
Selection process ends  June 2022

To apply you need to have a recent bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering with first class or equivalent and qualification in either GATE or other national eligibility test such as JEST. 

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Madhuri Dasgupta

22 Oct 21

A few of my friends have taken the IISER aptitude test and according to them, the difficulty level of the questions asked is equal to or less than JEE Mains level. They are mostly conceptual and there will be very few numerical questions. 

IISER aims to test your conceptual understanding rather than your problem-solving skills. 

  • Maths - If you are preparing for JEE Advanced, then the questions usually asked in the maths section for the IISER aptitude test will be quite easy for you. 
  • Physics - You can easily solve most of the questions if your basics are clear. The question also won’t require you to do lengthy calculations. Physics questions are usually at the JEE Mains level.
  • Chemistry - For Chemistry too, the questions will test your conceptual clarity. 
  • Biology - Reading NCERT textbooks will be sufficient to score well in Biology. 

So, to score well in the IISER aptitude test, thoroughly read your 11th and 12th textbooks. 

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Aditya Guha

22 Oct 21

It’s not possible to answer this definitively as IISERs don’t make information regarding cut-off public. But entry to IISER through KVPY is easier compared to other gateways like the IISER Aptitude Test. 

One of my friends was selected for KVPY SX in 2017. At the time of college choices, his options were Pune, Kolkata, TVM, Tirupati. He finally got IISER Kolkata. 

According to him, if you get a KVPY fellowship, there is a good chance that you will get into an IISER. But going by the trends of the last few years, you will need a rank below 600, in order to get IISER Pune. 

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Hindol Mukharjee

16 Jun 22

For pure science, IISc is the obvious choice among these. It is the best in India, in terms of research interface, faculties, and alumni base. 

If you are particularly interested in Physics, you should definitely choose IISc. It has an excellent Physics department. IISc Bangalore, Department of Physics has a Theoretical Cosmology group. The research interest of the group mostly involves early universe cosmology topics. For pure science courses, the preference order for these institutes is - IISc>>IISER>NISER

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Vedanta Saha

01 Jun 22

IISER Kolkata is the best IISER for Physics. It is especially good for Astrophysics. The ongoing research in the area is top-notch. There are labs such as CESSI (Center of Excellence in Space Sciences, India) inside the campus, spearheading research in Astrophysics and Astronomy area. 

The faculties are well experienced and put more emphasis on building the fundamental concepts on priority. 

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