What is the eligibility criteria for BSc at IISER Bhopal?

Candidates must have passed 12th standard (or equivalent) with past 2 years with atleast 60% marks for general category, and 55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD. Candidate must have taken any three of the following subjecs in 11th and 12th standard. i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Candidates need to take one of three exams, i.e. IAT, JEE Advanced, KYPY.

Does IISER Bhopal offer better placements than IISER Pune?

The median package offered during BSc-MSc placements in 2022 increased by more than 18% in comparison to 2021. Previously, five IISER Bhopal final-year students were chosen by Deloitte at IISER Bhopal placements 2022, according to data made public by IISER Bhopal. Additionally, as part of the IISER Bhopal summer internships 2022, a third-year BS student was chosen for a three-month summer internship at nuture.farm. In addition, four Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Bhopal students were chosen to participate in IISER internships in France in 2022. The official announcement of the 2023 placement results is still pending. Previously, 13 of the 152 BSc grads were placed in 2022. In 2021, 3 BSc students were successfully placed out of 138 total. Thirteen BSc students were placed during IISER placements in 2022, according to the report. For BSc students, the median package was INR 11.40 LPA. Since IISER Pune had 13 students selected for placement and IISER Bhopal has only 5 students. Therefore, IISER Pune offers better placements.

What are the different channels for getting admission in IISER Colleges?

Earlier there was three chaneels through which candidates can ge admissions to the courses offered at IISER institions, IISc Banglore and IIT Madras. From the academic session 2025, admisisons were made through IAT exam channel only and other two channels were discontinued. There were three channels for admission: IAT Channel a. Candidates seeking admission through this channel must appear for a computer-based IISER Aptitude Test (IAT-2025). KVPY Channel The KVPY-SA-2021 students who have received the provisional KVPY fellowship award are eligible to apply for admission. A. Candidates in the extended KVPY merit list are not eligible. JEE Channel a. Candidates seeking admission under JEE channel should have qualified in the JEE Advanced in the year 2023, AND should have a rank within 15000 in the common rank list or in the respective category rank lists (GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD). B. Those who qualified JEE Advanced in any year other than 2023 are not eligible. C. Candidates with JEE Advanced preparatory ranks are not eligible. Candidates seeking admission under this channel do not have to appear for IAT-2023.

What is the cutoff for IISER Bhopal?

The closing cut off ranks for each round at IISER Bhopal have been released for the SCB, KVPY, and IIT JEE Advanced admission channels, covering General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and KM categories. Candidates can refer to the table below to check the round-wise closing cut off ranks specifically for the General category across all admission channels: Counselling Rounds - KVPY Channel KVPY (SA/ SB/ SX) Ranks - General Category Round 1 495 Round 2 730 Round 3 1161 Round 4 1729 Round 5 SEATS FILLED

Can I get admission to IISER Bhopal for BSc with 60% in Class 12th?

For candidates from General Category, one needs atleast 60% in 12th grade and for SC/ST/OBC, it is 55% aggregate score in 12th grade. Yes, anyone who scored atleast 60% in 12th grade is eligible to get admission in IISER Bhopal, as long as candidate has studied atleast three of the following subjects in 12th grade, i.e. Pysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology. You also need to take one of the three exams, IAT, JEE Adv., KVPY.

What is the IISER Bhopal CCMN cutoff for MSc course?

IISER Bhopal MSc cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the MSc cutoff ranks ranged between 75 and 679 for the General AII India category students. Among all the MSc specialisations, M.Sc. in BioTechnology is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible. A detailed course-wise IISER Bhopal CCMN cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Course 2024 M.Sc. in Mathematics 632 M.Sc. in Chemistry 679 M.Sc. in BioTechnology 75

What is the last round closing cutoff rank for IISER Bhopal BS-MS course?

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal admission to the BS-MS dual degree course is based on the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) entrance exam score. As per the IISER Bhopal cutoff 2024, the last round closing cutoff was 1318 for all the BS-MS specialisations for the General All India category students. Other than that, BS Specialisations such as BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, BS in Chemical Engineering, and BS in Data Sciences have a similar cutoff of 1177 under General AI category. Candidates seeking admission to IISER Bhopal can refer to the table given below to check out the last round similar closing ranks for BS-MS Specialisations for various category students in 2024. Course General OBC-NCL SC ST PWD EWS BS-MS Dual Degree 1318 933 375 151 61 241

What are people's opinions on IISER Bhopal for BSc?

IISER Bhopal is one of the best options to pursue BSc. It has great faculty that is always there to guide students. Infrasturcture at the college is great, with state of the art laboratories, a library with large collecion of books on different subjects. Students and especially, seniors are really great when it comes to proper guidance. IISER Bhopal has connections to most of the big research firms, helping students to secure good internships and placement.

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The IISER 2026 application form for admission to 5-year Integrated BS-MS courses will be available in the second week of Mar 2026, tentatively.
The CCMN 2025 counselling process for admission to MSc/MSc (Tech) courses has now ended with the release of the National Spot Round seat allotment results.

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IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Courses & Fees 2025

IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research offers a full time BSc courses. Available at the UG level, admission to this course is based upon merit/entrance exam. For more information, students can refer to the table with course details along with its fees and eligibility criteria:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Sc.(10 courses)	3.2 L - 4 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam
M.Sc.(9 courses)	1.6 L - 4 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam IIT JAM
B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)	3.2 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam

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Q: Can I get into IISER Bhopal with 70% in class 12th?

IISER Bhopal offers three admission channels: SCB (state central board), KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana), and IIT JEE Advanced for admission to the BS and BS-MS (Dual Degree) programmes. Based on the category rank list that is acquired from KVPY, a common rank list is generated for candidates who apply through the KVPY channel, giving equal weight to SX, SA, and SB. The JEE (Advanced) category rank list determines the candidates' assignments when they apply through the JEE channel. For applicants using the SCB channel, a Common Merit List (CML) and a category-wise merit list of candidates are created. IISER Bhopal with 70% in class 12th is also possible.

Q: Does IISER Bhopal accept JEE score?

Yes, IISER Bhopal accepts JEE score for admission. You can get admission in IISER Bhopal through JEE Main rank if you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the JEE advanced channel, which is to secure a JEE Advanced rank within 10,000. You also need to have 10+2 with a Science stream and Maths as one of the subjects. IISER Bhopal offers a BS-MS degree programme for four years. You can also apply for admission through KVPY and SCB channel.

Q: What is the cut off of IISER Bhopal?

IISER Bhopal cutoff 2025 for admission to the BS + MS course across multiple specialisations was 2015 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For BTech admission, the cutoff rank stood at 974 for different specialisations. This is the cutoff rank for Round 1. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. The IISER Bhopal 2025 cutoff for Round 1 is tabulated below for BS + MS and BTech courses across multiple specialisations.

Course	IISER Bhopal Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.S. in Chemistry + M.S. in Chemistry	2015
B.S. in Physics + M.S. in Physics	2015
B.S. in Mathematics + M.S. in Mathematics	2015
B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences + M.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences	2015
B.S. in Chemical Engineering + M.S. in Chemical Engineering	2015
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	974
B.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering	974
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science	974

IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Fee Structure

The IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research fees vary depending on various factors. Some of these factors are stream, course level, chosen specialisation, etc. The fee structure for a few courses may be relatively higher than others since it includes additional charges, such as lab charges, field trips, and more. Tabulated below is the entire IISER Bhopal fee structure for all the courses offered at the institute: