IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for admission to IISER Bhopal for M.Sc. in BioTechnology are:
1. Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
2. Minimum Marks: A minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale.
3. Category Relaxation: As per GoI norms, a relaxation of marks, or an equivalent grade relaxation, will be granted in reference to the requirement specified for candidates belonging to various categories.

The college is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at IISER Bhopal, with a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent grades in 10+2 or equivalent in the relevant subject, & SAT Level I in the relevant subject with a minimum of 1000.

Yes, IISER Bhopal provides placements for B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with an average package of 14 LPA and a the highest package of around 31 LPA. However, the primary focus of IISER Bhopal is on research, and many students opt for higher studies and research positions rather than getting into the corporate sector.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science course at IISER Bhopal are:
Minimum 60% marks/equivalent grades in 10+2 or equivalent
Four-year Bachelor's degree or five-year integrated degree or Master's degree in respective subject with minimum 60% score or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale at both, Bachelor's & Master's levels.
280 score in GRE general test or valid GATE score or any Indian national examinations relevant to the subject of admission to Ph.D.
60 score in TOEFL/ 6 in IELTS or any other certificate on English proficiency
Selection through online interviews

B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science graduates from IISER Bhopal can be hired in both electrical and computer Science industries. Some job opportunities include:
Research positions in research institutes or laboratories.
Jobs in industries such as IT, electronics, and manufacturing.
Opportunities in government research organizations like ISRO, DRDO, and BARC.
Higher education and research positions, with many students opting for PhD programs in India or abroad.
Placement in companies like Barclays, Nomura bank, and other private pharma or chemical companies.
The average package for IISER Bhopal graduates is around 14 LPA, with some students receiving packages up to 25 LPA. However, it's important to note that IISER Bhopal focuses on producing scientists, and the primary goal is research-oriented.

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. CourseIISER Bhopal Round 1 Cutoff 2025 B.S. in Chemistry + M.S. in Chemistry2015B.S. in Physics + M.S. in Physics2015B.S. in Mathematics + M.S. in Mathematics2015B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences + M.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences2015B.S. in Chemical Engineering + M.S. in Chemical Engineering2015B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering974B.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering974B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science974

Yes, private companies hire from B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at IISER Bhopal. Some students get placed in companies like Barclays, Nomura bank, and other quant firms, with packages ranging from 8 LPA to 25+ LPA. However, it's noted that the primary focus of IISER Bhopal is to produce scientists, and many students opt for higher studies and research positions rather than entering the corporate sector.

The candidate should pursue a science stream, specifically taking at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination to be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. in BioTechnology at IISER Bhopal.