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

 Both of the institutions, IISER Pune and IISER Bhopal offer BS+MS courses for the duration of five years. This integrated programme is different from BSc courses as it focuses more on research papers. Now, to identify which is better, below is the comparison of Shiksha ratings of both institutes on different parameters such as course-specific, placements, infrastructure, etc. ParametersBS-MS at IISER Bhopal BS-MS at IISER Pune Verified Shiksha Rating of BS-MS course 4.2/5 (based on 68 reviews) 4.2/5 (based on 18 reviews) Verified Shiksha Rating of Placements 4.2/54.3/5Verified Shiksha Rating of Infrastructure 4.2/5 4.3/5Verified Shiksha Rating of Faculty 4.5/5 4.3/5 

To get admission for an M.Sc. in Chemistry at an IISER (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research), you need to appear for and clear the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) and meet the eligibility criteria, which includes a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as a main subject.  IISER Aptitude Test (IAT): IISERs conduct a common entrance exam, the IAT, for admission to their Integrated PhD programs. The IAT is a computer-based test. The IAT is scheduled on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM, at various centers across India. Familiarize yourself with the IAT syllabus and exam pattern on the official IISER website. Eligibility Criteria: You need a B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Chemistry as one of the main subjects. A minimum of 60% marks overall percentage (or equivalent CGPA) in your B.Sc. degree is required. For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, 55% overall percentage (or equivalent CGPA) is required. You must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics during your Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Application Process:Apply through the IISER common application portal. One application form is valid for all IISERs.Incomplete applications will be rejected. Selection Process: Shortlisting is based on the performance in the IAT. Shortlisted candidates may be called for interviews or counseling sessions.  The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the IAT and the interview/counseling, as well as seat availability. 

IISER Bhopal offers a four-yea BS and a five-year Integrated BS-MS degree course at the UG level. The total tuition fee for the course ranges between INR 60,000 and INR 3.1 lakh. Candidates selected at the time of admission need to pay a seat acceptance fee. The seat acceptance fee for UG courses is INR 35,000 including INR 10,000 as non-refundable administrative fee. 

IISER Bhopal BS-MS placement 2023 data is not released. However, according to IISER Bhopal NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of IISER Bhopal BS-MS placements 2022 are presented below:ParticularsBS-MS Placement Statistics (2022)Median packageINR 6.50 LPATotal students232Students placed29

IISER Bhopal salary package 2023 is not released. However, according to IISER Bhopal NIRF report 2023, the course-wise median package offered during IISER Bhopal placements 2022 is presented below:CourseMedian Package (2022)UG 4-year (BS)INR 17.5 LPAUG 5-year (BS-MSINR 6.5 LPAFurther, an improving trend was witnessed in the median package offered during IISER Bhopal BS-MS placements over the past three years, which is presented below:CourseMedian Package (2020)Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)UG 5-year (BS-MS)INR 5.50 LPAINR 5.50 LPAINR 6.50 LPA

The placement rate recorded during IISER Bhopal placements 2023 is not released. Earlier, according to the official data available, more than 80% BS-MS students during 2013-2021 were placed or opted for higher studies or went for entrepreneurship after graduating from IISER Bhopal. Apart from this, according to IISER Bhopal NIRF report 2023, the course-wise total students and no. of students placed during IISER Bhopal placements 2022 are presented below:CourseTotal Students (2022)Students Placed (2022)UG 4-year (BS)104UG 5-year (BS-MS)23229Further, the trends witnessed during IISER Bhopal UG 5-year placements over the past three years with respect to the total students and no. of students placed are presented below:CoursePlacement Rate (2020)Placement Rate (2021)Placement Rate (2022)UG 5-year (BS-MS)Total students: 156 Students placed: 25Total students: 164 Students placed: 39Total students: 232 Students placed: 29

IISER Bhopal BS placement 2023 data is not released. However, according to IISER Bhopal NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of IISER Bhopal BS placements 2022 are presented below:ParticularsBS Placement Statistics (2022)Median packageINR 17.5 LPATotal students10Students placed4