IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research

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IISER Bhopal Ranking 2025

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IISER Bhopal is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, IISER Bhopal ranked in the #75 under the 'Overall' category.

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IISER Bhopal Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2026
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
IISER Bhopal Student Reviews

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IISER Bhopal Ranking Highlights 2025

IISER Bhopal is one of the most popular institutes of the country. Most of the ranking bodies have recognised this institute as one of the popular choices among students. The institute has been ranked #75 by the NIRF 2025 under the category Overall. The institute has been ranked well by eminent ranking bodies because of its curriculum, infrastructure and well-qualified faculty. Students can check the article in this space for more details around the IISER Bhopal rankings.

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Q: Is BSc at IISER Bhopal better than IISER Pune?

In comparison to 2021, the median package offered during BSc-MSc placements in 2022 increased by about 18%.
Data released by IISER Bhopal indicates that Deloitte previously selected five final-year students for IISER Bhopal placements 2022.
The placement results for 2023 have not yet been formally announced. Previously, 2022 placed 13 out of 152 BSc graduates. Out of 138 students, 3 BSc students were placed successfully in 2021. The median package for BSc students was INR 11.40 LPA.
Given that IISER Bhopal only has five students and IISER Pune has thirteen students chosen for placement. IISER Pune hence provides superior placements.

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Q: Is IISER Bhopal as good as IISER Pune?

IISERs get generous funding as they come directly under the MHRD of the central Government. Both IISER Bhopal and IISER Pune have state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

The labs, lecture halls, academic buildings, hostels, etc. are present at both the institutes.
IISER Bhopal has the largest campus among all IISERs.
IISRE have very good indoor - outdoor sports facilities as compared to other IISERs .These include football, Cricket, basketball, badminton, TT & Chess etc.
Community centers and Visitor’ hostels are also available.
The whole campus is wifi enabled , library and labs have excellent wifi connection.
IISRE has a self-sufficient campus with facilities like a shopping centre, health centre, bank, etc. all present on the campus itself so student does not need to worry to go outside.

Therefore, it is not appropriate to compare the IISERs as they all have their unique features and every college is best in its own aspects.

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Q: Is BSc at IISER Pune better than IISER Bhopal?

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.

Parameters	BS-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	4.2/5	4.3/5
Verified Shiksha Rating of Infrastructure	4.2/5	4.3/5
Verified Shiksha Rating of Faculty	4.5/5	4.3/5

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NIRF Ranking 2026

IISER Bhopal has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category. Through the years, the NIRF rankings for IISER Bhopal indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the NIRF. It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, IISER Bhopal climbed 3 ranks to #75 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:

IISER Bhopal Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

IISER Bhopal secured #75 rank in the 'Overall' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Bharathiar University and MNIT Jaipur. Check out how IISER Bhopal compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IISER Bhopal vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
IISER Bhopal	75
Alagappa University	73
Jamia Hamdard University	74
Bharathiar University	76
MNIT Jaipur	77

IISER Bhopal
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from Times Higher Education, IISER Bhopal outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the Times Higher Education ranking system. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, IISER Bhopal's rank is #1201, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Ed

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

IISER Bhopal Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2026, IISER Bhopal received #1201–1500 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Karunya University, and Banasthali Vidyapith for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IISER Bhopal vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
College Name	Overall 2026
IISER Bhopal	1201–1500
O.P. Jindal Global University	1001–1200
DMIHER	1001–1200
Karunya University	1201–1500
Banasthali Vidyapith	1201–1500

IISER Bhopal
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IISER Bhopal outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the QS World University Rankings system. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have dropped in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, IISER Bhopal fell 131 ranks to #632 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the secon

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IISER Bhopal fell 39 ranks to #179 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

IISER Bhopal Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

IISER Bhopal secured #632 rank in the 'Asia' category of QS World University Rankings 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and Kashmir University. Check out how IISER Bhopal compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IISER Bhopal vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Asia 2026
IISER Bhopal	632
MNNIT Allahabad	627
Bharathidasan University	629
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University	641
Kashmir University	641

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Infrastructure4.6

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Mainly students after BS-MS degree pursue higher studies in the world abroad universities like MIT Cambridge, Harvard, Stanford and Princeton etc.

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By the way there are little chances of placement in economic and dse branches but that are also not that working.

Based on 12 Reviews

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B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Batch of 2029

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It has really good infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: Ours is the first batch of B.Tech (earlier it was BS in engineering sciences), so the on-campus placements are average for now and are still developing. Off-campus opportunities are quite good if we actively apply and build skills in our respective fields.

Infrastructure: Rooms are a little tiny, but the hostel facilities are respectable, clean, and well-kept, with a free Wi-Fi facility. The mess food is mediocre, and the prices seem fair considering what they offer. A free-of-cost 24x7 medical center is available. There is a shopping complex, which meets the needs of all basic necessities. In general, students who desire a structured environment can benefit from the infrastructure and support system.

Faculty: Teachers are more than helpful and are available whenever we need. Each course comprises 15-20 teaching assistants and PhD holders. They are always ready to clear all our doubts whenever needed. The exam system is well-structured. It conducts 3 quizzes (best of two are considered), a mid-semester exam, and an end-semester exam. Academics are good, balanced, and somewhat strict. For those who desire both discipline and exploration opportunities, it is worthwhile. '

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025Read More

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B.S. in Physics + M.S. in Physics - Batch of 2029

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good college with nice faculty and facilities but placements are less.

Placements: Placements are good but not best as IIsers are not so old and research institute. They do not provide placements to all students but compared to all Science colleges in India not engineering colleges it is best. Top companies hire students. The package is also good approximately 14LPA as median for BSMS students and internship opportunities are excellent. Every 3 students out of 5 get atleast one internship in their course period.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is excellent all facilities are provided, it gives you a vibe that you are studying in a top college in country. Classrooms are modern, and top level labs are here like IITS and IISC. Medical facility is also top notch and a maintained hostel and mess are present.

Faculty: Teachers are also top notch, well qualified and the best in their field. Course curriculum is relevant and up to date but follows a classical way of approaching Science. Semester exams are generally difficult its even become hard to just pass the course.

Other: Academics Events fests and campus life are all good but placements and scholarship opportunities are less. The level of education is best.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025Read More

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B.S. in Physics + M.S. in Physics - Batch of 2029

4.2

3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

I am grateful to study in a premium institute like mine.

Infrastructure: It is not top-notch but should be ranked higher like IITs and NITs. Hostel rooms are nice with most facilities you need. There are no restrictions for late coming and for night owls like me. The most peaceful and joyful thing is the freedom you get.

Faculty: It depends on the professor. Some have absolute grading, and some have relative grading. Sometimes, they give marks in quizzes but make midsem papers tougher than ever. If I look back at JEE questions, they seem very simple. We are just not good enough to solve them. Here, courses are well organized. We do experiments in the lab related to our theoretical courses. Also, professors are very cool. They teach in innovative ways and make the question papers application-based.

Other: I am in a research college, students are less enthusiastic, but it is still a better organization. My favorite subjects are learning and lab work. I am from the 2024 batch and want to pursue my major in Physics (Optics).

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2025Read More

Aruna

B.S. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A college where I started my life and career, and it was my best choice.

Placements: Our college is more focused on research, so mostly people from IISER go for Ph.D. It will enrich their profile so if you are enthusiastic to explore the side of research, it's best to choose this. The one who is looking for a job doesn't fit here. There are placements but less compared to IITs.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is pretty good. I do not expect the course to be this much interesting and helpful in my career path. Hostels are good but 2 sharing rooms. The area and facilities are eco-friendly. Best thing is we will get IISER Wi-Fi almost everywhere so there is no need to charge extra GB for that.

Faculty: Teachers are so friendly and approachable. We can express any doubts about our course, path, and all. Always staying interactive with them is the key to having a good connection with professors at IISER Bhopal. In my experience, these are the things I love to tell everyone about my IISER life.

Other: A lot of sports facilities are available here.

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025Read More

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B.S. in Physics + M.S. in Physics - Batch of 2029

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A good space for students with a curious and a patient mindset.

Placements: As the placement cell of this college is still in its primitive stage, one should not expect direct placements from the college itself. Also, it is a research college; it doesn't give job-ready degrees like B.Teach and all. However, upcoming batches are also getting B.Teach, so we will see what is there in the future. You can always go off-campus; however, very few companies have visited in the past that offered 5-8 LPA on average, and to be honest, there is no reliable data for placements. You can expect on-campus placements for mass recruiting companies like TCS and Infosys.

Infrastructure: College infrastructure, rooms, hostel, library, and mess are decent and could be considered top-notch by many. It has high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the college. Labs here are very good, as expected in a college of research. We have 10 classrooms, which are going to increase as a new lecture hall is proposed. Other than 7 hostels, 2 more are under construction. A new research facility for sustainable tech is also being built. The campus size is over 200 acres, which is large. We have a health center, a shopping center, and a sports area for every game here.

Faculty: The curriculum is overall research-driven, and for UG students, we get the first 2 years to study the overall subjects of pure science. After that, we get to choose our major, increasing the flexibility and relevance of the course. Faculty members here are very supportive and motivating; however, not everyone will like it here. Semester exams for students other than the 1st year are tough, as one should expect in an academically rigorous course.

Other: If you want to have knowledge of pure sciences and would like to grow your career in academia, nothing else would be a better space than IISER. You will gain tons of knowledge, where you can grow your skills and put them to use. The crowd here is from all over India; you will celebrate every festival India celebrates. You are not going to be bored in college; there is always something good or bad happening. Be different from the herd and choose what you want.

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025Read More

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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2029

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The best faculty members ever I could imagine for pursuing my passion in my course.

Placements: IISERB is primarily a research institute so it does not focus on placement like that. But it does provide placement in BS Eng that is now changed into B.Tech. The average package is 17 LPA- 18 LPA. Companies like TCS Research, Adobe, MathWorks, and IBM Research.

Infrastructure: Hostel is average to good. We get double occupancy rooms in a hostel with a good Wi-Fi facility. It has a wide spectrum of labs spanning Biology, Physics, Maths data, Science, and Applied Medical Tech. Classrooms are well spacious. Library is good too.

Faculty: Teachers in IISER are well-qualified they all are done with their Ph.D. from well-renowned universities. They teach a course curriculum that is going to be relevant for future case. They do make the students industry-ready. Semester exams are quite difficult.

Other: I chose this course because I have been interested in this thing since childhood. Fests are not that good but it's quite enjoyable. The campus crowd is good, students are so intelligent and good.

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025Read More

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Do I need to appear for IAT or JEE mains/Advanced to get B.Tech at IISER Bhopal? Also, please provide the latest cutoff for B Tech.

Answered a month ago

You have to give IAT entrance test to take admission in IISER Bhopal but jee mains is not required for it but getting admission in IISC you have to eventually give jee mains and jee advanced both you have to score Good enough rank in jee advanced to secure addmission in ISC banglore

Aditya Kumar

Beginner-Level 1

Does IISER Bhopal offer B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science?

Answered 8 months ago

IISER Bhopal isn't the place for a typical B.Tech in Computer Science or Electrical. They're more into pure sciences and research stuff. You'll find BS-MS dual degrees, a BS in Engineering Sciences, and integrated PhD programs there—not the regular engineering tracks. If you're aiming for a classic

Sonali Samal

Contributor-Level 9

Are there any BSc courses apart from integrated programmes at IISER?

Answered 8 months ago

No, the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) do not offer standalone B.Sc. programs. Instead, they provide integrated BS-MS programs that combine undergraduate and postgraduate studies over five years. These programs emphasize research-oriented learning in disciplines like bio

Aman Kumar

Contributor-Level 9

I completed my class 12 in 2021. Am I eligible for IISER?

Answered 8 months ago

That's a great question, and it's wonderful that you're still exploring opportunities with IISER! However, for admission to the IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research), there is a specific eligibility criterion regarding the year of passing your 12th standard. The admission crit

Aman Kumar

Contributor-Level 9

I am a Biology student. Am I eligible for B.Tech in IISER Bhopal?

Answered 8 months ago

If you are a biology student you must have pcb as your subjects but the B.Tech at IISER bhopal or at any college in India does require maths as a compulsory subject

In case you have pcmb you are totally eligible but not with PCB

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Dua naqvi

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