IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
Video Play Icon2 Videos,
11 Photos
IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Logo

IISER Kolkata Admission 202: 4Application Process, Eligibility, Courses & Fee

  • Public/Government Institute
  • Estd. 2006

IISER Kolkata Admissions
What's new?

Accordion Icon V3

Video stories

Accordion Icon V3
  • rwThumbImage
    Eligibility & Cut Offs

IISER Kolkata Admission Process 2024

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
On Admissions
Q:   Does IISER Kolkata accept JEE score?
A: 

To apply for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, candidates need to have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) along with JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test scores. The Round 1 closing rank for the BS-MS course stood at 403 for the General All India category student. So, considering the Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank for IISER Kolkata, candidates must secure a rank between 400 and 1805. Applicants must scored 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN/OBC and OBC-NCL categories and 55% for SC/ST/PWD in any recognised board. The required percentage is 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN/OBC/OBC-NCL and 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for SC/ST/PWD in class XII or equivalent exam.

Q:   Can I join IISER Kolkata directly?
A: 

Admission to the University is both entrance and merit-based. IISER Kolkata offers five courses in the field of Research, Science, and Technology at UG, PG, and doctoral level, namely a five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme, MS in Space Physics, Integrated PhD, PhD and Postdoctoral Research programme across seven departments and five centres of excellence. In March/April, application forms for all programmes offered at IISER Kolkata are made available to the students through an online application process. Students are admitted to the BS-MS Dual Degree programme through the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), State and Central Boards Channel (SCB) via the IISER Aptitude Test, and JEE Advanced scores. On the other hand, IISER Kolkata conducts an interview round to shortlist candidates for various programmes (MS in Space Physics, I-PhD, and post-doctoral research). The spring semester begins in January and lasts until May, whereas the fall semester lasts from August to December.

Q:   What is the seat intake for B.Sc at IISER Kolkata?
A: 

The tentative total number of seats available for BS-MS/BS programme is 1838, with each IISER having the following number of seats.

BS-MS ProgramNumber of Seats
IISER Berhampur170
IISER Bhopal240
IISER Kolkata250
IISER Mohali250
IISER Pune288
IISER Tirupati200
IISER Thiruvananthapuram320
Total1718
  
BS ProgramNumber of Seats
IISER Bhopal (Engineering Sciences)60
IISER Bhopal (Economic Sciences)30
Total90

IISER Kolkata
M.Sc. Admissions 2025

6 courses 2 - 5 years
Accordion Icon V3
icon
1.6L - 4.4L

iconEligibility Criteria

  • Accepting Exams: IISER Entrance Exam

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
Jun '25-Jul '25
IISER 2025 Registration for counselling processTentative
DatesPast Events
25 May '25
IISER Aptitude Test 2025
15 May '25
IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Hall Ticket
10 Mar '25 - 15 Apr '25
IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Registration Window
View course details

IISER Kolkata
NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

Accordion Icon V3
Overall
IISER Kolkata UG - 5 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 5 years2023-24
Total students1058
% Female students
Info Icon
26%
% Outside State Students
Info Icon
59%
International Students
Info Icon
1
Info IconSource : NIRF Report 2024
IISER Kolkata PG - 2 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2023-24
Total students74
% Female students
Info Icon
32%
% Outside State Students
Info Icon
19%
Info IconSource : NIRF Report 2024
Recommended Colleges

Explore admissions in popular similar colleges

Students who showed interest in IISER Kolkata - M.Sc. also showed interest in

Berhampur
₹4.04 L
Rourkela
₹30 K - 75 K
Bhubaneswar
₹95.65 K
Durgapur
₹30 K

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Warangal
₹60 K - 100 K
Patna
₹6.25 L
Mohali
₹1.25 L - 4.44 L
Agartala
₹25.65 K - 75 K
View allCollections
Is this recommendation relevant?

IISER Kolkata Application Process 2024

Accordion Icon V3
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
On Application Process
Q:   How can I apply to the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
A: 

To apply for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, candidates need to have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) along with JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test scores.

Q:   What is the application fee for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
A: 

General/ OBC-NCL/ EWS candidates need to pay INR 2,000 while SC/ ST/ PwD candidates have to pay INR 1,000 as the application fee for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata.

IISER Kolkata Scholarships 2024

Accordion Icon V3
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
On Admission
Q:   Does the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offer scholarships?
A: 

Yes, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offers the following fellowships to the students:

  • Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowship: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) offers these scholarships to students who have passed Class 12 based on their academic performance.
  • Ramanujan Fellowship
  • Ramalingaswamy Fellowship
  • Welcome Trust – DBT Fellowship
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship

IISER Kolkata
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
Verified Icon28 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
Placement Review IconPlacements2.9
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.3
A
AnonymousVerified Icon
B.S. in Chemical Sciences + M.S. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2024
4.4
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Integrated course at IISER, Pune.
Placements: While coming to placement training I learned and experienced a lot, which is worth the money invested for placements. Zeus Numerix and Shell are some of the top recruiters from the college of IISER, Pune. Comparatively successive rate of placements is huge.
Faculty: Attendance history is most important which admit has to write semester examinations without any punishment or penalties. Faculty members arrange extra classes for students who are unable to perform well in the mid-exams. Weekly assignments and challenges are prepared by them in Google link.
Other: Management of the college always says that participation is more important than winning or losing. Students dress conservatively according to their convenience, but it must be formal. They pave a path for creation, innovation, and implementation followed by succession.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
A
AnonymousVerified Icon
M.S. in Space Physics - Batch of 2024
4.6
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
My two-year MS program.
Placements: In 2023, out of 90 students in our class, 70 students were hired by companies that were invited for the campus drives. A few of them initiated their ideas by starting new ventures, which was really inspiring for the newcomers and helped us achieve more.
Infrastructure: The possibility of involvement in extracurricular activities was comparatively lesser due to the hectic schedule for exams, projects, and searching. Opportunities for leisure days were rare. The library was organized with 25,000 books, all fully relevant and oriented to the academic portions.
Faculty: Professors were strict supervisors even during the model examinations and its evaluation were at some higher standards which made the students to perform well in the internals exams. While developing newer projects, our professors were best in resolving the trouble.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
H
Hemant Saini Verified Icon
B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2029
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Best faculty members and good infrastructure.
Placements: If you are coming for a job, then it is not a good option. Because most of the students choose to study further and do a Ph.D. in their specific subject. Since students do not choose jobs, placement cells are not that developed.
Infrastructure: The overall college infrastructure is excellent and we can say the same; over-top IIT and AIIMS infrastructure is also here. We get everything on the campus. There is no need to go out for anything. They have all academics classes and labs.
Faculty: We are provided with the top faculty or the top most teachers present at the national level. Our schedule is made by college and it is also on the official site of our college. We have exams on a regular basis and the question paper is set by the teacher itself.
Other: Our campus is controlled by students so that's why it is good and in the way we want.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
S
SOUMIK Roy Verified Icon
B.S. in Geological Sciences + M.S. in Geological Sciences - Batch of 2029
4.2
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
The oldest IISER- IISER Kolkata.
Placements: Placements here are average till now. The average package is 7 LPA and the highest package is 12 LPA with placement percentage of 20%. But as the geological sciences field is growing and developing we can expect more and high placements in the recent future.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is kind of average but infrastructure of laboratories and classrooms is quite good. Library has hundreds of books believe me you would love to come here to sleep. Mess food is better than most of the IITs and IISERs. Medical facilities include 3-4 ambulances, qualified doctors, and free medicine for all.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful You would love to discuss scientific things with them as all of them are researchers so you are going to get a good research exposure in here. Course curriculum is quite tough but no need to worry you can find time for extracurricular activities too. Students have to be aware of the exam time because you would need to study.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
A
AnonymousVerified Icon
M.S. in Space Physics - Batch of 2024
4.6
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
The college is the best let me tell you.
Placements: The placement percentage of the students on our campus is 100%. The highest package being offered is 9 LPA. The college also provides the students with 100% internship opportunities. The college has great industry connections.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure of the college are really good. We have facilities like Wi-Fi access, big classrooms, and a big library. The quality of the facilities provided to us in the hostel is also really good. The food quality served is the best in the canteen.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are great. They are very qualified and are also good in terms of knowledge and industry-related content. The course curriculum is also very relevant to the industry. The pass percentage is 100% for the entire batch. The exams are easy.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
A
AnonymousVerified Icon
M.S. in Space Physics - Batch of 2024
4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Review for the MS in Space Physics from IISER Kolkata.
Placements: IISER Kolkata is offering multiple placements and internship opportunities to students every year. Students are getting handsome salary packages, averaging about 7-12 LPA. Most students secure placements in space research institutes. The college provides proper placement training to the students.
Infrastructure: IISER Kolkata has very good infrastructure for the Master’s in Space Physics course. Labs with all the necessary equipment are available for students’ experiential knowledge. The college has Wi-Fi, a library, a canteen, and hostel facilities. Overall, all the facilities are very good at this college.
Faculty: Faculty at this institute is highly qualified and knowledgeable. Most teachers are Ph.D. holders from reputed institutes. Their way of teaching is very good, and they provide proper guidance to students. Teachers assist students with their research work. The course curriculum covers all the important topics. Exams are also hard to pass.
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2024Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
View All 29 ReviewsRight Arrow Icon

IISER Kolkata Admission 2024 FAQs

Q:   What all specialisations are offered under the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree course at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research?
A: 

Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences are the specialisations available under the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree course at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata.

Q:   What all courses are offered by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
A: 

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offers five programmes, namely five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme, MS in Space Physics, Integrated PhD, PhD and Postdoctoral Research programme) across seven departments.

Q:   How can I apply to the PhD programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
A: 

To apply to the PhD programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, candidates must have a Master's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised University and qualify for the personal interview round conducted by the Institute.

Q:   What is the total annual fee for the MS in Space Physics programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
A: 

The total annual fee for the MS in Space Physics programme offered by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata is INR 1.33 lakh.

qna

IISER Kolkata

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 10 months ago

Students aspiring to take admission in BS-MS courses at IISER Kolkata must fill out the application form available on the official website of the institute. Mentioned below are the steps to be followed to successfully apply:

1. Visit the official website at www.iiseradmission.ac.in.

2. Click on ‘Apply

...Read more

S

Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 10 months ago

Yes, BS-MS admissions at IISER Kolkata are open and ongoing. Candidates seeking admission must apply for a preferred BS-MS course. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the institute to submit the application form.

The form inquires about basic academic and personal details. Student

...Read more

S

Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 10 months ago

The process to get a BS-MS seat at IISER Kolkata includes five broad steps. Interested candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. The admissions are subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. Thus, students must check the criteria before applying.

2. Those who are eligible can apply

...Read more

S

Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

The admission process for the B.Sc at  IISER Kolkata is based in the entrance exam . To get seat in the IISER Kolkata or any IISER institutes one should write any one of these entrance exams like  IAT, SCB, KVPY, JEE advanced. And you need to secure the cutoff marks and the better rank . The closing

...Read more

S

Siddu Manikanta kumar van

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a year ago

Candidates can join IISER Kolkata through various programs such as 5 Year BS-MS Dual Degree, Integrated PhD, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The application portal for these programs is available on the official website of IISER Kolkata. The eligibility criteria and selection process va

...Read more

H

Harshita Barnwal

Contributor-Level 10

Content authored by:

author image
Rohini Pandey

Updated on Jul 25, 2024

IISER Kolkata
Take a look at Campus

IISER Kolkata Guest Lectures(1)Guest Lecture
IISER Kolkata Guest Lectures(2)Guest Lecture
IISER Kolkata AuditoriumAuditorium
IISER Kolkata Others(1)
IISER Kolkata Others(2)

IISER Kolkata
Contact Information

Address

Indian Institute of Science Education And Research Kolkata,
Mohanpur

Nadia ( West Bengal)

Phone
03361361185

(For general query)

03361361147

(For admission query)

Email
director@iiserkol.ac.in

(For general query)

doaa@iiserkol.ac.in

(For admission query)

Go to College Website ->