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Q:   Can I join IISER Kolkata directly?
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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.

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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.

IISER Kolkata
M.Sc. Admissions 2026

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NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

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UG 5 years2024-25
Total students1045
% Female students
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26%
% Outside State Students
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59%
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PG 2 years2024-25
Total students50
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34%
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14%
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IISER Kolkata Application Process

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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?
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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.

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IISER Kolkata Scholarships

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Q:   Does the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offer scholarships?
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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
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IISER Kolkata
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements2.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
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B.S. in Computational and Data Sciences + M.S. in Computational and Data Sciences - Batch of 2030
4.6
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Overall, IISER is basically research-oriented. If you are coming here for placement, don't come.
Placements: It's a new course, so no idea of placement, and you should not be thinking about placement if you come to a research-oriented college. They are improving the placement cell now, like a student getting 90LPA abroad by a biotechnology company. Median package is almost 8 LPA.
Infrastructure: You find good infrastructure here, and the Wi-Fi facilities are also fast. Average food quality, IISER has a night canteen, medical facilities are good because AIIMS is nearby, like 1km from campus, sports facilities are also very good. The library is good here, you can get every book that is relevant to your academics and more than your academics.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful here, all have good qualifications and knowledge, and the teaching quality is solid 9/10. The course curriculum is relevant, and the teachers are too experienced. TAs are also very helpful. If you have any doubts, you can ask them anytime.
Other: I have an interest in Data Science and research, so I took it. You can find lots of events and fests to enjoy and attend here. AIIMS is nearby, you can enjoy their fest too. Connectivity is good, like 7/10.
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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.
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B.S. in Geological Sciences + M.S. in Geological Sciences - Batch of 2028
3.6
1Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Best college in academics for pursuing science, but decent in the infrastructure of sports complex.
Placements: Mostly, people go abroad to do research and do a PhD in my department. Students also prepare for GSI. In my course, there are no placements. In mathematics, the average package ranges from 7-10 LPA. The top recruiting company is Deloitte, but if students are referring for placements, then they should not join this college. Internships are similar to those in basic sciences, and most people go abroad for that. It is well-paid in India and Canada, i.e., a package that ranges from 40-50 LPA. Students used to go for Maitacs every year, but now people go to Tokyo, France, Germany, and the US.
Infrastructure: As compared to other IISERs, we have the worst infrastructure for living, but Wi-Fi, classrooms, library, and labs are the best in the nation. The hostel is double shared occupancy till the final year, or sometimes triple sharing. If students are non-vegetarian, then the canteen is the best place to opt for. Medical facilities are available, and there is a free check-up as well as insurance of 1.5 lakhs. Sports and games infrastructure is not so good. It is decent, but IISER Kolkata provides us with full independence to play at any time.
Faculty: We have one of the best faculty members in India. The knowledge level is top. The qualification background is good, and every professor has a postdoctoral position outside India in a good and reputable college. Many of them are PhD holders from outside India. The teaching qualities are quite good as they are mostly researchers. Some professors are good. They have won the national and the best teachers award. We have the best curriculum as it is relevant, with research, and includes going abroad. Some of the departments are really tough. It is tough to pass in mathematics, etc.
Other: I chose this college because I saw it as one of the best in academics, and in the nation, and I just failed in JEE Advanced, so I have to go somewhere. This is my destiny. For my course betterment, if professors were more lenient in the grading scale, it would be best. Events and fests are not conducted on campus, but we are trying to restart the culture of the fest.
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025Read More
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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.
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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.
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2029
3.8
2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Pretty satisfied considering everything.
Placements: There are very few or no placements, the primary reason being that students want to pursue higher education or go into a different field. Though we have a placement cell and it does its work, mostly it’s the students who don’t want placements because the job might not pay well enough.
Infrastructure: Hostels and other facilities are all really good.
Faculty: Most of the faculty members are really helpful and cooperative, except for a very few. All the staff and faculty members are friendly and approachable, they try their best to make the subject as interesting as possible. The exams are really well designed too.
Other: A lot of events and extracurricular activities. The college life of my dreams.
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IISER Kolkata Admission FAQs

Q:   What all courses are offered by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
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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:   What is the total annual fee for the MS in Space Physics programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?
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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.

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

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IISER Kolkata OBC cutoff 2025 for admission to the BS + MS course across multiple specialisations was 891 under the AI quota. For the B.S. in Computational and Data Sciences + M.S. in Computational and Data Sciences specialisation, the first-round closing rank stood at 417. The cutoff ranks mentione

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What is the admission process for B.Sc at IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research?

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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

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For 2023 it is alrady released and for 2024 the dates are not released at official website of IISER and 2023 dates were released by the official authority through online mode. The dates for the release of online application had started from April 16 and candidates were supposed to fill the applicati

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IISER Kolkata offers admission to courses based on entrance exam. Candidates who have received the provisional KVPY fellowship award are eligible to apply for admissions. Students are admitted to the BS-MS Dual Degree programme through the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), State and Central

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offers a variety of programmes at UG, PG, PhD and postdoctoral levels such as a five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme, MS in Space Physics, Integrated PhD, PhD and Postdoctoral Research programme. Candidates need to meet the respective eligi

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