B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science 

at IISER Kolkata, Nadia

The candidates must have passed their 10+2 in science stream from a recognized board. The minimum aggregate marks required for admission to the BS-MS in Biological Sciences course at IISER Kolkata is 60% for GEN/OBC and OBC-NCL categories and 55% for SC/ST.

Students with a B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. or an equivalent degree from any recognized University/Institute/College in the branch of study as one of the honours/major subjects can apply for the MS in Biological Science course.

Yes, B.S. in Geological Sciences + M.S. in Geological Sciences is offered at IISER Kolkata. This is a 5-year dual degree program that combines undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Geological Sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field and prepare them for careers in research, academia, or industry.

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.

The top courses offered at IISER Kolkata are:

1. BS-MS in Biological Sciences
2. BS-MS in Chemical Sciences
3. BS-MS in Earth Sciences
4. BS-MS in Mathematical Sciences
5. BS-MS in Physical Science

Choosing the best branch for a BSc programme at the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata depends on your interests, career goals, and academic preferences. Each branch of Science offers unique opportunities and specialisations. Here are the primary branches available for BSc programs at IISER Kolkata:

Biological Sciences:

Ideal for students interested in biology, genetics, ecology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and related fields.

Chemical Sciences:

Suitable for those interested in chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, and theoretical chemistry.

Earth Sciences:

Geophysics, geology, atmospheric sciences, and environmental sciences fall under this category.

Mathematical Sciences:

Suitable for students passionate about mathematics and its applications in various fields.

Physical Sciences:

Encompasses physics and related disciplines such as astrophysics, condensed matter physics, and theoretical physics.

Choosing the best branch involves considering your personal interests, academic strengths, and career aspirations. If you have a specific field or area of Science that fascinates you, it would be beneficial to choose the branch aligning with that interest. Additionally, you may explore interdisciplinary programs or courses that allow you to combine multiple branches based on your academic goals.

However choosing a branch always depends on the student's perspective and interest. 

The highest package offered to students placed from IISER Kolkata is INR 12 LPA approximately. The Centre for Career Development, IISER Kolkata helps students in their career planning, career exploration, job search strategies, locating suitable job opportunities, internships, full-time employment etc. The main aim of the centre is to take care of IISER Kolkata placements. Its objective is to provide full-time job opportunities and internships in campus interviews to students who are seeking employment in the public or private sectors. Apart from recruitment objectives, the centre also aims for the overall development of the students to shape their careers so that they can be the best in their fields. According to the IISER Kolkata placement report for IISER Kolkata 2019-20, for undergraduate courses, out of 172 eligible students, 11 were offered jobs while 102 opted for higher studies. The median salary offered to students who have completed the undergraduate course at IISER Kolkata in 2019-20 was Rs. 7,00,000. 

IISER Kolkata offers decent placement, it is a reputed institute, so it provides good placement, and various top recruiters participate in its placement drive. IISER Kolkata placement 2022 is not completed yet. The institute aims to achieve a higher percentage of placements every year and thus facilitates students with all requirements and organises various skill-enhancing and learning programmes. Though there is no recent update for the placements thus the information given below is based on previous years' data analysis.

IISER recruitment process is associated with various authorised companies which enable the placed students with all requirements and training in each sector. The company guides the newcomers in each step and makes them comfortable in the work environment. The list of top recruiters of the institution is given below in the table.

I do not have much data on this, But a few (4) of my seniors were placed in Dr. Reddy's lab with salaries around 9lpa.It being a Science institute, they have. A newly made placement cell. (because most of the students opt for higher education after the completion of their studies )Some students also go for government jobs.But as the institute has signed some MoU s with well established foreign institutes (with jku Austria, UDE in Germany, university of Pennsylvania in USA, RWTH Aachen in Germany to name a few)and the high standings in global rankings (placed 48th in young institutes contributing to quality research world-wide by nature, 2019)These factors contribute to a good enough background for a future PhD or MS in other countries. B.Sc in biological sciences is atop course in IISER Kolkata and has a better placement, having average package 7 LPA and higher package is approximately 14 to 15 LPA. 

It should be noted that IISER admissions 2023 will be done through three channels- JEE Advanced, KVPY and IISER aptitude test. Thus, the authorities release a separate IAT merit list and cutoff marks 2023 for candidates applying through different channels of admission. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the merit list and cutoff marks of IISER 2023 are eligible to participate in the counselling process. Read the full article to know more about the IISER 2023 merit list and cutoff. 

The cutoff marks of IISER 2023 is the minimum marks/ranks that a candidate is required to obtain in order to get admission in any of the 7 participating institutes of the exam. The authorities release separate IISER 2023 cutoff for all the candidates applying through different channels for the admission. Candidates who score equal to or above the IISER cutoff 2023 will be eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process.

The authorities have released the IISER cutoff 2023 for round 1 and round 2 at the official website. The cutoff of IISER 2023 is released round-wise and the same is updated on this page.

You will need a score of around 95 or above to join IISER Kolkata if you are general category. The required cutoff for the OBC category is around 80-90, and for SC, ST category, it’s 70-80. You should note that these cutoff marks are approximate and vary every year according to the number of candidates that are applying that year. Also for more information you can check the cutoff and eligibility criteria from their official website and check morever to stay tuned for more information about future informations and regarding application forms and other things.