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.

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

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.

IISER Kolkata cutoff 2024 was based on IISER Entrance exam. The cutoff was released for admission to BS specialisations. Among the General AI category candidates, the last round closing ranks for all the BE specialistions were 1801. 

Candidates can find more cutoff related information fro IISER Kolkata here.

The official placement report for BS-MS courses is not available yet. However, the overall NIRF report is available. As per that, the number of students placed during the year 2023 stood at 11. While 83 students opted for higher studies. Tabulated below are the key highlights for BS-MS placements at IISER Kolkata:

BS-MS at IISER Kolkata is spread across five specialisations. These specialisations deal with different areas of science. Students wishing to pursue the course can choose from the following specialisations:

• BS in Geological Sciences + MS in Geological Sciences
• BS in Biological Science + MS in Biological Science
• BS in Mathematical Sciences + MS in Mathematical Science
• BS in Physical Sciences + MS in Physical Sciences
• BS in Chemical Sciences + MS in Chemical Sciences

IISER Kolkata BS-MS seats are subject to the rules of reservation. As per the institute’s seat reservation policy, the institute reserves 64.5% of seats to be filled as per the reservation rules. Mentioned below is a category-wise distribution of this percentage:

Note: The above information is taken from the official brochure for the year 2024. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

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.