M.S. in Space Physics 

at IISER Kolkata, Nadia

There are many different types of Courses offered here. Some of them with their fee structure and Eligibility criteria in this institute are as follows : 

• M.Sc + Ph.D - Rs 43,750 (1st Yr Fees) ( Graduation )
• M.Sc - Rs 75,600 (1st Yr Fees) ( BE/BTech )

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.

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.

The Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI) is a Center of Excellence (CoE) financed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development under the Government of India's Frontier Areas of Science and Technology Scheme (FAST). These CoEs are anticipated to provide postgraduate and doctoral programs that integrate a unique blend of basic and engineering sciences, allowing for the integration of fundamental knowledge while fostering research proficiency. To support fundamental and applied national research in space sciences, CESSI administers an MS programme to attract competent and motivated engineering (BE/BTech) students to scientific research. 

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.

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. 

IISER Kolkata BS-MS fees is composed of various factors such as tuition fee, hostel fees, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc.  Candidates who wish to know the complete fee structure can visit the official website of the institute. The total tuition fees for BS-MS courses amount to INR 4.4 lakh. Moreover, the institute offers a 100% tuition fee waiver to students belonging to SC, ST, and PD classes. 

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

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:

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 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.