IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Nadia Answered Questions

Firstly, IISER Kolkata has a rigorous selection process, and the institute offers admission based on merit. The selection criteria include a candidate's performance in the entrance exam (JEE Advanced/KVPY/SCB) and their academic record.However, the cutoff ranks for admission to IISER Kolkata vary each year, and it's not possible to predict the exact cutoff ranks without the latest information. It's best to check the official website of IISER Kolkata or consult with the admission authorities to get the most up-to-date information. If a candidate have a low rank and are interested in pursuing a course at IISER Kolkata, it is better to apply for other programmes or institutes that have a less competitive admission process. Additionally, you can consider preparing for other entrance exams that may offer more opportunities for admission. In summary, while a low rank may not guarantee admission to IISER Kolkata, there are other options available. It's essential to research and explore your options carefully before making any decisions.

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.

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.

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 FellowshipRamalingaswamy FellowshipWelcome Trust – DBT FellowshipPostdoctoral Fellowship

For IISER Kolkata BS-MS course, the required cutoff rank was 498 for admission to the B.S. in Computational and Data Sciences + M.S. in Computational and Data Sciences course. For the BS + MS course, the required cutoff rank was 935 across multiple specialisation. This is the required cutoff rank for the General AI category students during Round 1 admission. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different courses, rounds, and categories. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IISER Kolkata cutoff 2025 for Round 1 among the General AI quota:CourseIISER Kolkata Round 1 Cutoff 2025 B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science935B.S. in Chemical Sciences + M.S. in Chemical Sciences935B.S. in Geological Sciences + M.S. in Geological Sciences935B.S. in Mathematical Sciences + M.S. in Mathematical Sciences935B.S. in Physical Sciences + M.S. in Physical Sciences935B.S. in Computational and Data Sciences + M.S. in Computational and Data Sciences498