M.Sc. in Geology 

at IISER Pune, Pashan

IISER Pune accepts various national-based/ in-house entrance test scores for admissions to MSc courses. Moreover, which entrance exam is accepted by the institution depends on the specialisation candidates have selected. Check out the name of the specialisation and its accepted entrance exam in the table below:

The selection process for IISER Pune MSc courses differs according to the specialisations. Moreover, the selection process for the Master of Science course differs according to the offered specialisations. The selection process is done based on candidates' achieved scores on IIT JAM, GATE, IISER Entrance Test and the institute's in-house written test. For the only MSc in Mathematics in Computing Programme, the institute accepts written examination scores conducted by IISER Pune. 

No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admissions to MSc courses at IISER Pune. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is one of the seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, and candidates are not allowed to get direct admission into any of its offered courses. Moreover, to get admissions, candidates are required to appear in the relevant entrance exam associated with the offered specialisation.

IISER Pune has been providing successful placements over the years. However, the placement report is not out yet, Check out the data below to know more:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

IISER Pune provides good placements to its graduating students. Refer to the table below for the placement highlights recorded during IISER placements 2024:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

The courses that are provided in the MSc stream at IISER Mohali and IISER Pune are different because IISER Pune offers MSc courses for two years in Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics and Physics specialisation and one integrated course. 

On the other hand, IISER Mohali mostly offers integrated MSc courses for the duration of five years—BS+MS in Biological Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Science, Chemical Science, and integrated MSc-PhD in Physical Science for the duration of four years. The admission process for MSc courses in both institutions is as follows:

As of now 39 BSc students have been placed during the last three years at IISER. Have a look at the table below for the breakdown of number of students placed each year:

The IISER Pune the highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

IISER offers great placements to its BSc students. To know more check out the placement statistics given in the table below :