IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Pashan Answered Questions

Admission to the BS-MS programme at IISER Pune for reserved category students is through the State and Central Boards Channel wherein they would need to write an IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent level exam with Science stream in the current year of application or the year before are eligible to apply for admissions.

B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science at IISER Pune offers courses as well as flexibility in choosing minor courses. The department of biological sciences is very active, with top-notch faculty members and diverse research areas, including evolutionary biology, developmental biology, immunology, biochemistry, and more. It's a good choice for those interested in pursuing a career in research/academia.

To get a seat in IISER Pune for B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science, candidates must apply through the State and Central Boards Channel and write the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). Eligible candidates are those who have passed 10+2 or equivalent level exam with Science stream in the current year of application or the year before. The BS-MS dual degree programme is designed to integrate conventional bachelor's and master's programmes into a holistic Science education experience, with a curriculum built over 8 semesters of courses, including laboratory and lecture courses and semester-long projects, followed by 2 semesters of a Master's research project.

Candidates can get admission to the IISER Pune MSc course without IIT JAM scores. However, it completely depends on the specialisation candidates have selected. Candidates can get admission into MSc in Mathematics and MSc in Physics (Quantum Technology) without IIT JAM scores. For MSc Physics, candidates with relevant scores in the GATE exam with subject codes PH, EE, EC, IN, MA, ST, CS, and DA can also apply, and for MSc Mathematics, the institute accepts its in-house-entrance test. 

IISER Pune offers an MSc course for the duration of two years and offers an integrated BSc + MSc course for the duration of five years. Moreover, the institute offers four specialsiations in MSc courses, and each specialisation has different eligibility criteria. Check out the basic eligibility requirements and admission process in the below pointers:MSc in Chemistry: Candidates must complete their BSc/ BSc in Chemistry as one of the main subjects with an aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories). For admission, the institute accepts IIT JAM scores. MSc in Earth and Climate Science (Geology): Candidates must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 and must complete a BSc in Geology/ Geological Science/ Geoscience/ Earth Science with Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Statistics with an aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories). For admission, the institute accepts IIT JAM Geology scores. MSc in Mathematics: BSc/ BTech from any specialisation with an aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories). The selection to the programme will be based on a two-stage written test conducted by the institute. MSc in Physics (Quantum Technology): BTech/ BE in Aerospace/ Chemical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Communications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Mechanical/ Instrumentation/ Engineering Physics or BSc/ MSc/ Integrated BS-MS in Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Materials science/ Electronics/ Instrumentation. Candidates must have IIT JAM 2025 exam with one of the following subject codes: MS, MA, PH. Additionally, GATE exam with subject codes PH, EE, EC, IN, MA, ST, CS, DA.   

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:Names of MSc SpecialisationAccepted Entrance ExamMSc in ChemistryIIT JAM (Chemistry)MSc in Earth and Climate Science (Geology)IIT JAM (Geology)MSc in MathematicsThe selection to the programme will be based on a two-stage written test conducted by the institute.MSc in Physics (Quantum Technology)IIT JAM 2025 exam with one of the following subject codes: MS, MA, PH.GATE exam with subject codes PH, EE, EC, IN, MA, ST, CS, DA.Integrated BS + MS CourseThey are required to apply for the courses by applying for the IAT (IISER Aptitude Test). 

The total tuition fee for the BS-MS course at IISER Kolkata is INR 4.4 lakh. On the other hand, the total tuition fee for the BS-MS course at IISER Pune is INR 3.6 lakh. Therefore, it can be clearly seen that the tuition fee for IISER Pune is more affordable than IISER Kolkata. Moreover, fees are one of the components that candidates can consider while comparing the IISERs. other components can also be counted while comparing the institutions, such as placement packages, seats, accreditation, affiliation, etc. 

No, candidates cannot take admission in IISSER Pune BS+MS course without the IISER Entrance Exam. Candidates willing to take admission in the BS-MS course at Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) must appear for the IISER entrance exam, also known as the IISER aptitude test. Candidates who cleared their Class 12 in the Science stream are eligible to apply for the IISER entrance exam 2025. As per the IISER entrance exam pattern, there are a total of 60 objective questions that candidates need to complete in three hours.   

Yes, the IISER Entrance Test is compulsory to get admission into the BS+MS course at IISER Pune. On the basis of a candidate's score in the IISER entrance exam (also known as the IISER aptitude test), candidates can secure admission to the IISER Pune BS+MS course. After evaluating applicants' scores in the entrance exam, the institute releases the merit/cutoff list of shortlisted candidates. Further, shortlisted candidates can confirm their admission by paying an adequate amount of course fees. 

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.