Which branch is the best of IISER?

All of the seven branches are considered equal. However, according to the Nature Index, the Pune campus ranked 7th, Bhopal 11th, Mohali 13th, and Thiruvananthapuram 14th. All IISERs are known for their excellent faculty, laboratory facilities, and quality of education they provide.

What is the placement status of IISER Thiruvananthapuram placements 2023?

According to the NIRF report 2023, a fluctuating trend was observed in the median package offered for the last three years. The table below showcases the median package offered, total students and students placed for BSc programme over the past three years: BSc Statistics (2020) Statistics (2021) Statistics (2022) Median package INR 3.50 LPA INR 18 LPA INR 8 LPA Total students 122 160 202 Students placed 13 1 11

What is the reality of placements at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

IISER TVM placements 2024 will be updated here once out. The college is visited by top companies for placements. The below-mentioned are the IISER TVM placement details as per the NIRF report for 2024: Particualars Statistics 2023 Median package INR 8 LP (UG 5-year) No. of students placed 13 (UG 5-year) The placements of past year are decent but students feel that some improvement in placements is needed which the college is already under going.

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Q: What is the fee for the BS course at ISER Thiruvananthapuram?

SER Thiruvananthapuram BS fee is around INR 4.4 lakh. The course fee might include multiple fee components. Candidates must make the course fee payment to finalise their admission at ISER. The institute will release the selected candidate's lists after the selection rounds. Selected candidates must pay the BS course fee within the stipulated dates.

Q: What is the fee for the MS course at ISER Thiruvananthapuram?

ISER Thiruvananthapuram MS fee ranges from INR 1.8 Lacs to INR 4.4 lakh. The course fee might include multiple fee components. Candidates must make the course fee payment to finalize their admission at ISER. The institute will release the selected candidate's lists after the selection rounds. Selected candidates must pay the MS course fee within the stipulated dates.

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Candidates have to apply on the institute’s website for the preferred programme. IISER Thiruvananthapuram offers courses in various fields and streams. Aspirants have to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat at the institute. Check below table for tuition fee, eligibility criteria, and qualifying exam for IISER Thiruvananthapuram:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.Sc.(5 courses)	1.8 L - 4.4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam
B.Sc.(4 courses)	4.4 LGet Fee Details	Exams : IISER Entrance Exam

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Q: What is the fee for the BS course at ISER Thiruvananthapuram?

SER Thiruvananthapuram BS fee is around INR 4.4 lakh. The course fee might include multiple fee components. Candidates must make the course fee payment to finalise their admission at ISER. The institute will release the selected candidate's lists after the selection rounds. Selected candidates must pay the BS course fee within the stipulated dates.

Q: What is the cutoff of IISER Thiruvananthapuram for 2025 admission?

IISER Thiruvananthapuram cutoff 2025 has been released, wherein the closing rank for admission to the BS + MS course across multiple specialisations stood at 2381 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. Detailed specialisation-wise first-round cutoff ranks for the General AI quota are provided in the table below:

Course	IISER Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science	2381
B.S. in Chemical Sciences + M.S. in Chemical Sciences	2381
B.S. in Physical Sciences + M.S. in Physical Sciences	2381
B.S. in Mathematical Sciences + M.S. in Mathematical Sciences	2381

Q: Is IISER Thiruvananthapuram worth all the hype?

Yes, IISER Thiruvananthapuram is worth all the hype. IISER Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM) was established in 2008 and offers UG, PG, PhD, and other courses to students. These courses are provided across the Research, Science, and various other streams. IISER Trivandrum provides BS-MS as its flagship courses. The college is famous for its research facilities. For research purposes, the college has even set up a Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF).

IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Fee Structure

After the completion of the application process, candidates must pay the IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research fees for admission confirmation and seat allotment. The total fees of any course might include different components that can vary from course to course. Check out the IISER Thiruvananthapuram fee structure of the offered courses in the table below:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
B.Sc.	INR 2,000	INR 4,44,400	INR 92,000
M.Sc.	INR 2,000	INR 1,77,760	INR 39,800

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Q: What is the fee for the MS course at ISER Thiruvananthapuram?

ISER Thiruvananthapuram MS fee ranges from INR 1.8 Lacs to INR 4.4 lakh. The course fee might include multiple fee components. Candidates must make the course fee payment to finalize their admission at ISER. The institute will release the selected candidate's lists after the selection rounds. Selected candidates must pay the MS course fee within the stipulated dates.

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The college is worth it for career pathways.

Placements: We can find job opportunities in fields like teaching, marketing, and various sectors. Hindustan Unilever, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and Biocon are major industry recruiters for the discipline of Master of Science. Various research council like CSIR offers intern opportunities.

Faculty: The college only hires the most experienced lecturers with multi-tasking personalities. They also secured a good grade from a recognised organisation. They truly justified their roles, like providing complete assistance even in a pinch. There will be regularity in the conduct of tests and exams.

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The college has good infrastructure.

Placements: Approximately 70% of students were placed in our course. In our course, most students were accepted for further higher studies in the top colleges or even foreign universities. Top recruiting companies were ICMR, DRDO, ISRO, etc. The salary offered was Rs. 40,000 per month.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course were extremely good. Modern building with a beautiful design using glass. A big central library was on the campus. The college is Wi-Fi enabled. Labs were well-equipped with instruments and machinery. The hostel quality was also very good.

Faculty: Faculty members were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality was very friendly and kind. They develop not only scholastic but also holistic development. The course curriculum was relevant. The semester examination was at a moderate level. Almost all students passed.

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Review of IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research.

Placements: Placements in the college are few, as most students opt for higher studies. A few companies, like ITC Infotech, TCS, etc., visit the campus for placements. The placement cell is increasing its base, and hopefully, it will be able to invite more R&D companies. The chemistry branch has good placements, and many companies visit the campus for placements. Many of the students are bringing opportunities for internships. But others have a great opportunity to pursue higher studies anywhere in India or abroad. Most of the students here pursue a Ph.D. after their PG. Otherwise, some companies directly hire students.

Infrastructure: The courses are really good. Follows standard structure. And the main focus is the research line. You have to do a major project, which is somehow similar to doing research. It helps you build confidence. Labs and exams are not that hectic. Hostels are nice. Rooms are good. For the first two years, there is a double occupancy in the rooms, but afterwards, a single room is provided to all the students. There is a gym with all the facilities. There is a stadium and courts for different games like volleyball, basketball, etc. The mess food is good.

Faculty: Teachers are the attraction of this campus. IISER has the best of the best facilities in the world, and they top the list in the world. They are well-experienced and talented. They are always approachable. They have allotted special office time for students to clarify doubts and have tutorial sessions for doubt clearance. The lab faculty is also very good. Most faculty members are active scientists and, therefore, are awesome teachers. There was a semester system for exams. CGPA was attributed to the students. Working in a lab is the greatest experience for students. The labs were well-equipped with the materials required.

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This is the best institute for the Master of Science course.

Placements: About 57-77% of students got placed from our department. The highest packages reach 30+ LPA, the lowest around 7 LPA, and the average around 12-20 LPA. Top recruiters include Johnson & Johnson, Ranbaxy, GAIL, etc. About 70% of students get the opportunity to work in business. The roles offered are data scientist, data analyst, and more.

Infrastructure: This college has awesome infrastructure. There are numerous facilities available, including high-speed Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, toilets, a library, a garden, game rooms, and more. This college has a hostel. The canteen serves food. There is a sports committee at this college. It organizes games and athletic tournaments.

Faculty: In this college, the professors and teachers are very helpful, and their explanatory teaching is very nice. They are university-qualified. In this course, the curriculum is excellent. This course study period is 2 years, with 4 semesters. According to students' statements, the exams are very difficult for all of them. The pass rate is approximately 45%.

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This is my review about this college.

Placements: Most of the students opt for a Ph.D. in foreign universities. Many national and international companies come every year to offer placements for the students, and around 80% of students get placed. The average salary of the entire batch is 4-5 Lacs per annum. Only final-year students are eligible for campus selection. One can simply say MNCs like Wipro, TCS, Infosys, IBM, etc., come for recruitment and offer a higher package range of 25 LPA and more. Overall, it all depends upon the students' capabilities, knowledge, and skills; the students have to fulfill the companies' recruitment requirements, and then they will get placed.

Infrastructure: The labs are equipped with high-quality instruments. All the faculty members are very experienced and are very good researchers as well. Hostel rooms are spacious, and hostels are available to every student who takes admission to the institution. In every room, a maximum of two students are allotted one almirah, one study table, one chair, and two beds. Electricity is available 24/7, the room also contains a charging port and a LAN cable port. Also, Wi-Fi is available in the hostel 24/7.

Faculty: Faculty members here are well-versed and have in-depth knowledge about the subject overall, and everyone is an eminent scientist by profession. Every faculty member here holds a Ph.D. degree and has their own research labs where they work. They are also affiliated with national and international research institutes. These faculty members are very good at teaching and use multimedia tools and labs to explain concepts. In each semester, there are two class tests and one end-term examination. Each class test has a weightage of 15 out of 120, the end term being 70, and the remaining 20 is for the teacher’s assessment.

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It has a really good infrastructure.

Placements: Placements in our course are not very significant, as our course is focused on research. The highest package offered in our course is 12 LPA. The average package is around 7 LPA. Top recruiting companies for our course are Tata, laboratories, etc. The top roles offered are research interns, etc.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available for our course are very nice. It provides unlimited internet access, a well-furnished library, spacious classrooms, and modern laboratories. The quality of the hostel is also very good. The canteen and mess food is also tasty. Sport facilities are also present here.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They are well-trained and well-experienced. The teaching quality of our faculty members is good. The course curriculum is relevant. It has a research-oriented curriculum. Semester examinations are quite tough.

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Q: How can I get admission to M.Sc at IISER?

Candidates willing to get admission to the MSc course at IISER TVM must first visit the official website and register for the accepted entrance exams. Then appear for the entrance exam and secure relevant marks. With valid scores apply on the official website of the college.

Q: Does IISER TVM offers integrated MS course?

Yes, IISER Thiruvananthapuram does offers five years BS-MS inetgrates course. The programme is the flagships course offered as an udergraduate-level course. The undergraduate-level course is offered across multiple specialisations, including Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Data Sciences, and more. Admission to the BSc course is subject to the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), a computer-based test.

Q: Are admissions at IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research entrance-based or merit-based?

Yes, admission in IISER Thiruvanthapuram is based on both entrance and merit-based. Applicants are admitted to the BS-MS programme through Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced and SCB channels. You also need to score minimum 60% in 12th Science for resereved category. So, if you fulfill it you will easily get admission.

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How many schools of study are there under the IISER TVM?

Answered 2 months ago

IISER TVM, through four schools of study, offers PG, PhD, and other courses to students. These courses are provided across the Science and various other streams. The below-mentioned are IISER TVM schools of study:

IISER TVM Schools of Study
School of Biology	School of Chemistry	School of Mathematics
School of Physics	-	-

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Has IISER TVM collaborated with any college or university?

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IISER TVM has collaborated with various companies and organisations. The college has signed MoUs with various colleges and universities. The below-mentioned are the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram collaborations:

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Abu Academy University	University of Turku in Finland	SINTEF
IFE in Norway	-	-

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Jagriti Pruthi

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Which courses are offered at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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IISER TVM offers BS-MS programme in addition to iPhD and PhD programmes in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, Data Science, and interdisciplinary areas. The college also provides PhD and Integrated PhD programmes to students. The MSc students are provided a flex

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How can I get admission at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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The mode of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and the IISER entrance exam scores. Candidates applying through the IISER Entrance Exam must first register for the entrance exams and the

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What is the highest package offered at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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The highest package offered at IISER Thiruvananthapuram is not visible on the official website. Students can keep visiting the official website for updated information. The college placements change every year and are dependents on the level of competition and the available no of seats.

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