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IISER Mohali Admission 2025: Application, Courses, Fees & Selection Criteria

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IISER Mohali Admission Process 2025

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Q:   When will the first round of admissions start for the IISER 2025 entrance exam?
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Once IISER result is declared, a seat allotment list is declared containing roll numbers of candidates who are allocated seats in BSMS programme through different channels (SCB, KVPY JEE). Candidates can check the first round allotment list on the official website of the exam on July 15, 2025, Tentatively. All candidates whose roll numbers appear in the first round allotment list need to log in to their application portal to download the offer letters.

Q:   Can I join IISER Mohali - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research without JEE?
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Yes, it is possible to join IISER Mohali - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research without JEE. The eligibility criteria for admission to the BS (four-year) degree program at IISER Mohali:
Candidates who have qualified Class XII (or equivalent) examination in science stream either in the year 2022 or 2023 can apply to the BS (four-year) degree program.
Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) exam.
Candidates seeking admission under the State and Central Boards (SCB) channel do not have to appear for IAT-2023.

IISER Mohali
M.Sc. Admissions 2026

5 courses 4 - 5 years
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IISER Mohali UG - 5 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 5 years2024-25
Total students1139
% Female students
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40%
% Outside State Students
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94%
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IISER Mohali Application Process 2025

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Q:   How many rounds of IISER 2025 counselling will be held?
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Since the exam officials are yet to announce the IISER 2025 counselling dates and details. However based on the previous year trends, there will be six rounds of IAT 2025 seat allotment process. 

Following the previous years trend, IISER has the tendency of releasing multiple round of IAT  seat allotment/ closing rank list, depending upon the availability of the seat in the IISER insitutes. 

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Q:   What is the procedure to take BSc admission at IISER Mohali - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research?
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IISER Mohali doesn't provide a BSc course, the institute only offers admission to BS-MS dual programme. For admissions in IISER Mohali candidates have to appear either in the JEE advanced exam, KVPY exam or SCB exam. 

  • To apply, fill out the IISER Mohali application form and submit it based on any one of three admission channels (JEE Advanced, KVPY or SCB).
  • Candidates who are shortlisted will be required to attend counselling. After acquiring qualifying marks, candidates will be selected according to the merit list.
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Earlier, we had our admissions on  merit based so it was generally after our 12th results are out. But recently this system has been changed and hence a new system is introduced i.e. CUET exams. So there isn't any specific date that when forms would be out. But according to this, we can conclude that after the declaration of cuet results every college does their application forms out for admission. Hence Deen dayal upadhyay college does the same.

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IISER Mohali
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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We have the good placements in PhD, Although, the institute is trying hard to introduce a placement cell after the MS program.
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Most of the students here opt for higher education like PhD or MBA.
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Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physical Science - Batch of 2026
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Overall best College for Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physical Science Course.
Placements: About 50-65% of students at IISER, Mohali, are placed in our course. The average offer in our poll fell between 10 and 27 LPA. Many R&D companies seek our college to place students. Goldman Sachs, IOCL, Asian Paints, and others are top recruiters. Higher-level positions such as theoretical physicist and research scientist were available. This college also offers internships to students.
Infrastructure: In the early years, you would have twice as many people. Each room has a LAN and a bunk bed for two. The bathrooms are generally renovated. The mess food is better than that of other colleges in India by various standards. There are two full-time restaurants for lunch and dinner as well. The clinic is available 24x7 at the hotels. Almost every sport and game can be found here.
Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified; they have PhDs and postdocs from most major institutions. If you go to them, they will guide you. The study design is poor but provides a basic understanding of the underlying mechanisms. The passing percentage is usually subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Semester exams are easy, and the pass rate is 73%.
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B.S. in Mathematical Sciences + M.S. in Mathematical Sciences - Batch of 2029
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A very good institute and good infrastructure but very bad placements.
Placements: About only 10 students got placed because it is a research institute, but students went abroad for higher studies like Ph.D. in well-known universities across the world. The average package of placed students is about 8 LPA, so if you are looking for placements, this institute is not for you.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this institute is very good. Labs are also good. Classrooms and labs have ACs. Wi-Fi is also provided to students, and the library of this institute is one of the best libraries in India. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen is also okay.
Faculty: The teachers are very helpful, and each of them has a minimum degree of Ph.D. They are very knowledgeable in their respective subjects, and the teaching quality is also good. The semester exams are easy for first-year students. The passing percentage has no sense there because there is a relatively grading system.
Other: I have chosen this course because I have an interest in research, and this is one of the best research institutes in India. There are many events in the odd semester but not in the even semester.
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IISER Mohali 2024 glimpses.
Placements: Placements are very low and often low package if available. Usually data science minors may opt for placements. Most people opt for PhDs after BS-MS. Since it is not a professional course, there's flexibility in choosing careers. Some may even go for corporate jobs or government jobs unrelated to their topic.
Infrastructure: Students wifi is available almost everywhere at the campus. Labs are the most fun place, well maintained and rare instruments are present. A 7-floor library is available for use. Most study-related books can be taken from the library itself. Students run mess and the canteen operates throughout the year and offers good-quality food.
Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified; they have PhDs and postdocs from the top most institutions. They will guide you if you reach out to them. The course curriculum is not the best but offers a basic understanding of the underlying properties. Pass percentages are often subject to change according to the instructor.
Other: Since Indians are multicultural, we often celebrate almost all the festivities, including Holi, Diwali, Onam, Pongal, Ganesh Chaturthi, Garba, etc. Top ranking and global accreditation are two of the reasons I chose ISM.
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A good all rounder institute, and one of the best places to pursue research in India.
Placements: IISER Mohali doesn't have placements like typical engineering colleges. It is a research institute, and hence students opt to pursue higher education instead, I. e. PhDs. There are no packages offered but students wishing to work in the industry find jobs in R&D departments of companies. Many students wish to work as professors and go into education. You have the option to take a BS exist as well, without completing the whole BSMS course. Internships are provided to pursue research within the country and abroad.
Infrastructure: Although lifestyle here isn't extravagant, hostel and mess facilities at IISER Mohali are pretty good compared to a lot of other institutes in India. There exist multiple mess options, both subscription and coupon based. The quality of the food is decent and the menu is varied often. Wi-fi speed can vary depending upon how close you are to the routers, but it can cross 200-300 mbps at certain locations. IISER Mohali has one of the largest institute libraries in the country, 7 stories high, and is also air conditioned. Some floors start on throughout the night. There are two buildings solely dedicated to various labs and classrooms. Lectures take place in a lecture hall complex which consists of around 7 halls, varying in sizes. There is a large health center building which stays largely unused. You will get basic healthcare facilities there, along with therapists if you require them. There are two canteens, which are decent at best, but they get the job done. There is a sports complex and a community center. Sports facilities are good for sports like tennis, volleyball, cricket, football, badminton, and basketball. Table tennis, kabaddi, and other sports, not so much. Overall, quality of life at IISER Mohali is comfortable and satisfactory.
Faculty: The teachers are a mixed batch. Some of them will almost treat you like family, some will try to stay as detached from students as possible. The curriculum is decided by the teacher of the particular course, and the grading is revised every year if the professor so choose. Exams and study material for the first two years is very easy if you put in the time and effort. The other three years, the major years, will have you study the courses of your choice. Most students pass with ease. The course content is very up to date with the research happening in the field.
Other: The student culture at IISER Mohali is one of its the biggest strengths. There is near to no ragging, seniors are almost always helpful and supportive, and students treat each others as equal. We have been known to hold protests if things are wrong and unjust and there is an appreciable amount of unity among the student body. There are a lot of academic and cultural clubs here, with events happening very frequently. It is a very lively campus in that aspect. I spent a sizable part of my first two years doing a lot of extracurricular work.
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IISER Mohali offers the best quality facilities, faculty and placement opportunities to students.
Placements: In the IISER, Mohali, around 40–45% of the students get placements in our course. In our course, the average package offered was between 4 and 7 LPA. Various research and development companies visit our college for placements. The top roles offered were researchers, project heads, research interns, etc. in our course. Students also get internship opportunities at this college.
Infrastructure: IISER Mohali has really good-quality facilities and infrastructure for our course. Our college has all the necessary facilities for the students on campus. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, sports, etc. facilities were available for the students on the college campus. The college had a pretty beautiful campus. Hostel facilities were also given to the students. The food in the hostel mess was good to eat. Sports facilities were also available for the students.
Faculty: IISER Mohali has highly qualified and knowledgeable faculty in our course. Teachers at the college were experienced in the teaching field. Teachers were making us understand all the concepts and helping to solve all the doubts. The course curriculum of the IISER for our course was relevant and it makes the students industry-ready. Exams at the college were not hard to pass. Teachers were helping students with research projects.
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College is your type if you are an aspiring scientist.
Placements: The placement environment here is not yet developed, though there is an opportunity cell that handles all this, which is also quite new. Moreover, most students after graduation from here pursue Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies, and for these, IISER Mohali provides good exposure and ample opportunities.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is satisfactory. Wi-Fi works fine, and the labs are nice. Lecture halls are very nice with good lighting, air conditioning, projectors, etc. Food is fine, in my opinion. The breakfast is very good but sometimes they serve very bad-tasting food in lunch or dinner. There are 2 canteens run by private vendors, one food outlet in lecture hall complex ("munching adda"), 2 restaurant-type outlets ( or dhaba-type outlets in shopping complex) and one canteen run by student mess committee. Medical facilities are fine, and there is also all-time availability of ambulance. We have a very big sports complex with big stadium-type ground, nets, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts (2 each) One gym and one open gym are also .
Faculty: Teachers are very qualified. All of them have done their Ph.D.s and postdocs from some of the most prestigious institutes in India and abroad. course curriculum is relevant for research. No, it doesn't make you industry-ready. You have to work yourself if you want to make a career in industry. Difficulty depends on the instructor. However, since relatively strict grading is followed, most students pass the courses .
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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   How many courses are offered at IISER Mohali?
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IISER Mohali offers a total of three courses, including BS-MS, Integrated PhD and PhD across six departments, namely Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences at UG, PG and doctoral level, respectively.  Tabulated below is the list of courses offered at IISER Mohali along with their accepted entrance exam:

Course

Entrance Exam

BS-MS Dual Degree

IISER Aptitude Test/ JEE Advanced/ KVPY

Integrated PhD

JEST (for Physical Sciences),  KVPY scholarship, IIT JAM rank, NBHM Masters or PhD scholarship (for Mathematics)

PhD

GATE/ CSIR or UGC-JRF/ CSIR or UGC NET (LS)/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST- INSPIRE/ NBHM + interview

Q:   Is IISER Mohali - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research hard to get?
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IISER Mohali is slight hard to get as its admission and selection is based on various entrance exam. For Bsc admissions its JEE Main and JEE advanced which are to be considered. There is also one more college level entrance exam which is IISER entrance exam to get throught this college. Geeting a good score in these entrance exams is a challenge and depends upon the rank you score. In Bsc the rank considered by the institute was around 2229. 

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In which institution it is easier to get admissions into MSc course among IISER Mohali and IISER Pune?

Answered 5 months ago

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 cours

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I did not get any intimation from IISER after submitting the application form. What should I do?

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If you did not get any intimation from IISER after submitting the application form, here what you can do:

  • Check the status of your application by logging into the IISER application portal to check the status of your application.
  • If the status is not updated, contact the admissions office with your app

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What is the admission process of IISER Mohali - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research?

Answered 2 years ago

The admission process at IISER Mohali varies depending on the program. For the BS-MS (dual degree) program, candidates can apply through the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced, or the State and Central Boards (SCB) channels. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are requir

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Neeraj .

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Does IISER Mohali offers placements to its BS MS courses?

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, IISER Mohali offer decent placements to its UG BS MS Dual Degree courses. Let's take a look at the key highlights IISER Mohali BS-MS placements for the Class of 2024 in the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package (BS-MS)

INR 8.67 LPA

INR 11.4 LPA

Total students graduated (BS-MS)

182

157

Total students placed (BS-MS)

10

3

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the IISER Mohali NIRF report 2025.

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What are the latest placement statistics of IISER Mohali?

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The placement details of 2025 batch are yet to be released on the official website of IISER Mohali. However, the institute has released the NIRF report 2025 which includes the placement details for the BS MS Dual Degree batch 2024. The key highlights of IISER Mohali placements for the BS MS Class of

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