IISER Bhopal Scientists identify circular RNA to help HIV treatment
This breakthrough research reveals how ‘ciTRAN,’ a circular RNA molecule, influences the virus's transcription process, which could potentially lead to novel therapeutic strategies against HIV-1
A team of researchers at IISER Bhopal has identified a circular RNA molecule, named ‘ciTRAN’, which plays a significant role in replication of the HIV-1 virus.
Circular RNAs differ from typical linear RNAs because they form a closed-loop structure. Although they are naturally present in very small amounts inside cells, they have been found to regulate gene expression in several contexts. Understanding their role during viral infections, however, has been challenging.
Dr. Ajit Chande, who led the study, said that circular RNAs are “much harder to detect because they appear in lower quantities and often get overshadowed by the large amount of viral RNA during infections.”
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Team found that HIV-1 makes use of this host-derived circRNA to support its own transcription process, effectively helping the virus multiply more efficiently. “Our results indicate that the HIV-1 virus hijacks this host-encoded ciTRAN in such a way that it can use it to multiply efficiently,” Dr. Chande said.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The placements at IISER Bhopal are very good. Have a look at the table below to know more:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Students | 75 (UG 4-year) 239 ( UG 5-year) | 97 (UG 4-year) 155 ( UG 5-year) 13 (PG 2-year) | 82 (UG 4-year) 186 ( UG 5-year) 44 (PG 2-year) |
Students Placed | 10 (UG 4-year) 45 ( UG 5-year) | 5 (UG 4-year) 35 ( UG 5-year) 1 (PG 2-year) | 11 (UG 4-year) 53 ( UG 5-year) 5 (PG 2-year) |
Median Package | INR 9 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 19 LPA ( UG 5-year) | INR 9 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 14.50 LPA ( UG 5-year) INR 8 LPA (PG 2-year) | INR 12 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 20 LPA ( UG 5-year) INR 18 LPA (PG 2-year) |
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The number of offers given to students during the 2026 placements was 1290. Check out IISER Bhopal placement details which are provided in the table below:
Course | Total Students (2025) | Students Placed (2025) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
UG 4-year | 82 | 11 | INR 12 LPA |
UG 5-year | 186 | 53 | INR 20 LPA |
PG 2-year | 44 | 5 | INR 18 LPA |
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Yes, IISER Bhopal provides decent placements to its students. Look at the table below to know more:
Course | Total Students (2025) | Students Placed (2025) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
UG 4-year | 82 | 11 | INR 12 LPA |
UG 5-year | 186 | 53 | INR 20 LPA |
PG 2-year | 44 | 5 | INR 18 LPA |
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The average package for IISER Bhopal placements 2026 is not out yet. The table below presents the median package recorded in last three years:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median Package | INR 9 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 19 LPA ( UG 5-year) | INR 9 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 14.50 LPA ( UG 5-year) INR 8 LPA (PG 2-year) | INR 12 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 20 LPA ( UG 5-year) INR 18 LPA (PG 2-year) |
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The placement rate recorded during IISER Bhopal placements has not been released. Check out some other placement highlights recorded in 2026:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Total Students | 82 (UG 4-year) 186 ( UG 5-year) 44 (PG 2-year) |
Students Placed | 11 (UG 4-year) 53 ( UG 5-year) 5 (PG 2-year) |
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The number of students that secured placements during IISER Bhopal placements in the past years is presented in the table below.
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Students | 75 (UG 4-year) 239 ( UG 5-year) | 97 (UG 4-year) 155 ( UG 5-year) 13 (PG 2-year) | 82 (UG 4-year) 186 ( UG 5-year) 44 (PG 2-year) |
Students Placed | 10 (UG 4-year) 45 ( UG 5-year) | 5 (UG 4-year) 35 ( UG 5-year) 1 (PG 2-year) | 11 (UG 4-year) 53 ( UG 5-year) 5 (PG 2-year) |
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The highest package offered to students during IISER Bhopal placements has not been released. The median package recorded in 2025 is presented in the table below:
Course | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|
UG 4-year | INR 12 LPA |
UG 5-year | INR 20 LPA |
PG 2-year | INR 18 LPA |
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IISER Bhopal has not released its placement highlights for 2025. The table below provides the placement statistics as per the NIRF Report for 2026:
Course | Total Students (2025) | Students Placed (2025) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
UG 4-year | 82 | 11 | INR 12 LPA |
UG 5-year | 186 | 53 | INR 20 LPA |
PG 2-year | 44 | 5 | INR 18 LPA |
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