Top Research Fields You Can Explore After IISER Admission

Are you studying at IISER and want to know what career options are available can check the article. 

Top Research Fields You Can Explore After IISER Admission

 

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) is not like a traditional engineering college; it is more involved in a research program. At IISER, students can choose 5 year BS-MS (Dual Degree) and 4 year BS programs in Natural Sciences / Computational and Data Sciences / Economic Sciences / Economic and Statistical Sciences / Engineering. Students who are passionate about science and the fundamentals of research can apply for IISER.

Graduated from IISER, mostly applied for a PhD. This is a work study program. Students conduct their PhD under the supervision of an established researcher. Also, PhD students receives stipend from the institute or the government. This is a small picture, not all IISER BS-MS and BS graduates choose for PhD, but they also apply for teaching, MBA, scientific officer at research institutes and labs.

Top Research Fields You Can Explore After IISER Admission

At IISER, students interact with research, labs, and humanities / communications. This prepares them for PhDs, BS-MS dual degrees or various career options in science, economics, and engineering. After graduation, most of the students choose careers in the field of research & academic, industry & corporate science, and startups & entrepreneurship. The package for a researcher in India can reach up to 15 Lakhs per annum. This figure totally depends on which industry you are working.

Let's discuss the career path below:

Research & Academia

Students can pursue PhD at IISER or the top global universities like TIFR, NCBS, and Max Planck. This is a rewarding and highly competitive sector. You can earn Rs. 35,000 to 60,000 as JRF / SRF in India.

Industry & Corporate Science

IISER grads have reached every sector from pharmaceutical research to data science research. A passionate researcher can grab a job in Biotechnology where science and technology can do different scientific explorations for challenges in health, the environment, and daily life.

Companies Hiring IISER Graduates

Confused about where to apply for a job or research. There are many big players with big opportunities. IISER graduates can apply in sectors such as research and academia, Biotech, Consulting, and data technology.

How to apply for JRF / SRF in India?

Students who have graduated from IISER or completed a master's from universities / institutions recognized by UGC can apply for JRF / SRF. There are three entrance exams for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF). UGC-NET, CSIR UGC NET and ICAR AICE JRF / SRF are the entrance exams. Interested students need to qualify in the exam and apply to the universities / institutes that accepts these exam for admission to JRF / SRF.

How to get admission to IISER?

Admission to IISER is based on IAT (IISER Aptitude Test). This is a computer-based test. Passed 10+2 from a recognised board can apply for the test. The IAT rank is used for admission to the IISER campuses. For detailed information, students can refer to the website, iiseradmission.in.