B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
at IISER TVM, Thiruvananthapuram

4.1 /5

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2.9

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4.4

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4.5

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4.4

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4.4

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4.0

Fully satisfied with the available facilities and has great infrastructure.

Placements: Our college training is nice and they organize workshops by industry professionals. Last year, the highest salary package offered was 25 LPA and the average salary package offered was 11 LPA. In the summer campus drive around 80% of students got placed in top MNCs. College offers various opportunities like summer internships and final-year project internships.

Infrastructure: College size is big and college buildings are also well-maintained. In the college library, we have a massive collection of books and magazines. Labs are well-maintained, and they provide an excellent atmosphere to teach students practical knowledge. College hostel is available near to college and we have hostels for both boys and girls. In the hostel, they provide all facilities and the food quality is also excellent.

Faculty: Faculty members of our college are very good and supportive for students. Faculty members are very good at teaching and they are approachable. Most teachers use PPT for teaching. Exams are moderate with 2 mid-term exams and 1 is final exam. Students can pass the exams if they have good knowledge of the topics. Pass percentage is 70%.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025Read More

R Raghav

B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2028

3.8

IISER TVM - A beautiful place to pursue your scientific interests.

Placements: At IISER TVM (and generally across all IISERs), placements are not the primary focus. Students do not enroll here merely to secure a job but to genuinely explore their passion and pursue a deep understanding of various scientific disciplines. While placements in Data Science are notable not many students opt for direct placements. Most choose to pursue higher education such as Ph.D. programs, after completing their BS-MS degrees. A significant number of students secure admissions in prestigious institutions both within India and internationally.

Infrastructure: The campus of IISER TVM is well-equipped with modern infrastructure. Free Wi-Fi is accessible everywhere on campus including hostels, mess, academic blocks and the library. Hostel accommodations are clean and big with shared rooms (initially for 2 students, later increased to 3). Classrooms are primarily located in the Lecture Hall Complex (LHC) with capacities ranging from 250 to 300 students. Separate buildings exist for Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences with another dedicated building under construction for Mathematical and Data Sciences. The library, though limited in physical books offers a vast collection of e-books and online resources, including research papers and journals in various fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Data Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics and Literature. The mess provides good quality food and several affordable eateries within the campus offer a variety of options. The campus also has a 24x7 health center to cater to student's medical needs. Sports enthusiasts have numerous options including volleyball courts, cricket nets, a football turf, an indoor stadium for badminton and table tennis, a basketball court and dedicated grounds for football and cricket. Most sports facilities are equipped with professional coaches. For extra-curricular activities, there is a music room, a dance room and a student recreation center.

Faculty: The faculty members at IISER TVM are highly qualified professionals who are approachable and friendly. The courses are designed to be flexible, preparing students to face competition in the scientific world. The grading system is fair, with multiple quizzes, one mid-semester exam, and one end-semester exam, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation.

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Shreya V

B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2024

4.6

Review of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research.

Placements: Many seniors were offered positions in reputed laboratories across the world. Placement cell help students to get a job in the industry or start-up fields.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is fantastic. Labs are up-to-date with sophisticated equipment and fully air-conditioned. Hostel rooms are spacious with a bed, desk, a chair, and open shelves along with cupboards. There is an indoor stadium with a badminton court, a table tennis court, and an outdoor and indoor basketball court. Mess food is fine but there are several eateries and cafes. We have a medical center to tend to any urgent needs.

Faculty: Teachers are extremely knowledgeable and most of them make an effort to teach well. The courses make us think from a research standpoint and accomplish that. Since the grading is relative, the difficulty of the paper does not impact the CGPA.

Other: I think IISER is a dream for student who wants to pursue research. It has very reputed Biology faculty, and it's a great place to be for a science lover.

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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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IISER TVM
Overview

At the UG level, IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research offers 5 years B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science course with a duration of 5 years. Student must pay INR 2,000 as one-time admission fee to confirm their seats. Along with that, hostel fee of INR 92,000 is to be paid by students who seek hostel facilities at the campus. Moreover, the total tuition fee for B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science admission at IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research is INR 4,44,400, which is valid for the entire duration of the course. Students can also check the other IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research B.Sc. courses.

Total Tuition Fees	₹4.44 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	5 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
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Type of University	Public/Government,Autonomous

B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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The total fee of IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science is a combination of various components. The IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science fee is the combination of tuition fees along-with other fees such as one-time admission fees, exam fees, registration fees, etc. It is to note that the tuition fee is calculated basis the first semester, hence the actual amount may vary as other fee components are added as well.

Fee components	Amount (5 years)
Tuition Fees Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary.	₹ 4.44 Lakh
Hostel Fees Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. The fees might include components other than hostel fees.	₹ 92,000
One-time Payment One time payment includes Laboratory, Library Deposit.	₹ 2,000
Total fee	₹ 5.38 Lakh

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It has a competitive and enriching environment with helpful professors, but no great placements.

Placements: Most of the students from IISER TVM opt to do a Ph.D. The stipend for a Ph.D. varies from 800 to 2000 euros. They apply in the US and Europe for a Ph.D. position. There are very few students who go to industry after BSMS. There is a new placement cell here that is trying to help students get jobs.

Infrastructure: Two people can stay in one hostel room. The view from the hostel is amazing. The corridors are cleaned every day, and the room is spacious enough. There is Wi-Fi everywhere on the campus. Mess food is manageable and there are some really good eateries inside the campus.

Faculty: Professors are very helpful. They guide you in making decisions regarding your internship and future. The course structure is constantly being revised so it stays up-to-date. The lab courses are also helpful. The curriculum makes the students ready for a career in academia. Semester exams are moderately difficult. The grading is relative, and the difficulty of a subject is left to the course instructor.

Other: Commuting to and fro is really hard as the campus is 2 hours away from the city.

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2022Read More

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4.2

2.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied by campuslife and facilities.

Placements: There will not be campus placement to any company from the campus. Students who complete their masters degree generally go for Ph.D. The certificate has great value internationally so it will be easy to get Ph.D. abroad (it also depends on academic performance). .

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure is top class. We have the best labs and research facilities in Kerala. All buildings including classes are air conditioned. And free Wi-Fi is available 24x7 in hostels and in academic buildings. Food is also very good in the mess but if one doesn't like the food, there is always option to buy from cafes inside campus which are really good.

Faculty: Teachers are very qualified. They all are scientists and have a great experience in researching. The syllabus is very tough and it is hard to get good grades especially if there are many bright students in the class as the technique of relative grading is used where ones grade is compared to grades of other students to determine if he/she is passed or not. Every year at least 5 percent students fail.

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3.8

2.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It has a great campus, infrastructure, and research-based curriculum but don't expect placements.

Placements: There are no placements as such. Most of the students apply for Ph.D. programs after completion. A job recruitment cell has just been started now, but there are no guaranteed placements. The fifth and final year of the course is exclusively for the completion of a major project. After that, you can apply for Ph.D. programs.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is top-notch. Laboratories are probably one of the best in the country. Library is well maintained. There are a lot of books for you to refer. Wi-Fi is available on the campus. Hostel rooms could have been bigger. Mess is okay. Everything else is fine.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable. However, since each batch has a very high number of students, it is not so easy to clear doubts then and there. You have to rely on teaching assistants for this. The curriculum is research-oriented. It will make you ready for your future research endeavors. Pass percentage changes because of relative grading.

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4.0

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Heavenly beautiful campus and research oriented.

Placements: In 2020, I guess no one is placed yet I don't know about the package offered in my course. It's never discussed with us. I don't think any company come to our institute for recruiting Internships are easy to get almost every year 97% of students do internship Top role- PhD .

Infrastructure: We have good Wi-Fi, lab, classrooms. We have small Library but one new library is under construction. Everything is good - hostel, mess food. In IISER we have 3-4 canteens also, supermarket & saloon shop too. There is one medical center. For sports also we have very nice facility.

Faculty: All teachers are highly qualified and experienced. They are researchers besides being a professor. Teaching quality is the best. We have Teaching assistants also who can help us in understanding the concepts more clearly by solving problems. The course curriculum is research oriented and we can't say that it will make students industry ready. The semester exams are quite difficult but it actually checks how good the student basic is. There is median system so anybody who gets 6% less than median will fail.

Other: I chose this course because of my passion for Science, I want to do research in future. I wish we should have more course that help us writing research papers. There are lots of events that happens every year like Anvesha (Science fest), Ishta (cultural fest) and so on. Many scholarship are also provided like Inspire. The campus is heavenly beautiful surrounded by Western Ghats.

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2021Read More

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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2017

4.2

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

It is one of the best institutes in India for science and research aspirants.

Placements: IISER TVM offers not only a professional degree but also a research degree. Here you will get placed in research positions in top-class universities around the world. The campus does not have any placement committee/office. Students only have to explore on their own and apply for programs in universities or directly for open positions with faculty members whose research work they like.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available everywhere on the campus. There are hi-tech classrooms and labs with cutting-edge technology instruments. There is a modern library, which has enough books to support studies and research. There is also access to online books and research content. There is an indoor sports stadium for basketball, volleyball and badminton. An outdoor stadium is available for volleyball, cricket and football.

Faculty: The teachers here are extremely qualified and knowledgeable. Studies involve a combination of theory and practical learning. The course curriculum is revised every year to include the latest developments in the course, which are being developed. IISER TVM also promotes inter-disciplinary courses.

Other: There is a lot of exposure through internships during summer (May, June and July) and winter (December). The campus has intra-college sports, arts and literary events. IISER TVM is also a huge competitor in intra-IISER sports and cultural fests.

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Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects) and secured at least mentioned aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for PwD candidates should be at least 65%. OR Candidates must have passed class 10+2 (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects) and be within the category-wise (category as per the central list) top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective 10+2(or equivalent) board examination. [Five Subjects: i) Physics, ii) Chemistry, iii) Mathematics, iv) A language (if the candidate has taken more than one language, then the language with the higher marks will be considered) and v) Any subject other than the above four (the subject with the highest marks will be considered)] Other Mandatory Criteria: Candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Candidates who had appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2024 or earlier, are NOT eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2026, irrespective of the combination or number of subjects attempted/offered. However, if the examination Board of Class XII (or equivalent) declared the results for the academic year 2023-24 on or after June 18, 2024, then the candidates of that Board who appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2024 are also eligible to appear. List of Qualifying Exams: • The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by a Central or State Board recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a Board or University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. • Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy. • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects. • Any Public School, Board or University examination in India or in a foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the AIU. • H.S.C. vocational examination. • A Diploma recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or a State Board of Technical Education of at least 3 years duration. • General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva. • Candidates who have completed Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the AIU to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class XII examination. • In case the Class XII examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination earlier"
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Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2026. Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2001. Five years age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1996. Candidates who have been admitted to a preparatory course in any of the IITs for the first time in 2025 can appear in JEE (Advanced) 2026.