IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The comparison table given below compares the 2023 placement statistics of IISER Mohali, IISER Kolkata, IISER Pune, and IISER Bhopal:
| IISER Name | Total Students/ Students Placed (2023) | Median Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| IISER Mohali | 182/ 10 | INR 8.67 LPA |
| IISER Pune | 164/ 14 | INR 8.31 LPA |
| IISER Kolkata | 169/ 11 | INR 7 LPA |
| IISER Bhopal | 239/ 45 | INR 19 LPA |
NOTE: The placement statistics for all the IISERs mentioned above are from the NIRF report 2024 and are for UG (5-year) courses.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BS-MS at IISER Kolkata is spread across five specialisations. These specialisations deal with different areas of science. Students wishing to pursue the course can choose from the following specialisations:
- BS in Geological Sciences + MS in Geological Sciences
- BS in Biological Science + MS in Biological Science
- BS in Mathematical Sciences + MS in Mathematical Science
- BS in Physical Sciences + MS in Physical Sciences
- BS in Chemical Sciences + MS in Chemical Sciences
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
IISER Kolkata BS-MS seats are subject to the rules of reservation. As per the institute’s seat reservation policy, the institute reserves 64.5% of seats to be filled as per the reservation rules. Mentioned below is a category-wise distribution of this percentage:
Category | Seat reservation% |
|---|---|
Other Backward Classes | 27% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Economically weaker section | 10% |
Persons with Disability (PwD) | 40% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) | 3 seats |
Note: The above information is taken from the official brochure for the year 2024. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The official placement report for BS-MS courses is not available yet. However, the overall NIRF report is available. As per that, the number of students placed during the year 2023 stood at 11. While 83 students opted for higher studies. Tabulated below are the key highlights for BS-MS placements at IISER Kolkata:
Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Number of students Placed | 11 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 83 |
Median Package | INR 7 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, BS-MS is available at IISER Kolkata. It is a PG-level integrated course offered in full-time mode. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.
Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Duration | 5 years |
Mode | Full time |
Selection Criteria |
|
Seat intake | 250 |
Tuition fees | INR 4.4 lakh |
Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
To apply for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, candidates need to have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) along with JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test scores. The Round 1 closing rank for the BS-MS course stood at 403 for the General All India category student. So, considering the Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank for IISER Kolkata, candidates must secure a rank between 400 and 1805. Applicants must scored 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN/OBC an
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2 years agoContributor-Level 6
The eligibility criteria for admission to M.Sc at IISER Kolkata is done in two processes. The candidate who have already completed his/her under graduation in any Science department can directly apply to the particular institution. And the selection will held on the basis of the percentage in undergraduation level . In the other cases the institute will conduct the entrance exam to that particular department with the duration of three hours which is a computer based exam . Based on the score the student is allowted into institute . For all this processes student must with the above 60% in the undergraduation level.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 6
The students who are pursuing their UG and PG courses in the IISER institutes (which includes IISER Kolkata) will awarded with the KVPY - Kishore vaigyanik protsahan yojana scholars as per KVPY norms .
Along with this they are also eligible for the scholarship from the department of Science and technology in limited range with 5000/- in INR . For this the depatment of Science and technology selects the students who secured the highest marks and Percentage in the entrance exams who are admitted through JEE and SCB .
The IISER Kolkata will provide the scholarships for the students who secured the good and top marks in the semesters. Till n
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2 years agoContributor-Level 6
The admission process for the B.Sc at IISER Kolkata is based in the entrance exam . To get seat in the IISER Kolkata or any IISER institutes one should write any one of these entrance exams like IAT, SCB, KVPY, JEE advanced. And you need to secure the cutoff marks and the better rank . The closing rank for the general category in JEE is 400 to 1805 .
And the age for the students must complete 17 years old along with the 10+2 certificate holder . You need to provide the non resident certificate if you are belongs to other state and also gap certificate incase of any gap you taken .
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2 years agoContributor-Level 6
For entering into IISER Kolkata or any IISER institute one should appear for one of the three exams called SCB, KVPY, JEE advanced.
Depending upon the type of exam you appeared and the toughness of the exam and no of students appeared for exams along with the no of seat available the cut off marks for the particular institute of IISER is decided .
The closeing rank in the JEE advanced to enter into these IISER Kolkata is 1815 . In marks wise you need to get around 160 -170 out of 240 in institute exam of Kolkata for the general category students
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