IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
IISER Pune accepts various national-based/ in-house entrance test scores for admissions to MSc courses. Moreover, which entrance exam is accepted by the institution depends on the specialisation candidates have selected. Check out the name of the specialisation and its accepted entrance exam in the table below:
| Names of MSc Specialisation | Accepted Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| MSc in Chemistry | IIT JAM (Chemistry) |
| MSc in Earth and Climate Science (Geology) | IIT JAM (Geology) |
| MSc in Mathematics | The selection to the programme will be based on a two-stage written test conducted by the institute. |
| MSc in Physics (Quantum Technology) | IIT JAM 2025 exam with one of the following subject codes: MS, MA, PH. GATE exam with subject codes PH, EE, EC, IN, MA, ST, CS, DA. |
| Integrated BS + MS Course | They are required to apply for the courses by applying for the IAT (IISER Aptitude Test). |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can get admission to the IISER Pune MSc course without IIT JAM scores. However, it completely depends on the specialisation candidates have selected. Candidates can get admission into MSc in Mathematics and MSc in Physics (Quantum Technology) without IIT JAM scores. For MSc Physics, candidates with relevant scores in the GATE exam with subject codes PH, EE, EC, IN, MA, ST, CS, and DA can also apply, and for MSc Mathematics, the institute accepts its in-house-entrance test.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admissions to MSc courses at IISER Pune. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is one of the seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, and candidates are not allowed to get direct admission into any of its offered courses. Moreover, to get admissions, candidates are required to appear in the relevant entrance exam associated with the offered specialisation.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
For admissions to IISER Pune MSc courses, the candidates are obliged to perform well and secure good scores in the accepted entrance exams, such as IAT, IIT JAM, GATE, etc. To apply, fill out the IISER Pune application form visit the official website of the institution, fill out the form with the required details, pay the application fee and submit it. Moreover, the candidates who got shortlisted in the merit list can pay the course fee to confirm their seat.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
The recent median package offered to MSc students at IISER Pune has not been released yet. However, NIRF 2025 reports have released the median package given in the year 2024. The median package for the 2024 batch has been released. Check out the placement statistics in the table given below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
Median Salary | INR 8 LPA (MSc) |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
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 courses for the duration of five years—BS+MS in Biological Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Science, Chemical Science, and integrated MSc-PhD in Physical Science for the duration of four years. The admission process for MSc courses in both institutions is as follows:
| Admission Process for MSc at IISER Mohali | Admission Process for MSc at IISER Pune |
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