IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, candidates cannot take admission in IISSER Pune BS+MS course without the IISER Entrance Exam. Candidates willing to take admission in the BS-MS course at Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) must appear for the IISER entrance exam, also known as the IISER aptitude test. Candidates who cleared their Class 12 in the Science stream are eligible to apply for the IISER entrance exam 2025. As per the IISER entrance exam pattern, there are a total of 60 objective questions that candidates need to complete in three hours.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, IISER Pune does offer scholarships to the BS-MS students. The scholarships are offered to the students on the basis of their academic achievements, merit, financial status, and fellowships for research. Check out some scholarship details in the table below:
| Scholarship/Fellowship | Target Group | Support Details |
|---|---|---|
| IDeaS Endowment | BS–MS, Integrated | Awarded based on merit |
| Institute Endowments | Last year of BS–MS course | Financial grants for research and academic excellence? |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both of the institutions, IISER Pune and IISER Bhopal offer BS+MS courses for the duration of five years. This integrated programme is different from BSc courses as it focuses more on research papers. Now, to identify which is better, below is the comparison of Shiksha ratings of both institutes on different parameters such as course-specific, placements, infrastructure, etc.
| Parameters | BS-MS at IISER Bhopal | BS-MS at IISER Pune |
|---|---|---|
| Verified Shiksha Rating of BS-MS course | 4.2/5 (based on 68 reviews) | 4.2/5 (based on 18 reviews) |
| Verified Shiksha Rating of Placements | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Verified Shiksha Rating of Infrastructure | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Verified Shiksha Rating of Faculty | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 9
The total tuition fee for the BS-MS course at IISER Kolkata is INR 4.4 lakh. On the other hand, the total tuition fee for the BS-MS course at IISER Pune is INR 3.6 lakh. Therefore, it can be clearly seen that the tuition fee for IISER Pune is more affordable than IISER Kolkata. Moreover, fees are one of the components that candidates can consider while comparing the IISERs. other components can also be counted while comparing the institutions, such as placement packages, seats, accreditation, affiliation, etc.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The recent median package offered to BSc students at IISER Pune has not been released yet. However, NIRF 2025 reports have released the median package given in the year 2024. Moreover, as per the comparison of median packages offered, in the years 2022, 2023 and 2024 a rise in the median package has been seen. For a better understanding, refer to the below table:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median Salary | INR 11.40 LPA (BSc) | INR 8.38 LPA (BSc) | INR 11.95 LPA (BSc) |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The cutoff for the BSc course at IISER Pune for the academic year 2025 is yet to be released. However, as per the previous year's cutoff for the academic years 2022 and 2023, it can be seen that the competition level gets a little low as the ranks get higher. For a better understanding, check out the table below:
| Course | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| BS+ MS | 534 | 717 |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
While preparing the cutoff for the IISER Pune BSc course, the authorities will consider examination and admission-related factors. The listed factors will be checked and considered by the authorities while determining the cutoff of IISER Pune:
previous years' cutoff trends, difficulty level of the exam, total number of qualified candidates, total number of candidates applying for a specific course, number of seats available for the BSc course, etc. After checking all of these factors, the authorities will prepare the cutoff based on IAT scores for BSc.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 9
The selection process for the BSc course at IISER Pune is completely based on the IAT channel. The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) is an entrance exam conducted by the IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research). It is specifically designed for students who want to get admission into the BS-MS Dual Degree Programme at IISER Pune and any of the seven IISERs.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
IISER Pune does not offer a BSc course in the standard form. It offers a BS-MS course for the duration of five years, divided into ten semesters, and offered in full-time mode. For admissions to this dual-degree BS-MS course, candidates must have secured marks equal to or above the cutoff percentage declared by IISERs for their respective category (General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD).
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
A total of 9 students opted for highesr education after MSc from IISER Pune. Check the table below which states the same:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
| Students Selected for Higher Studies | 9 |
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