IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The application fee for the BSc course at IISER Pune is the registration fee for the IISER Aptitude Test. The application fee varies according to the categories. The expected application fee for the IISER Entrance Exam 2025 for various categories is as follows:
- INR 2,000 for candidates applying under General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories.
- INR 1,000 for candidates applying under persons with disabilities, persons registered as Kashmir migrants and SC/ST category.
The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students who get allocated a seat in the BS-MS programme at IISER Pune must present original and self-attested photocopies of documents for verification. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Migration certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (for students applying via EWS category)
- Identity proof
- Passport-size photo
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Currently, the dates of commencement for BS-MS courses for the academic batch of 2025 have not been officially released on the official website of the IISER Pune. Moreover, the exact dates for the commencement of BS-MS courses are going to be released soon. However, based on previous academic calendars, classes for integrated programmes, including the BS-MS, usually begin in the first week of August.
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3 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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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The course fees for a five-year BS-MS at IISER Pune are around INR 3.6 lakh. The course fee is likely to cover tuition, research expenses, and other academic facilities. Moreover, the hostel fee for BS-MS students is INR 25,600. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.
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