IISER Tirupati - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Tirupati) accepts applications solely on the basis of entrance. For admissions, the institute takes into account the following factors:

JEE Advanced: Candidates must have taken the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced and received a qualifying score. For admissions, the institute takes JEE Advanced ranks into account.

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT): Another way for students to apply for admission to IISERs is through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), a centralized exam. For admissions, the institute takes IAT scores into account.

KVPY Fellowship: Those who are awarded a KVPY fellowship are eligible to apply for admission to IISER Tirupati. KVPY fellows are eligible for direct admission to the institute.

The institute does not consider merit-based factors such as Class 12th board exam scores directly for admissions. However, academic performance is considered as part of the holistic assessment of candidates during the interview process.

The placement department at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) offers placement assistance to those who are in the final year of their respective programmes. IISER Tirupati placement is initiated with the interested recruiters visiting the campus. The students are then provided satisfactory placement training to be job-ready. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati placement department executes various placement-related activities like workshops, seminars, industrial visits, group discussions and mock interviews, among other activities. After the selection process is complete, the candidates are communicated about their choice through the placement department. IISER Tirupati placement department also provides summer internship/ summer research assistance to the students, whenever needed.