A unique college largely chosen for research in fields of science, the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research forms one of the first colleges vividly chosen by scholars who want to pursue their career in a research background. It is often considered an institute for future scientists. Established by MHRD, GOI in 2006, there are a total of 7 IISER established in the country today.
MHRD has classified IISER as an institute of national importance. It ranks 29th in NIRF Rankings in 2020 with an overall score of 53.49. The IISER admission process for various courses is highly competitive. It is done through exams like IISER Aptitude Test/Jee Advanced Score/ KVYP Score/SCB score followed by an Interview.
The intention while curating this institute was, to establish a place with the highest calibre in science and research. It follows a comprehensive and integrated academic structure with genius faculties, meticulous and grand infrastructure, and a humongous alumni base.
IISER Kolkata: Highlights
| Established | Institute Type | 2006 | Autonomous (established by MHRD, GOI) |
| Campus Area | 250 Acre |
| Programmes Offered | UG, PG, PhD, Post-Doctorate |
| Admission Criteria | Admission Mode | Entrance Exam/Interview | Online |
| Popular Courses | BS-MS Dual Degree, PhD, Post Doctoral Programmes |
| Departments | 5 |
| Entrance Exam/Score Accepted | KVPY/JEE/ IISER Aptitude Test |
| Facilities | Hostels, Medical, Library, Canteen, Guest House, Computing, Laboratories, Virtual Classroom, Mental Wellness Centre |
| Official Website | https://www.iiserkol.ac.in/web/en/#gsc.tab=0 |
IISER Kolkata: Rankings and Achievements
Indian Institute of Science, Education and Technology has done wonders since its inception. Students have always preferred IISER over any IITs when it comes to research. Though the college does not have many placements, students usually apply for higher studies abroad and because of the reputation IISER holds, it becomes easier for them to seek admission. While producing future scientists and doing excellent in research, the institute has come up to rank 29th in 2020 from 40th in 2019 with an overall score of 53.49. The NIRF ranking is as follows:
| National Institutional Ranking Framework (2020) | 29th |
IISER also holds a position on an International Level. Times Higher Education ranks the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research in various fields according to their parameter. Some of the rankings are:
| World University Rankings 2021 | 601 – 800th |
| Young University Rankings 2020 | 251 – 300th |
| Asia University Rankings 2020 | 251 – 300th |
US News ranks IISER on certain parameters with a global score of 39.7 followed by Physics Global Score which is 50.2 and Chemistry Global Score which is 34.6. Some other rankings are as follows
| Best Global Universities | 874 |
| Global Research Reputation | 881 |
| Regional Research Reputation | 191 |
| International Collaboration (relative to country) | 120 |
| Chemistry (Global Rank) | 640 |
| Physics (Global Rank) | 416 |
Awards and Recognitions
IISER holds a record of never-ending awards and recognition lists. The institute is always in the news for its exceptional work in academics and other areas. With a brilliant teaching staff and enthusiastic students, IISER has got a lot of accolades. The students and professors have always brought laurels to the institution by winning titles, publishing their research papers, and receiving awards. Some of the recent ones are:
- Indian Peptide Society Young Scientist Award 2021 to Dr Dibyendu Das (Department of Chemical Science).
- SERB-POWER Fellowship as Outstanding Woman Researcher 2021 to Dr Rituparna Sinha (Department of Biological Science)
- J. Ammal National Women Bioscientist Award 2020-21 to Dr Anindita Bhadra (Department of Biological Science)
- NASI- Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award 2020 in Chemical Science to Dr Biplab Maji
IISER Kolkata: Courses Offered
The course names and details of the major courses offered by IISER Kolkata are tabulated below:
| COURSES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| 5 Years BS-MS Dual Degree Programme (A Bachelors and Masters Dual Degree) |
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| MS in Space Physics |
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| Integrated PhD. Programme (A Combination of Masters Degree and Research Programme) |
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| Doctor of Philosophy Programme |
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| Post Doctoral Research Programme |
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IISER Kolkata: Admissions
The course and process of admission are different for each programme offered by the Indian Institute of Sciences, Education and Research Institute. Candidates can apply online which is easy.
Given below are the certain steps that one has to follow:
- Visit the website
- Go to ‘Eligibility Criteria Tab’
- Press ‘Apply for Admission’ Link
- Fill up the personal, academic and all the other details asked for
- Upload your required documents
- Do the payment
Cut-off Ranks for BS-MS Programmes for 2020 is as follows:
| EXAM NAME | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|
| SCB | 3248 | 6336 | 13209 | 21738 |
| JEE Advanced | 9976 | 9089 | 3402 | 901 |
| KVYP SX | 1713 | 1702 | 154 | 121 |
| KVYP SA | 943 | 939 | 141 | 86 |
| KVYP SB | 63|86 | 6 | – |
IISER Kolkata: Placements
The students who have graduated and have pursued their research courses are now settled and excelling in the fields of Bioinformatics, Exploration & Mining, Specialty and Fine Chemicals, Polymers, Synthetic Chemistry, Optics, Statistical Modeling, etc. The experience and integrated learning that they imbibe from the Indian Institute of Sciences, Education and Research are completely unparalleled. They out-stand everybody in the corporate and scientific worlds of research and development. Given below are some of the companies where students of IISER are proving their merits:
- Syngene
- Reliance Industries Ltd.
- Harvard Medical School
- University of Washington
- University of Rochester
- Asian Paints
- Shell
- NIC, Japan
- Spectral Insights
- C-Camp
IISER Kolkata: Facilities
With an area spread across 250 acres of land, IISER offers a campus-friendly atmosphere to its students. The institute not only focuses on academics but all-round development through extra-curricular activities like sports, gymkhana, and various other facilities. Below are some of very few from the list of facilities:
- Hostels: There are three permanent hostels in the Indian Institute of Sciences, Education and Research, Kolkata. They are
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Hall
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Hall
- Nivedita Hall
- Library: This part of the institute serves the most important part of the college. It is the heart of IISER, the centre of various research, publications, books, journals, and many more.
- Laboratories: To give a comprehensive and realistic understanding to the students, the laboratories at IISER are well equipped with all the required apparatuses and machinery.
- Anti-Ragging Cell: To give the students a safe environment, the institute has set up an anti-ragging cell which deals with all the student-related problems. It also has a mental well-being centre to deal with counselling sessions.
- Virtual ClassRoom: The room is equipped with high-security optical fibre with strong internet connectivity to connect its students across the globe.
IISER Kolkata: Faculty
Indian Institute of Sciences, Education and Research which was established in 2006 has achieved fame and success in a very short period. Students are choosing IISER for research and sciences over any other college and this is possible only because of the eminent and excellent faculty the Institute is blessed with. There are professors from across the globe doing wonders in their respective fields. The most important add-on is that they are easily approachable to students. They share their knowledge, curriculum development, and quality education. They are interactive. The institute has divided them into categories which are as follows:
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Department of Physical Sciences
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Computational and Data Sciences
- Fellows
- Visiting Faculty Members
- Adjunct Faculty Members
- Honorary Professors
IISER Kolkata: FAQs
Ques: What is the Fellowship Amount Given to students?
Ans: INR 10,000 will be provided to the students in the initial two years.
Ques: Is it compulsory to take accommodation in a hostel?
Ans: Yes, for the first two years, hostel facilities are mandatory.
Ques: In an integrated PhD programme, can a student exit from the programme after completing masters?
Ans: No, the exit option has been abolished post-2019 by the committee.
Ques: Will the student get any accommodation during the interview process?
Ans: Unfortunately, there is no provision of providing accommodation during the interview process which the student is going through.
Ques: Are the students required to carry original documents?
Ans: It is always advisable to carry the original as well as the photocopy of your documents with you.
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