The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune is one of the seven IISER created by the Indian government through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). This premier institute is solely dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences.
The Institute offers a 5-year BS-MS dual degree programme, M.Sc, Integrated Ph.D, and Ph.D in various specializations. The eligibility criteria differ as per the programme. Admission to BS+MS happens through 3 channels: KVPY, IIT JEE Advanced, and SCB. Candidates can apply by more than one channel. However, selection to other courses is either merit based or entrance exam based.
IISER Pune has training and placement cells for the students. The average wage offered to UG(5-year)students is INR 7.50 LPA. Harvard University, University of Geneva, University of Michigan, University of Cambridge, and other institutions are the top recruiters of the IISER Pune.
IISER Pune Quick Facts
- All instructors, students, and staff at IISER Pune have access to the IT infrastructure and computing facilities. The university has a sizable collection of workstations and server-class computers for a range of system administration tasks.
- IISER Pune faculty members have won many awards and accolades till date and several members are also on Editorial Boards of Scientific Journals in various capacities.
- On the 2022 Nature Index Tables IISER Pune is listed 7th in India, 123rd at the Asia-Pacific level, and 369th globally.
- IISER Pune is enrolled with 1759 students and 136 highly educated and skilled faculties.
IISER Pune Ranking
- The Center for World University Rankings places IISER Pune among the top 5.7% of universities worldwide (CWUR).
- In the Global 2000 List for 2021–22, IISER Pune was placed 1124 out of 19,788 universities globally. IISER Pune is ranked 330 in the Asia region and 22 nationally on the list.
- Ranked in the band of 801-1000 by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- NIRF Rankings:
| YEAR | Category | RANKING |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Overall) | 26th |
| 2022 | research | 17th |
| 2021 | Overall | 24th |
| 2021 | Research | 16th |
| 2020 | Overall | 25th |
IISER Pune Courses & Fees
| Course | Program Details | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BS + MS Dual Degree |
|
Admission will be done through one of the following channels · KVPY Channel · JEE Advanced of IIT · SCB Channel Candidates applying through SCB channel will need to write an IISER aptitude test |
| MSc |
|
Candidates will be shortlisted based on JAM rank |
| Integrated PhD (I-PhD) |
|
Merit of the qualifying examination and/or Entrance test (JGEEBILS/JAM/NBHM/JEST) followed by Interview |
| PhD |
|
Entrance test + Personal Interview |
IISER Pune Admission
IISER Pune Admission 2022 for Integrated Ph.D and Ph.D. courses are open now. Candidates are shortlisted for Interview on the basis of entrance exam scores or academic performance. Students aspiring to join BS+MS may apply through one or more channels, but will need to submit separate applications for each channel. Eligible candidates must properly fill out the application form by going to the IISER Pune official website and reading all the guidelines provided.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official website of IISER, Pune.
- Click on ‘Click here to Apply for Admission’ Link
- Fill out the application form; add all required personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned photo and signature
- Pay application fee through online modes of payment
Documents Required
- Scanned copy of photograph & signature
- Birth certificate
- Certificate and marksheet of Class 10 and Class 12
- Certificate and Marksheet of bachelor’s degree
- Cast certificate (as assigned by competent authority)
- Scorecard of national/ state-level entrance test
IISER Pune Cutoff
IISER Cut Off Round 1
| Courses | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Kashmiri Migrants | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS + MS Chemistry | 529 | 2541 | 5296 | 15099 | 2022 | 4825 | 17749 |
| BS + MS Mathematics | 529 | 2541 | 5296 | 15099 | 2022 | 4825 | 17749 |
| BS + MS Physics | 529 | 2541 | 5296 | 15099 | 2022 | 4825 | 17749 |
| BS + MS Biology | 529 | 2541 | 5296 | 15099 | 2022 | 4825 | 17749 |
JEE Advanced Cut Off Round 1
| Courses | General | SC | ST | EWS | GeneralPwD | OBCNCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| male | male | male | male | male | male | |
| BS + MS Biology | 11269 | 2675 | 88 | 3726 | 128 | 6143 |
| BS + MS Chemistry | 11269 | 2675 | 88 | 3726 | 128 | 6143 |
| BS + MS Physics | 11269 | 2675 | 88 | 3726 | 128 | 6143 |
| BS + MS Mathematics | 11269 | 2675 | 88 | 3726 | 128 | 6143 |
IISER Pune Placement
Every year, placement drives are held by the IISER's active placement cell. The institute has finished its recruitment drive for 2021, in which 138 UG students took part and 3 got placed. The median pay for UG(5-year) students was INR 7.5 LPA.
Placement Highlights of IISER Pune UG (5-year) 2021:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total students | 138 |
| Students placed | 3 |
| Medial package | INR 7.5 LPA |
| No. Of students opted for higher studies | 35 |
Some of the Top regular recruiters of IISER Pune are Harvard University, Princeton University, Geneva University, University of the Michigan, University of Cambridge, and University of Minnesota.
IISER Scholarship
- Scholars of Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana admitted to IISERs will draw fellowship as per KVPY norms.
- The Department of Science and Technology provides a limited number of INSPIRE scholarships of Rs.5000/- per month to candidates admitted through JEE and SCB channels, upon fulfilling the criteria set by DST.
- Students admitted to the BS programme in Engineering or Economics are not entitled for the scholarship.
IISER FAQs
Ques. How much does the IISER Pune Bachelor of Science (BS) + Master of Science (MS) degree cost?
Ans- The cost of the program at IISER Pune is INR 2.70 Lakhs for the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees. Students in the SC/ST category must pay course fees of INR 45,600.
Ques. What are the requirements for IISER Pune's BS-MS (Dual Degree) program?
Ans- Students must have completed class 10+2 or an equivalent program to be eligible for the BS-MS (Dual Degree) program at IISER Pune. Eligible specializations in science include biology, chemistry, mathematics, earth, and environmental sciences, and physics.
Ques. How is the placement cell at IISER Pune doing?
Ans: To familiarize the student with the placement processes, the Career Development Center at IISER Pune hosts seminars, pre-placement talks, and expert talks. The students benefit from being trained by current industry standards and helped to prepare for group discussions.
Ques. Does IISER Pune provide its students with access to a library?
Ans- Yes, IISER Pune provides library services. In addition to offering online access to all prestigious journals and full-text & bibliographic databases in the field of science and related subjects, it includes over 25,000 volumes.
Ques. Are scholarships offered by IISER Pune?
Ans- Ans. Candidates from economically disadvantaged groups and deserving students are both given IISER Pune scholarships. KVPY and INSPIRE scholarships are only a couple of the financial aid packages available at IISER Pune.
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