IISER Pune is inviting applications for the BS and BS-MS Dual Degree programs through the IAT exam. Interested candidates can apply till May 13, 2024.
IISER Pune is inviting applications for the BS and BS-MS Dual Degree programs through the IAT exam. Interested candidates can apply till May 13, 2024.
IISER Pune has 8 UG specializations, 6 PG specializations, and 8 Ph.D. specializations. Its major options include the BS-MS Dual Degree and the integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. programme. The institute covers Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Earth & Climate Sciences. For 2025, the total BS-MS fee is INR 5.39 Lakhs.
Admission depends on a national-level or institute-level entrance examination, followed by counselling or an interview where required. IISER Pune does not offer direct admission. The BS-MS selection routes include IAT, JEE Advanced, and KVPY up to 2024, while integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. applicants may need valid JEST, GATE, NET, JAM, or JGEEBILS scores.
Applications are submitted online through the IISER admission portal for BS-MS or through the IISER Pune website for integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. programmes.
The five-year BS-MS Dual Degree combines interdisciplinary science teaching with research. Applicants must meet the academic requirements and qualify through the relevant entrance route. IAT is the main aptitude test used for admission.
| Course | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BS + MS | Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Earth and Environment Engineering Interdisciplinary Sciences Geological | 10+2 with 60% marks and JEE Advanced |
For the popular BS-MS in Biological Sciences, students must complete 10+2 in the Science stream with PCM or PCB and secure at least 60% from a recognized board.
At the PG level, IISER Pune provides integrated Ph.D. and M.Sc. options across six science fields. A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks is required for the integrated Ph.D. route. Selection uses scores from examinations such as JAM, GATE, JEST, or JGEEBILS, followed by an interview. The 2025 total fee for M.Sc-Ph.D. is INR 6.53 Lakh.
| Course | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc + Ph.D. | Biology Physics | Graduation and JGEEBILS |
| M.Sc. | Chemistry Earth Science Mathematics Quantum Technology | B.Sc. with 60% marks and JAM |
IISER Pune conducts Ph.D. admission in science, humanities, social sciences, data science, and interdisciplinary fields. Selection considers postgraduate qualifications and national-level examination scores before the interview stage. Applicants generally need a master’s degree with at least 60% marks and a valid NET, GATE, or JEST qualification. The 2025 fee for the Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D. is INR 5.68 Lakh.
| Course | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Humanities and Social Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Data Science Interdisciplinary, discontinued | Postgraduation with 60% marks and NET |
The process is entrance-based and mainly uses online applications and examinations. BS-MS admissions are managed centrally for all IISERs through the IISER admission portal, while IISER Pune handles integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. applications through its own website.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Submit the application | Complete the BS-MS form on www.iiseradmission.in or use the IISER Pune website for integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. admission. The application fee is INR 2,000 for General and OBC applicants and INR 1,000 for SC, ST, and PwD applicants. |
| Take the entrance examination | BS-MS applicants take IAT or use an accepted route such as JEE Advanced. Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. applicants use applicable scores from JAM, GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JEST, or JGEEBILS. Admit cards are downloaded from the relevant examination portal. |
| Meet course requirements | Requirements differ by programme. BS-MS needs 60% in Science at 10+2, integrated Ph.D. requires 60% in a bachelor’s degree, and the admission-process criteria list 55% in a master’s degree for Ph.D. applicants. |
| Check the result | BS-MS results appear on www.iiseradmission.in. Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. results are released through the IISER Pune portal. Shortlisted applicants receive counselling or interview information. |
| Attend counselling or interview | BS-MS seats are assigned through online counselling. Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. applicants attend an online or in-person interview that assesses their research aptitude. |
| Confirm the seat | Selected students pay the required fee and provide supporting records such as 10+2 marksheets and caste certificates. An example BS-MS confirmation fee for General and OBC students is INR 71,502. |
| Complete document checks | Final-year applicants may apply conditionally. For the 2025 process, marks had to be submitted by August 2025, and original documents were checked during admission. |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Scholarship consideration is linked to entrance performance and fellowships such as INSPIRE and KVPY. Admission assistance is available at +91-20-25908000.
IAT ranks are considered for BS-MS admission, and the required rank changes by category, year, and counselling round. The following tables present the available IAT and JEE Advanced cutoff records with the newest year first.
Courses | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 1 | Round 4 | |
| BS + MS Earth and Environmental Engineering | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS Biological Sciences | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS Geological | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS Interdisciplinary Sciences | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS | 143 | 434 | - | - |
| BS + MS Chemistry | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS Mathematics | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS Physics | 143 | 434 | 259 | 1023 |
| BS + MS Biology | 143 | 434 | - | - |
Courses | 2022 | 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Last Round | First Round | Last Round | |
| BS + MS Chemistry | 3268 | 4234 | 11269 | - |
| BS + MS Physics | 3268 | 4234 | 11269 | - |
| BS + MS Mathematics | 3268 | 4234 | 11269 | - |
IISER Pune provides financial support through schemes and fellowships such as INSPIRE, KVPY, and DST. Eligibility for this support may depend on entrance scores or the fellowship held by the student.
Ques. Who is likely to benefit most from the IISER Pune BS-MS degree?
Ans. The programme is mainly suited to students planning a research-focused career in science. It combines interdisciplinary study with access to research facilities and faculty members from IITs and IISc. Collaborations with MIT and Max Planck provide international exposure, and graduates may pursue Ph.D. opportunities at institutions such as Harvard. Corporate placements are less common than research and academic pathways.
Ques. What opportunities connect IISER Pune students with institutions outside India?
Ans. IISER Pune supports international academic work in several ways:
Ques. What academic and campus features distinguish the BS-MS programme?
Ans. The programme gives priority to science education, research training, and academic development. IISER Pune completed 15 years of research-based education, held the 42nd position in the overall NIRF ranking for 2025, and has a NAAC A+ grade. Its facilities include the National Facility for Gene Function. Collaborations and summer internships add international exposure, while student clubs and events such as Mimamsa and Karavaan support academic and cultural participation.
| COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
|---|---|
| M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Law, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science | Admission Link |
| M.Sc | Admission Link |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card Date | Jan 22, 2027 (Tentative) |
| IIT JAM 2027 Exam Date | Feb 14, 2027 |
| IIT JAM 2027 Result Date | Mar 18, 2027 |
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