Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune was established in 2006 by the Ministry of HRD. It is one of the seven IISERs and was one of the first IISERs to be established. It was declared as an institute of National importance by the Act of Parliament in 2012. It is spread over 90 acres of land in Pune, Maharashtra.
IISER Pune offers dual degree BS-MS, Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D programmes.
- Admission to BS-MS degree programs are done through 3 channels: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced and State and Central Boards Channel (SCB).
- Candidates applying through KVPY channel must have a valid score in 10+2.
- A valid JEE Advanced rank is required for applying through JEE Advanced channel.
- Selection through SCB channel is done based on the IISER Admission Test (IAT) conducted by the institute itself.
- Admissions to Ph.D programmes are done on the basis of CSIR-UGC NET/ GATE/ JEST/ NBHM/ JGEEBILS/ INSPIRE Ph.D. Scholarship.
- Candidates having IISER BS-MS dual degree with CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 are also provided admission in Ph.D. programme.
- For Integrated Ph.D. (i-Ph.D.), the institute considers JAM/ JEST/ NBHM (for Mathematics) scores.
- The final selection to Ph.D. and i-Ph.D. is based on the performance in Personal Interview.
IISER Pune Admission Highlights 2023
Name | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune |
Also Known As | IISER Pune |
Type | Public |
Establishment | 2006 |
Admission Criteria | Merit Based and Entrance Based |
Application Mode | Online |
Interview | Yes |
IISER Pune Important Dates 2023
Event | Dates |
---|---|
Registration of Admission for Batch 2023 | April 15, 2023 |
Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D | |
Last Date to Apply for JEST | February 25, 2023 |
JEST 2023 Exam | March 11, 2023 |
IISER Pune BS-MS Admission 2023
IISER provides a 5 years full time integrated bachelor’s course under 9 specializations. Admissions are done on a merit basis.
Duration | 5 years |
Type | Full Time |
Specializations | 7 |
Seats | 280 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee | INR 2000/- (INR 1000/- for SC/ST/PWD) |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with Science |
Selection Criteria | Merit/ Entrance Exam |
Specializations
IISER Pune provides BS-MS under 7 specializations as mentioned below:
Biological Sciences | Chemical Sciences |
Earth & Climate Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences | Data Science |
Mathematical Sciences | Physical Sciences |
Geological Sciences | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10+2 examinations in science stream to apply for BS-MS course.
IISER Pune BS-MS Selection Criteria
Candidates can secure admission through 3 channels: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced and State and Central Boards Channel (SCB).
KVPY Channel
Candidates with valid KVPY fellowship and qualifying the cut-off criteria for marks obtained in 10+2 examination are offered admission.
JEE Advanced Channel
- Candidates securing a rank within 10000 in JEE Advanced and qualifying the cut-off criteria for marks obtained in 10+2 examination are provided admission in the course.
- Additionally, candidates who have a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PWD) in 10+2 or equivalent exam are also considered for admission.
SCB Channel
- Admissions through SCB channel are done on the basis of merit in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).
- The exam will be held on August 12, 2021 in 34 different states.
NOTE - 25% seats will be filled through KVPY and JEE Advanced channels and the remaining seats will be filled through SCB.
IISER Pune CBSE Cutoff
Category | Cutoff (out of 500) |
---|---|
GEN/EWS | 427 |
OBC-NCL | 416 |
SC | 396 |
ST | 376 |
PWD | 376 |
Check Here the Cutoff Marks for IISER Admission.
Key Points:
- IAT will be conducted in Computer-based mode for a duration of 180 minutes.
- The paper will have MCQs from 4 subjects - Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- 15 questions will be there from each subject.
- 3 marks will be awarded for correct answer, 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer and no marks will be given for no response.
- The exam will be conducted in both the mediums: English and Hindi
Reservation Policy
The table shows the reservation percentage for different categories:
Category | Reservation |
---|---|
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OBC-NCL | 27% |
PWD | 5% |
Kashmiri Migrants | 3 seats |
EWS | Upto 10% |
IISER Pune Integrated Ph.D (i-Ph.D.) Admission 2023
IISER, Pune offers i-Ph.D programs in 4 disciplines. Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Institute. Admissions are done on the basis of performance in PI.
Duration | 4 years |
Type | Full Time |
Specializations | 4 |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
Selection Criteria | Merit Based |
Specializations
IISER, Pune offer i-PhD programs under 4 specializations as mentioned below in the table
Physics | Chemistry |
Mathematics | Biology |
IISER Pune Integrated Ph.D. (i-Ph.D.) Eligibility
The eligibility for all the specializations are listed below in the table:
Specialization | Eligibility |
---|---|
Chemistry | 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA 6 out of 10-point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in B.Sc. (General / B.Sc. majoring in Chemistry, Physics & Biology) Candidates who are in the final year of qualifying degree, who have appeared/about to appear for the final exams can also apply for the integrated PhD program. |
Mathematics | 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA 6 out of 10-point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in BSc any specialization or BTech. Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply |
Physics | 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA 6 out of a 10 point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in BSc/BTech/BE. |
NOTE - Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply
IISER Pune Integrated Ph.D. (i-Ph.D.) Selection Criteria
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the below-stated criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be selected for admissions based on performance in PI conducted by IISER Pune.
Specialization | Selection Criteria |
---|---|
Chemistry | Candidates must have ranks less than or equal to 800 in JAM (Chemistry) 2021. |
Mathematics | Candidates must have valid score / ranking in: JAM 2021 in MA or MS only OR NBHM 2021 |
Physics | Candidate should have a rank (valid in June 2021) less than or equal to 500 in JAM (Physics) or JEST (IPhD Physics). |
IISER Pune Ph.D. Admission 2023
IISER, Pune offers Ph.D courses in 6 disciplines. Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Institute. Admissions are done on the basis of performance in PI.
Duration | 5 years |
Type | Full Time |
Specializations | 6 |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation or Post Graduation |
Selection Criteria | Entrance and Interview |
Specializations
The list of specializations for Ph.D courses is listed below:
Biology | Chemistry | Earth & Climate Sciences - Climate Science, Geophysics and Glaciology |
Physics | Humanities & Social Sciences | Mathematics |
IISER Pune Ph.D. Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed Masters in Science or Mathematics or Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate.
- Additionally, candidates must qualify any of the following exams such as CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM/JGEEBILS, etc.
- Candidates holding INSPIRE-PhD fellowship can also apply ( except for Humanities & Social Sciences).
- Candidates passing BS-MS dual degree from any IISERs with CGPA 8.0 (7.0 for Physics and holding INSPIRE fellowship) or greater are also eligible.
A detailed information of eligibility for each specialization is listed below:
Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
---|---|
Biology | Masters' (or B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech, MBBS) degree in any branch of science including physics, chemistry, mathematics, biological sciences, ecology and environmental sciences, biodiversity, psychology or equivalent securing minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA of 6/10 (55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA of 5.5 in the SC/ST or PD category). Students whose final results in Masters or equivalent are yet to be declared can also apply. However, if selected, the offer for these students will be provisional, subject to their fulfilling the above criteria. |
Chemistry | Minimum 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA 6 out of 10-point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and Specially abled candidates) in Masters' Degree in any branch of Science: Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics /Biology or equivalent. Candidates with Integrated BS-MS degree/BE /B. Tech /B. Pharm/ME/M. Tech/M. Pharm degree satisfying the above criteria of marks can also apply. |
Earth & Climate Sciences | 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10-point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in Masters (or BS-MS) degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Geophysics / Physics / Mathematics / Atmosphere science / Climate Science / Engineering, or related subjects. BE/ B.Tech students may also apply. The CGPA cut-off for BE / B.Tech candidates are the same as above. Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics at their B.Sc. or equivalent degree level. |
Physics | 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA 6 out of a 10 point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in MSc or BTech/BE. Those students who are currently in the final year of the postgraduate programs can also apply. If shortlisted after the final interviews, the final admission will be subject to the condition that the above criteria are met. |
Humanities & Social Sciences | 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6 on of a 10-point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in their Master’s (MA/MSc/MPhil/BS-MS) Degree, in one or more of the subject which includes Sciences, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Studies, Economics, English Literature, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, the Fine arts, and allied disciplines. Applicants from Architecture, Engineering/ Technology, and Medicine are eligible after a Bachelor’s degree (minimum four years) |
Mathematics | 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA 6 out of 10-point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in any Master’s degree or a four-year Bachelor’s Degree BE, B.Tech, in related branches satisfying the above criteria of marks can also apply |
IISER Pune Ph.D. Selection Criteria
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following selection criteria. However, the final selection is based on a personal interview, conducted by the institute.
Specialization | Selection Criteria |
---|---|
Biology | Applicants must have any one of the following qualifications: • Qualified a National Eligibility exam that provides a 5 year PhD fellowship such as CSIR–JRF / UGC–JRF / DBT–JRF–A / ICMR–JRF / DBT–BINC–JRF / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship. • Qualified JEST (rank holder up to 500) or GPAT (rank holder up to 500) or NBHM in the last two years. • INSPIRE-PhD fellowship. • IISER BS-MS dual degree students with CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 • Rank upto 200 in GATE exams (GATE Life Sciences, GATE Chemistry, GATE Eco-Evo, GATE Biotechnology, GATE Mathematics). • Qualified JGEBILLS |
Chemistry | Applicants must have qualified any one of the following exams:
IISER BS-MS dual degree with CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 |
Earth & Climate Sciences | Applicants must have qualified any one of the following exams:
IISER BS-MS dual degree with major in one of the subjects mentioned above and CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 |
Physics | Candidate must satisfy any one of the following criteria:
|
Humanities & Social Sciences | Candidates must have qualified in any one of the following exams with any science or humanities/social sciences subject:
IISER BS-MS with major in one of the subjects mentioned above and CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 Candidates in the final year of qualifying degree are also eligible to apply. However, their final selection is subject to their successful completion of the qualifying degree with the above mentioned requirements at the time of admission. |
Mathematics | Candidate must satisfy any one of the following criteria:
|
How to Apply for IISER Pune?
Candidates can apply for their respective course by following the stepwise procedure mentioned below:
- Visit the official website for iiser admissions and click on ‘Apply Now’
- Register at the portal and fill the application form.
- Candidates need to login using User ID and Password credentials.
- Fill all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Now, pay the application fee via online modes of payment.
FAQs
Ques. Does the Institute offer admission to foreign candidates other than PIO/OCI card holders in BS-MS course?
Ques. Does it offer any non-residential programs?
Ques. Can I apply for more than 1 channel in BS-MS course? Do I need to fill separate applications for each channel?
Ques. What is the eligibility and selection criteria for international students to apply in Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D.?
Ques. What streams are used to recruit international candidates?
- Direct admission in IISER Pune
- Through MHRD supported ‘Study in India’ programme.
Comments