Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaEstd 2008
#101 For Overall By NIRF 2023  
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Written By Sapna Malik updated 

IISER Thiruvananthapuram is ranked 101st in India according to the NIRF 2023 ranking. The college undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral course while accommodating 900 students in its undergraduate programs.

Founded in 2008, IISER Thiruvananthapuram stands as an autonomous institution under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Acknowledged as an 'Institute of National Importance,' IISER Thiruvananthapuram is part of the esteemed group of seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) in the nation. Its establishment is rooted in the commitment to uphold science education and research to international standards within the country.

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IISER TVM Highlights 2024

The table below shows the highlights of IISER Thiruvananthapuram for the year 2024:

Features Details
Year of establishment 2008
Schools/ Departments 4
Campus size 200 acres
Modes of education Full-time
Number of courses offered 12 courses
Official website http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/
Gender intake Co-ed
Application mode Online
Total faculty 76

IISER TVM Top Courses and Fees 2024

The table below shows the top courses along with their fees and eligibility criteria:

Course Name Eligibility and Selection Criteria Fees Cut Off
BS + MS 12th (Science) with a 60% marks for the unreserved category and 50% for the SC/ST category
Selection Criteria: KVPY, JEE-Advanced, and SCB
INR 3,57,000 Click Here
M.Sc + Ph.D Master’s degree or equivalent with a 55% marks
Selection Criteria: CSIR-UGC-JRF, GATE INSPIRE PhD, NBHM-JRF, JEST
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Ph.D Master’s degree with a 7.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale
Selection Criteria: CSIR-UGC, UGC-NET JRF, GATE, or national level examination (school-specific)
NA Click Here

IISER TVM Cutoff 2023

IISER Thiruvananthapuram has released 9 rounds of cutoff for admission to its BS + MS courses. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) scores represent the minimum score needed for admission. The cutoff, categorized by different sections, plays a crucial role in the selection process, ensuring transparency and fair evaluation. Aspirants must refer to the tabulated category-wise cutoff for Round 5 and previous rounds to gauge their eligibility and comprehend the competitive landscape for securing a position at IISER Thiruvananthapuram.

The round 9 closing cutoff for general category is given below: 

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Rank 2022 Cutoff By Rank
BS + MS Chemistry 456 440
BS + MS Mathematics 456 440
BS + MS Physics 456 440
BS + MS Biology 456 440
BS + MS 456 440

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Securing admission to IISERs is a challenging process, and it hinges on the following two stages:

Stage 1: Entrance Exam:

The first stage of the admission process involves clearing IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). This nationwide online exam lasts for three hours.

Stage 2: Selection Process:

The next step includes a detailed selection process. Besides academic achievements, the selection committee considers candidates' participation in extracurricular activities. Personal statements, recommendation letters, and interviews further contribute to the assessment, offering insights into candidates' dedication to science, career goals, and individual experiences. 

IISER TVM Application Process for BS and MS Dual Degree Programmes

Here are the steps for the IISER TVM Application Process for BS and MS Dual Degree Programmes:

  1. Navigate to the official IISER admission portal at www.iiseradmission.ac.in.
  2. Click on the 'eligibility' tab to review and confirm that you meet the necessary eligibility criteria before proceeding.
  3. Click on the 'apply' tab to enter the application section.
  4. Initiate the application procedure by fulfilling the registration. Provide the required details as prompted.
  5. After successful registration, proceed to fill in the application form with accurate information.
  6. Submit the required documents as outlined in the application form.
  7. Pay the application fee to complete the submission process. The fee is INR 2,000 for UR, OBC, and EWC categories, and INR 1,000 for Persons with Disabilities students under the SC/ST category.

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IISER TVM Placements

The placement report for the year 2023 has not been disclosed by the college. According to the NIRF report of 2022, out of 2022 BSc students, 11 were successfully placed during the IISER TVM placements. The median package offered to BSc students in the 2022 placements was INR 8 LPA.

The following table illustrates the median salary package offered over the last three years:

Particulars Statistics (2020) Statistics (2021) Statistics (2022)
BSc INR 3.50 LPA INR 18 LPA INR 8 LPA

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IISER TVM Campus Life and Events

The campus life at IISER Thiruvananthapuram is known for being vibrant. The campus is located in the Western Ghats mountains. 

The campus has the following facilities: 

  • Hostels: Fully furnished hostels for male and female students with two dining halls
  • Sports facilities: Indoor stadium and outdoor courts
  • Computer laboratory: For integrated MS students with more than 50 workstations
  • Medical center: Provides care

Some recent events at IISER Thiruvananthapuram include: 

  • Seminar talk by Prof. Hervé Guillard on September 26, 2023
  • Conference on "Recent Developments in Computational and Applied Mathematics"
  • Seminar talk by Prof. N. Sukumar, Uni California Davis on September 14, 2023

According to Collegedunia reviews, the hostels maintain a satisfactory level of cleanliness, and hot water is generally available for bathing. Internet connectivity is good, although some friends have reported issues with Wi-Fi signals reaching their rooms. The cleaning staff is reasonably diligent and responsive to room cleaning requests.

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IISER TVM Alumni

Over 750 students have graduated from IISER Thiruvananthapuram in the past 12 years. Some of the alumni include:

Name Current Profile Organization
Dr. Saranya P. S. Post-Doctoral Researcher Institute of BioengineeringEPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Nandana N. PhD Student Université Laval, Canada
Tom Jose PhD Student IIT Hyderabad
Sujith N S PhD Student NISER Bhuvaneshwar
Riyamol P PhD Student NARL Tirupati
Dr. Pedda Masthanaiah Post Doctoral Fellow University of Calgary, Canada
Dr. Reny Thankam Thomas Post Doctoral Fellow Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Dr. Vineesh Thazheveettil Scientific Researcher TU Delf, Netherlands
Dr. Ajith S Kumar Assistant Professor
Dr. Selvamani V Post Doctoral Fellow Vistec, Thailand
Dr. Dijo Damien Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala
Dr. Swetha Bhat Postdoctoral Fellow Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

IISER TVM Rankings

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kerala holds a prominent position among institutes in the rankings. Furthermore, students at IISER TVM have undertaken notable initiatives, including the construction of a low-cost radio telescope.

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram has the following rankings:

Body Year Rank
NIRF (India) 2023 101
H index (World) 2023 2377 out of 22,375
H index (India) 2023 81 out of 3,790
NIRF (India) 2022 101

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IISER TVM Scholarship

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala offers a number of scholarships:

Name of the Scholarship For whom? Eligibility Amount
Integrated PhD Programme Scholarship Integrated PhD Programme Students Maintain a minimum AGPA (annual grade point average) of 6.5 INR 10,000 Per Month
INSPIRE Fellowship Students admitted to IISER TVM through JEE and SCB channels 1. Be the first rank holder in a particular subject in the PG level exam for Basic & Applied Science courses 2. Have an overall grade of at least 70% at the MSc or Int MSc/MS level 3. Have a Master's degree in Science/ Applied Science/ Engineering or a Bachelors'/ Masters' degree in Medicine
Or
1. Have aggregate marks within the top 1% of your Class XII examination of any State/ Central Education Board in India 2. Be pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at the BSc, BS, and Int MSc/MS level
INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 Per Month
Research Associateship (RA) PhD candidates with experience in handling bee colonies and executing behavioral experiments, S statistical data analyses and programming in R Minimum of 55% marks in MSc (Areas related to solar cell/organic electronics /Physical sciences/Physical Chemistry/spectroscopy /Material Science/Engineering) INR 47,000 Per Month
INSPIRE-SHE Award - Students aged 17 to 22 years - Students pursuing courses in natural and basic sciences at the BSc, BS, and Int MSc/MS level They must be in the top 1% of their respective board in their Class XII board exam
or
They must be in the top 10,000 in the common merit list of any national competitive exam, such as JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, or Neet
INR 80,000

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IISER TVM: FAQs

Ques. How important are Class 12 marks for IISER admissions?

Ans. Eligibility for admission to IISER requires meeting specific class 12 mark criteria. For GEN/OBC/OBC-NCL categories, a percentage of 60% is essential, while for SC/ST/PWD categories, a minimum of 55% is required. Additionally, a passing score of at least 60% in three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics is mandatory. Applicants opting for KVPY or JEE Advanced admission routes should secure above 60% in their board exams. For those applying through the SCB channel, meeting the cutoff specified for the respective state board is imperative. This stringent eligibility framework ensures that candidates possess a strong academic foundation, fostering a competitive and qualified pool for admission to IISER.

Ques. Do students at IISER receive financial support?

Ans. Yes, students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) receive financial support. Here are some of the ways students receive financial support: 

  • INSPIRE Fellowship: The Government of India's Department of Science and Technology offers this fellowship to all IISER students. It provides a monthly stipend of INR 5,000.
  • KVPY scholars: Some students receive INR 7,000 per month.
  • Institute scholarships: Some students receive scholarships from their institute.
  • Scholarships for international students: IISER Pune offers scholarships for international students.
  • Scholarships for PhD students: All PhD students receive monthly scholarships that are higher than their semester fees.
  • Students' Friendship Fund: This fund provides donations to meritorious students who need financial assistance.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing IISER?

Ans. Some career paths for IISER graduates include: 

  • Research and development in academia or industry
  • Teaching and education
  • Science policy and administration
  • Science journalism and communication
  • Data analysis and data science
  • Environmental science and conservation
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals

The majority of IISER Pune alumni work in the research sector, followed by the education sector.

Some other career options for IISER graduates include:

  • Academia (Research): Joining a CSIR lab, university, or research lab as a staff scientist or principal investigator after completing a PhD.
  • Industry (R&D): Joining a company as a scientist in their R&D department after completing a PhD.
  • Teaching: Taking up a teaching job in any school or university after qualifying for the requisite exams like UPSC.

Ques. What is the highest salary offered at IISER?

Ans. According to Glassdoor, the average salary at IISER is INR 5,04,095 per year for a PhD student. The average salary for an IISER graduate is INR 25 lakhs, ranging from INR 19 to INR 41 LPA.

Here are some salary packages offered at IISER:

IISER Branch Average Package Highest Package Lowest Package
IISER Pune INR 7.5 LPA INR 11.40 LPA INR 5 LPA
IISER Tirupati INR 8 LPA (CTC) INR 75 LPA (CTC) INR 5 LPA
IISER-B INR 10.5 - INR 11 LPA INR 27 LPA INR 5.5 - INR 6 LPA

IISER employees have given the overall compensation and benefits package a rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.

Ques. Is IISER a government or private institute?

Ans. The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) are a group of autonomous public institutes. The Government of India established IISERs at Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, and Pune.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) established IISER Kolkata in 2006. IISER Pune is also a government institution established in 2006.

IISERs are research-intensive teaching institutes. They offer courses such as: 

  • BS-MS
  • Integrated PhD (iPhD)
  • PhD
  • International PhD

IISERs are good for research and basic sciences. They award their own degrees. 

Ques. What is IISER known for?

Ans. The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) are known for: 

  • Research: IISERs are considered to be the best in India for research education.
  • Undergraduate research: IISERs give undergraduate students the opportunity to do research and experiments.
  • Dual degree programs: IISERs offer five-year dual degree programs.

IISERs were established in 2007 as autonomous academic institutions. They provide quality science education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Some IISERs and their median packages for 2022 are:

IISER Pune INR 11.40 LPA
IISER Kolkata INR 7 LPA
IISER Mohali INR 8 LPA
IISER Bhopal INR 17.5 LPA

Ques. Does the IISER TVM application process involve an application fee?

Ans. The application fee for IISER TVM depends on the program and the student's category. The application fee is non-refundable.

General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories INR 2,000
Persons with disabilities, SC/ST category, and Kashmiri migrants INR 1,000
Foreign nationals USD 100

The application form for 2024 will be available on the official website, iiseradmission.in, in the third week of April 2024.

Applicants need to include the following information in the application form: 

  • Journal number
  • Date of remittance
  • SBI branch number

Applicants will receive an automated message confirming their application.

Ques. Can I apply for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) if my result for class 12th is awaited?

Ans. Yes, one can apply for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) even if your class 12th result is awaited. One can choose the "Result Awaited" option while filling out the qualifying exam result. 

The required percentage for IISER admission is:

  • GEN/OBC/OBC-NCL: 60% marks in aggregate
  • SC/ST/PWD: 55% marks in aggregate

Students who passed class 12th in 2021 are not eligible to apply. Eligibility is limited to students who graduated in either 2022 or 2023.

The IAT was conducted on June 17, 2023, and the result was announced on July 3, 2023.

Ques. How many seats are available for admission to the BS-MS dual degree program in 2021?

Ans. The provisional total number of seats available for the BS-MS program in each IISER (including overestimations) is 1662, with each IISER having the following number of seats:

IISER Branch Seat Intake
IISER Berhampur 185
IISER Bhopal 252
IISER Kolkata 233
IISER Mohali 239
IISER Pune 280
IISER Thiruvananthapuram 280
IISER Tirupati 193

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IISER TVM Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
BS + MS
4 Courses
1.02 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + IISER1 Apr - 13 May 2024
Ph.D
4 Courses
60,150 (1st Year Fees) PG with 60% + IIT JAM-
M.Sc + Ph.D
4 Courses
1.05 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation1 Apr - 01 May 2024
M.Sc1.02 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 60%1 Apr - 01 May 2024

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IISER TVM Upcoming Application Dates 2024


Expired Events

EventsDates
Arrival on Campus (M.Sc)Jul 30, 2024
Last Date for Accepting Offer by Paying Fees (M.Sc)Jul 10, 2024
ResultJul 03, 2024

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IISER TVM Cutoff 2024

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IISER TVM, IISER Cutoff 2024

IISER TVM, IISER Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for IISER is 1538

Courses
Round 1
(Closing rank)
1538
1538
1538

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IISER TVM Rankings 2024

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IISER TVM NIRF Ranking

#101out of 200 in India 2023
#5th in Kerala
NIRF

IISER TVM CWUR Ranking

#1979out of 2000 in International 2022
Center for World University Rankings

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Dr Dhanya Rajendran
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Dr Dond Asha Kisan
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Dr Chandrakala Meena
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