What is it like to study at IISER Kolkata?

Some of my friends attend IISER Kolkata and here are some snippets from their experiences. 

• The academics at the institute is great. The faculty base is great. Especially for DMS (Department of Mathematics and Statistics), and DPS (Department of Physical Sciences). The professors teach in a sophisticated and rigorous manner. It’s not unusual to see professors performing scientific experiments in front of the whole class to demonstrate a scientific concept. 
• The academic structure is designed to support undergraduate research. Tutorials are fun but it depends on your TA.
• You will also get to attend lectures by world-renowned scientists right from your first year. 
• The student crowd is great. You will get to meet some of the smartest minds in the country on campus. Most students go on to pursue research in various fields, later.
• There aren’t many clubs at IISER Kolkata. However, the ones existing are quite good. The music club organizes various band competitions throughout the academic year. There is a fully equipped music room. You will find many instruments there including a Les Paul model guitar. There is also a dramatics club named AARSHI. 

This should give you an idea of what it’s like to attend IISER Kolkata.