IISER Berhampur Fee 2026: Becoming a scientist requires strong foundations in research skills. These skills are not innate but can be learnt through pursuing education at an institute which has specialisation in research.
One of these institutes is the Indian Institute of Science and Research Education, Berhampur (IISER Berhampur). It is one of the seven IISERs, a group of autonomous institutions developed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India for facilitating research in natural sciences and providing research education to students.
If you are planning to take admission in IISER Berhampur, understanding the fee structure of your preferred course is essential. This SciAstra article provides complete details about the IISER Berhampur fees 2026 for BS-MS, PhD and Integrated PhD courses. The breakdown of the fee structure has been provided here.
Candidates need to note that the details about the fees of IISER Berhampur available here are based on the latest information on the official website of the institute. If there are changes in the fees, the provided information will be updated accordingly.
About IISER Berhampur
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur (IISER Berhampur), was established in 2016 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
It offers BS-MS, PhD, and Integrated PhD courses and has departments, including the following:
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
The NIRF 2025 ranking of IISER Berhampur is 50 in the research category, making it one of the top research institutes in India.
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IISER Berhampur Fees 2026
The IISER Berhampur fees 2026 for BS-MS, PhD and Integrated PhD courses are mentioned below. The details of the fees are available for different categories of candidates, including General category, Kashmiri Migrant (KM), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
IISER Berhampur Fee 2026 for BS-MS Programmes
Admission to the IISER Berhampur BS-MS programmes is offered through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). The seat intake for these programmes is 300 at the institute.
The application process for IAT 2026 is open until April 13, 2026, at iiseradmission.in. The IAT 2026 will be held on June 7, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM at designated test centres across India.
The IISER Berhampur fee 2026 for BS-MS programmes is INR 76,300 (per semester excluding one-time payment) for general category candidates, Kashmiri Migrant category candidates, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates. The fee for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories is INR 29,200 (per semester, excluding one-time payment).
The complete breakdown for the fee structure is as follows:
IISER Berhampur Fee 2026 for BS-MS Programmes | ||||
Section | S. No. | Fee Type | Gen/OBC/KM/EWS (INR) | SC/ST/PwD (INR) |
I. One Time Fees (First Semester Only) | 1 | Admission Fee | 3,000 | 3,000 |
2 | Alumni Fee | 500 | 500 | |
3 | Convocation cum Degree Fee | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
4 | Hostel Allotment Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
5 | Caution Money (Refundable) | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
II. Fee per Semester | ||||
A. Tuition Fee | Tuition Fee* | 44,400 | NA | |
B. User Charges | 1 | Semester Registration | 1,500 | 1,500 |
2 | Academic Evaluation Fee (including exam/thesis & grade card) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
3 | Student Activities (SAC) | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
4 | Library Usage | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
5 | Laboratories and Computer Facilities | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
6 | Student Amenities | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
7 | Gymkhana/Sports | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
8 | Student Welfare | 500 | 500 | |
9 | Hostel Seat Rent | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
10 | Electricity, Water Charges and Maintenance | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
11 | Students' Health Insurance (per semester) | As per actuals | As per actuals | |
12 | Mess Charges (per semester) | As per actuals | As per actuals | |
Overall Total | 73,600 | 29,200 | ||
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IISER Berhampur Fees for PhD
IISER Berhampur offers admission to the PhD programmes in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Computational Data Sciences disciplines.
The admissions to these programmes are offered through scores of National Eligibility Test (NET), GATE, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT (JRF A category), ICMR (JRF category I), NET-LS, INSPIRE-Ph.D., Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, and JGEEBILS.
Check out the IISER Berhampur fee 2026 for PhD programmes below:
IISER Berhampur Fees 2026 for PhD | ||||
Section | S. No. | Fee Type | Gen/OBC/KM/EWS (INR) | SC/ST/PwD (INR) |
I. One Time Fees (First Semester Only) | 1 | Admission Fee | 3,000 | 3,000 |
2 | Alumni Fee | 500 | 500 | |
3 | Convocation cum Degree Fee | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
4 | Hostel Allotment Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
5 | Caution Money (Refundable) | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
II. Fee per Semester | ||||
A. Tuition Fee | Tuition Fee* | 24,200 | NA | |
B. User Charges | 1 | Semester Registration | 1,500 | 1,500 |
2 | Academic Evaluation Fee (including exam/thesis & grade card) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
3 | Student Activities (SAC) | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
4 | Library Usage | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
5 | Laboratories and Computer Facilities | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
6 | Student Amenities | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
7 | Gymkhana/Sports | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
8 | Student Welfare | 500 | 500 | |
9 | Hostel Seat Rent | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
10 | Electricity, Water Charges and Maintenance | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
11 | Students' Health Insurance (per semester) | As per actuals | As per actuals | |
12 | Mess Charges (per semester) | As per actuals | As per actuals | |
Overall Total | 53,400 | 29,200 | ||
IISER Berhampur Fees for Integrated PhD
IISER Berhampur offers Integrated PhD (i-PhD) as a research programme with a blend of coursework (2 years) and research projects. On successful completion, students are awarded both a Master of Science degree and a PhD degree.
The first four semesters consist of core, elective and advanced courses specialised in one subject in combination with research work.
On successful completion of coursework, related project work and a comprehensive exam, the student continues with the research leading to a PhD.
Alternatively, after successful completion of coursework, students have the option of taking an MS exit by performing one additional year of research work as part of their MS thesis.
The IISER Berhampur Integrated PhD fees 2026 is mentioned below:
IISER Berhampur Fees 2026 for Integrated PhD | ||||
Section | S. No. | Fee Type | Gen/OBC/KM/EWS (INR) | SC/ST/PwD (INR) |
I. One Time Fees (First Semester Only) | 1 | Admission Fee | 3,000 | 3,000 |
2 | Alumni Fee | 500 | 500 | |
3 | Convocation cum Degree Fee | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
4 | Hostel Allotment Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
5 | Caution Money (Refundable) | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
II. Fee per Semester | ||||
A. Tuition Fee | Tuition Fee* | 40,400 | NA | |
B. User Charges | 1 | Semester Registration | 1,500 | 1,500 |
2 | Academic Evaluation Fee (including exam/thesis & grade card) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
3 | Student Activities (SAC) | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
4 | Library Usage | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
5 | Laboratories and Computer Facilities | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
6 | Student Amenities | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
7 | Gymkhana/Sports | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
8 | Student Welfare | 500 | 500 | |
9 | Hostel Seat Rent | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
10 | Electricity, Water Charges and Maintenance | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
11 | Students' Health Insurance (per semester) | As per actuals | As per actuals | |
12 | Mess Charges (per semester) | As per actuals | As per actuals | |
Overall Total | 69,600 | 29,200 | ||
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