The one advantage at IISER is that it’s beyond a degree. IISERs are not like the others. They provide a special fusion of doing and learning. IISERs are the platform for doing early research, having hands-on experience on actual projects, and learning interdisciplinary core courses. The five-year Dual-degree BS-MS process prepares you as an expert in research.
Every IISER has a distinct flavor of its own: – Pune and Kolkata are the pioneers, renowned as outstanding centers of research. – Mohali and Bhopal are well renowned for their expansive, multidisciplinary campuses. – The newly launched IISERs at TVM, Tirupati, and Berhampur are expanding at an incredible rate and opening up incredible new opportunities!
Approximate semester fees (excluding mess & hostel): IISER Pune ₹71,502/₹27,047; Kolkata ₹67,551/₹18,650; Mohali ₹62,330/₹17,930; Bhopal ₹72,800/₹32,400; Tvm ₹54,440/₹10,000; Tirupati ₹68,700/₹15,000; Berhampur ₹73,600/₹29,200.
Following two years of a standard curriculum, you select a "major" in: The biological sciences, the Science of Chemistry, The Sciences of Mathematics, The Physical Sciences, and Environmental and Earth Sciences. Climate Sciences. Four-year bachelor's degrees in engineering and economic sciences are also available from some IISERs!
Opportunities abound with an IISER degree! – Mostly students opt for a PhD program abroad in universities like Cambridge, Oxford etc which is across the country. – In India, students can pursue their PhD in institutes like IISc, IITs, TIFR, etc – Many R&D companies are leading in hiring PhD students in the private sector in the field of biotechnology, data science, pharmaceutical companies, and many more.
Your analytical abilities are highly sought after! Additionally, IISER graduates are in high demand for fascinating positions in journalism, science communication, and Consulting for Science Policy Management and Finance & Data Analytics.