Quick Facts

Total Fees

5.46 L

Exam

IISER Aptitude Test

Seats

300

Fees Details

General

₹ 5.46 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

60 Months

The BS-MS course in IISER (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research) refers to a dual degree program that combines Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees. It is an integrated program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of science. The program typically spans a duration of five years and offers a seamless transition from undergraduate to postgraduate studies. Students enrolled in the BS-MS course receive a strong foundation in basic sciences and have the opportunity to pursue advanced coursework, research projects, and specialized areas of study.

IISER Berhampur offers an alluring and prestigious Bachelor of Science-Master of Science (BS-MS Dual Degree) program for students who have successfully completed their 10+2 schooling. This comprehensive five-year program is available in esteemed disciplines such as:

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Computer Science

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

IISER Aptitude Test Application Date (Mode - Online)	4 Mar'26 - 13 Apr'26
IISER Aptitude Test Application Correction Date (Mode - Online)	15 Apr'26 - 18 Apr'26
IISER Aptitude Test Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	23 May'26 - 6 Jun'26
IISER Aptitude Test Exam Date (Mode - Online)	7 Jun'26 - 7 Jun'26
IISER Aptitude Test Answer Key Date - Provisional answer key (Mode - Online)	6 Jun'26 - 6 Jun'26
IISER Aptitude Test Answer Key Date - Objections to provisional answer key (Mode - Online)	6 Jun'26 - 8 Jun'26
IISER Aptitude Test Others - Portal closes for filing objections (Mode - Online)	12 Jun'26 - 12 Jun'26
IISER Aptitude Test Others - Windows for selective information / document upload in application form (Mode - Online)	12 Jun'26 - 20 Jun'26
IISER Aptitude Test Others - Last date for selective information / document upload in application form (Mode - Online)	20 Jun'26 - 20 Jun'26

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Indian nationals, OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals to apply for IAT 2025.
Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2023 or 2024 or 2025 with science stream from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. Foreign Nationals need to upload an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities unless they have passed the Class XII or equivalent level examination in 2023 or 2024 or 2025 with science stream from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. The equivalence certificate must be uploaded while submitting the IAT 2025 Application Form under "Please upload copy of document supporting your claim of Foreign National (You'll need to produce original when necessary)".
Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
For admissions to the following programs, candidates must have Mathematics during their Class XII (or equivalent): 5-year BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences program at IISER Kolkata, 4-year B. Tech. program at IISER Bhopal, 4-year BS in Economic Sciences program at IISER Bhopal and 4-year BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences program at IISER Tirupati.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD are required to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories are required to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Note that, the percentage needs to be calculated using aggregate marks, that is, considering ALL the subjects taken in Class XII (or equivalent) level.

NOTE:

1. The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2022, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2025, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria. During the application process, these students must pick 2023 as their year of passing the Class XII examination.

2. Candidates belonging to Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) may apply for the IAT 2025 as Kashmiri Migrants subject to the fulfilment of other eligibility criteria. These candidates must upload a valid domicile certificate at the time of application under "Kashmiri Migrant Certificate"

Admission Details

Admission to the BS-MS dual degree programme at IISER Berhampur is conducted through a centralized process managed by the Joint Admissions Committee for all IISERs across India. All applicants must appear for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). The process is coordinated through a common portal. Students who have passed Class XII (or equivalent) with a science stream in the current or previous year are eligible to apply.