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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur was established in the year 2016 and is an autonomous public research and science education institute. IISER Berhampur is recognised as an ‘Institution of National Importance’ by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Some of the key highlights are given below.
The IISER Berhampur courses offered are BS MS and PhD. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur offers admission to the BS and MS courses based on candidates' performance in IAT. IISER conducts the IISER Aptitude Test for admission to the BS-MS programmes. Students get IISER Berhampur admissions on the basis of their performance in entrance examination.
Students are advised to check the IISER Berhampur fee structure 2026 to know the updated fees of all the courses. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur has various types of facilities at its campus such as hostels, sports, a library, and many other facilities.
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Admission to IISER Berhampur BS MS programme is based on IAT examination. The IISER Berhampur closing rank for BS MS programme in the year 2025 for round 1 was 3299 for general category. Check the table below to know the IISER Berhampur cutoff 2025 for BS MS round 1.
| Category | P1 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (GEN, OBC) | 3299 |
| OBC-NCL | 2080 |
| SC | 856 |
| EWS | 767 |
| ST | 409 |
| Unreserved PwD | 58118 |
| OBC-NCL PwD | 29183 |
| SC PwD | 9247 |
| KM | 21570 |
A total of 27 students opted for higher studies as per the placement report 2025. The table given below shows the IISER Berhampur placement statistics for the year 2024 as per NIRF 2025 report.
| Particular | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Number of eligible students | 114 |
| Number of students placed | 6 |
| Median package offered | Rs 4.36 LPA |
| Number of students opted for higher studies | 27 |
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur is located in the Government ITI Building Engineering School Junction, Brahmapur, Odisha. With a distance of 3.9 km, Berhampur Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the university. The nearest airport to the varsity is Berhampur Airport. It is located 11.7 km away from the university premises. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur is 3.1 km away from the Berhampur Bus Stop.
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Established | 2016 |
| Exam | JAM, IISER Aptitude Test, JGEEBILS |
| Courses | 3 Degrees and 15 Courses |
| Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Faculty Count | 24 |
| Gender Percentage | Male 55% and Female 45% |
| Students from Outside the State | 71% |
| Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
|---|---|---|
| -NA- | undefined |
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year total students intake (2019-20) | 134 |
| Total students admitted (2019-20) | 134 |
| Total Graduated Students (2023-24) | 114 |
| Total Placed Students (2023-24) | 6 |
| Placement Percentage (2023-24) | 6.9% |
| Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24) | 27 |
| Median Salary (2023-24) | 4.36 L |
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur accepts admissions for integrated course and doctoral courses. Candidates can get IISER Berhampur admission to the BS-MS through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).
IISER Berhampur admission to PhD programme is done based on candidates' performance in the entrance examination followed by an in-person interview. Before applying for Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur programmes, candidates should make sure to check their eligibility criteria. For more details regarding the IISER Berhampur application process, check the information mentioned below.
IISER Berhampur admissions are based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for IISER Berhampur admission 2026.
Course | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
BS MS | IISER Aptitude Test |
PhD | NET/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/DBT/ICMR/NET-LS/INSPIRE-Ph.D/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship/JGEEBILS |
Students interested in applying for admissions have to register for IISER IAT 2025. Candidates can check the steps required for the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur admissions mentioned below.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur offers an undergraduate dual degree programme. IISER Berhampur UG course include BS-MS. The duration of IISER Berhampur UG courses is 5 years.
Course Name | Eligibility for admission |
|---|---|
BS-MS | Passed class-12 or equivalent in science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 with 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) |
Candidates must meet IISER Berhampur BS MS eligibility criteria.
Apply for IISER Berhampur BS MS admissions by visiting the official website.
IISER Berhampur BS MS admissions are done based on candidates' performance in IAT (IISER Aptitude Test).
Final confirmation of IISER Berhampur BS MS admission will be made only after document verification and admission fee payment.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur offers doctoral courses. The duration of IISER Berhampur PhD course is 6 years.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
PhD | Post graduation in the relevant discipline and scorecard of UGC NET / GATE/ CSIR UGC NET/ CSIR-JRF/ DBT (JRF A category)/ICMR (JRF category I)/ NET-LS/ INSPIRE-Ph.D/ Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship /JGEEBILS |
Candidates need to appear for NET/ GATE /UGC-JRF/ CSIR-JRF/ DBT/ ICMR/ NET-LS/ INSPIRE-PhD/ Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship/ JGEEBILS and obtain a valid score.
Fill out the IISER Berhampur application form.
Candidates are shortlisted for a personal interview.
Later, IISER Berhampur admissions are done only after document verification and admission fee payment.
10th mark sheet and certificates
12th mark sheet and certificate
Migration certificate
Graduation/Postgraduate certificate (if any)
UGC-NET / GATE or any other similar exam scorecard
Passport size photographs
ID proof (Aadhar card/PAN/Passport/Driving license)
Application form (Hard copy)
Category certificate (if any)
Kashmiri Migrant Certificate
Note: Candidates should make sure to carry all the documents mentioned above at the time of IISER Berhampur admission process.
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The campus of IISER Berhampur has numerous facilities and infrastructure for students & faculty members. The varsity has individual boys and girls hostels, library, medical centre etc. The university has modern and upgraded sports facilities for students.
Hostel: IISER Berhampur has a total of five hostels for boys and
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The university has modern and upgraded sports facilities for students. Entire campus of IISER Berhampur has wifi connectivity. Along with these facilities, IISER Berhampur facilities list also includes transportation services, computer centre, laboratories, individual boys and girls hostels, library, medical center and a guest house for the accommodation of guests. The facilities available at the campus ensure students do not face any inconvenience.
Yes, Candidates who have been selected for PhD programme at IISER Berhampur are eligible for either Institute fellowship of Rs 31,000 per month or fellowship as per the norms of the funding agency, which is subject to a candidate’s performance in their course work.
The university provides all itc courses in regular mode.
Yes, candidates who have a valid score in GATE can apply for admission to Ph.D courses.
Yes, students who have an excellent academic record can avail numerous scholarships offered by the university.
Yes, the university campus has separate hostels for girls students.
Yes, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognised the university as an ‘Institute of National Importance.’
The varsity offers a total of 5 courses at UG and doctoral levels.
Yes, IISER Berhampur offers a solo integrated course - BS and MS. The duration of the course is 5 years.
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