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    IISER Kolkata Admission Process

    The institute offers admission at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. IISER Kolkata admissions are offered to courses such as BS and MS dual degrees, MS Space Physics, Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. programmes. Students willing to take admission in BS-MS dual degree programmes must visit the www.iiseradmissions.ac.in. to check the eligibility criteria and channels through which IISER Kolkata admissions are offered. The Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) is responsible for managing the IISER Kolkata UG admission process- BS and MS dual degree. It is to be noted that there are only three channels of admissions via which students can get admission in BS-MS dual degree programmes at IISER Kolkata: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Basic Science Stream, JEE Advanced and State and Central Board (SCB). Students applying through the KVPY channel must have a valid KVPY fellowship, candidates applying through JEE Advanced (unreserved category) must secure a rank in Common Rank List (CRL) within 10,000. Students who have passed class 12th in the science stream can apply through the SCB channel and must appear for IISER Aptitude Test. It must be noted that students applying through KVPY and JEE Advanced are offered direct admissions whereas, for the SCB channel candidates have to appear for IISER Aptitude Test.

    For MS Space Physics admissions, candidates must qualify for GATE or any other national eligibility test such as JEST. IISER Kolkata admissions to MS Space Physics are offered based on the performance of students in the interview, the academic background of candidates, or any other admission criteria determined by the selection committee. Candidates wanting to take admission in Integrated Ph.D. at IISER Kolkata must meet the general eligibility criteria and obtain a valid rank in nationwide aptitude tests such as JAM, JEST, JGEEBILLS etc. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for the interview and there is an online written screening test for the Department of Biological Sciences. For Ph.D. admissions, candidates must have CSIR UGC NET/ DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE or equivalent independent fellowship. There is a written screening test and online interview for shortlisted candidates and the final selection will be based on the candidates’ performance in the interview. 

    IISER Kolkata Application Process for BS and MS Dual Degrees

    • Visit IISER admission portal- www.iiseradmissions.ac.in 

    • Check the eligibility criteria by clicking on the ‘eligibility’ tab.

    • IISER Kolkata application process comprises of two steps: registration and application.

    • Click on the ‘apply’ tab and start the application process

    • Fill the application form and pay the application fee.

    IISER Kolkata UG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    BS and MS Dual degree

    Candidates must have passed class 12th with 60% marks (general category) in the science stream and 55% marks for SC/ST category from a recognised board. 

    IISER Kolkata UG Admission Process

    • All the information related to BS and MS dual degree admissions are available on the official admission portal of IISER- www.iiseradmissions.ac.in. 

    • Eligible candidates must visit- www.iiseradmissions.ac.in to apply for admissions.

    •  There are only three ways via which students can get admission at IISER Kolkata: KVPY, JEE Advanced and SCB.

    • Students who have appeared for KVPY or JEE Advanced are offered direct admissions by meeting the admission criteria.

    • Students who have not appeared for KVPY or JEE Advanced can apply for admission by appearing for IISER Aptitude Test.

    • The authorities release different cutoffs for different channels: KVPY, JEE Advanced and SCB.

    • Students must appear for IISER counselling. There will be separate counselling sessions for different channels.

    • Fill choices of campuses in preference order. Choose IISER Kolkata as the first choice

    • IISER campuses are allotted to students based on their preferences, seat availability, and category of students. 

    • After the seat allotment process, students must visit specific centres for document verification.

    IISER Kolkata Eligibility Criteria for MS Space Physics

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    MS Space Physics

    B.E/B.Tech from a recognised university + qualified GATE/JEST

    IISER Kolkata Admission Process for MS Space Physics

    • Eligible candidates must apply for admissions at http://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/mss/

    • Fill the application form and pay the admission fee.

    • The screening committee will evaluate the applicants and some candidates will be shortlisted for the interview round.

    • Recommendation letters may be sought for shortlisted candidates.

    • Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the interview round.

    • The final selection of candidates will be done based on the students’ performance in interview, academic background, or any other criteria determined by the screening committee.

    IISER Kolkata Eligibility Criteria for Integrated Ph.D. 

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    Ph.D. Biological Sciences Integrated

    Secure a minimum of 60% in B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. marks/equivalent grades in any branch of Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Medical Sciences(if applicable) and chemistry at UG level, mathematics in class 12th or a course in mathematics AND/OR statistics at the undergraduate level. + JAM (Biotechnology)/JGEEBILLS

    Ph.D. Chemical Sciences Integrated

    Secure a minimum of 60% B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. marks/equivalent grades in chemistry and physics and chemistry at the undergraduate level from a recognised university. + JAM (Chemistry)

    Ph.D. Physical Sciences Integrated

    Secure a minimum of 60% B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. marks/equivalent grades in physics (Hons subject) and chemistry at the undergraduate level from a recognised university + JEST

    IISER Kolkata Admission Process for Integrated Ph.D. 

    • Students desirous of taking admission in Integrated Ph.D. must fill the application form with all the required documents and pay the application fee.

    • Eligible students must obtain a valid rank in nationwide aptitude test such as JAM, JEST, JGEEBILLS etc.

    • There is an online written screening test for the Department of Biological Sciences.

    • Shortlisted candidates must attend the interview.

    • The institute shall display the list of selected candidates on the official website.

    • Admissions are offered based on the performance of students in the interview.

    IISER Kolkata Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. 

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    Ph.D. Biological Sciences

    M.Sc/MS/ME/M.Tech/MVSc/MSc(Ag) degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in any branch of biological sciences + Qualified a National Eligibility exam that provides a 5-year PhD fellowship such as CSIR-JRF / UGC-JRF / DBT-JRF-A / ICMR-JRF / DBT-BINC-JRF / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship. INSPIRE Ph.D. Fellowship



    Ph.D. Chemical Sciences 

    M.Sc. examination with minimum 55% marks in any field of Chemistry or Physics + CSIR/UGC-NET JRF, INSPIRE fellowship or other equivalent fellowships.

    IISER Kolkata Admission Process for Ph.D. 

    • Visit https://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/phd/registration.html for the registration process and to apply for admission in Ph.D. at IISER Kolkata.

    • Candidates must have NET-JRF/UGC-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE or equivalent independent fellowship according to students research interests.

    • Eligible students need to appear for written test and interview conducted by the institute.

    • Shortlisted candidates need to appear for interview.

    • The final selection will be made based on the students’ performance in an interview (additional criteria may be applicable).

    Documents Required IISER Kolkata for Admissions

    • Photo (max size: 200 KB, format supported: only JPEG and JPG)

    • Signature (max size: 200 KB, format supported: only JPEG and JPG)

    • Mark sheet of 12th class or equivalent (maximum size: 1 MB, format supported: only PDF, JPEG and JPG)

    • Category certificate (if applicable) (Maximum size: 1 MB, format supported: only JPEG, JPG and PDF).

    • Admit card of JEE Advanced/ KVPY/SCB

    • Passing certificate and mark sheet of class 10th

    • Passing certificate and mark sheet of class 12th

    • Original and photocopy of the counselling letter

    • Scorecard of JEE Advanced, KVPY, and IISER

    IISER Kolkata Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: How is IISER Kolkata for Research and academics?

    IISER Kolkata offers a wide range of facilities to students in research and academics. The experienced faculty and hi-tech labs promote comprehensive learning experience in IISER Kolkata. The institution organises workshops, science talks, science camps, and invites scientists for special lectures to promote high quality education and research.

    2: How many seats are there in IISER Kolkata?

    The tentative number of seats available for BS-MS program in IISER Kolkata is 250.

    3: How can I get IISER in Kolkata?

    In order to apply for a 5-year BS and MS dual degree, candidates should have passed Class 12th with 60% marks (general category) and 55% marks for SC/ST category from a recognised board. For MS Space Physics, candidates should have B.E/B.Tech from a recognised university plus qualified GATE/JEST. A candidate can be eligible for admission to integrated Ph.D programme by having in B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. or an equivalent degree. For Ph.D, students must have a masters degree in any branch. Candidates having Ph.D can apply for post doctoral research programme.

    4: How is IISER Kolkata for Research and academics?

    IISER Kolkata offers a wide range of facilities to students in research and academics. The experienced faculty and hi-tech labs promote comprehensive learning experience in IISER Kolkata. The institution organises workshops, science talks, science camps, and invites scientists for special lectures to promote high quality education and research.

    5: How many seats are there in IISER Kolkata?

    The tentative number of seats available for BS-MS program in IISER Kolkata is 250. The number of seats available in IISERs vary from college to college. 

    6: How can I get IISER in Kolkata?

    In order to apply for a 5-year BS and MS dual degree, candidates should have passed Class 12th with 60% marks (general category) and 55% marks for SC/ST category from a recognised board. For MS Space Physics, candidates should have B.E/B.Tech from a recognised university plus qualified GATE/JEST. A candidate can be eligible for admission to integrated Ph.D programme by having in B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. or an equivalent degree. For Ph.D, students must have a masters degree in any branch. Candidates having Ph.D can apply for post doctoral research programme.

    7: Do I have to qualify for GATE or JEST for MS Space Physics admissions at IISER Kolkata?

    Yes, candidates must qualify for national level examinations such as GATE/JEST for MS Space Physics admissions at IISER Kolkata.

    8: Is there any interview round for Ph.D. admissions at IISER Kolkata?

    Yes, shortlisted candidates have to appear for an interview for the final selection.

    9: How many modes of admission are there for UG admissions at IISER Kolkata?

    There are three modes of admission for BS-MS dual degree: KVPY, JEE Advanced and SCB.

    10: How can I apply for undergraduate admissions at IISER Kolkata?

    Visit ww.iiseradmissions.ac.in and click on the ‘apply’ tab to start with the registration and application process.

    Student Reviews for IISER Kolkata

    College Infrastructure: 3.2/5
    Academics: 4.7/5
    Placements: 2/5
    Value for Money: 0.8/5
    Campus Life: 3.8/5

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    Have a question related to IISER Kolkata ?

    my general rank in iiser is around 16000 and my ews rank is around 900 can i get iiser kolkata by any chance

    Dear Aspirant,

    The exact admission situation depends on a number of unpredictable factors like the preferences of students, the number of students willing to take admission and the seat matrix of the college.

    There are about 1300 seats for candidates entering via IAT and about 130 seats are reserved for EWS candidates

    Looking at this data we can say that you have a decent chance of getting into Tirupati, Berhampur and a small chance of getting into TVM, Mohali campus.

    Kolkata is one of the most preferred campuses and hence it is quite difficult to get into IISER Kolkata.

    Please check the link below for more details.

    IISER cut-off

    Hope this helps

    I am getting IISER Kolkata in first round of seat allotment through scb channel, my gen rank in IAT 2022 is 1253 and ews rank is 54 can I get IISER Pune in next round?

    Dear Aspirant,

    It is quite hard to predict the exact situation as it depends on the number of students willing to take admission in the college and the seat matrix of the college.

    There are 200 seats in Pune and about 20 are reserved for EWS candidates.

    Going by this trend we can say that you have a good chance of getting into Pune campus in further rounds.

    Keep in mind that Pune is one of the most preferred branches of IISER and hence is highly competitive so there might a lower chance of people dropping the seat in Pune.

    So, please be prepared to go to IISER Kolkata as well.

    Hope this helps.

    My son got 1176 allover rank (General) in IAT (IISER Aptitude Test), will he secure a seat in IISER Kolkata?

    Dear Aspirant,

    It is quite hard to predict the exact situation as it depends on the number of students willing to take admission in the college and the seat matrix.

    There are about 1700 seats in IISER and about 1300 are reserved for IAT Candidates. Looking at this trend we can say that you have a really good chance of getting into IISER.

    IISER Kolkata is one of the  most preferred IISERs and hence it might be slightly difficult to get into it. You have a really good chance of getting IISER TVM or Mohali. You might get Kolkata in the last or post allotment rounds.

    We do not have any official cutoff details from IISERs and hence the predictions are based on the previous year observed trends.

    Hope this helps.

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