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IISER TVM Admission Process

IISER Thiruvananthapuram offers admission in several programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. IISER TVM courses include BS-MS, MS, PhD, and integrated PhD programmes. Candidates must fulfil the required eligibility criteria as per the choice of the specialisation.

  • Admissions at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram are available for BS MS, M.Sc, and PhD courses.
  • IISER TVM admissions for BS MS is based on candidates' performance in IAT 2025 followed by the counselling process.
  • JAM 2026 examination for M.Sc admissions at IISER TVM will be conducted on February 15, 2026. 
  • GATE 2026 entrance examination for the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram PhD admissions will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
  • As per IISER TVM seat matrix 2026, 320 seats are available for BS MS course.

IISER TVM courses are offered in a wide range of specialisations. IISER TVM MS programme is offered in the field of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. IISER TVM admission is merit and entrance based. For IISER TVM Integrated PhD students must secure valid marks in JEST/JAM examinations whereas for IISER TVM BS-MS, the marks secured in IISER Aptitude Test is taken into consideration. Students can refer to below mentioned information to know more about the admission process of IISER TVM.

How to Get Admission in IISER Trivandrum?

The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram admission 2026.

Entrance Exams Accepted for IISER TVM Admissions 2026

Course

Entrance Exam

BS MS

IISER Aptitude Test

M.Sc

JAM

Ph.D

CSIR-UGC-JRF/GATE/JEST/NBHM-JRF

IISER TVM Application Process 2026

  • Visit IISER Admissions website; https://iiseradmission.in/
  •  On the homepage, click on ‘Apply for IAT.
  •  On the next page, register yourself to receive User ID and Password 
  • After successful registration, fill the application form by uploading all the necessary documents and pay IISER TVM application fees.

Note: Candidates must ensure to fill the details accurately during the application process, as certain information cannot be changed once the application form is submitted.

IISER Thiruvananthapuram BS MS Admission 2026

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram offers a BS-MS programme in several fields for the duration of 5 years. Mentioned below is IISER TVM BS-MS eligibility criteria.

IISER Thiruvananthapuram BS MS Admissions Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

BS-MS

10+2 from a recognised board in science stream with an aggregate of 60% marks for General Category. For SC/ST/ students with Disability categories , the minimum marks to  secure is 55%.IAT (IISER Aptitude Test)

IISER Thiruvananthapuram BS MS Admission Process 2026

  • Fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for IISER TVM BS-MS programme
  • Visit IISER TVM’s official website
  • Fill the application form
  • Appear in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)
  • Selection of candidates is based on academic performance, application information, and other criteria
  • Selected candidates must pay IISER TVM BS-MS fees to secure their admission

IISER Thiruvananthapuram MS Admission 2026

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram offers only one programme at postgraduate level that is Master of Science (MS) for the duration of 2 years Mentioned below is IISER TVM MS eligibility criteria.

IISER Thiruvananthapuram MS Admissions Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc

Class 12 with a minimum of 60% marks + JAM

IISER Thiruvananthapuram MS Admission Process 2026

  • Meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the IISER TVM MS programme.
  • Visit the official website
  • Complete the application form by filling all the required information
  • Candidates need to appear in the JAM/ JEST/ JGEEBILS or equivalent exam.
  • Appear in the interview round.
  • Candidate selection is determined by past academic performance, application details, and additional criteria.
  • Admitted candidates are required to pay IISER TVM MS fees to confirm their seat.

IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admissions 2026

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram offers PhD programmes in several disciplines. Mentioned below is IISER TVM PhD eligibility criteria.

IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admissions Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Master’s Degree with minimum 60% marks + CSIR-UGC-JRF/ GATE/ JEST/ NBHM-JRF

Integrated Ph.D

Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks

IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission Process 2026

  • Satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for IISER TVM PhD programme before applying.
  • Visit the official website.
  • Provide all necessary information to complete the application form.
  • Appear in the respective entrance exam.
  • Selection of candidates is based on previous academic performance, marks secured in entrance exam along with several other factors.
  • Selected students must pay IISER TVM PhD fees along with the required documents

Documents Required for IISER TVM Admissions

  • Mark sheets and certificates of all previous examinations
  • Transfer and migration certificates
  • Character certificate
  • DOB certificate
  • ID proof
  • Passport size photographs
  • Entrance exam score cards

Note: Candidates must submit the above mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram.

IISER TVM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can I get admission to the BS-MS course in IISER TVM?

IISER TVM offers BS-MS dual degree programmes to class 12 passed-out candidates. Candidates can get admission to BS-MS courses through 3 modes: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Channel, JEE (Advanced) or IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).

2: How many seats are in IISER?

The total seat intake for the BS-MS course at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is 320.

3: How many marks required to get admission in IISER Trivandrum?

For the BS-MS programme at IISER Trivandrum, candidates must score above 60% in class 12. Similarly, for MS programmes,  candidates must score above 60% in graduation.

4: How can I apply for IISER in Trivandrum?

Candidates are required to visit the official website of IISER Trivandrum and should register at the portal to fill out the application form.

5: Who is eligible for IISER Trivandrum?

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the IISER Trivandrum course scored above 60% in class 12 for the BS-MS course and above 60% in graduation for MS courses.

Student Reviews for IISER TVM

College Infrastructure: 4/5
Academics: 4.5/5
Placements: 3.2/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Campus Life: 4.5/5

A beautiful place with full of enthusiasm.

Academics

I completed my PhD degree in Mathematics from here. My supervisor, HoDs of Mathematics department and other faculties were all good and ready to help anytime. Overall, there was a nice environment and friendly atmosphere to learn things. I enjoyed my PhD life.

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Have a question related to IISER TVM ?

Hello,


Let’s take a closer look at your situation. With a score of 98 marks in the IAT and your General EWS (male) category status, you’re positioned reasonably well—particularly for IISER Tirupati and Thiruvananthapuram (TVM).


Historically, these two institutes have posted cutoffs for the General EWS category in the 95–105

hi,

With 98 marks in IAT 2025 and being in the General EWS category, your chances of getting a seat in IISER Tirupati or IISER Thiruvananthapuram seem a bit low because usually the cutoff for these institutes is higher, especially for the EWS category. Sometimes the cutoff varies depending on

Hi, i am a obc-ncl pwd student preparing for IAT (IISER AptitudeTest), i just want to know how many marks do i require to get any one of the IISER, personally i want IISER TVM, If anybody knows about this plz reply asap

As an OBC-NCL PwD candidate for IISER TVM via IAT 2025, you should aim for around 100–110 marks out of 240 to have a good chance.

Cutoffs vary yearly, but this range is generally competitive. Also, you need at least 55% in Class XII aggregate for eligibility.

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