BS and MS Biology Dual Degree
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala
Quick Facts
Fees Details
Important Dates
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr, 2020 | Form Submission| Mode: online |
| 23 Mar, 2020 | Form Availablity| Mode: online |
Course Details
- Mode: Full time
- Duration: 5 Years
It is a five-year degree program for bright and motivated science students who have passed (10+2) level. The program integrates classroom learning with research and provides ample scope for multidisciplinary interactions. The first two years of the program consist of core courses in basic sciences, the third and fourth years are dedicated to specialization in chosen science subjects and the fifth year includes a research project. The training during the program enables students to pursue a career in academia, R&D institutes, and science-based industries.
Scholarship- KVPY scholars admitted to IISERs would draw fellowship as per KVPY norms. In addition, a limited number of INSPIRE scholarships will be available for candidates admitted through JEE Advanced and SCB channel as applicable as per the norms prescribed by DST INSPIRE scheme. This supersedes all earlier announcements regarding scholarship.
Admission Process
There are three channels of admission. Candidates will be admitted to IISER only through these channels.
- Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel
- Joint Entrance Examination of Indian Institutes of Technology (JEE) channel
- State and Central Boards Channel (SCB) channel
Eligibility Criteria
There are three channels of admission. Candidates will be admitted to IISER only through these channels.
- Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel
- Joint Entrance Examination of Indian Institutes of Technology (JEE) channel
- State and Central Boards Channel (SCB) channel
These channels will be referred to as KVPY, JEE and SCB respectively
Indian nationals and students belonging to PIO or OCI category are eligible to apply provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria described below.
KVPY Channel
Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship commencing from the 2018-19 academic session are eligible to apply for admissions. Additional cut-off criteria may be applicable.
JEE Channel
Candidates in General category securing a rank within 10000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced 2018 are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to reserved category (OBCNC, SC, ST, PD), their category rank should be within 10000.
SCB Channel
Students who have passed (10+2) level with science stream in 2017 or 2018 with marks equal to or above the cut off percentage in their respective boards as given in the table below are eligible to apply. For the candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer of the Other Backward Classes (OBCNC) and Persons with Disability (PD) categories, there is a 5% relaxation. The cut-off percentage for the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Kashmiri Migrants (KM) candidates is 55% in (10+2) level for all boards.
Students applying through SCB channel will have to appear in the IISER Aptitude Test which will be conducted at various centers across the country.
