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IISER Aptitude Test

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

60 Months

It is the flagship program of the IISERs. The BS-MS programme is for a duration of five years, intended 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.

Key Features

Highly competent and motivated faculty in various disciplines with a passion for science
Integrated undergraduate teaching with cutting edge research across disciplines
Upcoming eco-friendly green campuses with appropriate infrastructure
Library with online resources, books, and research journals
State of the art teaching and research facilities
Sports and recreational facilities
Hostel/Mess facility for all students
Attractive Scholarship Opportunities

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

IISER Aptitude Test Application Date (Mode - Online)	31 Mar'24 - 12 May'24
IISER Aptitude Test Application Correction Date (Mode - Online)	15 May'24 - 16 May'24
IISER Aptitude Test Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	31 May'24 - 31 May'24
IISER Aptitude Test Exam Date (Mode - Online)	8 Jun'24 - 8 Jun'24

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 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 are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to the 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 with marks equal 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. To calculate your percentage of marks obtained, use the percentage calculation method adopted by your board.