IISER Kolkata: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Debasree Banerjee

Updated on - Sep 4, 2025

IISER Kolkata Latest Updates

February 19,2025

• NEST 2025 registration started from February 17, 2025, and will go on till May 9, 2025, at nestexam.in. The examination will take place on June 22, 2025. Integrated MSc, MSc+PhD, and PhD courses can be applied for in NISER and UM-DAE CEBS by candidates. The syllabus, pattern, fee, and everything else is given on the official website.

February 17,2025

• The answer key for the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 for BArch and BPlan exams has been made available by NTA. The answer key, response sheet, and question paper can be downloaded from the official website using the application number and password. The challenge facility is available until 9 PM today and will cost INR 200 per question.

IISER (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research) Kolkata was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD), Government of India. It is an autonomous institution that aims to impart quality education and research in the field of Science. IISER colleges are also established in different locations like Pune, Mohali, Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, and Berhampur.

Considered one of the best Science institutes in the country, IISER Kolkata is well-known for its strong academic excellence and ample research opportunities. Read more about the students' views on the various factors that make the institute the best here- GetMyUni Verdict.

IISER Kolkata Quick Insights

IISER Kolkata has multiple centers of excellence, including the Ministry of Education-funded Centre of Excellence in Space Sciences in India (CESSI) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences-funded National Centre for High-Pressure Studies. The highlights of the institute such as accreditation, courses offered, infrastructural facilities, etc are mentioned below:

IISER Kolkata Ranking

IISER Kolkata ranked 38th by NIRF Ranking 2024 in research category. In the NIRF ranking of 2021, it is ranked 35th in the overall category. In the NIRF 2018, IISER Kolkata was ranked number 25 overall and number 1 among all IISERs.

IISER Kolkata Courses

IISER Kolkata offers courses at postgraduate and doctorate levels. IISER Kolkata offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. IISER courses aim to provide knowledge and research opportunities to aspiring students. The following is the list of the courses offered at the institute:

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IISER Kolkata Departments

IISER Kolkata aspirants can pursue BS-MS (dual degree), MS in Space Physics, integrated Ph.D. (iPhD), Ph.D., and post-doctoral research programs at the various departments. Following are the departments offered which impart knowledge and undertake various research activities:

IISER Kolkata Admission

IISER Kolkata admission 2025 candidates can submit the online application form through the admission portal on the institute website. The admission is only through 3 channels i.e KVPY, JEE- Mains, and SCB. After processing the application form, the students are short-listed and called for an interview.

IISER Kolkata Eligibility Criteria

IISER Kolkata's eligibility criteria depend on the type of course chosen. The following is a list of some of the courses provided by the institute, along with their qualifying requirements:

BS-MS Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.

MS Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should be a BE or B.Tech graduate.

Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have a  B.Sc/ BE/ B.Tech/ MBBS or equivalent in any stream from a recognized institute/ university with 60% marks.

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Why Choose IISER Kolkata?

IISER Kolkata has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NSDL, Mumbai, one of the recognized platforms to address numerous challenges related to the storage, authenticity, and verifiability of academic awards. IISER Kolkata has its own Campus Radio, which is run, managed, and programmed exclusively by students. The National Centre for High-Pressure Studies, which is financed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is part of the institute.

IISER Kolkata Academic Advantages

IISER Kolkata has signed MoUs with a variety of national and international universities student/ faculty exchange programs for projects at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomic, Changshu Institute of Technology (China). Institute offers rare and unique courses. The campus has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. 

IISER Kolkata Cut Off

IISER Kolkata cutoff 2022 for admission is based on merit. The IISER Kolkata closing cut off ranks for General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and KM categories will be issued for each round of SCB, KVPY, and IIT JEE Advanced Channel. The cut off specifies the minimum marks the candidate has to score in 10+2 to be eligible to apply for admission to the college. 

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IISER Kolkata Infrastructure

IISER Kolkata has a library that offers more than 29,500 books of which 16,500 are in print and the rest are electronic. To support research and teaching, it also provides access to various e-books, e-journals, etc. It has a computer center with about 50 desktops. It offers major research facility equipment like NMR Spectrometer, Rheometer, Micro Calorimeter, and many more. Following are the facilities available for students at the campus:

• Hostels
• Medical
• Library
• Computing Resources
• Virtual Classrooms
• Other Facilities

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IISER Kolkata Placement

IISER Kolkata aims to integrate education and research. The IISER placement cell provides the necessary training to its students. It offers unique training that nurtures talent for leading research and development in almost all areas of science. In 2019-20, the median pay offered for UG graduates was INR 7 LPA. The list of recruiters visiting the institute is as follows:

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IISER Kolkata Scholarship

IISER Kolkata students who have enrolled for the i-PhD program will get an amount of INR 16,000 per month for the 1st two years if the CGPA does not fall below 6.0. The BS-MS students can avail of the INSPIRE or KVPY financial aid if they are eligible. The students can also avail themselves of the scholarships provided by the state and central government. MHRD also provides scholarships to students from various countries.

IISER Kolkata Collaborations

IISER Kolkata has tie-ups and has signed MoUs with a number of national and international universities and institutions to facilitate student and faculty exchange and to promote research. The institutes are as mentioned below:

IISER Kolkata Alumni

IISER Kolkata alumni association has been energetic in imparting a platform for all of the alumni to engage and network and organizes a large number of occasions each year. Following are some of the notable alumni as follows: