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IISER Kolkata Admission Process

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata admissions are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. IISER Kolkata admission is offered to BS-MS, MS and Ph.D programmes. IISER Kolkata admission process 2025 is based on scores of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT 2025) for BS-MS courses in different specialisations.

To be eligible for IISER Kolkata admission process students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as per the choice of the courses. IISER Kolkata Ph.D admission is offered in several disciplines including Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational and Data Sciences, Geological Sciences along with several others. 

Candidates applying for IISER Kolkata Ph.D admission should appear for the IISER Kolkata entrance exam 2025. Candidates with a valid scores in IISER Kolkata entrance exam are shortlisted for the interview process for Ph.D admissions. To know more about the admission process of IISER Kolkata, students can refer to the information provided below:

IISER Kolkata Application Process 2025

  • Candidates can register for IISER IAT 2025 registration by using the application link
  • Fill the application form with all the necessary details
  • Upload and Scan all the necessary documents
  • Pay the required application fees. The application fee for Gen/OBC/EWS/OBC NCL candidates is Rs 2,000 (Rs 1,000 for PwD/KM/SC/ST category)

IISER Kolkata Admission Dates 2025 for IISER Admission Test

EventsDates

Application dates

Mar 10, 2025 to April 15, 2025

Application correction date

April 21, 2025, to Paril 22, 2025

Admit card date

May 15, 2025 to May 25, 2025

Exam date

May 25, 2025

Answer Key date

May 25, 2025

IISER Kolkata Admission Dates for Integrated Ph.D

Events
Dates

Start of Application Process

March 12, 2025

Last date to apply

May 14, 2025

Publication of list of shortlisted candidates

May 21, 2025

Selection test/ interview

June 2 to June 22, 2025

Pre-registration portal opens

July 4, 2025

Integrated Ph.D registrtaion

July 28, 2025

IISER Kolkata Ph.D Admission Dates 2025 

EventsDates

Application start date

Mar 9, 2025 

Application close date

May 19, 2025

Selection interview windowJune 9 2025 to June 20, 2025
Publication of Ph.D interview resultsJune 26, 2025 (Tentative)

IISER Kolkata BS-MS Admission 2025

IISER Kolkata offers BS-MS programme for the duration of 5 years in several majors ranging from Biological to Physical Sciences

IISER Kolkata BS-MS Eligibility Criteria 

CourseEligibility Criteria

BS-MS

10+2

IISER Kolkata BS-MS Admission Process

  • Meet IISER Kolkata BS-MS eligibility criteria as per the choice of the specialisation
  • Visit the official website
  • Fill the application form with the required information
  • Appear in the IISER Aptitude test and obtain a valid score. 
  • Qualifying students will be then selected for the counselling round.
  • Final selection of students is done on the basis of  past academic performance, entrance exam scores along with any other relevant factors.
  • Selected students must pay IISER Kolkata BS-MS fees and submit the required documents.

IISER Kolkata PG Admission 2025

IISER Kolkata MS admissions are offered at PG level for the duration of 2 years. IISER Kolkata MS admissions are offered for courses in three different specialisations. 

IISER Kolkata PG Courses and Eligibility Criteria 

CoursesEligibility Criteria

MS

B.Sc./BE/BTech. or an equivalent degree from a recognised University in the relevant subjects as per the choice of the specialisations

MS Space Physics 

Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline in Engineering or Physics.

Integrated PhD

B.Sc/B.E/BTech/MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university +

Valid marks in JAM  / JGEEBILS/ JEST

IISER Kolkata MS Admission Process

  • Candidates must ensure that they meet IISER Kolkata MS eligibility criteria
  • Visit the official IISER Kolkata website
  • Complete the application form with the necessary information
  • Appear for written test 
  • Students who qualify will be selected for the Interview round
  • The final selection will be based on academic performance, written exam scores, personal interview performance along several other relevant factors
  • Selected students must pay the MS programme fees and submit the required documents

IISER Kolkata MS by Research Admission Process

  • Visit the official IISER Kolkata website
  • Complete the application form with the necessary information
  • Appear in GATE/ JEST/ JAM examination
  • Based on the evaluation of the applications, some candidates will be short-listed and called for interview
  • Final selection is based on interview performance, candidate's academic performance along with several other criteria
  • Selected students must pay IISER Kolkata MS by Research fees and submit the necessary documents

IISER Kolkata Integrated Ph.D Admission Process

  • Candidates applying to the courses should meet the eligibility criteria of the course. 
  • The shortlisting of the candidates is based on the scores of the JAM/JGEEBILS  entrance exams
  • The shortlisted candidates are called for the selection test/interview process.
  • The final selection of the candidate is based on academic records, score of entrance and interview process.
  • Students are required to complete document verifications and fee payment process for final admissions

IISER Kolkata Ph.D Admission 2025

IISER Kolkata offers Ph.D programme across multiple specialisations. To know more about IISER Kolkata Ph.D eligibility criteria students can refer to below mentioned information

IISER Kolkata Ph.D Eligibility Criteria 

CoursesEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Masters degree from a recognised university 

IISER Kolkata Ph.D Admission Process

  • Students must ensure to meet IISER Kolkata Ph.D eligibility according to the choice of the specialisations
  • Visit IISER Kolkata’s official website
  • Fill the application form with all the necessary information
  • Appear for the respective entrance exam.
  • Candidates are shortlisted based on the marks in the qualifying examination or entrance exam. 
  • Candidates then need to appear for a personal interview round.
  • Selected students must pay IISER Kolkata Ph.D fees and submit the required documents.

Documents Required for IISER Kolkata Admissions 2025

  • Mark sheet of Class X/XII 
  • Pass Certificate of Class X/XII 
  • Proof of age/date of birth (10th standard certificate/birth certificate) 
  • Migration certificate 
  • Character certificate from HOI 
  • Caste certificate
  • PwD certificate
  • Passport-size photograph 
  • Graduation certificate
  • Post Graduation certificate
  • Entrance Test scorecard and admit card

Note: Students must submit the above mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes

IISER Kolkata Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can I get admission in IISER for Masters?

IISER Kolkata offers MS programmes in Space Physics, Mathematics Sciences and Chemical Sciences. For MS Mathematical Science admission, candidates must pass the MSc-Mathematics entrance test. For MS Chemical Sciences admission, candidates must IIT-JAM (Chemistry) and secure a valid score. For MS Space Physics, candidates must pass GATE/ JEST followed by an interview.

2: How much percentage is required in 12th for IISER?

Candidates are required to score a minimum of 60% to be eligible for admission to the BS-MS dual degree programme at IISER Kolkata.

3: How can I get admission in IISER after the 12th?

Candidates can get admission to the BS-MS dual degree course after class 12. They are required to take either the JEE (Advanced) or the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).

4: How many seats are there in IISER Kolkata?

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offers admission to BS-MS dual degree programmes for undergraduate students. The seat intake for the BS-MS dual degree programme is 250.

5: How can I get admission in IISER Kolkata for BS?

IISER Kolkata 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).

Student Reviews for IISER Kolkata

College Infrastructure: 3.6/5
Academics: 4.8/5
Placements: 2.8/5
Value for Money: 1.9/5
Campus Life: 4.1/5

Good college in Kolkata.

Verified Review

Academics

The curriculum here is kind of open. Teachers decide the location of the course by observing students' status. You are welcome to question everything the teacher says (if you're not being annoying? ). The faculty members are good (not so good, if I remember my first semester). But in the second semester, the faculty members are amazing.

Academic is quite rigour, Bad placement.

A biology Major

Have a question related to IISER Kolkata ?

What may be maximum rank in iat 2025 to join iiser,kolkata??

Hi,

For IISER Kolkata, the maximum rank required to secure admission can vary each year based on the number of applicants and the difficulty of the exam. However, based on previous year a rank around 883 in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2024. might be a good benchmark for general category candidates

Hello,

Candidates need to secure a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent grades in Honors/Major (if applicable) in aggregate, or 60% marks/equivalent grades in aggregate (if Honors/Major is not applicable), And 50% for other category than general category like SC,ST and other category.

Hope this helps you,

Thank you


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

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April 08, 2025 - 08:00 PM IST

The last date to apply for the IISER Admission Test 2025 is April 15, 2025. 

April 08, 2025 - 08:00 PM IST

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