Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune was established in 2006 by the Ministry of HRD. It is one of the seven IISERs and was one of the first IISERs to be established. The Act of Parliament declared it as an institute of National importance in 2012. It is spread over 90 acres of land in Pune, Maharashtra. IISER Pune offers dual degree BS-MS, Ph.D., and Integrated Ph.D programs.
- Admission to BS-MS degree programs is done through 3 channels: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced, and State and Central Boards Channel (SCB).
- Candidates applying through the KVPY channel must have a valid score of 10+2.
- A valid JEE Advanced rank is required to apply through the JEE Advanced channel.
- Selection through the SCB channel is made based on the IISER Admission Test (IAT) conducted by the institute.
- Admissions to Ph.D programs are done based on CSIR-UGC NET/ GATE/ JEST/ NBHM/ JGEEBILS/ INSPIRE Ph.D. Scholarship.
- Candidates having an IISER BS-MS dual degree with a CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 are also provided admission to the Ph.D. program.
- For Integrated Ph.D. (i-Ph.D.), the institute considers JAM/ JEST/ NBHM (for Mathematics) scores.
- The final selection to Ph.D. and i-Ph.D. is based on the performance in the Personal Interview.
IISER Pune BS-MS Admission 2024
IISER provides a five-year, full-time integrated bachelor’s course under 9 specializations. Admissions are made on a merit basis.
| Duration |
Five years |
| Type |
Full Time |
| Specializations |
7 |
| Seats |
280 |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Application Fee |
INR 2000/- (INR 1000/- for SC/ST/PWD) |
| Eligibility Criteria |
10+2 with Science |
| Selection Criteria |
Merit/ Entrance Exam |
Specializations IISER Pune provides BS-MS under seven specializations, as mentioned below:
| Biological Sciences |
Chemical Sciences |
| Earth & Climate Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences |
Data Science |
| Mathematical Sciences |
Physical Sciences |
| Geological Sciences |
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Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have passed 10+2 examinations in the science stream to apply for the BS-MS course.
IISER Pune BS-MS Selection Criteria
Candidates can secure admission through 3 channels: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced, and State and Central Boards Channel (SCB). KVPY Channel Candidates with valid KVPY fellowship and qualifying the cut-off criteria for marks obtained in the 10+2 examination are offered admission. JEE Advanced Channel
- Candidates securing a rank within 10000 in JEE Advanced and qualifying the cut-off criteria for marks obtained in the 10+2 examination are provided admission in the course.
- Additionally, candidates with a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PWD) in 10+2 or equivalent exams are also considered for admission.
SCB Channel
- Admissions through the SCB channel are made based on merit in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).
- The exam will be held on August 12, 2021, in 34 different states.
Reservation Policy
The table shows the reservation percentage for different categories:
| Category |
Reservation |
| SC |
15% |
| ST |
7.5% |
| OBC-NCL |
27% |
| PWD |
5% |
| Kashmiri Migrants |
Three seats |
| EWS |
Upto 10% |
IISER Pune Integrated Ph.D (i-Ph.D.) Admission 2024
IISER, Pune, offers i-Ph.D programs in 4 disciplines. Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Institute. Admissions are made based on performance in PI.
| Duration |
Four years |
| Type |
Full Time |
| Specializations |
4 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation |
| Selection Criteria |
Merit-Based |
Specializations IISER, Pune, offers i-PhD programs under four specializations, as mentioned below in the table
| Physics |
Chemistry |
| Mathematics |
Biology |
IISER Pune Integrated Ph.D. (i-Ph.D.) Selection Criteria
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the criteria stated below. Shortlisted candidates will be selected for admissions based on performance in PI conducted by IISER Pune.
| Specialization |
Selection Criteria |
| Chemistry |
Candidates must have ranks less than or equal to 800 in JAM (Chemistry) 2021. |
| Mathematics |
Candidates must have a valid score/ranking in JAM 2021 in MA or MS only OR NBHM 2021 |
| Physics |
Candidate should have a rank (valid in June 2021) less than or equal to 500 in JAM (Physics) or JEST (IPhD Physics). |
IISER Pune Ph.D. Admission 2024
IISER, Pune, offers Ph.D courses in 6 disciplines. Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Institute. Admissions are made based on performance in PI.
| Duration |
Five years |
| Type |
Full Time |
| Specializations |
6 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation or Post Graduation |
| Selection Criteria |
Entrance and Interview |
Specializations The list of specializations for Ph.D courses is listed below:
| Biology |
Chemistry |
Earth & Climate Sciences - Climate Science, Geophysics and Glaciology |
| Physics |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
Mathematics |
IISER Pune Ph.D. Selection Criteria
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following selection criteria. However, the final selection is based on a personal interview conducted by the institute.
| Specialization |
Selection Criteria |
| Biology |
Applicants must have any one of the following qualifications: • Qualified a National Eligibility exam that provides a 5 year PhD fellowship such as CSIR–JRF / UGC–JRF / DBT–JRF–A / ICMR–JRF / DBT–BINC–JRF / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship. • Qualified JEST (rank holder up to 500) or GPAT (rank holder up to 500) or NBHM in the last two years. • INSPIRE-PhD fellowship. • IISER BS-MS dual degree students with CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 • Rank upto 200 in GATE exams (GATE Life Sciences, GATE Chemistry, GATE Eco-Evo, GATE Biotechnology, GATE Mathematics). • Qualified JGEBILLS |
| Chemistry |
Applicants must have qualified any one of the following exams:
- National Eligibility Test (NET) with VALID CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF
- INSPIRE-PhD fellowship
- CSIR/UGC NET-LS or GATE
OR IISER BS-MS dual degree with CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 |
| Earth & Climate Sciences |
Applicants must have qualified any one of the following exams:
- NET with valid CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF or CSIR-LS/UGC-LS rank.
- INSPIRE-PhD fellowship
- DAE-JEST or GATE with a valid score.
OR IISER BS-MS dual degree with major in one of the subjects mentioned above and CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 |
| Physics |
Candidate must satisfy any one of the following criteria:
- NET with valid CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF score, or GATE score. The candidate should have a rank upto 500 (including 500) in JAM (Physics) or JEST (PhD Physics).The score/rank should be valid at the time of the interview in June.
- INSPIRE-PhD fellowship (should possess provisional selection letter for PhD fellowship at the time of personal interview)
- Integrated BS-MS dual degree from any of the IISERs with CGPA greater than or equal to 7.0 and holding INSPIRE fellowship.
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| Humanities & Social Sciences |
Candidates must have qualified in any one of the following exams with any science or humanities/social sciences subject:
- NET with valid CSIR-JRF / UGC-JRF
- CSIR-UGC NET-LS
- NBHM/GATE with a valid score.
OR IISER BS-MS with major in one of the subjects mentioned above and CGPA equal to or greater than 8.0 Candidates in the final year of qualifying degree are also eligible to apply. However, their final selection is subject to their successful completion of the qualifying degree with the above mentioned requirements at the time of admission. |
| Mathematics |
Candidate must satisfy any one of the following criteria:
- Appeared for NBHM 2021 PhD examination
- Qualified NET with valid CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF in Mathematics or Computer Science and Applications
- INSPIRE-PhD fellowship holders
- Valid GATE score in Mathematics or Computer Science and Information Technology
- Qualified for the Prime Minister Research Fellowship and the fellowship should be valid
- Integrated BS-MS from any of the IISERs with a CGPA more than or equal to 8 out of 10
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How to Apply for IISER Pune?
Candidates can apply for their respective courses by following the stepwise procedure mentioned below:
- Visit the official website for iiser admissions and click on ‘Apply Now.’
- Register at the portal and fill out the application form.
- Candidates need to log in using their User ID and Password credentials.
- Fill all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Now, pay the application fee via online modes of payment.
