IISER Kolkata Admission 2025: Application, Dates, Eligibility
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IISER Kolkata Admission 2025: Application (Soon), Dates, Eligibility Criteria

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IISER Kolkata Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released soon. IISER Kolkata an autonomous research and education institute in Nadia county of West Bengal. It was created in 2006 by a ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The institute was founded with a purpose towards excellence across research in basic science at the undergraduate and graduate levels with the same emphasis on advanced education.

The institute comes after a bi-semester system, which includes a spring (Jan-May) and autumn (Aug-Dec) semester to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science. IISER Kolkata Admission is done through  Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) as well as a JEE. IISER, Kolkata was founded in 2006. It provides a BS-MS dual degree program throughout the duration of five years, at UG level and M.S by Research Physical Science at the PG level.

IISER, Kolkata is also proposing integrated Ph.D., Regular Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral Research program at the Doctorate level. Applicants who passed the 10+2 from an accredited board to apply for a BS-MS (Dual Degree) program offered by IISER, Kolkata.BS-MS admission is being offered through the JEE Advanced score, State & Central Board (SCB) channel, or KVPY scheme.

IISER Kolkata Admission 2025 Notification – Application Released soon

New IISER Kolkata Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released soon. Check the Application Details.

IISER Kolkata 2025 Important Dates

Candidates must check the IISER Kolkata 2025 Important Dates

EventsDates 2025 (Tentative)
Availability of online application form1st week of April 2025
Deadline to submit the form2nd week of May 2025
Application correction3rd week of May 2025
Admit card1st week of June 2025
Exam date2nd week of June 2025
Upload of students’ response form2nd week of June 2025
Answer key2nd week of June 2025
Portal open to file objections2nd week of June 2025
Final answer key3rd week of June 2025
IAT result3rd week of June 2025
Counselling (Documents upload and freeze IISER preference)4th week of June 2025
Admission offer (1st round)3rd week of July 2025
A second round of counselling/admission offers4th week of July 2025
Third round of counseling/admission offersTo be Announced

IISER Kolkata 2025 Application Form

IISER Kolkata Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released soon for Various Courses. The Application Form can be submitted online through the Institute’s official website. Candidates can apply by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official website of IISER, Kolkata and then click on the “Application Portal” option.
  • Register by introducing personal and professional details.
  • Log on to your account with your Id and password (generated after the registration).
  • Fill the Application Form in the right way.
  • Upload the required valid documentation.
  • Pay off the application fee through online payment option.
  • Submit the Application Form.

Application Fee: 

To pay for the application fee of INR 2000 for General and OBC category and INR 1000 for SC/ ST/ PH categories all through Net banking/ credit/ debit card.

Documents Required:

  • Attested copies of the Class 12th/ Graduation/ PG marks sheet.
  • Birth Certificate and Photo ID proof
  • Scorecard of National aptitude test (if required)
  • Statement of Purpose declaring research interest and potential Supervisor (for IP program).

IISER Kolkata 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the IISER Kolkata 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Course NameSpecializationMinimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
BS-MSBiological Science10+2 with 60% marks in aggregate in the Science group.Admission is offered to the beneficiaries of KVPY scholarship Or JEE Advanced score holders Or Students of State or Central Boards who have qualified in the IISER Aptitude Test.
Chemical Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Geological Science
Physical Science
MSSpace PhysicsBE.B.Tech in the relevant disciplineMerit in B.E/B.Tech followed by an interview.
Integrated Ph.D.Biological ScienceBE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ MBBS or minimum 60% marks in Hons/Major (50% for SC/ ST/ OBC category)Any Central Aptitude Test (JAM/ JGEEBILS/JEST) + merit+ Interview
Chemical Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Geological Science
Physical Science
PDF & Ph.D.Biological SciencePh.D. degree in the relevant discipline.Merit-based admission by considering the work experience and Research areas.
Geological SciencePost Graduate Degree in the relevant disciplineMerit and performance in the interview round
Physical Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Chemical Science

IISER Kolkata 2025 Admissions Process

Ph.D. is offered for the length of three years in five specializations. IISER, Kolkata also offers Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) program in various streams. PDF admissions are being conducted throughout the year while Ph.D. admissions are offered twice in a year. A related Master’s degree holders are eligible to receive a Ph.D. and at the same time, a Ph.D. degree is required in order to qualify for the PDF program. IISER, Kolkata conducts its own Ph.D. Entrance Test in order to offer admission to the Ph.D. program.

The institute provides a Comprehensive Ph.D. program for the entire period of seven years. It includes a two-year MS program and a five-year Ph.D. program.

Students who graduated BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ MBBS or with an equivalent degree from a recognized university can take admission in this program. Even candidates who have notched 60% marks in any Honors/ Major (if applicable) or 60% marks in aggregate, if Honors/ Major does not apply. Action in the case of SC/ ST candidates the minimum marks is 50%.The Institute takes into account the score obtained in both of these central aptitude tests viz. JAM/JGEEBILS/ JEST including their academic performance and score earned in the interview round at the time of the entrance.

The University is accepting the score of national or state level entrance examination. For some courses, the institute also agrees with the merit gained in the previous qualifying examination. Given below are the details for the same:

Course NameExam name/ type
BS-MSJEE Advanced or KVPY
MSMerit in B.E/ B.Tech
Integrated Ph.DIIT JAM
  • Admission to MS by research program is given on the basis of candidates’ performance and score obtained in the interview round.
  • For the Integrated Ph.D. program, the candidates with BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc or MBBS degree carrying at least 60% marks are also eligible for admission.
  • During the admission to the Integrated Ph.D. program, the candidates with a valid score of any national common aptitude tests viz. JAM/ JGEEBILS or JEST are considered.
  • Applicants with a Master’s Degree from an accredited university are considered to be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
  • Admission to the Ph.D. program is administered solely on the basis of candidates’ merit in the respective PG course and the performance in the interview round.
  • Students with a Ph.D. degree can apply for a Post Doc program.
  • Candidates can choose to apply online separately for each course through the Institute’s website. Payment of application fee can be made online only. The application fee is non-refundable.

Placement

The acumen of the qualified students have been shown in many fields and they are ready to join research and company world and contribute in various study fields and industries corresponding Bioinformatics, Exploration & Mining, Specialty and Fine Chemicals, Polymers, Synthetic Chemistry, Optics, Statistical Modeling.

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