Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal which is widely renowned as IISER Bhopal was established in the year 2008 and it is an ‘Institute of National Importance’. IISER Bhopal is an autonomous government institution established under the Ministry of Education, Government of India and also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The IISER Bhopal courses include BS, BS-MS, M.Sc., and Ph.D. degree programmes in full-time mode and six certificate courses in online mode. IISER Bhopal's fee structure varies from Rs 1,80,000 to Rs 4,35,000 in total for general category candidates. IISER Bhopal admissions to BS and BS-MS courses are done based on IISER Aptitude Test scores only.
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IISER Bhopal NIRF 2024 Ranking
- As per the NIRF 2024 ranking, IISER Bhopal secured 78th position in the overall category.
IISER Bhopal Location
The institute is located on Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The nearest airport to IISER Bhopal campus is Raja Bhoj Airport to the institute, is located 11.1 km away. Bakania Bhauri Railway Station is the nearest railway station at a distance of 4 km. It will take around 10 minutes to reach IISER Bhopal. Students can take a bus from the Bhopal Habibganj-ISBT Bus Stand, located 12.6 km away.
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BS and MS Chemistry Dual Degree
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
BS Economic Sciences
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
BS Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
Ph.D Mathematics Integrated
Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale, obtained not earlier than 2017. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor’s Degree in 2018 are also eligible to apply. Additionally, the applicants should qualify the nationwide aptitude test, Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM).
If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
- Only marks, the percentage will be considered.
- Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula
- CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS
- PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
- Both marks and CGPA/CPI Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
BS and MS Biological Sciences Dual Degree
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
BS and MS Mathematics Dual Degree
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
BS and MS Physics Dual Degree
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
BS and MS Earth and Environmental Sciences Dual Degree
- Applicants must be Indian nationals or PIO or OCI to apply for IAT 2024.
- Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination with science stream in 2022, 2023 or 2024 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
- Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who appeared in their Class XII or equivalent level examination in Dec 2021*, are also eligible to apply for the IAT 2024, provided they satisfy all the other eligibility criteria.
Ph.D Chemistry Integrated
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/Institute/College can apply to this program. ONLY Candidates who have secured a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 7.0 in the Bachelor’s program are eligible to apply to this program. Candidates who have passed their graduate examination in the preceding year or appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor’s Degree can apply. Further, candidates with Major/Honors in Chemistry should have Mathematics as subsidiary subject in their Bachelor’s program. The relaxation of qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates is applicable as per the Central Government policy (i.e., 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST candidates and 27% for Other Backward Classes). In addition, 3% horizontal reservation would be provided for candidates belonging to PH category.
Ph.D Physics Integrated
- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor's Degree in highly encouraged to apply. Additionally, the applicants should qualify the nationwide aptitude test, Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) in Physics.
- JEST is mandatory for applying to Integrated Ph.D. program in Physics at IISER Bhopal starting Academic Year. To apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program in Physics at IISER Bhopal, you are required to have qualified JEST or you need to appear for JEST. Candidates will be shortlisted for a written test to be conducted at IISER Bhopal on the basis of their JEST rank.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462066
Phone: 0755-4091437 , 0755-2692365
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: https://www.iiserb.ac.in