5 Year BS-MS Dual Degree Programme
IISER Kolkata offers a 5 Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS-MS) Dual Degree Programme in synchrony with other IISERs. Admission to the BS-MS programme is conducted through a common annual summer selection. IISER Kolkata offers a unique training programme to the selected candidates through a balanced schedule of class room lessons, project and research work. While the Institute aims to comprehensively train the students in each of the major subjects, much attention is also directed to the development of the interdisciplinary skills. The broad outline of the training programme is as follows:
In the first year, all students are introduced to basic sciences, viz., Biological, Chemical, Mathematical, Physical and Earth Sciences, as well as Computer Programming and Humanities courses. In the second year, the students select three pre-major subjects from the first five disciplines mentioned above. In the third and fourth years, students study a major subject from the three pre-major subjects chosen in the second level and need to take interdisciplinary courses as electives. The fifth year is almost completely devoted to full time research/technical project/specialized training in which the students need to prepare a dissertation. At the end of the fifth year, both Bachelor and Masters Degrees are awarded to successful students.
Eligibility: 10+2
Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters)
Offered Majors: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
Admission: Online Application Portal
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Current Students: Students Portal
Alumni: Alumni Portal
BS-MS Dual Degree Programme in Computational and Data Sciences
The BS-MS Dual Degree programme in Computational and Data Sciences is a unique initiative designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computational techniques while ensuring significant exposure to natural sciences. This interdisciplinary program aims to bridge the gap between computational sciences and real-world scientific challenges by integrating rigorous training in computational methodologies with applications in physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and mathematics.
With the increasing role of computational methods in scientific research, this program is structured to empower students with skills in programming, data analysis, machine learning, and high-performance computing while maintaining a strong scientific foundation. Graduates from this program will be well-equipped to apply their computational expertise to solve complex problems in the natural sciences, making them highly valuable in both academia and industry.
This curriculum is carefully designed to provide an optimal balance between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. By leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, students will gain a deep understanding of computational principles and their effective application to scientific and engineering problems. The program aspires to train future leaders in computational science with the ability to address challenges in various domains of natural sciences using state-of-the-art computational tools.
Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)
Credits per Semester: approximately 24
Major Focus: Computational and Data Sciences
Minor Focus: Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Exit Options: Multiple exits as per NEP 2020
Structure:
- Years I & II: Foundational courses in sciences, mathematics, programming, and basic data science principles
- Years III & IV: Intermediate and advanced courses in computational and data sciences, interdisciplinary electives
- Year V: Research-focused with interdisciplinary project culminating in a thesis
Eligibility:: 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject (check https://www.iiseradmission.in)
Admission: Online Application Portal
Master of Science Programme
Master of Science (MS) programme is a new programme, launched in the Academic year 2022- 2023 offering a Master’s degree in a period of 2 years. It will extend an immersive and flexible learning experience to bright undergraduate students selected competitively from across the country. The programme has an increased emphasis on course-work with research experience gained through a project in the second year. The programme aims to provide young motivated individuals with a rigorous training, desired level of scientific understanding, and a glimpse of global contemporary research at an early stage to enable them to pursue a career in teaching, innovation and scientific research and development.
Eligibility: Students with a B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. or an equivalent degree from any recognized University/Institute/College in the branch of study as one of the honours/major subjects can apply. The programme is currently offered by the departments of Chemical Sciences; and Mathematics and Statistics.
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Offered Majors: Chemical and Mathematical Sciences
Admission: Online Application Portal
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MS by Research Programme
IISER Kolkata also offers MS by Research programme for graduates. The programme aims to integrate students with strong technical backgroundsbackground into scientific research through a flexible and well-guided coursework and research-based learning.
Duration : 2 years
Offered Majors:
1. Biological Sciences (offered by the Department of Biological Sciences)
2. Space Physics (offered by the Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI))
Admission: Online Application Portal
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Current Students: Students Portal
Alumni: Alumni Portal
Integrated PhD Programme
Integrated Doctor of Philosophy (IP) programme at IISER Kolkata is a combination programme which starts with a comprehensive Masters programme (MS) followed by a research programme (PhD). Individual Department selects deserving candidates from the pool of applicants based on their academic backgrounds and their performance in the selection test.
Eligibility: B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. or an equivalent degree
Offered Majors: Biological, Geological, and Physical Sciences.
Admission: Online Application Portal
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Current Students: Students Portal
Alumni: Alumni Portal
Doctor of Philosophy Programme
The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program at IISER Kolkata is to introduce students to cutting-edge research and to stimulate their intellectual development. IISER Kolkata strives to provide world-class training to its PhD students so that they gain confidence to become an independent researcher. The Institute offers PhD Program in the following broad disciplines – Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational and Data Sciences, Geological Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Space Sciences. Research in the core areas as well as in the interdisciplinary areas is pursued with equal emphasis in an intellectually stimulating environment.
The PhD selection interviews are held twice a year for which we look forward to receiving applications from bright and motivated students. For details, please visit our PhD application portal: https://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/phd/
Eligibility: Masters degree
Selection: Twice a year
Research Areas: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational and Data Sciences, Geological Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Space Sciences.
Admission: Online Application Portal
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Current Students: Students Portal
Alumni: Alumni Portal
Post Doctoral Research Programme
IISER Kolkata has provisions for post-doctoral research in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical, Physical and Earth Sciences. Individual Departments invites applications depending on the vacancies and scope of work. Such positions are also advertised through and funded by individual faculty members.
Eligibility: PhD
Selection: Throughout the year
Broad Research Areas: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational and Data Sciences, Geological Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Space Sciences.
Position Opening: Application Portal