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.
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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
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MS in Space Physics
The Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI) is a Center of Excellence (CoE) funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development under the Frontier Areas of Science and Technology Scheme (FAST) programme of the Government of India. These CoEs are expected to offer post-graduate and doctoral programmes that combine a unique blend of basic sciences and engineering sciences allowing integration of fundamental knowledge while developing proficiency in research. In keeping with this mandate and to support fundamental and applied national research in space sciences CESSI runs an MS program to attract qualified and motivated engineering (BE/BTech) students to scientific research.
Selection Process:
Based on the evaluation of applications following an admission call, some candidates are short-listed and called for interview. Recommendation letters may be sought for short-listed candidates. Final selection is based on the performance in the interview, academic background of the candidate and any other criterion determined by the selection committee. No candidate may be selected if suitable candidates of sufficient quality are not found.
Details :
i. Name of Program: MS in Space Physics
ii. Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
iii. Eligibility: BE/BTech Graduates (satisfying declared eligibility criteria in the admission call)
iv. Total Credit: 78
v. Fellowship: As per Government norms
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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.
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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