IISER Kolkata is ranked 43rd in Overall Category and 40 in Research Category by NIRF 2022. IISER Kolkata is an autonomous research and education institute in Nadia district of West Bengal. It was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The institute was established with an aim towards excellence in research in basic science at the undergraduate and graduate level with equal emphasis on higher education. The institute follows a bi-semester system, which includes a spring (Jan-May) and autumn (Aug-Dec) semester for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science. IISER Kolkata Admission is done through Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) and JEE.

IISER Kolkata Important Dates

Event Dates
Registration of Admission for Batch 2023 (IAT & KVPY) April 15, 2023 – May 25, 2023
Registration on the Basis of JEE Advanced June 25, 2023 – June 30, 2023
IISER Aptitude Test June 17, 2023
IAT Answer Keys June 17, 2023
IAT Results July 3, 2023
Round 1 Admission July 12 – July 14, 2023
Round 2 Admission July 18 – July 20, 2023
Round 3 Admission  July 23 – July 25, 2023
Round 4 Admission July 28 – July 30, 2023
Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D
Last Date to Apply for JEST February 25, 2023
JEST 2023 Exam March 11, 2023

IISER Kolkata: Courses and Eligibility

IISER Kolkata offers UG, PG, Doctorate and Post-Doctorate programs under various specializations. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Course 1: BS-MS Dual Degree Program

Duration: 5-year
Eligibility: Intermediate graduate
Offered Majors: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Course Fee: INR 46,250 and INR 18,750 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Course 2: MS in Space Physics

Duration: 2-year
Eligibility: Graduate in B.E/B.Tech (OR) valid score in either GATE or JEST

Course Fee: INR 46,250 for General and INR 18,750 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and will be called for an interview. Final selection is based on the performance in the interview, academic background of the candidate and any other criterion determined by the selection committee.

Course 3: Integrated Ph.D 

Eligibility:  B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. or an equivalent degree
Offered Majors: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Course Fee: INR 35,250 for General and INR 18,750 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Course 4: Doctor of Philosophy 

Eligibility: Masters degree
Research Areas: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Course Fee: INR 35,700 for General and INR 19,200 for SC/ST/PwD/KM students

Course 5: Post Doctoral Research

Eligibility: Ph.D.
Broad Research Areas: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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IISER Kolkata Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Overall) 2023 43
NIRF (Research) 2023 40
NIRF (Overall) 2022 40
NIRF (Research) 2022 32
NIRF (Overall) 2021 35
US News (Overall) 2021 874

IISER Kolkata Admission

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

Course Name Exam name/ type
BS-MS JEE Advanced or KVPY
MS Merit in B.E/ B.Tech
Integrated Ph.D IIT JAM

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IISER Kolkata Cutoff 2023

IISER Kolkata Cutoff 2023 for the Fifth Round of Counselling has been released. The cutoff for Admissions to 5-year BS-MS programs at IISER Kolkata is based on the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). IISER Kolkata cutoff is the minimum score required to be admitted to the institute. The category-wise cutoff for Round 5 of the allocation and previous allocation rounds are tabulated as follows. 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 5
General 1194
OBC-NCL 705
SC 308
ST –
EWS 233
PwD –
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 4
General 941
OBC-NCL 612
SC 258
ST 148
EWS 211
PwD 63
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 3
General 883
OBC-NCL 583
SC 256
ST 123
EWS 208
PwD 120
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 2
General 841
OBC-NCL 532
SC 220
ST 98
EWS 188
PwD 74
KM 19
 
Category IAT 2023 Cutoff 
Round 1
General 403
OBC-NCL 303
SC 131
ST 72
EWS 90
PwD 73
KM 14

IISER Kolkata Placement

The acumen of the trained students have been displayed in various fields and they are ready to join research and corporate world and contribute in various research fields and industries like Bioinformatics, Exploration & Mining, Specialty and Fine Chemicals, Polymers, Synthetic Chemistry, Optics, Statistical Modeling. The top recruiting companies of the Institute include 

IISER Kolkata Facilities

  • Hostel: 400 seater hostel for both girls and boys, with hostel warden on duty 24/7.
  • Computer labs: For the course students and research scholars, the section manages a Computer center which has about 50 desktops and some of which are connected to form a small experimental cluster named Meghnad.
  • Laboratories: IISER-K boasts of world-class equipment both for the teaching and the research laboratories
  • Medical facilities: At least 20 doctors are assigned to the medical department of the university, which is believed in for the welfare of students as well as the staff members.
  • Canteen: For the students and staff member there is an eating place where they can relax and have scrumptious food.
  • Guesthouse: There is a few guest house accommodation for students as well as outsiders coming to visit the students.

IISER Kolkata FAQs

Ques. How is the library facility of IISER Kolkata?

Ans. The library facility is good at IISER Kolkata as it has a collection of 29500+ books among which 13000+ are electronic books and rest are in print. The students can use the library for study purposes 24*7.

Ques. Is IISER better institute than IIT?

Ans. Yes, IISER, Kolkata is better than any IIT in India for pursuing research work or higher studies in the field of science. IISES, Kolkata is considered the best institute in India for doing research programs and excelling in a career as a scientist.

Ques. What is the rank of IISER Kolkata as per NIRF?

Ans. As per the NIRF 2023 ranking of IISER, Kolkata, it has received 40 ranks among all other institutes in India. In the World University Ranking, It ranks at 601-800th among all other global Universities.

Ques. What is the placement trend of IISER, Kolkata in part three year?

Ans. in the year 2019, total 145 students graduated UG programs from IISER among which only 23 students got placed and majority of the students opted for higher studies. The average placement package that has been offered to graduated in past three years as follows:
  • 2017- 8.0 LPA
  • 2018- 6.5 LPA
  • 2019- 7.2 LPA

Ques. In what ways, IISERs Kolkata different from other IISERs?

Ans. The main factor of IISER Kolkata being different from other IISER is that the campus provides good faculty and student relations. The faculty helps students with course work and be supportive during the early years of the course. The instrumental facilities are better than other IISERs.

Ques. Should I choose IISER Kolkata over IIT Kharagpur for M.Sc integrated Physics course?

Ans. Yes, it is the best option to choose for pursuing M.Sc course. IISER ranks at 29th amongst other institutes. The course structure at IIT is not updated as compared to IISER, and for pursuing higher studies in science IISER is better as compared to IIT.

Ques. Is IISER Kolkata better than IISER Pune?

Ans. IISER Kolkata is better in terms of course choice that is offered to the students, students get to choose rare subjects like earth science. The faculty are very friendly and supportive at IISER Kolkata.

Ques. Are there hostel facilities in IISERs Kolkata?

Ans. Yes, there are hostel facilities for students in IISER Kolkata. There are 400 seater hostels for both girls and boys in the institute.

Ques. How is IISER Kolkata for Research and academics?

Ans. IISER Kolkata is good for academics as per the interest of students in pursuing studies in science field. It is known for its faculty in the Physics department. The institute offers research programs that maintain high research standards along with its unique monitor and major degree.

Ques. What is the fees for the Post Doctorate program in IISER Kolkata? 

Ans. The fees for post-doctorate program in IISER Kolkata is 47900 INR. There are specializations like Mathematics, chemistry, Geological, Physical Science, and Biological Science.