IACS Kolkata Admission 2024: Admission, Courses, Fees, Forms, Eligibility, Selection Process

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Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science is an institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Came into existence in 1876, it is one of the oldest research institutes. Further, it is the only institute that has earned Asia’s first and country’s only Nobel Prize in Science based on the work done.

Affiliated by the University Grants Commission UGC, the institute is actively conducting research work in physics, chemistry and chemical biology. IACS offers an Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s program in Science (B.Sc -M.Sc), Integrated Master’s and Ph.D Program in Biological Science (Int. M.Sc-Ph.D) and Ph.D. program.Admission to UG-PG and Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. is based on the entrance exam conducted by the institute. For UG-PG, candidates need to appear in the UG Pre-Interview Screening Test (UPST) while for Int. M.Sc -Ph.D. they have to take the Master’s Pre-Interview Screening Test (MPST) exam. The final selection depends upon the Interview round.

For admission into Ph.D., students are evaluated based on their academic record and score in UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST or equivalent national level exam. However, the shortlisted candidates are further called for a written test and/or interview.

Table of Content

IACS Integrated B.Sc-M.Sc Admission

1.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

IACS Integrated M.Sc-PhD Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

IACS PhD Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

IACS Application Process
IACS FAQs

IACS Admission Highlights 2022

Name of the Institute	Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Also Known As	IACS
Institute Type	Deemed University
Courses Offered	UG, PG and Doctorate
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based
Entrance Exam Accepted	UG - UPST PG - MPST Ph.D. - UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fees	General Category - INR 1200/- Reserved Category - INR 600/-
Interview	Yes

IACS Integrated B.Sc-M.Sc Admission 2023

The following table contains details of the Integrated B.Sc-M.Sc course offered at UG level.

Name of the Program	Integrated Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
Duration	5 years
Mode of the Program	Full Time
Program Fees	INR 1,28,400
Inatake	70
Selection Criteria	UPST and Interview

Eligibility

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum first division/60% marks (55% for Reserved categories) or equivalent grade in both 10 and 10+2 levels are eligible for admission.
Those who have appeared in 10+2 exams can also apply.

Selection Criteria

For admission in the program, the eligible candidates will have to appear for UG Pre-Interview Screening Test, UPST.
UPST is a computer based test consisting of multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and either of Computer Science or Biological Science.
The test will be held in various cities across India.
Those who qualify the test are called for an interview and top 60 students will be selected.
KVPY Fellows and candidates scoring a rank in JEE Main or NEET up to 8000 will be called for the Interview round directly. Such candidates are exempted from UPST and a total of 10 seats are available for them.

IACS Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D Admission 2023

Here are some basic details of the Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D course offered by the institute at PG level.

Name of the Program	Integrated Master of Science and Ph.D in Biological Science
Duration	5 years
Mode of the Program	Full Time
Intake	30
Selection Criteria	MPST and Interview

Eligibility

The minimum requirement for the program is a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with first class or 60% marks (55% or equivalent for Reserved categories) and first division in 10 and 10+2 levels.
Final year degree students can also apply.

Selection Criteria

For securing admission in MS-Ph.D, candidates need to take a Master's Pre- Interview Screening Test conducted by the institute.
MPST is an online test which will be held across various cities in India. The test will contain MCQS.
Those who qualify the test have to appear for the Interview.
Maximum of 30 students will be finalized for admission in each of the schools offering the program.

IACS Ph.D Admission 2023

The table encapsulates information about the Ph.D program.

Name of the course	Ph.D.
Duration	2 Years
Mode of the Program	Full-Time
Selection Criteria	Academic Record, Entrance Exam Score, Written Test and/or interview

Eligibility

Candidates must have passed Master’s degree with 55% aggregate marks or equivalent (50% for Reserved candidates).
Also, they must have qualified UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST or equivalent national level examinations.

Selection Criteria

Admission to Ph.D. course is given on the basis of the candidate's academic record and performance in UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST.
Shortlisted candidates will be communicated via email and will be called for the written test and/or an interview further.
Hence, the final selection collectively depends upon the academic record, entrance exam score, written test and interview.

How to Apply for Indian Association of Cultivation Science?

For taking admission in the programs offered by the institute, the candidates need to apply online. For applying the candidates need to follow the given steps-

Visit the official website of IACS.
Click on the UG-PG Admission link available on the right side of the home page.
Now click on the ‘Online Application’ link.
Register by filling in the details like name, date of birth, contact number, e-mail id.
After filling details, candidates will receive the user id and password on their registered e-mail id and contact number respectively.
Login using the login credentials and fill in the application form.
Make the payment online through debit card/credit card or net banking.
The fees is INR 1200 for general category students and INR 600 for SC/ST/PWD candidates, which is non-refundable.
Save the information and take a print of the duly filled application form.

Documents Required

A list of documents need to be attached with the application form:

Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
Post-Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate (PF Program)
Scorecard of entrance exam taken.
Category Certificate

FAQs

Ques. What all schools are run by the institution?

Ans. The institute runs the following schools: School of Applied and Disciplinary Sciences, School of Physical Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences and School of Material Sciences.

Ques. What facilities are provided to students?

Ans. The institute provides various facilities to the students like a big library, two guest houses, four seminar halls, and a crèche for the parents working at IACS. Apart from that there is also a playground for the students to play and take part in sports activities.

Ques. How is the alumni association of the college?

Ans. The institute being one of the oldest and reputed institutes in the field of research and science, it has remarkable alumni. Sir C.V. Raman did his research on the ‘Raman Effect’ in this institution. Experiments performed by professor Kankan Bhattacharya have led to the discovery of biological water. Hence, the institute has a renowned alumni base, and also invites the notable alumni to share their experience and knowledge with the students of the present batches.