About IISER
About IISER (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research)
IISERs, or the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, are esteemed public research entities in India that focus on scientific investigation and learning. The Government of India set up these institutes to foster education and research in basic sciences that meet world-class standards.
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Total Institutes: 7 (Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati)
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Established: 2006 (first IISERs)
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Governance: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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Courses Offered: BS-MS Dual Degree, Integrated PhD, PhD
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IISER Kolkata, West Bengal |
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IISER Pune, Maharashtra |
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IISER Mohali,Punjab |
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IISER Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh |
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IISER Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala |
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IISER Tirupati, |
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IISER Berhampur, Odisha |
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IISERs aim to enable students to help them shape the nation by inventing & implementing sustainable solutions by providing them with interdisciplinary Science Education & Research. IISERs focus heavily on research internships throughout the year. Hence, students from all over India & abroad (NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, Foreign Nationals) compete to take admissions in IISERs.
Eligibility Criteria for IISERs
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Educational Qualification
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Passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
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Minimum Marks
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At least 60% marks in Class 12 or equivalent examination.
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1. JEE Advanced Channel (for JEE Advanced qualified students)
2. KVPY Channel (for KVPY fellows)
3. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) Channel
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NRI Status
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Must be an NRI (born in India but residing abroad, or having parents working abroad). Proof: Valid passport/visa required.
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Age Limit
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Must be less than 25 years on July 1 of the admission year.
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Application Process
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Apply via IISER Admission Portal with required documents (education & NRI status).
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Reserved Seats for NRI
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A limited number of seats may be reserved for NRI candidates based on the admission policy of the year.
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For IISER Admission 2025, candidates who have completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible to apply. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
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Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2023, 2024, or 2025 from a recognized board. |
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Must have studied at least three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology in Class 12. |
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Candidates belonging to General category must have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate in Class 12. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories must have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate.
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Candidates must be less than 25 years old as of July 1, 2025. |
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Candidates can apply through the following channels: |
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1. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 |
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2. JEE Advanced 2025 |
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3. KVPY 2025 |
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In the case of NRIs, it will be much more convenient for them to prepare for JEE Main & JEE Advanced without the need of relocating to India for the JEE Preparatory Course.
NRI Students can hence utilize the benefits of Online JEE Resources & JEE Coaching Online to ace the competition & eventually in getting placed for the courses offered by IISERs.
Not only that, NRI students can now apply in IISERS & other reputed Engineering Colleges of India using theirs through DASA (Direct Admissions of Students Abroad) or CIWG (Children of Workers in Gulf) Quota using their JEE Advanced Scores from 2021 onwards.
DASA has released an official notification that from 2021 onwards, JEE Scores will be mandatory to be eligible under DASA Scheme in order for NRIs, PIOs, etc to take admission in Top Engineering Colleges of India.
Over the past few years, more students have been recorded to apply for the entrance exams to take admission in Institutes like IISERs. Hence, the Exam Patterns have become more rigorous making students compete more & prepare for those exams thoroughly.
The NRI Students residing abroad can also apply for admissions in IISERs. But they need to go through the same tough screening & competition that is continuing to grow every year.
With limited resources abroad to prepare for IISER Admissions, it becomes even more challenging for the NRI Students. Let us first elaborate on the eligibility criteria for IISERs in context to NRIs as well.
Applications for admission in IISERs are to be submitted online at the admission portal of IISER’s website.
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