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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science 

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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
 at 
IISER Kolkata 
Overview

Duration

5 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

4.45 Lakh

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Type of University

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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
 at 
IISER Kolkata 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (5 years)
4.45 Lakh
42,750
6,200
4.93 Lakh
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
 at 
IISER Kolkata 
Placements

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Median SalaryINR 7.00 Lakh
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
 at 
IISER Kolkata 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is B.S in Geological Sciences + MS in Geological Sciences offered at IISER, Kolkata?

A: 

Yes, B.S. in Geological Sciences + M.S. in Geological Sciences is offered at IISER Kolkata. This is a 5-year dual degree program that combines undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Geological Sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field and prepare them for careers in research, academia, or industry.

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Q:   How many marks are necessary for B.S in Biological Science + MS in Biological Science at IISER, Kolkata?

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The candidates must have passed their 10+2 in science stream from a recognized board. The minimum aggregate marks required for admission to the BS-MS in Biological Sciences course at IISER Kolkata is 60% for GEN/OBC and OBC-NCL categories and 55% for SC/ST.

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 for the MS in Biological Science course.

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Q:   Can I join IISER Kolkata directly?

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Admission to the University is both entrance and merit-based. IISER Kolkata offers five courses in the field of Research, Science, and Technology at UG, PG, and doctoral level, namely a five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme, MS in Space Physics, Integrated PhD, PhD and Postdoctoral Research programme across seven departments and five centres of excellence. In March/April, application forms for all programmes offered at IISER Kolkata are made available to the students through an online application process. Students are admitted to the BS-MS Dual Degree programme through the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), State and Central Boards Channel (SCB) via the IISER Aptitude Test, and JEE Advanced scores. On the other hand, IISER Kolkata conducts an interview round to shortlist candidates for various programmes (MS in Space Physics, I-PhD, and post-doctoral research). The spring semester begins in January and lasts until May, whereas the fall semester lasts from August to December.

Q:   Which is the top course of IISER Kolkata?

A: 

The top courses offered at IISER Kolkata are:

  1. BS-MS in Biological Sciences
  2. BS-MS in Chemical Sciences
  3. BS-MS in Earth Sciences
  4. BS-MS in Mathematical Sciences
  5. BS-MS in Physical Science

Q:   Does IISER Kolkata accept JEE score?

A: 

To apply for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, candidates need to have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) along with JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test scores. The Round 1 closing rank for the BS-MS course stood at 403 for the General All India category student. So, considering the Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank for IISER Kolkata, candidates must secure a rank between 400 and 1805. Applicants must scored 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN/OBC and OBC-NCL categories and 55% for SC/ST/PWD in any recognised board. The required percentage is 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN/OBC/OBC-NCL and 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for SC/ST/PWD in class XII or equivalent exam.

B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
 at 
IISER Kolkata 
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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IISER Entrance Exam round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
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317198831689
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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IISER Kolkata 
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements2.1
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.9
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
Money Review IconValue for Money3.9
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2029
Offered by IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
4.4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Good infrastructure and facilities. Absolutely satisfied with faculty and studies.
Placements: If you are looking for placements, then it is not a place for you, Here students mailny focus on research, then Ph.D. Although there are placements in college, not as many as IIT. Students do Ph.Ds abroad or in India and get a stipend. Many students preferred doing Ph.D. from abroad.
Infrastructure: Faculty members are excellent; all of them are very cooperative; they are best in their own particular areas. Labs here are fully equipped (best), library 24x7, Wi-Fi available in whole campus, hostels are good, mess food is very good compared to other places, at most all sports and games, 24?7 medical facilities (free). Want to know more, then visit the Iiser Kolkata site.
Faculty: Teachers are excellent in their own particular field (best); they are all Ph.D. holders and very cooperative. Here you will not remember things; you will understand it and learn to apply it in real life. Exams are not focused on memory but on understanding. If you come here, one thing is for sure: you don't have to memorise things. If you understand, then you pass the exam. Exams are focused on understanding why you may find them difficult because you will not be able to find questions as they are in your notes but based on them, but as I said earlier, if you pay slight attention in class then you are good to go. CGPA matters here; CGPA is certainly important. You should have a good CGPA because there are subjects that have minimum CGPA criteria.
Other: The best thing is that if you become a researcher, you can discover or invent new things, although it takes time but it's worth it.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024Read More
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2024
Offered by IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
It is a perfect home for science enthusiasts.
Placements: Being a research-oriented institute, students passing out each year tend to go for pursuing higher education like PhD in various foreign universities rather than joining a company or job. People get posted in various laboratories in some of the cases.
Infrastructure: The institute has good quality infrastructure, although not the top of the line. The research and academic facilities are top-notch. It slightly lacks in the hostel department. The institute offers a 24*7 library, computer lab and Wi-Fi facility. The canteen is run by students called as student monitored canteen and provides various kinds of foods each day letting us choose what we have to eat that time. Different from most of the other institutes, we don't pay a fixed amount of money for food, but only to what we eat with a card recharge system just like an ATM card.
Faculty: The teachers in our institute are top of the line and are the best in their respective departments in the country. All are highly qualified. Since the pandemic, the classes have been online, and we felt a downgrade in the teaching system as we lack first-hand experience in most cases. The curriculum is very updated and the best to my knowledge. Semester exams can be easier to difficult depending on the courses and the capability of the students. On average, we can say that most of the questions are directed to all and a few to find out the outstanding performers.
Other: I belong to the 2019 BSMS batch, which means I will pass out in 2024. I was enthusiastic about learning pure science and being a researcher or scientist. So, I chose IISER Kolkata for pursuing my degree. I was curious about the field of Biology, so in my third year, I chose life science as my major. I wish we could go back to campus as soon as possible when the pandemic is controlled. We have various clubs, activities, courts and grounds for most of the sports.
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2021Read More
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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The administration is slow.
Placements: In IISERs, students are encouraged to become scientists; hence, many students go for a Ph.D. in their respective topic of interest. Therefore, we can't expect any kind of placement from here but students get selected for Ph.D.s at top universities abroad or in India as well.
Infrastructure: Talking about the infrastructure, lecture hall and research complex is great. But the hostels here are not well built. The food here is comparatively better than at other colleges. For a person like me who seats moderately, it costs around 2,000 per month for the food. The location of the college itself is bad; there is no proper transport available, and the main city is quite far away.
Faculty: In the bio department, the faculty is knowledgeable but lacks the skill of teaching. The coursework until the 2nd year focuses on building students' interests in interdisciplinary subjects, which focuses more on the fundamentals of the subjects. After the third year, we get a good look at how to work in labs and stuff. The curriculum labs are great for building foundations, but not all students get hands-on due to the lack of management and the crowding.
Other: I chose this course considering my interests in research and lab work. But coming here made me realize that this was not me and that this isn't my passion. Thankfully, this course allows some freedom. Some students opt for an MBA and go business-side. I am exploring new options that fit my personal interests.
Reviewed on 26 May 2024Read More
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
3.8
2Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Review of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research.
Placements: The main aim of the establishment of IISER was to guide students so that they can build a career in research. Most of the students from a batch opt for PhD after completing a BSMS degree. However, IISER K has a separate placement cell, and it organises placements for the interested students. Moreover, I would like to suggest you to join IISER if you are really interested in research.
Infrastructure: I am in my first year, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online classes are conducting now. So, I don't have any first-hand knowledge regarding the hostels, canteen, medical facilities and other things. As far as I came to know from our seniors, there is good Wi-Fi on the campus, well-decorated classrooms and libraries. There are different clubs for various types of sports like cricket, football, basketball, etc.
Faculty: Qualifications of IISER K professors are surely excellent. They are highly qualified and masters in their fields. Their teaching quality is very helpful for students. You can email them to ask questions, and they always try to answer them as soon as possible.
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2021Read More
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2029
Offered by IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Best faculty members and good infrastructure.
Placements: If you are coming for a job, then it is not a good option. Because most of the students choose to study further and do a Ph.D. in their specific subject. Since students do not choose jobs, placement cells are not that developed.
Infrastructure: The overall college infrastructure is excellent and we can say the same; over-top IIT and AIIMS infrastructure is also here. We get everything on the campus. There is no need to go out for anything. They have all academics classes and labs.
Faculty: We are provided with the top faculty or the top most teachers present at the national level. Our schedule is made by college and it is also on the official site of our college. We have exams on a regular basis and the question paper is set by the teacher itself.
Other: Our campus is controlled by students so that's why it is good and in the way we want.
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Students also asked

Q:   What is the rank required for IISER Kolkata BS-MS course?

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The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata has released the 2024 cutoff for admission to its BS-MS Dual-Degree course. As per the IISER Kolkata cutoff 2024, The Round 1 closing rank for the BS-MS course stood at 641 for the General All India category student. Candidates appearing for IISET Entrance Exam must secure a rank of 641 to get into IISER Kolkata. For more information, look at the cutoff for the given course from the table given below:

Course2024
B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science641
B.S. in Chemical Sciences + M.S. in Chemical Sciences641
B.S. in Geological Sciences + M.S. in Geological Sciences641
B.S. in Mathematical Sciences + M.S. in Mathematical Sciences641
B.S. in Physical Sciences + M.S. in Physical Sciences641
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Q:   Is M.Sc at IISER Kolkata better than Presidency University, Kolkata?

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata is an institute in Science and education field located in Mohanpur near the town of Kalyani in Nadia, West Bengal, India. 

There are many different types of Courses offered here. Some of the them with their fee structure and Eligibility criteria in this institute are as follows : 

  • M.Sc + Ph.D - Rs 43,750 (1st Yr Fees) ( Graduation )
  • M.Sc - Rs 75,600 (1st Yr Fees) ( BE/BTech )

The median package offered here is 6 Lacs per annum. The highest package offered here is around 10.5 Lacs per annum to 11 Lacs per annum, whereas the lowest package offered here is around 5.5 Lacs per annum - 6 Lacs per annum.

Presidency University, Kolkata is a public state university located in College Street, Kolkata. It was among the best colleges in the country when the institute was affiliated to University of Calcutta. 

Fees and eligibility criteria of M.Sc. are : 

  • M.Sc - Rs 2,295 (1st Yr Fees) ( Graduation )

Students were offered a median salary package of Rs 4 Lacs per annum and Rs 7.24 Lacs per annum during Presidency University, Kolkata placements.

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Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for M.Sc at IISER Kolkata?

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According to the IISER Kolkata cutoff for 2023, the closing ranks for Round 1 and the Last Round were 403 and 1801, respectively, across all BS-MS specializations. In the 2022 IISER Kolkata cutoff, the corresponding Round 1 and Last Round closing cutoffs were 1000 and 3733, respectively, for BS-MS courses.

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Q:   What is the seat intake for B.Sc at IISER Kolkata?

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The tentative total number of seats available for BS-MS/BS programme is 1838, with each IISER having the following number of seats.

BS-MS ProgramNumber of Seats
IISER Berhampur170
IISER Bhopal240
IISER Kolkata250
IISER Mohali250
IISER Pune288
IISER Tirupati200
IISER Thiruvananthapuram320
Total1718
  
BS ProgramNumber of Seats
IISER Bhopal (Engineering Sciences)60
IISER Bhopal (Economic Sciences)30
Total90

Q:   What is the application fee for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata?

A: 

General/ OBC-NCL/ EWS candidates need to pay INR 2,000 while SC/ ST/ PwD candidates have to pay INR 1,000 as the application fee for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata.

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Nadia ( West Bengal)

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