IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research

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IISER Ranking 2024: NIRF, Times Higher Education, US News

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IISER is a reputed institution and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under various categories. In the NIRF rankings 2024, IISER achieved the #42 position in the 'Overall' category. In the 'Overall' category, IISER ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024. Its high rankings over the years confirm that it is one of the top educational institutions.

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IISER Pune Ranking Highlights
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025
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IISER Pune
Ranking Highlights

IISER is a prestigious institute and ranked in various categories by multiple national ranking bodies, such as NIRF, Times Higher Education, US News, etc. These rankings showcase the university's strengths and accomplishments. Candidates can check the table provided below to learn more about the IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research rankings:

IISER Pune
NIRF Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from NIRF, IISER outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend. In 2024, IISER fell 8 ranks to #42 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second co

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

IISER Pune Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

IISER secured #42 rank in the 'Overall' category of NIRF 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Thapar University and Bharathiar University. Check out how IISER compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IISER vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
IISER	42
KL (Deemed to be University)	40
Andhra University	41
Thapar University	43
Bharathiar University	44

IISER Pune
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025

IISER has been one of the top institutes under all the major categories by the Times Higher Education. It has been identified that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, IISER climbed 200 ranks to #801 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Throughout the preceding two years, the rank has oscillated but is currently stable. Applicants can check the table provided below for a compre

IISER Pune Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

As per the Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, IISER has secured rank #801–1000 and KIIT University has been ranked at #601–800. Check the Times Higher Education’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:

IISER vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research	801–1000
KIIT University	601–800
IIIT Hyderabad	601–800
NIT Trichy	801–1000
SMVDU	801–1000

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Campus Life4.7

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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2024

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IISER Pune- An escape from being introvert .

Placements: Less than 1 percent of students get placed every year as the placement cell is newly formed and it does not provide enough assistance for placements right now. And the only placement that it offers is into IT companies. So students with other disciplines do not get placed.

Infrastructure: IISER Pune is a fully residential campus with all the modern amenities like Wi-Fi, state-of-the art labs, and libraries. The classrooms are sufficient to host 300 students at a time. The hostel is well-equipped with modern facilities like Wi-Fi, 24/7 hot showers, and drinking water. Canteen serves nutritious and hygienic meals with multiple options. The campus has various courts for different sports activities, including a gym.

Faculty: The faculty were very knowledgeable and helpful in providing students with proper mentorship. The BSMS course is well designed to pursue knowledge in various interdisciplinary areas in the first two years, followed by specialization in the respective discipline of interest.

Other: Apart from academia, it provides the best environment for becoming socially active through various extracurricular activities from various clubs. It holds various events and festivals throughout the year that help in engaging students with other stuff.

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.S. + M.S. - Batch of 2026

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The whole system is based on research .

Placements: Less placement is available because many would prefer to pursue a Ph.D. The best courses on campus are Chemistry and Biology. Everything is available, including lab training and projects during the semester. Many private companies, like Serum and Biotech, will invest in research.

Infrastructure: The hostel and infrastructure of the campus are very good. There is a common room for group studies, a pantry for cooking, washing machines for laundry, and a Padcare center for females. Ambulence is available on campus for emergencies. The rooms are well-equipped, and there is a reading desk.

Faculty: Every faculty member at IISER is a scientist with extensive research experience. They have collaborated with foreign institutes for research as well. Semester exams are difficult to medium, depending on the students. We can work on semester projects during the semester and access the lab at any time.

Other: I want to do research and publish my paper. I would recommend that everyone have guidance for the semester from seniors to choose the right path. Their review is essential. There will be college fests, and scholarships are also available, such as NSP, KVPY, NET, etc.

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2024Read More

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B.S. + M.S. - Batch of 2025

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A college of hope and innovation for a great future.

Placements: Only about 10–12% of students get placed in their related fields, usually in the math department, where a majority of them apply for data science roles. Having said that, most students opt to go for higher studies in universities for their Masters or Ph.D. and earn a decent stipend.

Infrastructure: The hostels are fairly comfortable, with well-furnished rooms and common washrooms. There is 24-hour Wi-Fi and electricity. The mess has both non-vegetarian and vegetarian options, and there are a good amount of South Indian and North Indian food options. A medical facility is also available that operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all weekdays.

Faculty: The course curriculum has a wide variety of topics that an undergrad would need, and in terms of research amenities, there are plenty of options. The teachers are themselves researchers and constantly instill a sense of research through their teaching. The semester exams are similar to any other CFTI and have a passing criteria of (class median)/2.

Other: I was always interested in science and wanted to pursue a life of research, so I found this course to be the best fit in comparison to the courses provided by other institutes. If possible, I would like to improve the mess system that we currently have. Other than that, the campus, festivals, and events are really amazing for Indian institute standards.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024Read More

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B.S. + M.S. - Batch of 2028

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Very nice hostel facility and good infrastructure.

Placements: The placement is good in campus in 2022 but after that, the placement is not so good because it is a research institute, so most of student do higher degree instead of doing jobs. But the student who got placed has an average package of 8 LPA and the highest was 13 LPA. The companies that come here are Cipla, TCS, Akash, etc. for recruitment.

Infrastructure: The hostel is excellent and everything is fine as they provide high-speed LAN internet in every room, which has speed nearly 300 mbps. Also, the mess is very nice as it has a coupon-based system in which you have to pay on spot for your food and order the thing which is given on menu like vegetarian, non-vegetarian, etc. Also, in each room, there are only 2 people and room has enough space for 2 people. So this thing is very nice. Also, the labs and infrastructure is very well built, and classrooms are very modern; chairs are very premium and each classroom have projectors, AC, etc.

Faculty: The curriculum is good as it has 4 months of semester, which includes all the exams. After it, you can do your internship anywhere in the world, depending on the preference of your professor. The professors are very talented as they are doing their research so all of them have Ph.D.s from a well-known institute. So this thing I like very much.

Other: This course is mainly for research fellows, as it is a research institute. Also, there is a yearly event like our annual fest Karavaan and another quiz like the fest, which is Mimamsa and it is totally conducted by the student body. So life is very nice here. Also, there is a sports complex for badminton and basketball, a football and cricket ground, and a gym for the overall development of students. The connectivity is very good to the main Pune city, as you can take a city bus to Pune city, which is nearly 10 km away from the campus.

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.S. + M.S. - Batch of 2028

4.6

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Amazing opportunity for research minds.

Placements: IISERs are the best institutes in India for research in basic sciences. As it is a research institute the placement opportunities are fairly low in India. However more than 60% of the students manage to secure seats in top universities across the globe like Stanford, Colombia University, Caltech, etc. So it provides immense scope for research through its wide network of professors and faculty.

Infrastructure: Being one of the best institutes in India, all the facilities including accommodation and classroom environment is top notch. Learning experience is amazing by classrooms with digital screens and air conditioned. The library provides a wide range of hard and soft copies of books and free subscription to the top research journals in India.

Faculty: The teachers have all graduated from the top universities in the world and have immense experience in their area of research. The course mainly focuses on introducing the students to various areas of research in the initial stages. The exams are mainly logic based in contrast to the memory based exams we had in our schools.

Other: The college life is extremely well. The seniors are very well behaved and there is absolutely no ragging involved in the hostels. There a lots of facilities for sports like cricket ground, football ground, badminton and basketball courts, indoor stadium, gym and running track. The college also hosts a wide varieties of cultural events the main event being the college fest called "Karavaan". There also a lot of student run clubs and a student body in the internal committee of the college to share any grievances with the college. Overall the campus life is very good.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2023Read More

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B.S. + M.S. - Batch of 2028

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Beyond the classroom: Life at IISER Pune.

Placements: IISER mainly focuses on the overall learning and practical experience of the students, mainly in research in pure sciences field so placement opportunities are relatively low in IISER PUNE. Top roles include data analyst, scientific researcher, analyst, industrial research and development, etc.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are moderate in the hostels; hygiene is regularly maintained, such that appointed staff daily clean corridors, washrooms and common rooms. WiFi is available on the ground floor of the hostel and some of the common rooms. Labs are top-tier, as they are specifically made for research purposes. All up-to-date instruments are present. Classrooms are big, air-conditioned, and of good quality to focus on the lectures. The library contains all the relevant and extracurricular materials.

Faculty: Yes, the professors are really educated and really helpful in solving any doubts and there are teacher assistant, which further help in doubts. The course is very relevant to the current real-world applications I wouldn't say industry-ready, as it's not an engineering college. The semester exam difficulty level lies in between moderate and tough. Relative grading is the system for passing and failing. You have to score more than half of the class median to pass the course.

Other: I chose this course as I wanted to do pure research in the sciences. The best thing about the course is you learn a lot and you get the real-world picture of what the advances in sciences are. Mess food can be improved. Events are no less, as there are several throughout the year for extra fun activities for students like the annual test Karvaan, cultural fests, freshers party, etc.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read More

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Yes, for PCB students, they may sit for the IISER Aptitude Test-IAT for admission to the 5-year BS-MS Dual Degree program offered at IISER Pune and other IISERs. Proficiency in Mathematics is generally helpful, since some IISERs include basic Math questions in the exam.

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Can I get admission in ISRO after doing an integrated M.Sc in IIER?

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Is pursuing the B.S-M.S program in Physics at IISER a good choice for a career in astronomy, followed by a PhD?

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Attaining the B.S-M.S programme of IISER will turn out to be quite effective for carrying an astronomy-related career, primarily provided followed by doing a PhD in a similar programs. For doing a sound education consisting of theoretical principles at high intensity along with experimental research

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How much does B.Sc at IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research cost?

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In comparison to many private universities, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune offers reasonably priced Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programs. Basic academic resources and facilities are covered by the around INR 15,000 annual tuition cost for the B.Sc. degree. The

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To apply for any course at IISER Pune, candidates need to visit the official website of IISER admission portal. Further, click on the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ tab, click on 'Click here to Apply for Admission' link, fill the application form, including your personal information and past educational qua

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