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IISER Mohali Admission Process 2024

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Q:   How can I get admission at IISER Mohali?

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To secure admission in IISER Mohali, candidates need to sit for KVPY, or SCB exams. Fill out the application form provided by IISER Mohali and choose one of the three admission channels (JKVPY, or SCB) to apply. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to attend counselling sessions as part of the admission process.

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Q:   When will the first round of admissions start for the IISER 2025 entrance exam?

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Once IISER result is declared, a seat allotment list is declared containing roll numbers of candidates who are allocated seats in BSMS programme through different channels (SCB, KVPY JEE). Candidates can check the first round allotment list on the official website of the exam on July 15, 2025, Tentatively. All candidates whose roll numbers appear in the first round allotment list need to log in to their application portal to download the offer letters.

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Q:   What is the primary criterion for admission to the BS-MS dual degree programme at IISER Mohali?

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To secure admission to the BS-MS dual degree programme at IISER Mohali the aspiring candidates need to take the IISER Aptitude Test. This rigorous examination serves as the pivotal gateway for aspiring candidates, meticulously assessing their aptitude and potential. Acting as the primary entrance test, its role is paramount in filtering and selecting candidates who exhibit the requisite skills and capabilities for the esteemed program. Therefore, performance in the IISER Aptitude Test is a fundamental determinant in the admission process to IISER Mohali's BS-MS dual degree programme.

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Q:   What happens after the completion of all selection rounds for admission to IISER Mohali?

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After the completion of all selection rounds, candidates are required to participate in course-specific counselling sessions. Following this, the institute will release multiple rounds of merit lists, featuring the names of selected candidates. Selected candidates must pay the prescribed fee to secure their admission.

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IISER Mohali
M.Sc. Admissions 2025

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IISER Mohali Application Process 2024

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Q:   How can I apply for admission to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali?

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To apply for admission to IISER Mohali, candidates can follow a simple online application process. Visit the official website, register with basic details, download the application form, fill it out, pay the application fee online, attach the required documents, and submit the completed application either by post or in person to the relevant department at IISER Mohali.

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Q:   What documents do I need to prepare for the application process at IISER Mohali?

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For the application process at IISER Mohali, candidates should prepare the following documents:

  • Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate
  • Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree (if applicable)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Aadhar Card
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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IISER Mohali
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4.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.6
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What students say about Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
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We have the good placements in PhD, Although, the institute is trying hard to introduce a placement cell after the MS program.
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Most of the students here opt for higher education like PhD or MBA.
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2026
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IISER Mohali 2024 glimpses.
Placements: Placements are very low and often low package if available. Usually data science minors may opt for placements. Most people opt for PhDs after BS-MS. Since it is not a professional course, there's flexibility in choosing careers. Some may even go for corporate jobs or government jobs unrelated to their topic.
Infrastructure: Students wifi is available almost everywhere at the campus. Labs are the most fun place, well maintained and rare instruments are present. A 7-floor library is available for use. Most study-related books can be taken from the library itself. Students run mess and the canteen operates throughout the year and offers good-quality food.
Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified; they have PhDs and postdocs from the top most institutions. They will guide you if you reach out to them. The course curriculum is not the best but offers a basic understanding of the underlying properties. Pass percentages are often subject to change according to the instructor.
Other: Since Indians are multicultural, we often celebrate almost all the festivities, including Holi, Diwali, Onam, Pongal, Ganesh Chaturthi, Garba, etc. Top ranking and global accreditation are two of the reasons I chose ISM.
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2027
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A good all rounder institute, and one of the best places to pursue research in India.
Placements: IISER Mohali doesn't have placements like typical engineering colleges. It is a research institute, and hence students opt to pursue higher education instead, I. e. PhDs. There are no packages offered but students wishing to work in the industry find jobs in R&D departments of companies. Many students wish to work as professors and go into education. You have the option to take a BS exist as well, without completing the whole BSMS course. Internships are provided to pursue research within the country and abroad.
Infrastructure: Although lifestyle here isn't extravagant, hostel and mess facilities at IISER Mohali are pretty good compared to a lot of other institutes in India. There exist multiple mess options, both subscription and coupon based. The quality of the food is decent and the menu is varied often. Wi-fi speed can vary depending upon how close you are to the routers, but it can cross 200-300 mbps at certain locations. IISER Mohali has one of the largest institute libraries in the country, 7 stories high, and is also air conditioned. Some floors start on throughout the night. There are two buildings solely dedicated to various labs and classrooms. Lectures take place in a lecture hall complex which consists of around 7 halls, varying in sizes. There is a large health center building which stays largely unused. You will get basic healthcare facilities there, along with therapists if you require them. There are two canteens, which are decent at best, but they get the job done. There is a sports complex and a community center. Sports facilities are good for sports like tennis, volleyball, cricket, football, badminton, and basketball. Table tennis, kabaddi, and other sports, not so much. Overall, quality of life at IISER Mohali is comfortable and satisfactory.
Faculty: The teachers are a mixed batch. Some of them will almost treat you like family, some will try to stay as detached from students as possible. The curriculum is decided by the teacher of the particular course, and the grading is revised every year if the professor so choose. Exams and study material for the first two years is very easy if you put in the time and effort. The other three years, the major years, will have you study the courses of your choice. Most students pass with ease. The course content is very up to date with the research happening in the field.
Other: The student culture at IISER Mohali is one of its the biggest strengths. There is near to no ragging, seniors are almost always helpful and supportive, and students treat each others as equal. We have been known to hold protests if things are wrong and unjust and there is an appreciable amount of unity among the student body. There are a lot of academic and cultural clubs here, with events happening very frequently. It is a very lively campus in that aspect. I spent a sizable part of my first two years doing a lot of extracurricular work.
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B.S. in Physical Sciences + M.S. in Physical Sciences - Batch of 2028
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College is your type if you are an aspiring scientist.
Placements: The placement environment here is not yet developed, though there is an opportunity cell that handles all this, which is also quite new. Moreover, most students after graduation from here pursue Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies, and for these, IISER Mohali provides good exposure and ample opportunities.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is satisfactory. Wi-Fi works fine, and the labs are nice. Lecture halls are very nice with good lighting, air conditioning, projectors, etc. Food is fine, in my opinion. The breakfast is very good but sometimes they serve very bad-tasting food in lunch or dinner. There are 2 canteens run by private vendors, one food outlet in lecture hall complex ("munching adda"), 2 restaurant-type outlets ( or dhaba-type outlets in shopping complex) and one canteen run by student mess committee. Medical facilities are fine, and there is also all-time availability of ambulance. We have a very big sports complex with big stadium-type ground, nets, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts (2 each) One gym and one open gym are also .
Faculty: Teachers are very qualified. All of them have done their Ph.D.s and postdocs from some of the most prestigious institutes in India and abroad. course curriculum is relevant for research. No, it doesn't make you industry-ready. You have to work yourself if you want to make a career in industry. Difficulty depends on the instructor. However, since relatively strict grading is followed, most students pass the courses .
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B.S. in Physical Sciences + M.S. in Physical Sciences - Batch of 2023
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IISER Mohali offers the best quality facilities, faculty and placement opportunities to students.
Placements: In the IISER, Mohali, around 40–45% of the students get placements in our course. In our course, the average package offered was between 4 and 7 LPA. Various research and development companies visit our college for placements. The top roles offered were researchers, project heads, research interns, etc. in our course. Students also get internship opportunities at this college.
Infrastructure: IISER Mohali has really good-quality facilities and infrastructure for our course. Our college has all the necessary facilities for the students on campus. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, sports, etc. facilities were available for the students on the college campus. The college had a pretty beautiful campus. Hostel facilities were also given to the students. The food in the hostel mess was good to eat. Sports facilities were also available for the students.
Faculty: IISER Mohali has highly qualified and knowledgeable faculty in our course. Teachers at the college were experienced in the teaching field. Teachers were making us understand all the concepts and helping to solve all the doubts. The course curriculum of the IISER for our course was relevant and it makes the students industry-ready. Exams at the college were not hard to pass. Teachers were helping students with research projects.
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B.S. in Chemical Sciences + M.S. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2026
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Well, its a one of the best you wish in India for experiencing college.
Placements: The Placements are not there. The students get internship in named institutes like IIT, IISC and NITS. For PhD this course is perfect. The Students pursue PhD in foreign countries like Germany, France and other countries. Here also Ph.D. positions are there to pursue from this college.
Infrastructure: Everything is there, you get Wi-Fi, a library pass, a well-equipped lab and a ventilated classroom. They provide good meals as there are options to eat in a mess or other eateries are there on campus. We can either eat in a mess or we can order from outside as a means of Zomato, Swiggy various options are there.
Faculty: The teachers are qualified and best teaching level and it makes the students industry-ready. The exam level is quite good and we have relatively high grades. Senior students from various departments from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics provide help sessions to the core year students.
Other: To pursue my the goal I chose for this course, everything you want is here.
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B.S. in Chemical Sciences + M.S. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2023
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Absolutely satisfied with the faculty and really an incredible experience to have in life once.
Placements: Most people probably wanted to do their respective doctoral work in foreign countries but did not get placed. The highest package was 10 lacs and the lowest was 6 lacs. Most of the companies were looking for research associates. You can get an internship anywhere around the world.
Infrastructure: Facilities here are very good; you can access the library online and offline too. There is separate Wi-Fi on the whole campus for students. Everything you need on a good campus, you can have here. Laboratories, lecture halls and libraries—everything is well air-conditioned.
Faculty: Most of the faculty members are helpful, well qualified and knowledgeable, and some of them are very helpful if you reach out to them for any kind of problem. They will guide you to the needful. The course curriculum offered here is relevant only in the research field. You can also select or choose some relevant courses from different industries.
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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Admission FAQs

Q:   How many courses are offered at IISER Mohali?

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IISER Mohali offers a total of three courses, including BS-MS, Integrated PhD and PhD across six departments, namely Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences at UG, PG and doctoral level, respectively.  Tabulated below is the list of courses offered at IISER Mohali along with their accepted entrance exam:

Course

Entrance Exam

BS-MS Dual Degree

IISER Aptitude Test/ JEE Advanced/ KVPY

Integrated PhD

JEST (for Physical Sciences),  KVPY scholarship, IIT JAM rank, NBHM Masters or PhD scholarship (for Mathematics)

PhD

GATE/ CSIR or UGC-JRF/ CSIR or UGC NET (LS)/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST- INSPIRE/ NBHM + interview

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Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria for IISER Mohali?

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Admission to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Mohali is based on an entrance exam. When selecting candidates for the BS-MS dual degree programmes, the institute administers the IISER Aptitude Test. At the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, respectively, IISER Mohali offers three courses, including BS-MS, Integrated PhD, and PhD across six departments, namely Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Q:   How does the admission process at IISER Mohali conclude for selected candidates?

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After the completion of all selection rounds, candidates who successfully navigate the process are ushered into course-specific counselling sessions at IISER Mohali. Subsequently, the institute meticulously compiles and releases multiple rounds of merit lists, showcasing the names of those deemed eligible for admission. To secure their place, selected candidates are then required to fulfill the prescribed fee requirements, cementing their enrollment into their desired programmes.

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Q:   How does securing admission at IISER Mohali contribute to one's career prospects?

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Gaining admission to IISER Mohali is a crucial first step towards a world of endless professional possibilities. Because of the institute's demanding academic standards and emphasis on quality, students are able to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through practical research experiences.

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Q:   Is IISER Mohali - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research hard to get?

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IISER Mohali is slight hard to get as its admission and selection is based on various entrance exam. For Bsc admissions its JEE Main and JEE advanced which are to be considered. There is also one more college level entrance exam which is IISER entrance exam to get throught this college. Geeting a good score in these entrance exams is a challenge and depends upon the rank you score. In Bsc the rank considered by the institute was around 2229. 

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Answered 8 months ago

At Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, a standalone B.Sc programme isn't offered; instead, the institute provides an integrated BS-MS dual degree programme spanning five or less years. Admission to this programme requires aspiring students to appear for either IISER Aptitude T

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The admission process at IISER Mohali varies depending on the program. For the BS-MS (dual degree) program, candidates can apply through the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), JEE Advanced, or the State and Central Boards (SCB) channels. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are requir

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IISER Mohali doesn't provide a BSc course, the institute only offers admission to BS-MS dual programme. For admissions in IISER Mohali candidates have to appear either in the JEE advanced exam, KVPY exam or SCB exam. 

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This answer is based on verified Shiksha reviews from students and alumni of the BS-MS course at IISER. It highlights the important componets of the programme and institute, that helpd candidates to make an informed decision. By considering these elements, candidates can make a better choice whether

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