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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 Bhopal 
Overview

Duration

5 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

60,000

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

Fee componentsAmount (5 years)
60,000
20,500
3,200
83,700
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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IISER Bhopal 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 19.00 Lakh
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B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
 at 
IISER Bhopal 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BSc at IISER Bhopal?

A: 

Candidates must have passed 12th standard (or equivalent) with past 2 years with atleast 60% marks for general category, and 55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.

Candidate must have taken any three of the following subjecs in 11th and 12th standard. i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

Candidates need to take one of three exams, i.e. IAT, JEE Advanced, KYPY.

Q:   Can I join IISER Bhopal directly?

A: 

No, you cannot join IISER Bhopal directly. You need to apply for admission through one of the JEE Advanced or KVPY channel. Depending on the course you are interested in, you may need to appear for an entrance exam, a test, or an interview. You can check the eligibility criteria and the application process for each channel on the official website of IISER Bhopal.

I hope this may helps you.

Q:   Which are the top courses of IISER Bhopal?

A: 

One of the best research institutes in India, IISER Bhopal provides a range of Science and engineering disciplines. Among the best courses offered by IISER Bhopal are:

  • BS-MS dual degree (Natural Science): This is a five-year integrated programme that combines undergraduate and postgraduate studies in natural sciences. The programme aims to provide students with a strong foundation in basic sciences and research skills.
  • BS (Engineering Science): This is a four-year undergraduate programme that covers the core concepts of engineering and mathematics. The programme also offers electives in various branches of engineering such as chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.
  • BS (Environmental Science): This is a four-year undergraduate programme that focuses on the environmental aspects of natural and human systems. The programme covers topics such as ecology, biodiversity, climate change, pollution, conservation, etc.
  • Integrated PhD: This is a four-year doctorate programme that allows students to pursue research in any of the 12 disciplines offered by IISER Bhopal. The programme also provides training in various aspects of research such as data analysis, communication skills, ethics, etc.
  • PhD research program: This is a five-year doctoral programme that requires students to conduct original research under the guidance of a faculty member. The programme also involves coursework and seminars to enhance the knowledge and skills of the students.

Q:   Is it worth pursuing M.Sc. at IISER Bhopal?

A: 
{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Pros:

* Highly qualified and helpful professors
* Excellent research opportunities
* State-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern laboratories and high-speed Wi-Fi
* Good placement opportunities, with a majority of students opting for Ph.D. programs
* Variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs
* Beautiful campus with green surroundings

Cons:

* Limited placement opportunities compared to other institutions
* Focus on research-oriented programs, which may not be suitable for students seeking industry-specific jobs
* Competition is high, with a demanding course load
* Limited scholarship options, with only a few seats reserved for students from economically weaker sections

Overall Assessment:
IISER Bhopal is an excellent institution for students who are passionate about research and willing to dedicate themselves to academia. While the placement opportunities may be limited, the university offers excellent resources and support for students who wish to pursue Ph.D. programs or research-focused careers. If you're looking for a challenging programme that will prepare you for a successful research career, IISER Bhopal might be a good option to consider.

Here are some additional points mentioned by reviewers:

* "The professors are helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable."
* "The course curriculum is relevant and prepares students for higher-level research."
* "The campus is beautiful, with green surroundings and well-maintained infrastructure."
* "The placement process is good, but it mainly caters to students who opt for Ph.D. programs."

However, some reviewers noted that:

* "The focus on research-oriented programs means that students may struggle to find industry-specific jobs."
* "Competition is high, with a demanding course load."
* "Limited scholarship options are available."
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Q:   Is BSc at IISER Bhopal better than IISER Pune?

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In comparison to 2021, the median package offered during BSc-MSc placements in 2022 increased by about 18%.
Data released by IISER Bhopal indicates that Deloitte previously selected five final-year students for IISER Bhopal placements 2022. 
The placement results for 2023 have not yet been formally announced. Previously, 2022 placed 13 out of 152 BSc graduates. Out of 138 students, 3 BSc students were placed successfully in 2021.  The median package for BSc students was INR 11.40 LPA.
Given that IISER Bhopal only has five students and IISER Pune has thirteen students chosen for placement. IISER Pune hence provides superior placements.

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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 Bhopal 
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    Apr 5, 2023
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    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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    IISER Bhopal 
    Students Ratings & Reviews

    3.8/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements2.8
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.2
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
    Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
    Money Review IconValue for Money3.8
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    Somjit Chattopadhyay Verified Icon
    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2028
    Offered by IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
    4.4
    4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    A very brief introduction to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal.
    Placements: A new placement cell has been established recently. I am from a natural sciences background, so I don't know much about the placements for engineering students at IISER Bhopal. Mostly, they go for PhDs and other paths instead of placements.
    Infrastructure: We have a common room, laundry room, vending machines, and Wi-Fi in our hostels. Each room is well-equipped with two study tables, two study lamps, and one almirah. Classrooms and the library are excellent, and the labs are also good enough; you will enjoy doing labs with others.
    Faculty: Yes, the professors are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable in their respective scientific fields. However, since science involves many things yet to be discovered, some faculty may not be updated with the current scenario in particular subjects outside of their mainstream research. Semester exams range from medium to tough levels.
    Other: Our batch has a total of around 380 students, out of which 270 are in natural sciences, 80 are from the engineering department, and 30 from the economics department. I have a personal interest in the field of biological science. There are around 5-6 events held every year.
    Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024Read More
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    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2021
    Offered by IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
    3.4
    2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    If you are looking for a job then I would not recommend this college.
    Placements: Few students got placed in our course. This college is meant to make you a scientist not to train you for corporate life. You can find jobs in CSIR and other laboratories after completing this degree. Many students opted for higher studies in this college.
    Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure was good. Hostels were well-maintained. Hostel rooms were not spacious. The hostel was not enough for two students in each room. Washrooms were clean. Our campus was good. Sports facilities were good.
    Faculty: Teachers did not care about students. We had to do everything by ourselves. This college conducted many exams for students. Few teachers were helpful in this college. Semester exams were very hectic.
    Other: Our campus life was not good. Our college offered only exams. Marks were not provided. The course was challenging if you want to become a scientist.
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    Kaustubh Nyati Verified Icon
    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2027
    Offered by IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
    3.8
    2Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Student review - IISER Bhopal.
    Placements: IISER Bhopal has a placement cell, but the campus placement is not very satisfactory. Most students are research-oriented and end up taking Ph.D. positions, which leaves corporate offers. The highest package was 28 LPA, and the average package is about 8 LPA. Major companies include Barclays, SBI Nomura, and Dr. Reddy's Lab.
    Infrastructure: All academic buildings and laboratories are well-equipped with all necessary instruments. The lecture hall complex, seminar halls, and auditoriums are well furnished and equipped with hybrid technology. The institute has almost all sports facilities, a well-maintained library, an equipped gym, and a free health center for students. The hostel rooms are double occupancy, and mess contractors are all within the 250-acre campus.
    Faculty: I really like the professors and instructors at IISER Bhopal. They are experts in their fields and are quite approachable. They are also open to constructive discussions. The course curriculum is mostly focused on research-oriented learning. It covers both the history of science and new discoveries.
    Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024Read More
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    Vishesh Vanjani Verified Icon
    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2026
    Offered by IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
    3.8
    3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    It has great facilities and infrastructure.
    Placements: The first thing you need to understand is that this is a college set up by the government for research, particularly at the UG level. Now college is focusing on PG research for the past many years. Therefore most of the students after completing their MS or Ph.D. go for higher studies. So very few students are interested in campus placements but thanks to BS engineering. and economics courses, those guys opt for jobs more than BSMS students, thus few well-reputed companies now know IISER Bhopal and come for placement drive. Even though students opting for placements are less but their package is good. I have never heard of placement below 8 LPA from our college.
    Infrastructure: We have Wi-Fi everywhere, even on roads and footpaths get Wi-Fi. In our hostel, we have 8 Wi-Fi routers on each floor. One Ethernet cable is also provided in each room as the room was designed for 1 person but pressure on the institute for more intake lead to this situation. Institute boasts of 1 Gbps speed in ethernet and router but the real thing is same 1gbps cable is connected to the router as well as ethernet cables in rooms so the average speed is around 500 Mbps in ethernet and 50 Mbps in Wi-Fi. We have a common room in each hostel which has a tt table, a tv which our seniors broke before we arrived so we have no tv in our hostel and thus no commotion there, few couches and air-conditioners. Mess food is okay, for mess fee is less than Rs.3000 per month, our mess has Rs.2895 per month. Apart from the mess, we have many eateries inside the campus itself for which you can pay and eat/drink like Indian Coffee house, Cafe Coffee Day, Amul outlet, Night Canteen, Hotel Sudarshan Palace, fruit shop, and one hot snacks type shop where you get almost anything to suit your tongue. The Health Center is located inside a shopping complex for which we don't have to pay anything, from consultation to medicine. The sports facilities are extremely good. We have almost every sport which you would like to play, basketball, football, volleyball, cricket, lawn tennis, table tennis, athletics, Kho, kabaddi, martial arts, badminton, squash, carrom, chess and 2 gyms, one for boys and one for girls.
    Faculty: All the professors here have at least a Ph.D. degree if not many years of post-doctoral in some well-reputed, mostly foreign, universities. Few professors will teach you the way you might never have imagined, it can be both positive and negative. They can make a boring topic very interesting but very few professors who are best in their field of research, are unfortunately unable to deliver the way they might want in class and as a result, some students lose their interest in the subject, but that does not make professors a bad researcher or scientist. For BSMS students in the first year, you have to compulsory study all subjects physics, chemistry, biology, Maths, EES- earth and environment science, Computer Science -to be precise a C language course, basic communication in English course which teaches from basic grammar to how to make a C. V. and there is a PT 101 course which aims at making you fit and healthy by letting you choose a sport of your choice and attending their seniors regularly. For BSMS students, the last year of the course is dedicated to MS Thesis work which makes a student completely ready for Ph.D. or working in a research lab. Here, the course is almost in hands of the professors teaching from setting up grading policy to assigning grades, literally the professors here have so much freedom and power that, if they want they can pass every student even if they score below the recommended passing percentage of 40%.
    Other: As I was interested in natural science and dreamed of inventing something good for humanity, I knew I wanted to pursue science as a career and become a scientist. Therefore with this hope, I came here, which seems too good to be true. The best thing I like about the course is they promote interdisciplinary research and gives a lot of opportunities and freedom for a budding scientist. As I didn't have maths in class 12th, many of our batchmates like me could not cope with the subject in 1st year. Therefore I wish our college gave us another course which would be easier for students with a non-maths background and similarly for non-bio background students. There are majorly 2 fests organised in our college. Enthusiasm, the cultural fest, and Singularity, the science fest. Apart from this, we have Armageddon, an E-sport fest. We also have Sangharsh, IISER Bhopal's inter batch sports competition, and IISM, Inter Iiser Sports Meet. There are a little more than 2000 students on campus apart from the staff, faculty, and their family. Our campus is located around 10-14 km from Bhopal city, while its outskirts, Bairagarh aka Sant Hirdamnagar, is roughly 8kms away. There was an institute bus service which used to ply to the main city before covid but it may start soon. For scholarships, you do not get any from the institute. If you are eligible for Inspire, then the institute will do it on its own, For other scholarships, you must apply. For extracurricular activities, apart from sports clubs, there are many clubs like dance, music, and arts, apart from science clubs like biology, physics, astronomy, EES, and economics. There is also a debate and quiz club. There might be other clubs, but these are the most active, so I remember them.
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    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science - Batch of 2026
    Offered by IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
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    IISER is your key to the research field.
    Placements: The placement rate at IISER Bhopal is not much. Because IISER is made for students who are interested in research, and most of the students go for higher studies like a Ph.D. and MBA. Maybe 10% of students got jobs. Most jobs are available for students who are pursuing a BS in engineering sciences. 10 LPA is the average salary. Internships are mostly research-based with very little stipend.
    Infrastructure: When we talk about infrastructure: Hostels are good enough, and you need to be in double accommodation. Classrooms are the best. They are fully air conditioned and have smart classes with biometric attendance machines and labs are well-equipped for all departments. The library is spacious with 3 floors and has a large amount of books and space, with Wi-Fi facility all over the campus. Hotel rooms are nice. And pay for and use canteens that serve good food. The Mess facility is average because sometimes they serve good food, sometimes bad. And mess feels is between 3200 and 3700. Sports facilities are one of the best things on campus. You can find many sports here with many sporting competitions. Medical facilities are also pretty appreciative. You will find experienced doctors and staff and ambulance services.
    Faculty: Teachers and faculty members are the link to your success here. They are themselves researchers with many citations and are known for their research work. This course makes students ready for research opportunities. It's well aligned to the foreign course structure for research. Semester exams are neither easy nor hard but average. And passing percentage is 100%.
    Other: I chose this course because it was my aim from childhood to do something for my nation, and I found this opportunity in the research field. This course provides you with exposure to research life worldwide and makes you ready for it. The hectic schedule can be improved. Various clubs are present, and an annual fest known as Enthuzia takes place.
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    B.S. in Biological Science + M.S. in Biological Science
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    IISER Bhopal 
     
    Students also asked

    Q:   When is IISER Bhopal application forms out?

    A: 

    IISER Bhopal is one of the premier institutes of Science education and research in India. It offers excellent academic opportunities and facilities to its students and faculty members. It also has a vibrant campus life with various cultural and sports activities. If you are passionate about Science and innovation, IISER Bhopal might be a great choice for you.

    The IISER Bhopal online application form 2023 is available on the institute’s official website. The application process for admission to various courses such as BS-MS, M.Sc./Integrated PhD, and PhD is expected to start from August 2, 2023. The eligibility criteria, selection process, fee structure, and other details can be found on the institute’s website.

    The last date for applying for admission through JEE Main rank was August 2, 2023. The application forms for admission through KVPY and SCB channel are expected to be released soon on the official website of IISER Bhopal.

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    Q:   What is the seat intake for BSc at IISER Bhopal?

    A: 

    There are no specific number of seats intake for BSc at IISER BHOPAL. It can change time to time. 8 courses are available for BSc degree in IISER BHOPAL. These are the courses for BSc. 

    1. BSc in Electrical Engineering and Computer science 

    2. BSc In Economic Studies 

    3. BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences 

    4. BSc in Biological Science 

    5. BSc in Physics

    6. BSc in Chemical Engineering

     7. BSc in Chemistry 

    8. BSc in Mathematics 

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    Q:   Does IISER Bhopal accept JEE score?

    A: 

    Yes, IISER Bhopal accepts JEE score for admission. You can get admission in IISER Bhopal through JEE Main rank if you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the JEE advanced channel, which is to secure a JEE Advanced rank within 10,000. You also need to have 10+2 with a Science stream and Maths as one of the subjects. IISER Bhopal offers a BS-MS degree programme for four years. You can also apply for admission through KVPY and SCB channel.

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    Q:   How does the placement cell for B.Sc. at IISER Bhopal assist students in getting placed?

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    {Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

    Placement Cell Efforts

    * Recently, the Career Development Cell (ICDPC) has been improving the placement scenario at IISER Bhopal.
    * Two companies visited the campus last year and recruited two merit students from the Chemistry department.
    * This year, the placement cell expects to attract more companies to the campus.

    Limited Placement Opportunities

    * Unfortunately, the placement cell is not very effective in securing jobs for students who join the B.Sc. programme at IISER Bhopal.
    * The majority of students opt for PhD programs instead of seeking employment after graduation.
    * Even those who seek employment often find limited opportunities and may struggle to secure a job with a decent salary package.

    Note: These findings are based on the reviews provided and may not reflect the entire perspective of students or alumni. The placement cell's performance may vary depending on factors such as the number of students graduating each year, the diversity of job seekers' interests, and the competitiveness of the job market.
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    Q:   What all courses are offered by IISER Bhopal?

    A: 

    IISER Bhopal provides four different programmes:

    BS (Bachelor of Science)
    BS-MS (Bachelor of Science-Master of Science)
    I-PhD (Integrated PhD)
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
    These programmes cover a range of academic levels, from undergraduate to graduate studies, and offer opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research.

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