Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune
A premier institute for fundamental science research.
Overview
A top research-and-teaching institute for the pure sciences, with integrated BS-MS and doctoral programmes.
Highlights
- NIRF #29 · Research · Institute of National Importance
- 2 programmes offered · Public
- Established 2006 · Pune, Maharashtra
Courses offered
2 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc — Physics | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | Integrated · 5 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Science Education & Research is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — the applicable counselling process for your entrance exam.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary —, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 2006, Indian Institute of Science Education & Research is located in Pune, Maharashtra, with a student community of around 2,055.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Science Education & Research — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
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Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 2 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc — Physics | ₹30,000 / yr | 60 |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Science Education & Research the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Science Education & Research against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How to get admission to IISER Pune BS-MS?
Since 2024, admission to the 5-year BS-MS is only through the IAT (IISER Aptitude Test); the earlier JEE Advanced and State/Central Board channels have been discontinued. Apply on the official IISER admissions portal.
What is IAT for IISER?
IAT (IISER Aptitude Test) is the common entrance for BS-MS admission across all IISERs, testing Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at Class 12 level.
What is the fee for IISER Pune BS-MS?
The 5-year BS-MS tuition is modest for a national institute, running to only a few lakh in total across all years, plus hostel and mess charges. INSPIRE/DST scholarships help many students; verify on iiserpune.ac.in.
What is the NIRF ranking of IISER Pune?
In NIRF 2025, IISER Pune ranked around 55 overall and about 35 among research institutions. Rankings shift yearly, so check the official nirfindia.org list for the current year.
Is IISER Pune good for research?
Yes. IISERs are built for science research, offering an integrated BS-MS with strong lab exposure and clear pathways to a PhD in India or abroad. It suits students set on a research career.
Is IISER Pune worth it?
For a research or academia career in the pure sciences, IISER Pune is among India's best. If you want engineering or immediate industry jobs instead, weigh other options carefully.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website