Question 1

Can IISER Pune students apply for the INSPIRE Fellowship?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Department of Science and Technology of the Indian government established the INSPIRE Fellowship, for which any IISER student may apply. This provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 plus an extra Rs. 20,000 for summer projects and mentoring programmes.

Question 2

What are the fees for the BS-MS program at IISER Pune?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for the integrated BS-MS program at IISER Pune is INR 2,73,808. The BS+MS Dual degree is the most popular program at IISER Pune.

Question 3

What are the specializations available for the BS+MS program at IISER Pune?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of 7 specializations available for the BS+MS program at IISER Pune. They are Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Engineering, Biological Sciences, Geological, and Interdisciplinary Sciences.

Question 4

How are placements at IISER Pune?

Accepted Answer

After the conclusion of IISER Pune Placements 2022, an official NIRF 2023 Report was released. According to the report, 13 out of 152 were successfully placed in the placement drive, and about 54 students decided to pursue higher studies. The median package of IISER Pune stood at INR 11.40 LPA.

Question 5

Who are the top recruiters at IISER Pune?

Accepted Answer

The most reputed recruiters at IISER Pune included Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Michigan, the University of Geneva, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Minnesota.

Question 6

Is IISER Pune a good college?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IISER Pune is the top college in Pune. It also occupies the 34th rank in colleges in India according to theNIRF report. The list of all rankings given by different ranking bodies is listed below for your reference.

Question 7

Can I get admission to IISER Pune via JEE-Advanced?

Accepted Answer

Yes. JEE-Advanced is one of the three channels through which a candidate can secure admission to the BS+MS program at IISER Pune. Admission to the course is granted to applicants who place among the top 10,000 in JEE Advanced and meet the minimum score requirements for the 10+2 examination.

Category	Details
Established Year	2006
Campus Size	98 acres
BS+MS Fees	INR 2,73,808
BS+MS Intake	2016 (Total)
NIRF Ranking	34th under colleges in India
Number of Courses	21
Scholarship	INSPIRE Fellowship
Median Package	INR 11.40 LPA
Top Recruiters	Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Michigan, University of Geneva, University of Cambridge, University of Minnesota

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER], Pune

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