Scientific and Technological innovations are the key driver for the growth and economic prosperity of a nation. In the 21st century as basic and applied sciences converge, there is an immediate need for traning competent science graduates. Towards this, the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD),Government of India has set up five research-led teaching institutes termed "Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)" at Bhopal, Kolkata, Pune, Mohali and Thiruvananthapuram at a cost of more than Rs 500 crores each.
COLLEGES UNDER IISER
KEY FEATURES
- Integrate undergraduate teaching with cutting edge research
- Catalyse seamless teaching/research in cross disciplinary manner
- Dynamically evolving, borderless curriculum incorporating most recent scientific developments
- Teacher-student collaborative learning environment
- Continuous evaluation with limited emphasis on final examinations
- Development of lifelong-skills and competencies
- Communication skills and Social-sciences part of curriculum
FACULTY
Highly competent and motivated faculty in all science discipline with
- Passion for innovative teaching
- Pursuing research in frontier and interdisciplinary science
FACILITIES
Currently IISERs are located in transit campuses at their respective locations and the main campus for each IISER is under construction.
- Sprawing campuses in 100-250 acres of land
- Eco-friendly and green campus
- Modern housing aminities for students and staff
- World-class research laboratories equipped with most modern teaching and research facilities
- Library with on-line resourses-text books and research journals
- Multi-media facilities, on-line virtual learning with access to international grids
- High performance computer with digital libraries
- Sport and other recreational facilities
STATE OF THE ART INSTRUMENTATION
Already functional at IISERs
- High-field NMRs
- Mass spectrometers
- Laser spectrometers
- High-resolution imaging systems (confocal, AFM, etc)
- Auto synthesizers
- X-ray diffractrometers
- Property measurement systems
COURSES OFFERED
Current
- 5 year Dual degree BS/MS programme
- PhD degree programme
Upcoming
- Integrated PhD programme for student after BSc (Dual MS/PhD) (already initiated at IISER Kolkata)
- MS by research for Engineering and Medical graduates
To visit the main site of IISER Admissions, click here
Other Related URL
1. KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana): SX, SA, SB, SP
KVPY details available at: www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy
2. IIT-JEE 2010 Merit List
IIT JEE 2010 details available at: www.jee.iitm.ac.in
3. DIRECT ADMISSION: Students with First Class in both X & XII board exams: Selection based on merit and performance in interaction-discussion
Details to be announced soon.