IISER Kolkata

Additional information

How to Reach

Ranking

Admission

Courses

Seats

Cutoff

Fees

Placements

Overview

Institute Name Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
Also Known As IISER-K
Institute Type Government
Established 2006
Location Kolkata, West Bengal

Nearest Airport and Railway Station

  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
  • Sealdah Railway Station
  • Howrah Junction Railway Station

Campus Facilities







Medical | Sports | Boys Hostel | Girls Hostel | Canteen | Wi-Fi | Bank

Ranking

Body Category Rank (Year)
Latest Previous
International Ranking
THE World University Rankings 1201–1500 (2025) 1001–1200 (2024)
THE Asia University Rankings 301–350 (2024) 351–400 (2023)
National Ranking
NIRF Overall Rankings 61 (2024) 43 (2023)
NIRF Research Rankings 38 (2024) 40 (2023)
Outlook India’s Top Govt. Technical Universities 13 (2024) 13 (2023)

Mode of Admission

  • One needs to take the IISER Aptitude Test and apply for IISER counselling.
  • One also needs to obtain a minimum of 60% marks (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 55% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in their Class XII examination.
  • Admissions are based on the performance in IISER Aptitude Test. Read more about IISER Admissions here.

COURSES OFFERED

B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Dual Degree) – 5 Years
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Geological Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences

Fee Structure

Institute Fee

Particulars Amount
Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) ₹1,000
One Time Fees ₹3,200
Tuition Fee (per Semester) ₹40,414
Other Fees (per Semester) ₹1,550
Annual Fees ₹1,500
Total ₹47,664

Hostel Fee

Particulars Amount
Hostel Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) ₹1,000
Mess Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) ₹1,000
Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) ₹1,500
Electricity & Water Charges (per Semester) ₹500
Other Fees (per Semester) ₹5,532
Total ₹9,032
Note: Mess charges to be paid as actual.

Fee Waivers

  • 100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PD students.

Placements

  • Most of the students opted for higher studies in top universities across the world.

Median Package Offered

Rs. 7.00 Lakhs per Annum