Question 1

Is IISER Bhopal a good choice for sciences?

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One of my friends studied at IISER Bhopal, he had a science background as well. According to him, it is his best decision in life. He, being a student there, mentioned that it is really good for sciences.

Every IISER has proper research facilities.
The faculty members are involved in active research. They are very encouraging and helpful.
IISER Bhopal has a sprawling 200–250 acre campus which is beautiful and well maintained.
There are different clubs to nurture your interests.
Students secure internship opportunities right after the first semester.

But like everything else it has its own flaws. Many IISERs have issues with the attendance system, hostel facilities, etc. Overall if you join any IISER and have an interest in Science, you will not be disappointed.

Question 2

Is IISER Bhopal government or private?

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Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) is a public autonomous institute that was established in the year 2008 by the Government of India. The institute is currently governed by the NITSER Act. Itis an independent research centre that offers graduate, undergraduate, and research programmes. It is one of the top five IISERs. The institution offers quality education in the fields of science and research in allied sectors.

Question 3

How is IISER Bhopal's placement?

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According to the NIRF Report 2023, IISER Bhopal has offered an average salary of INR 17.50 LPA to BSstudents and INR 6.50 LPA to BS-MS students. A total of 33 UG students among which 4 BS students and 29 BS-MS students were placed during the IISER Bhopal placement drive.

Question 4

What awards are offered by IISER Bhopal for BS-MS students?

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IISER Bhopal offers various awards for BS-MS Dual Degree programme students as follows:CNR Rao Education Foundation Prize: A prize amount of INR 5000 per semester is given toa student scoring the highest CPI during the first year (in both the first and second semesters) of the BS-MS (Dual Degree) programme.Presidents Gold Medal: For the best academic performance in the graduating class in all disciplines of the BS-MS programme.Director's Gold Medal: For outstanding all-around achievement and leadership in the graduating class in all disciplines.Proficiency Medals: For the best academic performance in each discipline of the BS-MS program to the graduating class.

Question 5

Who are the top recruiters ofIISER Bhopal?

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Some of the notable recruiters of IISER Bhopal areAmazon, SBI, Deloitte, Infosys, Intel, TCS, Wipro, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, etc.

Question 6

What are the scholarships offered at IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal offers aSmt. Gouri Mukherjee Junior Academic Fellowship and Senior Academic Fellowship (SAF) to the meritorious students of INR 15,000. The scholarship is available for theBS-MS (Dual Degree)program students enrolled in 3rdyear (sixth semester). The candidate must have scored CPI greater than or equal to6.0at the end of the 5thsemester and the annual income of parents from all sources should not exceedINR 2 lakhs. Students can also apply for other national and state scholarships.

Question 7

How are the hostel facilities for IISER students?

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IISER Bhopal provides accommodation facilities for students on campus. The institution has7hostels among which 4 are for boys and 3of them are for girls. Each room of the hostel has the facility of a cot, study table, chair, Almirah, tube light, and a study lamp. IISER Bhopal also provides 7messes for hostel students. The first-year students will be provided hostel rooms on a sharing basis. The hostels have ramps and lifts for the convenience of students. The rooms have attached washrooms.

Question 8

What is the course fee for a Master Of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. at IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal offers an integrated Ph.D. with an M.Sc in Physics or Mathematics. The per semester tuition fee for IISER Bhopal M.Sc + Ph.D. is INR 33,400. The tuition fee for SC/ST candidates has been waived by the institute. A total of INR 15,000 also needs to be paidat the time of admission.

Question 9

How can I get a seat in IISER Bhopal?

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To get admission to IISER Bhopal, students needto qualify for any one of the following national-level examinations: GATE, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, IISER Entrance Exam, IIT JAM and JEST depending upon the preferred course. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their All India Rank and cutoff prescribed by the institution. For some courses like, M.Sc in Biological Sciences candidates will be required to appear for a written test followed by an interview. The shortlisted candidates for Ph.D. courses will be required to appear for an interview round on a compulsory basis.

Question 10

How many departments are there at IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal has overall 10 departments as listed below:Department of Biological SciencesDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of Earth and Environmental SciencesDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of PhysicsDepartment of Chemical EngineeringDepartment of Data Science & EngineeringDepartment of Electrical Engineering & Computer ScienceDepartment of Economic SciencesDepartment of Humanities & Social Sciences

Question 11

What is the location of IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal is located on Bhopal Bypass Road,Bhauri, Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh, India. The institute is about a 40-minute drive from Bhopal Railway Station,20 20-minute drive from Bairagarh Railway Station, 50 minutes from Habibganj Railway Station and 15 minutes from Airport. Private taxies and auto rickshaws can be hired to reach the Institute.

Question 12

What is the seat intake of IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal has a total of 90 seats available for the BS programme among which there are 60 seats for Engineering Sciences and 30 seats for Economic Sciences. There are 240 seats available for the BS-MS programme in IISER Bhopal.

Question 13

What is the ranking of IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal is ranked 60thin the overall category by NIRF Rankings 2023. It has also been ranked by THE World University Rankings 2024 at 1201 position out of 1501 colleges.

Question 14

What is the cutoff of IISER Bhopal?

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TheIISER Bhopal cutoff is tabulated below for the year 2023 based on merit in the IISER Entrance Exam for the general category. Students can get an idea about the expected cutoff 2024 from the following data:CourseCutoff (By Rank)BS Engineering Science147BS Chemical Engineering188BS Data Science and Engineering188BS Electrical Engineering and Computer Science188

Question 15

What are the admission criteria for BS-MS at IISER Bhopal?

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The admission to IISER BS-MS is done through different channels as follows:Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship are eligible to apply for admissions.Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced): Candidates in the General category securing a rank within 10000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to the reserved category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PD), their category rank would be used. Additional cut-off criteria may be applicable.State and Central Boards: Students who have passed (10+2) level with the science stream during the current or previous year with marks equal to or above the cutoff percentage in their respective boards are eligible to apply.

Question 16

What facilities are offered by IISER Bhopal?

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IISER Bhopal offers numerous facilities like a central library, health care facilities, computer centre, lecture halls, transportation facilities, 7 hostels for male and female students, mess, etc.The IISER Bhopal campus provides a diversified community for graduate and postdoctoral students in an area of 200 acres. The institute organizes variousstudent meetings and also provides many facilities like Students Activity Council (SAC), Model United Nations (MUN), Inter IISER Sports Meet (IISM), UDAY-The Ascent, Cleanliness Drive, Human Library, Armageddon Fest, Enthuzia etc.

Question 17

What is the fee structure for IISER Bhopal?

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The fees of IISER Bhopalrange from a minimum of INR 1.33lakh to a maximum of INR 3.34 lakhs for various courses. The table given below shows the IISER Bhopal Fee Structure:CourseTuition Fees Per SemesterBSINR 33,400BS-MSINR 33,400M.Sc.INR 33,400Ph.D.INR 20,000Integrated Ph.D.INR 33,400

BS Courses	Fees	Application Date	Cutoff (Rank)
Data Science and Engineering 5 Viewed	₹1,06,550 1st Yr Fees	1 Apr - 13 May 2024	1318IISER
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 11 Viewed	₹1,06,550 1st Yr Fees	1 Apr - 13 May 2024	1318IISER
Engineering Science 11 Viewed	₹1,06,550 1st Yr Fees	1 Apr - 13 May 2024	1177IISER
Economics 2 Viewed	₹1,06,550 1st Yr Fees	1 Apr - 13 May 2024	1424IISER
Chemical Engineering	₹1,06,550 1st Yr Fees	1 Apr - 13 May 2024	1318IISER

Courses	Round 1 (Closing rank)
BS Engineering Science Compare	1177
BS + MS Earth and Environmental Engineering Compare	1318
BS + MS Biological Sciences Compare	1318
BS + MS Chemistry Compare	1318
BS + MS Mathematics Compare	1318

Courses	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 8	Round 9
BS + MS Chemistry Compare	10405	10405	13624	11943	11943
BS + MS Physics Compare	10405	10405	13624	11943	11943
BS + MS Mathematics Compare	10405	10405	13624	11943	11943
BS + MS Biological Sciences Compare	10405	10405	13624	11943	11943
BS + MS Earth and Environmental Engineering Compare	10405	10405	13624	11943	11943

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