Exams

IISER BS-MS Dual Degree Programme 2016

 

 

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India runs the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) at 7 centers – Behrampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Tirupati and Thiruvananthapuram. The IISERs are inviting applications for its 5 Year BS-MS dual degree integrated programme. 

 

Programme Highlights: 

♦  Five year assimilated programme – bachelors + masters.
♦  Wide range of topics to explore.
♦  In depth specialization and research.
♦  Equipped hostels and complete residential programme.
♦  Excellent faculty.
♦  Opportunity for research, summer programmes. 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

Aspiring candidates must have passed the XII board examination in 2015/2016 in the science stream along with any one of the following criteria –

♦  Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Fellowship.
♦  Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2016: Students obtaining a minimum of 60% marks in class XII and securing a place in the Rank List of Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2016 for the admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
♦  State and Central Boards: Students passed class XII in 2015 or appearing in 2016 in science stream.

 

Scholarship:

All BS-MS students can avail a scholarship from KVPY or INSPIRE of Rs. 5000/- per month as per DST norms subject to good academic performance. 
 

Application Procedure:
Candidates must apply online on the official website. 
The application portal will open in the fourth week of May, 2016.

 

Application Fee:
General – Rs. 1500/-
Reserved – Rs. 750/-

 

Exam Pattern & Duration:
♦  Multiple-choice questions in four subjects – Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
♦  15 questions in each subject (total: 60).
♦  Duration: 180 minutes.
♦  Marking Scheme: +3 (correct response), 0 (no response), -1 (wrong response).

 

Website: www.iiseradmission.in

Email: ask-jac@iiserkol.ac.in

Phone: +91-33-66340077

 

Radhika Kulkarni

Counseling Psychologist