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What package do IISER graduates get after a BS-MS?
IISERs are not established for just placement purposes rather the motto is to build the scientific aptitude among students so that they earn more from their skills and knowledge.
The curriculum at IISER has a strong base and you will eventually give up the idea of placements. This is why most students apply for Ph.D. after completing BS-MS from here. Ideally, you cannot compare IIT with IISER in terms of placements as most of the IT companies do not find IISERites to be worthful until they have acquired some skills of their own.
Do not apply here just for the sake of doing engineering as the level of competition is very high at IISER. You will be wasting 5 years if you do not want to pursue higher studies and looking just for placements.
Even if you look for job opportunities after BS-MS, you can take up jobs as biologists, chemists, mathematicians, physicists with a salary of around INR 50,000 per month.
Is IISER worth it?
If you wish to get the most out of your college life, you will have to carry on with a very busy lifestyle. There will be classes, loads of lab work, studies, extracurricular activities, going out with friends, for dinner, ordering pizza, playing video games, movies, and a lot more things. You will be independent and decide what is good for you and what is not.
You get a lot of freedom in allotting your time to various activities. The teachers that usually teach you, make the most of the time and are experts for this. The labs are well built. The hostels are equipped with all kinds of amenities. The college has good sports facilities. But in the end, IISER is for those students whose major goal is to do research. For others, it is quite difficult then.
What are the future prospects and scopes after completing BS MS from IISERs?
If you're considering pursuing a BS-MS degree, here's what you need to know:
- This degree provides incredible freedom and diversity in career options.
- You won't be limited by traditional career paths, such as specialization, MS abroad, campus placements, MBA, or UPSC.
- You can choose any career path that suits your interests and aptitude.
- The BS-MS program offers unique multidisciplinary training that makes you highly qualified for a variety of career opportunities.
- Compared to traditional science graduates, BS-MS graduates from IISER have superior technical knowledge, hands-on experience, exposure to interdisciplinary research, and greater potential for growth.
- The ideal career path after completing your BS-MS, if you're interested in academia and research, would likely be a Ph.D. You'll have an edge over peers from other programs due to your multidisciplinary training.
If you're looking to pursue a different career path, there are plenty of opportunities available. Your multidisciplinary education will enable you to adapt and thrive in various fields.
IISERs offer a wide variety of courses, including mandatory core courses in PCMB, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics, and more. You'll also have the option to choose a major and minors based on your interests and aptitude.
What is the differnce between IISc and IISER?
IISc Bangalore is more than 110 years old and it is the first choice of most students for Science, Engineering, and Technology-related courses. Seven IISER were established recently with the goal of providing quality education in pure science. IISERs were established with the expectations that they would reach global standards in the field of basic sciences and offer intensive research like IISc.
IISERs offer courses such as BS-MS, integrated Ph.D., and Ph.D. to students. Although IISERs were established recently, they have good faculties and research facilities. Getting admission at IISc is more challenging compared to IISERs.
How can I crack the IISER aptitude test?
Preparation for the IISER Aptitude test will not ask for anything more than your preparation of Boards. The syllabus includes all that you studied in class 11 and 12 and for exams like JEE (mains and advanced), AIPMT, NEST. You need to keep some pointers in mind while you plan out your strategy of preparation.
- Study Theory: You need to be very clear with all the basics in your syllabus. It is of no use to mug up all the high-level books like H C Verma and alike. Just stick to your NCERT books.
- Once you are clear with the theory of the concepts from your NCERT books, you can look for other reference materials, notes from teachers to brush up on particular sub-topics that you need to be more sure of. You can also make your own notes since writing helps you remember things better and they can serve well in the end for revision purposes.
- When it comes to Mathematics, you can never be prepared enough or solve just the right number of problems. So, make sure to practice as much as you can since that will help you find various techniques to come up with solutions and faster of course.
Hence, in general study and practice all the subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and be thorough. It is okay if you did not have either Maths or Biology- don't attempt the questions you are not sure of, that will lead to negative marking. You will need to get more than 35 questions correct out of 60 in order to secure a seat at the institute.
What is the difference between IISER and NISER?
Here are some pointers on NISER vs IISER.
- IISERs are founded by MHRD, whereas NISER is founded by DAE.
- Before you can specialize in your subject of choice, you will need to study all the subjects at IISER. It is only one year for NISER. Both systems have their corresponding pros and cons.
- At IISER, admissions are based on KVPY, JEE, State/Central board examination marks. NISER takes admission through NEST.
How is life at IISER?
I have a few friends from IISER, and according to theM, life at IISER is quite interesting.
- The academics at IISER is great. You can pursue anything that you are interested in.
- The environment at the campus is great. It’s useful for research and other activities.
- You will find many like-minded people on campus. You should not pick one but be a part of many and work together as a team player. At some point in your life, these skills would be required.
- There are also a plethora of extracurricular activities that you can take part in.
You may face problems at the beginning that are quite common and will be a part of your learning curve.
What should be the range of rank in the KVPY to secure admission in IISER?
It’s not possible to answer this definitively as IISERs don’t make information regarding cut-off public. But entry to IISER through KVPY is easier compared to other gateways like the IISER Aptitude Test.
One of my friends was selected for KVPY SX in 2017. At the time of college choices, his options were Pune, Kolkata, TVM, Tirupati. He finally got IISER Kolkata.
According to him, if you get a KVPY fellowship, there is a good chance that you will get into an IISER. But going by the trends of the last few years, you will need a rank below 600, in order to get IISER Pune.
Which is the best IISER for physics?
IISER Kolkata is the best IISER for Physics. It is especially good for Astrophysics. The ongoing research in the area is top-notch. There are labs such as CESSI (Center of Excellence in Space Sciences, India) inside the campus, spearheading research in Astrophysics and Astronomy area.
The faculties are well experienced and put more emphasis on building the fundamental concepts on priority.
Does IISER provide a 2-year MSc? If yes, how can I apply?
Yes, IISER Kolkata offers a 2 year-long MS program in Space Science. The application for the program is open now. Here are the application details.
| Enquiries | cessi@iiserkol.ac.in |
| Application portal opened | 20th April 2022 |
| Application Portal closes | 20th May 2022 |
| Publication of shortlist for interview | 25th May 2022 |
| Selection process ends | June 2022 |
To apply you need to have a recent bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering with first class or equivalent and qualification in either GATE or other national eligibility test such as JEST.
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