Integrated B.S.-M.S / B.Sc-M.Sc (IISER / NISER)
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Five-year integrated research-focused science degree designed as a direct pathway into doctoral research. Students typically receive INSPIRE or institute scholarships, and the programme is aimed at research careers rather than immediate employment.
- Duration
- 5 years
- Entry after
- Class 12
- Entrance exam
- 3 routes
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
Course overview
Five-year integrated research-focused science degree designed as a direct pathway into doctoral research. Students typically receive INSPIRE or institute scholarships, and the programme is aimed at research careers rather than immediate employment.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 12th pass with Science subjects and strong academic record.
How you get in. IAT (IISER Aptitude Test), JEE Advanced channel, KVPY-successor channels, NEST (NISER).
How it is studied. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Research institutes (IISc, TIFR, CSIR labs)
- Universities in India and abroad
- R&D divisions of technology and pharmaceutical companies
- Analytics firms
- Science policy organisations
What you can study next.
- Ph.D (in India or abroad)
- Post-doctoral research
- Academic and research careers
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Nominal fees; most students receive the INSPIRE scholarship or an institute fellowship.
Indicative starting salary. Stipend during study per month.
Typical duration. 5 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 12 | Any | — | Science subjects and strong academic record |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Entrance exams for this course
An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.
Careers this course leads to
3 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for Integrated B.S.-M.S / B.Sc-M.Sc (IISER / NISER)?
12th pass with Science subjects and strong academic record. Admission is through IAT (IISER Aptitude Test), JEE Advanced channel, KVPY-successor channels, NEST (NISER).
How long does Integrated B.S.-M.S / B.Sc-M.Sc (IISER / NISER) take?
5 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.
What does Integrated B.S.-M.S / B.Sc-M.Sc (IISER / NISER) cost?
Nominal fees; most students receive the INSPIRE scholarship or an institute fellowship. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Integrated B.S.-M.S / B.Sc-M.Sc (IISER / NISER)?
Ph.D (in India or abroad), Post-doctoral research, Academic and research careers.
Turn this into a decision you can defend
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