IISER Bhopal BS Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the college is through the JEE Advance exam. The college is research-focused with a faculty-to-student ratio ranging from 1:20 to 1:30, allowing for significant student interaction. The first-year batch includes around 400 students, supported by 7-8 Teaching Assistants. Fees are approximately Rs 50,000 per semester with an additional mess fee of Rs 3,000 per month. Scholarships such as INSPIRE, providing Rs 5,000 plus Rs 3,000 monthly, make education affordable.

About 80% of students pursue higher studies, mainly PhDs. Companies like Nomura Bank, Barclays, Dr. Reddy's, Deloitte, and TCS offer placements with an average salary package of 10 LPA and a median of 17.5 LPA for BS-Economics students. The highest package is 34 LPA. In a recent cycle, 20-25 placement offers were made with the highest at 31 LPA. Internship opportunities are available, including prestigious programs like MITACS and GSoC.

Scholarships include the INSPIRE Scholarship for BS-MS Natural Sciences students in the top 1% of their 12th-grade exams. The Shraman Scholarship offers Rs 25,000 annually for students with a family income below Rs 2,50,000. The fee structure includes a one-time fee of Rs 15,000, semester fees of Rs 33,400 (waived for SC/ST students), and hostel and user charges of Rs 9,700, with variable mess fees. BS-Economics first semester tuition is Rs 36,700, with tuition fees potentially increasing by Rs 1,000 annually.

Financially unstable students can apply for state-specific scholarships.