IISER Berhampur BS-MS Computational Data Sciences Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
One-Time Fees (First Semester)	11,500
Tuition Fee per Semester (Gen/OBC/KM/EWS)	48,800
User Charges per Semester	17,700
Mess Charges	As per actuals
Total Fees (5-Year Programme, Gen/OBC excl. mess)	6,76,500

SC, ST, and PwD students are exempt from the tuition fee of INR 48,800 per semester.

Caution Money of INR 5,000 included in first-semester fees is fully refundable on programme completion.

Mess charges and health insurance are billed separately as per actuals each semester.

IISER Berhampur BS-MS Computational Data Sciences Admission 2026

Event	Date
IAT 2026 Registration Closed	April 13, 2026
IAT 2026 Exam	June 7, 2026
IAT 2026 Result Released	June 24, 2026
Counselling Registration Closes	July 9, 2026
Seat Allotment	August 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

Counselling is conducted online at iiseradmission.in by registered rank holders.

Candidates must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee within the stipulated window to confirm their seat.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 pass (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and at least one of Mathematics or Biology, with a minimum of 60% aggregate for general category candidates.

SC, ST, and PwD candidates need a minimum of 55% aggregate in Class 12.

A valid IAT 2026 rank is mandatory. Admission is based on IAT rank, category, and availability through centralised counselling at iiseradmission.in.

Admission Process

Download the IAT rank card from iiseradmission.in after the result is released.

Complete online counselling registration and fill institute preferences by July 9, 2026.

Seat allotment is made based on IAT rank, category, and preferences across all seven IISERs.

Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) to confirm the allocated seat at IISER Berhampur.

Submit original documents and complete enrolment formalities before the commencement date.

✓ Opt for this if

You want a 5-year research degree in computational data sciences.
Your IAT rank makes IISER Berhampur a strong option.
You aim for a PhD or research career in computer science or data science.
A residential science campus in Odisha fits your geographic preference.
You are comfortable with a newer IISER building its CS department.

✗ Skip if

Your IAT rank allows admission to an older, higher-ranked IISER.
You prefer a metro-city campus for internship and network access.
You want direct industry placement after graduation, not a research path.
You need a longer-established department for your chosen research area.

IISER Berhampur BS-MS Computational Data Sciences Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility / Schedule
INSPIRE Scholarship (DST, GoI)	INR 5,000/month + INR 20,000/year	Top 1% in Class 12 board exam or JEE AIR below 10,000. Apply through the DST INSPIRE portal after joining.

The INSPIRE scholarship is funded and administered by the Department of Science and Technology, GoI.

INR 20,000 per year is additionally provided for a summer research internship under the INSPIRE scheme.

IISER Berhampur BS-MS Computational Data Sciences FAQs

Ques. What is the BS-MS programme in Computational Data Sciences at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The BS-MS in Computational Data Sciences at IISER Berhampur is offered through the Computer Science department. The programme covers areas such as machine learning, data analysis, algorithms, computational mathematics, and scientific computing. Students choose this major in the second or third year after a broad two-year foundation that includes mathematics, physics, and computer science fundamentals.

Ques. When do BS-MS students at IISER Berhampur choose the Computational Data Sciences major?

Ans. IISER Berhampur admits all BS-MS students as a unified cohort in the first year. Students typically choose their major, including Computational Data Sciences, in the second or third year after completing the common interdisciplinary curriculum. The broad foundation helps students identify their research interest before committing to a specific department.

Ques. What career paths do BS-MS Computational Data Sciences graduates from IISER Berhampur pursue?

Ans. Graduates from this programme typically proceed to PhD programmes in computer science, data science, or related fields at universities in India and abroad. Some join technology companies, data science teams, financial institutions, or research laboratories. The dual-degree format also allows graduates to pursue direct PhD admission at IISERs and IITs without an additional M.Sc. qualification.

Ques. Can a BS-MS Computational Data Sciences graduate from IISER Berhampur join a PhD programme without GATE?

Ans. Yes, BS-MS graduates from any IISER with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are exempt from national exams like GATE or CSIR-NET when applying for PhD at IISER Berhampur. They can directly apply to the departmental interview. This pathway is particularly attractive for computational data sciences students who wish to continue research at IISER Berhampur or other IISERs.

Ques. Is on-campus accommodation available for BS-MS students at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. Yes, IISER Berhampur is a fully residential campus and hostel accommodation is provided to all BS-MS students. Hostel seat rent of INR 2,000 per semester and electricity and water maintenance of INR 2,200 per semester are included in the per-semester user charges of INR 17,700. Mess charges are billed separately as per actuals.

Ques. What is the INSPIRE scholarship and can BS-MS students in this programme at IISER Berhampur apply?

Ans. The INSPIRE scholarship from the Department of Science and Technology, GoI, provides INR 5,000 per month plus INR 20,000 annually for summer research to students in the top 1% of their Class 12 board or with JEE AIR below 10,000. All eligible BS-MS students, including those choosing Computational Data Sciences, can apply through the DST INSPIRE portal after joining IISER Berhampur.

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