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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (IISER TVM ) is an autonomous institution, established in the year 2008. It was ranked in the 151-200 band by the NIRF in the overall category for the year 2025.
- IISER TVM offers BS+ MS and MSc as its popular courses.
- Admission to the BS+ MS course is based on the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced, or the score obtained in State and Central Boards. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in the IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in the UG program.
- IISER TVM PhD admission is based on the Masters Degree from a recognised University and must have qualified any of National level Examinations like GATE/ CSIR- JRF/ UGC- JRF. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of a written test (IAT) conducted by IISER TVM, followed by an Interview.
- IISER TVM offers Scholarships for its weak and meritorious students.
- The Median Package offered to a 5-Year UG Candidate is INR 8 LPA, and the Median Package offered to a 2-Year PG Candidate is INR 6 LPA.
IISER TVM Important Dates 2026
Some of the Important dates of IISER TVM Admissions are mentioned below.
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IIT JAM Result Date |
Mar 20, 2026 |
IISER IAT Exam Dates 2026
IISER TVM offers various courses in UG, PG and Doctorate Courses in multiple specialisations. The Popular course that they offer is BS+ MS in over 8 specialisations. Courses like Integrated PhD are also available at IISER TVM.
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Submission Date for Application of IAT 2026 for Admission [BS] |
Mar 05, 2026 - Apr 13, 2026 (Ongoing) |
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Corrections in Application Forms of IAT 2026 for Admission [BS] |
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026 |
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Release of Hall Tickets of IAT 2026 for Admission [BS] |
May 24, 2026 |
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Date for IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 for Admission [BS] |
Jun 07, 2026 |
IISER TVM Courses & Fees 2026
IISER TVM offers only one UG course, such as BS+MS in 8 specialisations. Here are the details of all the courses along with their fees, eligibility and selection criteria in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | First Year Fees |
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| BS + MS | 10+2 in Science + JEE Advanced score | IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) + Interview | INR 1.09 Lakhs |
IISER TVM PG Courses & Fees 2026
Admissions to the IISER TVM PG Course are based on the national-level online screening tests in each subject conducted by IISER TVM. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the JEST screening test, followed by interviews conducted by the respective schools.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | First Year Fees |
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| M.Sc | 10+2 in Science + JEE Advanced score | IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) + Interview | INR 1.09 Lakhs |
| Msc + PhD | Graduation with 55% | JEST + Interview | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
IISER TVM PhD Courses & Fees 2026
Admissions to IISER TVM PhD Course is based on the Masters Degree from a recognised University and must have qualified any of National level Examinations like GATE/ CSIR- JRF/ UGC- JRF. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of a written test (IAT) conducted by IISER TVM, followed by an Interview.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | First Year Fees |
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| PhD | MSC + CSIR-JRF/ UGC-JRF/ GATE / National-Level examinations | (Written Test by IISER TVM) IAT + Interview | INR 55,850 |
IISER TVM Admission Process 2026
IISER TVM offers admissions to UG, PG and Doctoral programs to all the eligible candidates. Admission to the IISER TVM UG Course is based on the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced, or the score obtained in State and Central Boards. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in the IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in the UG program. The PG program admission is based on the national-level online screening tests, followed by IAT (IISER TVM Aptitude Test) in each subject, conducted by IISER TVM. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the screening test will be through interviews conducted by the respective schools.
IISER TVM UG Admissions 2026
Admissions to IISER TVM UG Course are based on the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced, or the score obtained in State and Central Boards. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in the UG program.
Here are the eligibility and selection criteria for all the major courses in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Specialisations | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| BS + MS | BiologyPhysicsMathematicsPhysical ScienceChemistryBiological SciencesChemical SciencesStatistics and Data Science | 10+2 in Science + JEE Advanced score | IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) + Interview |
IISER TVM PG Admissions 2026
Admissions to IISER TVM PG Course are based on the national-level online screening tests in each subject conducted by IISER TVM. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the JEST screening test, followed by interviews conducted by the respective schools.
Here are the Eligibility and Selection criteria for all the major courses in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Specialisations | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| M.Sc | - | 10+2 in Science + JEE Advanced score | IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) + Interview |
| Msc + PhD | Chemistry | Graduation with 55% | JEST + Interview |
| Biology | |||
| Physics | |||
| Mathematics |
IISER TVM PhD Admission 2026
Admissions to IISER TVM PhD Course are based on the Masters Degree from a recognised University and must have qualified any of National level Examinations like GATE/ CSIR- JRF/ UGC- JRF. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of a written test (IAT)conducted by IISER TVM, followed by an Interview.
Here are the Eligibility and Selection criteria for all the major courses in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Specialisations | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| PhD | Biological Sciences | MSC + CSIR-JRF/ UGC-JRF/ GATE / National-Level examinations | (Written Test by IISER TVM) IAT + Interview |
| Mathematical Sciences | |||
| Physical Science | |||
| Chemical Sciences |
IISER TVM UG Admission Process 2026
Admission to the IISER TVM UG Course is based on the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced, or the score obtained in State and Central Boards. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in the IISER TVM Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in the UG program. IISER TVM UG admission process for BS + MS is given below.
- Fill the online application form at the IISER TVM’s official admission portal.
- Fill in the personal details, Qualification details, and upload the documents required to complete the application process.
- Fill the centre choice for IISER TVM Admission Test (IAT) and select the IISER TVMs in the decreasing order of your preference.
- The application fee for the form is INR. 2000 for general category students and INR. 1000 for reserved caste candidates.
- After the declaration of the IAT 2025 results, Candidates will be asked for their preferences for IISER TVMs in the online application form during counselling. The entire counselling process will be conducted online.
- Candidates can check if they received admission offers by logging into their application portal.
- The candidate can exercise two options: The Candidate can FREEZE the seat (they will be allotted to the IISER TVM shown in the offer. They will not participate in further rounds of counselling), OR candidate can FLOAT (they will participate in further rounds of counselling to get their higher preferences).
IISER TVM PG Admission Process 2026
The PG program admission is based on the national-level online screening tests, followed by IAT (IISER TVM Aptitude Test) in each subject, conducted by IISER TVM. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the screening test will be through interviews conducted by the respective schools. The Admission process for the PG course is mentioned below.
- Applicants should complete the online application form at the following URL: MSc Admission | IISER TVM TVM.
- Applicants will also upload necessary supporting documents.
- Candidates are required to make a payment of INR 1000 (candidates belonging to the SC/ST category should pay INR 500) as a processing fee through the application portal. For Integrated PhD courses, online fees are INR 500, and SC/ST students are exempted from online fees.
- On submission of the online application form, the applicants will receive an acknowledgement email with an application number.
- Applicants shortlisted based on the online screening test may be invited for online interview(s) at IISER TVM.
Note: In case of the Integrated PhD course, Candidates who wish to apply to individual/different schools through different streams (JGEEBILS, JAM) need to fill separate application forms, and a separate fee has to be paid for each application.
Documents Required
The Documents (JPEG Format) required for IISER TVM admissions are mentioned below.
- Print out of the online application form
- Printout of the SBI Collect Payment
- All certificates regarding your educational qualification, including X, XII, and UG.
- Bachelor's degree certificate for completed case, or the marksheets of all semesters if not completed
- Qualified national-level examination certificate
- Category certificate in case of SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL
- Photo ID [PAN card/Voter card/Driving License/CollegeID/Passport]
IISER TVM Placements 2026
IISER TVM Placement 2025 Report has been released. However, as per the latest NIRF overall report available on the official website, the Median Package offered was INR 8 LPA to a 5-year UG program, and the Median Salary offered to the 2-Year PG Program was INR 6 LPA. The top recruiters during IISER TVM 2025 were IBM, Intel, Deloitte, KLA, European XFEL, and many more.
IISER TVM Placement Highlight
Here are the important placement highlights of IISER TVM.
| Particular | Statistics |
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| Total Students | 1584 |
| Number of Students Placed | 35 |
| Median Package (5-year UG) | INR 8 LPA |
| Median Package (2-Year PG) | INR 6 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | IBM, Intel, Deloitte, KLA, European XFEL |
IISER TVM Campus Infrastructure & Facilities 2026
IISER TVM provides a lot of facilities for the students by building a technology-friendly environment in various locations on the campus. The provided facilities are:
- Academic facilities - Currently, the main academic complex comprises the Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Mathematics buildings along with the Lecture Hall complex, Animal House and Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) buildings.
- Student facilities - IISER TVM is a fully residential campus with hostels provided for male and female students. There are two Dining Halls as part of the hostel complex, in addition to other eateries. An Indoor Stadium, in addition to outdoor courts, provide sports facilities. There are several other recreation areas for cultural activities.
- Health Centre - The well-equipped health centre has staff round the clock. An ambulance is available in case of emergencies that need immediate medical care in a bigger hospital.
- Guest House - Visitors Forest Retreat- The location of the institute's guest house, Visitors Forest Retreat (VFR), next to dense rubber estates and forests, makes it one of the most attractive guest houses in India. The guest house has furnished rooms for both short and long-term stays. In addition to hosting visitors, VFR is also used to host meetings and small gatherings of the institute.
- Other Services - There is a Security staff Available round the clock.ATMs of the State Bank of Travancore (SBT) & Canara Bank are available on the Campus. IISER TVM also provides a housekeeping staff to clean the common areas. Students complaints are rectified immediately as soon as possible from the Complaints Book.
Main Entrance
Computer Lab
Gym
Indoor Stadium
Laboratory
Lecture Hall
IISER TVM FAQs
Ques. What is the Eligibility of INSPIRE- SHE Award at IISER TVM?
Ans. IISER TVM offers the INSPIRE- SHE Award for Students aged 17 to 22 years who are pursuing courses in natural and basic sciences at the MS, BS and Int MSc levels. To achieve this award, students must be in the top 1% of their respective board in their Class XII board examorThey must be in the top 10,000 in the common merit list of any national competitive exam, such as JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, or NEET. Such students are awarded with INR 80,000 as a cash prize for their excellent performance.
Ques. What is the Total Fees of PhD course at IISER TVM?
Ans. The total fees for a PhD course at IISER TVM are INR 1.56 Lakhs. IISER TVM PhD 2025-2026 First Year Fee ranges from INR 55,580. IISER TVM PhD course is for 3 years.. For PhD Admission, a candidate must have a Post Graduation with 60% + IIT JAM. IISER TVM offers a PhD course in 4 major specialisations, namely Mathematical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences. IISER TVM also offers PhD courses integrating with MSc.IISER TVM Integrated PhD First Year Fee ranges from INR 1.11 lakhs. IISER TVM MSc course is for 7 years. IISER TVM offers MSc courses in 4 major specialisations such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. For MSc + PhD Admission, a candidate must have Graduation along with JEST followed by interviews conducted by the respective schools.
Ques. What are the Key Highlights of the MSc program at IISER TVM?
Ans. IISER TVM offers an MSc course with certain key Highlights as follows. MSc Course has Flexible syllabus with electives offered from second semester onwards.The core courses are carefully curated with up-to-date content that give a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the exciting frontiers of modern scientific research.Electives can be taken from any of the schools, giving the program a strong interdisciplinary Character. In Msc course, One and two credit modules/short courses integrated into the curriculum that can be taken either as a refresher to background material or as stand-alone introductions to exciting new frontiers. IISER TVM offers Unique flexibility in choosing the duration of the MSc project, ranging from one semester to a year depending on the interest and focus of each student.
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