04 Aug, 2025 IISER Thiruvananthapuram IISER Cutoff 2025 has been released. Check round-wise IISER Thiruvananthapuram IISER Cutoff 2025.
03 Aug, 2025 IISER Round 2 Admission offers have been announced. Check Admission Offers. The counselling for the selected candidates is ongoing and scheduled upto Aug 5, 2025 (5 PM). Further, the Round 3 Counselling will be conducted from Aug 8 to 12, 2025. Check complete schedule.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram offers a five-year BS-MS program as its flagship course at the UG level. Under the PG domain, it offers Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. research programs. The admission process is managed by the Joint Admissions Committee (JAC), headed by a Chairman and having members from all IISERs. Admission to BS and BS-MS (Dual Degree) programs is done on the basis of Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced, or score obtained in State and Central Boards. Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in BS-MS (dual degree) program.
Admission to Integrated Ph.D. is done on the basis of a valid score in JEST (for Physics) and JAM (Mathematics and Chemistry). The selection procedure for admission to the Ph.D. program will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interviews. For admission to the Ph.D. program, National level examinations like GATE /NET /UGC-JRF /CSIR-JRF /JEST /JGEEBILS /INSPIRE-PhD /NET-LS /Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory.
Given below are the important highlights of IISER Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025.
Particulars | Details |
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Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research |
Type | Government |
Approval | Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
Courses offered | UG, PG, & Doctorate |
Flagship Course | BS + MS (Dual Degree) |
Admission Criteria | Merit & Entrance |
Entrance exams | JEE Advanced, IAT, JEST, JAM, GATE, NET, UGC - JRF, CSIR - JRF. |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Process | Fill in the application form from the official website, upload documents and other credentials, pay the application fee. |
Application Fee | INR 2,000 for GeneralINR 1,000 for SC / ST. |
IISER TVM offers Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (BS-MS), a 5-year course where initial two years are for concentrating course subjects, next two years are devoted to the picked subject of specialization and the most recent year is reserved for the exploration project.
Duration | 5 Years |
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Type | Full-Time |
No. of Specializations | BS-MS - 4 |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Passed 10+2 from science stream |
Specializations | Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences. |
Basic Admission Criteria | IISER Aptitude test followed by personal Interview (Except KVPY and JEE Advance scores). |
Candidates who have passed 10+2 / HSC assessment from a recognized board with Science stream are viewed as qualified for admission.
Students are admitted to IISER's BS-MS just after going through two channels:
IISER Thiruvananthapuram Documents Required:
The overall cutoff rank for General Category for IISER ranges between 1538 - 3447. BS + MS was the most preferred course for General candidates in 2024 with the lowest rank of 3447 , followed by BS + MS Chemistry with a cutoff of 3447. IISER Thiruvananthapuram IISER Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below.
Courses | Closing Rank 2024 | ||
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First Round | Second Round | Last Round | |
BS + MS | 1538 | 2663 | 3447 |
BS + MS Chemistry | 1538 | 2663 | 3447 |
BS + MS Mathematics | 1538 | 2663 | 3447 |
BS + MS Physics | 1538 | 2663 | 3447 |
BS + MS Biology | 1538 | 2663 | 3447 |
BS + MS General category cutoff was 3447 in 2024, 2965 in 2023, 2930 in 2022, 2608 in 2021. The year wise cutoff details from 2022 - 2024 have been tabulated below.
Courses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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BS + MS | 3447 | 2965 | 2930 |
BS + MS Chemistry | 3447 | 2965 | 2930 |
BS + MS Mathematics | 3447 | 2965 | 2930 |
BS + MS Physics | 3447 | 2965 | 2750 |
BS + MS Biology | 3447 | 2965 | 2930 |
Integrated Ph.D. Programme is a research programme. At the end of the successful completion, Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees are awarded.
The first three semesters will consist of core and elective courses specialized in one subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics). The fourth semester will consist of advanced courses and project work. After the successful completion of comprehensive and project work, the student will continue with research leading to the Ph.D. degree.
Duration | 7 Years |
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Type | Full-Time |
No. of Specializations | 3 specializations |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | B.Sc/ B.Tech or BE degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks |
Basic Admission Criteria | Written Test/JEST/JAM |
Note- Students appearing in the final year Bachelor degree examination are also eligible to apply. However, if selected, their admission will be subjected to fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria for the individual school.
IISER TVM awards admission to different PhD specializations dependent on the score of national-level placement tests. Applicants ready to look for affirmation need have a legitimate score in at any rate one of the National Eligibility Tests or Fellowships such as- CSIR-UGC-JRF / DBT-JRF(Category-1) / JGEEBILS / ICMR JRF/ GATE.
Duration | 5 Years |
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Type | Full-Time |
No. of Departments | 4 |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Masters degree in relevant discipline |
Specializations | Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics |
Basic Admission Criteria | GATE/UGC-JRF /CSIR-JRF /JEST /JGEEBILS /NET-LS |
Note- BSMS Students from any of the IISERs with CGPA 8 or above on a 10 point scale are exempted from the national level eligibility test.
National Level Eligibility Tests or Fellowships Acceptable for PhD Admission:
School | National Level Eligibility Tests |
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Chemistry | CSIR-UGC-JRF/ DBT-JRF(Category-1)/ JGEEBILS/ ICMR JRF/ GATE(Ecology) |
Biology | CSIR-UGC-JRF/ GATE/ INSPIRE PhD |
Mathematics | CSIR-UGC-JRF/ GATE/ INSPIRE PhD/ NBHM-JRF |
Physics | CSIR-UGC-JRF/ GATE/ INSPIRE PhD/ JEST |
The shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a written test/interview at IISER TVM. The final selection of the candidates will solely be based on the performance in the interview.
In the School of Biology, there will be two rounds of interviews. In case of a high turnout of candidates, an entrance exam will be conducted (based on Master’s-level Biology questions for 70% marks and 12th-level Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry questions for 30%) on the first day of interviews. be two rounds of interviews. In case of a high turnout of candidates.
Applicants should complete the online application form at the official Ph.D. portal of IISER Kerala.
Note- Applicants are NOT required to post a hard copy of the application to IISER TVM. Mere fulfilment of the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the written test and/or interview.
For the School of Biology, it is mandatory for all the candidates to submit a short research proposal of 300-400 words, which should clearly state a research problem you find interesting to address and how you approach solving this. While applying online, please upload this proposal under the section "Statement of Purpose". Please note the proposal does not need to be related to the research ongoing at the School of Biology, IISER TVM. The proposal will be used to evaluate your scientific aptitude and will be a major criterion for short-listing candidates for the interview.
A complete overview of the IISER Thiruvananthapuram Admission Process for 2025 have been illustrated below.
IISER TVM provides various scholarships to meritorious students. IISER Thiruvananthapuram Scholarship details have been tabulated below.
Name of the Scholarship | For whom? | Eligibility | Amount |
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Integrated PhD Programme Scholarship | Integrated PhD Programme Students | Maintain a minimum AGPA (annual grade point average) of 6.5 | INR 10,000 Per Month |
INSPIRE Fellowship | Students admitted to IISER TVM through JEE and SCB channels | 1. Be the first rank holder in a particular subject in the PG level exam for Basic & Applied Science courses 2. Have an overall grade of at least 70% at the MSc or Int MSc/MS level 3. Have a Master's degree in Science/ Applied Science/ Engineering or a Bachelors'/ Masters' degree in MedicineOr1. Have aggregate marks within the top 1% of your Class XII examination of any State/ Central Education Board in India 2. Be pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at the BSc, BS, and Int MSc/MS level | INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 Per Month |
Research Associateship (RA) | PhD candidates with experience in handling bee colonies and executing behavioral experiments, S statistical data analyses and programming in R | Minimum of 55% marks in MSc (Areas related to solar cell/organic electronics /Physical sciences/Physical Chemistry/spectroscopy /Material Science/Engineering) | INR 47,000 Per Month |
INSPIRE-SHE Award | - Students aged 17 to 22 years - Students pursuing courses in natural and basic sciences at the BSc, BS, and Int MSc/MS level | They 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 | INR 80,000 |
Ques. What number of seats are accessible for the admission to the BS-MS double degree program?
Ans. The provisional complete number of seats accessible for the BS-MS program for each IISER (counting exaggerated) is 1662 with each IISER having the accompanying number of seats.
Name of the Institute | No. of Seats |
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IISER Berhampur | 185 |
IISER Bhopal | 252 |
IISER Kolkata | 233 |
IISER Mohali | 239 |
IISER Pune | 280 |
IISER Thiruvananthapuram | 280 |
IISER Tirupati | 193 |
Ques. How is the faculty at IISER TVM?
Ans. The faculty at IISER Thiruvananthapuram is highly educated and experienced with a strong research focus. The teaching quality and the method of conveying the topic is rigorous and concept oriented to emphasize a deeper understanding of the subject. The faculty often mentor the students through the MS thesis in the BS - MS (Dual Degree). The faculty also gives exposure to the modern laboratory facilities to the students to build a strong foundation of academic knowledge.
Ques. Is IISER tougher than JEE?
Ans. No, getting into IISER is not tougher than JEE Advanced because JEE Advanced is one of the toughest examinations in the world and only the top 2% of the JEE MAIN qualifiers make it. Though IISER gives admission to students on the basis of JEE Advanced, IAT (IISER Aptitude Test), and board marks. Students can opt for IISER or IIT depending on the nature of study they want to pursue, i.e., whether the students want to delve more into scientific research or make a career in tech.
Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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BS + MS 4 Courses | ₹97,180 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 75% + IISER | 5 Mar - 15 Apr 2025 | |
₹97,180 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% | 26 Mar - 11 Apr 2025 | ||
M.Sc + Ph.D 4 Courses | ₹98,455 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation+JEST | 26 Mar - 11 Apr 2025 | |
Ph.D 4 Courses | ₹52,575 (1st Year Fees) | PG with 60% + IIT JAM | 19 May - 21 May 2025 |
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Ph.D. Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Chemical Sciences, Ph.D. Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. Physical Science, M.Sc + Ph.D., M.Sc + Ph.D. Physics, M.Sc + Ph.D. Chemistry, M.Sc + Ph.D. Mathematics, M.Sc + Ph.D Biology, BS + MS Biology, BS + MS Chemistry, BS + MS Physics, BS + MS Mathematics, | Admission Link |
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Events | Dates |
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IIT JAM Registration Timeline | Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 |
IIT JAM Admit Card Date | Tentative Jan 05, 2026 |
IIT JAM Exam Date | Feb 15, 2026 |
IIT JAM Result Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
Events | Dates |
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Date of Interview for Last Round Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Biological Sciences) | Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025 |
Date of Interview for 1st Online Round Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Biological Sciences) | Jun 02, 2025 - Jun 07, 2025 |
Date of Interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Mathematical Sciences) | Jun 02, 2025 - Jun 03, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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IIT JAM Registration Timeline | Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 |
IIT JAM Admit Card Date | Tentative Jan 05, 2026 |
IIT JAM Exam Date | Feb 15, 2026 |
IIT JAM Result Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
Events | Dates |
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Downloading Date of Offer Letters from Portal for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D] | Jul 09, 2025 |
First Round of Admission Offer | Jul 07, 2025 |
Date of Withdrawal Option for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D] | Jun 07, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025 |
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