IISER Thiruvananthapuram Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

For admission to the BS+MS program at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, candidates must pass the Class 12 examination with at least 60% marks for general category students, and 55% for SC/ST students. The primary entrance exam for this program is the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), which covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, with a total score of 240. The application for IAT is released in the first week of March annually and can be accessed online, with a fee of approximately INR 2000 for general and OBC candidates, and INR 1000 for reserved categories.

Candidates may also enter through KVPY and JEE channels. The IAT has a cutoff rank around AIR 2000 for the general category. The admission procedure includes document verification and is relatively straightforward, similar to processes for JEE and NEET. Successful candidates participate in counseling to secure a place at IISER. While the difficulty level of the IAT parallels NEET, it is considered more conceptual. Annual fees are INR 117,000 for general and OBC categories, and INR 50,000 for reserved categories, for two semesters.

This integrated program emphasizes research exposure, facilitated by a faculty of active researchers, offering a conducive environment for students interested in both research and industrial applications.