Question 1

Is IISER a government or private institute?

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The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) are a group of autonomous public institutes. The Government of India established IISERs at Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, and Pune. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) established IISER Kolkata in 2006. IISER Pune is also a government institution established in 2006.IISERs are research-intensive teaching institutes. They offer courses such as:BS-MSIntegrated PhD (iPhD)PhDInternational PhDIISERs are good for research and basic sciences. They award their own degrees.

Question 2

What is IISER known for?

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The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) are known for:Research: IISERs are considered to be the best in India for research education.Undergraduate research: IISERs give undergraduate students the opportunity to do research and experiments.Dual degree programs: IISERs offer five-year dual degree programs.IISERs were established in 2007 as autonomous academic institutions. They provide quality science education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Some IISERs and their median packages for 2022 are:IISER PuneINR 11.40 LPAIISER KolkataINR 7 LPAIISER MohaliINR 8 LPAIISER BhopalINR 17.5 LPA

Question 3

What are the career prospects after completing IISER?

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Some career paths for IISER graduates include:Research and development in academia or industryTeaching and educationScience policy and administrationScience journalism and communicationData analysis and data scienceEnvironmental science and conservationBiotechnology and pharmaceuticalsThe majority of IISER Pune alumni work in the research sector, followed by the education sector.Some other career options for IISER graduates include:Academia (Research): Joining a CSIR lab, university, or research lab as a staff scientist or principal investigator after completing a PhD.Industry (R&D): Joining a company as a scientist in their R&D department after completing a PhD.Teaching: Taking up a teaching job in any school or university after qualifying for the requisite exams like UPSC.

Question 4

What are the different roles and sectors provided to students during placement at IISER TVM?

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IISER Thiruvananthapuram provides on campus placement opportunities to the students.CompanyTypical RolesSectorIBMData Analyst, ConsultantTechnology, ConsultingDeloitteConsultant, AnalystConsultingIntelR&D Engineer, ScientistTechnologySiemensR&D Engineer, Research ScientistTechnologyUnileverResearch Scientist, Product DevConsumer Goods

Question 5

What are the different internship opportunities provided to students at IISER TVM?

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IISER Thiruvananthapuram provides various scholarship opportunities to students to assist them in their studies. The college also offers internships at external institutes and offers stipends ranging from INR 7,000 - 10,000 per month. IISER TVM also offers part time jobs, teaching assistant roles to help students provide financial support. Students pursue their internships in IITs, IISc, NITs, or other IISERs. The internship is done during summer break .

Question 6

Why are placements low at IISER TVM as compared to IITs?

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IISER Thiruvananthapuram Placement percentage is low as compared to IITs because maximum students opt for higher education like Ph.D over corporate jobs. The curriculum of IITs and IISER TVM is science oriented with less emphasis on industry oriented skills like coding or management, that is the reason only 6 students from 5 Year UG program and 5 students from M.Sc got placement in 2024.

Question 7

What is the eligibility criteria for BS + MS at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 8

What is the BS + MS fees at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 9

What is the eligibility criteria for M.Sc at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 10

What is the M.Sc fees at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 11

What is the eligibility criteria for Ph.D at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 12

What is the Ph.D fees at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 13

What is the hostel fee at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Question 14

How many courses are offered at IISER Thiruvananthapuram? Also what are the popular courses at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER], Thiruvananthapuram

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