IACS B.Sc + M.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) requires specific entrance exams: UG Pre-Interview Screening Test (UPST) for integrated Bachelor's and Master's programs, and Master's Pre-Interview Screening Test (MPST) for integrated Master's and Ph.D. programs. The exams, held in May, consist of multiple-choice questions in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Selection is merit-based, followed by interviews. The academic year starts in July. Faculty members are highly qualified, most holding PhDs, and employ interactive teaching methods.

The college offers 12 weekly lecture and lab hours, with two exams per semester. The integrated program is research-focused, with a total fee of Rs 1,28,000 for five years. Initial admission costs Rs 10,000, and annual tuition is Rs 6,000 for B.Sc and Rs 8,400 for M.Sc. Scholarships are available for economically disadvantaged students. The placement cell facilitates strong job and internship opportunities, including a summer fellowship with a Rs 3,000 stipend.

Internships, offering Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 stipends, are available at prestigious institutes. Undergraduate fees include Rs 21,000 plus Rs 10,000 admission fees for the first three years, and Rs 19,000 plus Rs 10,000 for the last two years. Additional costs include a Rs 7,500 caution fee, emergency fees, and a medical scheme. Scholarships like INSPIRE and KVPY are offered, with research scholarships available. Integrated Ph.D. students receive Rs 12,000 monthly stipends initially.

Tuition fees are Rs 6,000 annually for the first three years and Rs 4,800 for the last two years for GN, OBC, and EWS categories, with zero fees for SC/ST students.