IISER Bhopal
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The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal , commonly known as IISER Bhopal or IISERb, is a higher education
institute established in 2008 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
, India
. It is one of five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
, the other being IISER Kolkata, IISER Mohali
, IISER Pune
and IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
/Master of Science
(BS-MS, Dual Degree) and Ph.D.
programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
(KVPY), through Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination
(IIT-JEE) or through direct admission of state/central boards, which also requires qualifying in the IISER Science Aptitude Test (ISAT).
In the first two years, students study Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry (one course each for every semester) and one semester each of Earth Science, Electronics, Computer Science, Communication Skills and Indian Heritage in Science, Literature and Art. The Major subject is chosen at the end of the second year. This can be Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Earth Science. The M.S. degree is awarded in this major subject. Along with the major courses in each semester, one takes minor courses which can be chosen from any of the remaining sciences. Each minor course lasts a semester, after which one chooses a new set of minor courses. The final year is devoted to a thesis in the Major subject.
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
institute established in 2008 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is one of five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research , and the related National Institute of Science Education and Research are a group of premier institutes being created by the Government of India, through the Ministry of Human Resource Development , to promote education and research in the...
, the other being IISER Kolkata, IISER Mohali
IISER Mohali
The Indian Institute of Science Education Research Mohali has been established as an autonomous academic institution in 2007 by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India, New Delhi, to research in frontier areas of science and to provide science education at the...
, IISER Pune
IISER Pune
The Government of India, based on the recommendation of Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, through the Ministry of Human Resource Development , has established five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research in 2006. These institutes are currently located in Kolkata, Pune,...
and IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
Academics
IISER Bhopal offers Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
/Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
(BS-MS, Dual Degree) and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
BS-MS
Admission to the BS-MS programme is either through Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan YojanaKishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana is an ongoing program started by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to encourage students of Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take up research careers in these areas...
(KVPY), through Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination
The Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination is an annual college entrance examination in India. It is used as a sole criterion for the Indian Institutes of Technology as well as other institutes.The exam is conducted by the various IITs by a policy of rotation...
(IIT-JEE) or through direct admission of state/central boards, which also requires qualifying in the IISER Science Aptitude Test (ISAT).
In the first two years, students study Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry (one course each for every semester) and one semester each of Earth Science, Electronics, Computer Science, Communication Skills and Indian Heritage in Science, Literature and Art. The Major subject is chosen at the end of the second year. This can be Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Earth Science. The M.S. degree is awarded in this major subject. Along with the major courses in each semester, one takes minor courses which can be chosen from any of the remaining sciences. Each minor course lasts a semester, after which one chooses a new set of minor courses. The final year is devoted to a thesis in the Major subject.