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Top 3 IISERs in India as per NIRF Ranking 2024

Scroll down to know why you should take admission in IISERs. Here’s a brief description on the basis of rank, fees, score, eligibility etc.
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Updated Jun 25, 2025 | 05:52 PM IST
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What are IISERs?

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) are top government institutes in India, set up to promote high-quality education and research in basic sciences. These institutes were created by the Ministry of Education to encourage young minds to pursue science and research from the undergraduate level itself.
The IISERs were officially established by the Parliament of India through the Science Education and Research (Amendment) Act in 2010. Today, there are seven IISERs across the country — located in Pune (Maharashtra), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mohali (Punjab), Kolkata (West Bengal), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), and Berhampur (Odisha).
In 2012, all IISERs were given the status of 'Institutes of National Importance' by the Indian government, putting them in the same league as top institutes like IISc Bangalore. The government has invested nearly ₹500 crore in each IISER during their initial years to ensure they become centers of excellence in science and research.
TOP 3 IISERs as per NIRF 2024:
Name of Institute State Score Rank Fees Year of Establishment
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune Maharashtra 51.53 29 Tuition Fee B.Sc courses: Rs 4 lakh (approx) M.Sc courses: Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh (approx) 2006
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata West Bengal 47.31 38 Tuition Fee B.Sc courses: Rs 5 lakh approx) M.Sc courses: Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh (approx) 2006
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Punjab 44.09 49 Tuition Fee B.Sc courses: Rs 5 lakh approx) M.Sc courses: Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh (approx) Ph.D: Rs 1 lakh to Ps 1.5 lakh 2007

IISER Entrance Exam 2025: Updated Eligibility Criteria

The IISER entrance exam rules for the 2025-2026 academic session have been updated. Earlier, eligibility mainly depended on the year you passed Class 12. Now, your date of birth and other factors also play an important role.
Who Can Apply for IISER 2025?
  • Indian citizens
  • OCI/PIO cardholders
  • Foreign nationals (with valid documents)

Educational Qualifications:

    You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2023, 2024, or be appearing in 2025
  • Your stream in Class 12 must be Science from a board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India
  • If you are a foreign national and did not pass Class 12 from a COBSE-recognized board in India, you will need to upload an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) while filling the application form

    • Subjects You Should Have Studied:

    You must have studied at least three subjects out of:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    • Physics

    Minimum Marks Required:

    • General/OBC/EWS category: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in Class 12
    • SC/ST/PwD category: Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 12

    Note:

    The eligibility rules have returned to the same pattern as last year’s exam (IAT 2024). So, if you followed the process last year, it’ll feel familiar.

    Why choose IISERs?

    IISERs are among India’s top institutes for science education and research. They offer world-class labs, experienced faculty, and strong research opportunities. Students get to work on real scientific problems and explore subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in depth. IISERs also have good placements and many students go on to top global universities for higher studies.
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