IISER Pune (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)

Fee: ₹71,200

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Admissions by: IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), a pan - IISER national entrance exam; 50% of the 1,125 total BS - MS seats (across all 5 streams) go to JEE Advanced/KVPY - stream candidates, the other 50% via the SCB (Science Board) stream. Minimum 75% aggregate in Science at Class 12 required.

Placements (average ₹): —

Placements (maximum ₹): Government (Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) | NAAC A+ | NIRF rank 24th (University category) / 42nd (Overall), 2025

Ownership / mode: <p>IISER Pune is India's most research - prestigious option for Mathematics at the undergraduate level, NAAC A+ accredited and ranked 24th nationally among universities (NIRF 2025). IMPORTANT: unlike every other college on this list, IISER Pune does NOT offer a standalone 3 - year BSc Mathematics - it offers only a 5 - year integrated BS - MS dual degree, admission to which is via the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) or JEE Advanced/KVPY, not the standard 10+2 merit route used by most Pune colleges. Total fee is reported around Rs 3.56 lakh/year. This is a fundamentally different, far more selective and research - oriented path than a typical affiliated - college BSc - make sure applicants understand the distinction before applying.</p>

Address: Near Pashan

Nearby: Near NCL Pune (National Chemical Laboratory), Near Sus Road, <p>Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a central government Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, NAAC A+ accredited. It offers a 5 - year integrated BS - MS dual degree across five streams - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Social Sciences & Humanities - alongside PhD and other research programmes. Admission is via the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) or JEE Advanced/KVPY - stream eligibility, coordinated through a pan - IISER Joint Admissions Committee. The Pashan campus is a major national research hub, located near NCL Pune.</p>