IISER Biology BS-MS Programme-2011

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER ) 

IISERs are devoted to world-class education and research at the BS-MS and PhD levels in Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathemati cs, Physics, and Interdisciplinary areas. These institu tes have internationally renowned Faculty engaged in research and teaching. The Institutes are designed to have sprawling residential campuses with state-of-the-art research and teach ing laboratories, modern hoste ls and recreational facilities.

The BS-MS Programme

The dual degree BS-MS is an integrated five-year course after 12lh standard.
The first two years will have core courses in basic sciences
Third and fourth years will be dedicated to specialization in chosen science subject
Fifth year will be devoted to a research project
The students are trained to join R&D institutions, academia and science-based industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electronics, materials and polymer industries, etc. 


Eligibility

Candidates satisfying at least one of tJle fo llowing three cri teria may apply: 


1. KVPY (Kishore Va igyanik Protsahan Yojana) : Students qualified in SA (2009)/SX (2010)/S8 (2010)/SP (Passed 10+2 in 2010/2011) 


2. IIT-JEE 2011: Students obtaining a minimum of 60% marks in Class XII and secu ring a rank in the regular merit list 


3. State/Central Board: Students qualifying in Class XII in 2010 or 2011 in Science Stream. The cut-off percentage for INSPIRE fellowship of the DeparbnentofScience and Technology (OST) to be used for the boards for Class X and XII are given in http'lIwwwjnspjre-dstgoyjnllnspjre-Adyertisementpdf .

For a BC (non-creamy) a 5% relaxation of the OST cut-o ff is tenable. The cut-off for SC/ST is 60% in Class X and Class XII for all boards. All state/central board students must also qualify in the IISER Science Aptitude Test (ISAT).

Reservation policy of Government of India will be fo llowed for admission to IISERs. 


Scholarship

All admitted students are eligible for a monthly scholarsh ip of Rs. 5000/- awarded by INSPJRE/KVPY scheme of DST, subject to continued good academic performance. 


How to apply

Applications for admission are to be submitted online at wwwiiser-admissions jn. Please follow the instr uctions for filling up the application form and other relevant details given in the website. There will be a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST). 


Dates to remember
 

KVPY
ONLINE : 18th April - 3rd May 2011.
Counseling : 2nd July 2011.
IIT-JEE
ONLINE : 9th June - 23rd June 2011.
Counseling : 2nd July 2011.
State & Central Board :
ONLINE :  15th June - 8th July 2011.
Counseling : 16th July 2011.
Contact: All enquiries to be directed to Chairman, Joint Admission Committee. e-mail: jacchajr@jjse rtym ac jn Phone: 0471-2597433

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