Can IISER students join ISRO?

Yes, you can get a job in ISRO after doing graduation in IISER, not only in IISER; almost in all Indian universities. Whereas students of IIST can directly enter into ISRO.

Can I become a scientist after IISER?

To be fair, the career opportunities for IISER graduates are more or less attuned to research. Academia (Research): After doing a PhD, post your BS-MS course, you can join any CSIR labs or University or research lab as a staff scientist or principal investigator.

Can I study astrophysics in IISER?

In IISER Pune, you can take two coures, Astronomy and Astrophysics and General Relativity and Cosmology in your 3rd and 4th Year. In Practical, you don’t need many Professors to teach you just these two courses.

What is the procedure to get admission in IISER?

IISER exam is conducted for admission to BS-MS degree program at one of the seven IISERs. Candidates can get admission in IISER through JEE Main, KVPY and SCB channel. Candidates can apply for admission through any of the three options, but they need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for each channel individually.

How good is IISER for a scientist?

IISER is a great platform to pursue science and better than IITs to become a scientist. You will get exposed to all sorts of research and then you can choose your major in 3rd year. You can excel as a scientist as IISERs are best in india in research education (IISc is an exception).

How to apply for PhD in IISER Pune?

For International Students: Candidates can apply by writing to [email protected] with a cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Scan of information pages of Passport, transcript and three Letter of Recommendations.

Why don’t people know about IISERs?

Although IISERs offer the best training in basic sciences and unparalleled exposure to advanced analytical techniques, the fact that these Institutes are relatively new is the main reason for the lack of awareness about their existence. There is also a general belief that the viable career options for IISER graduates are limited.