Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)📍 Pune, MaharashtraEstablished 2006NIRF #35 (Research)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune

Q: How can I get admission to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?

Admissions to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune are conducted strictly through merit in official national entrance examinations (iiser-apt, jee-advanced). Eligible candidates must register for the centralized State / Institutional Direct Counseling Authority (State CET / Institutional) counseling process. Admissions are allotted based on All India Rank, category reservations, and institute preference choices.

Q: What is the fee waiver and concession policy for SC, ST, and low-income students at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?

Under central statutory directives (undefined), undergraduate SC, ST, and PwD students receive a 100% tuition fee waiver. Furthermore, students from families with an annual gross income below ₹1,00,000 receive a 100% tuition fee waiver, while those with family income between ₹1,00,000 and ₹5,00,000 receive a 66.67% (two-thirds) tuition remission. Students can also apply for the Central Sector Interest Subsidy (CSIS) on education loans.

Q: What are the reservation quotas for admissions at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?

Admissions adhere to the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2019: 15% seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes non-creamy layer (OBC-NCL), 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across all categories.

Q: What is the official NIRF 2025 ranking and parameter score of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is officially ranked #35 in India under the NIRF 2025 Research category by the Ministry of Education with an overall score of 50.35/100. Its official sub-parameter breakdown is: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): 58.05/100, Research & Professional Practice (RPC): 41.23/100, Graduation Outcomes (GO): 53.23/100, Outreach & Inclusivity (OI): 64.23/100, and Peer Perception: 35.05/100.

Q: Which government scholarships can students of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune apply for?

Eligible students can apply for central schemes on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), including the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students, Pragati Scholarship for Girls, and state-specific higher education scholarship funds. Verified government schemes with step-by-step eligibility can be tracked directly on Eligo.

Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.

Statutory Charter:National Institutes of Science Education and Research Act, 2022•Re-verified under Eligo 180-day civic verification SLA (2026-10-05)

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NIRF 2025 Official 5-Parameter Scorecard

National Institutional Ranking Framework official metrics for Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (Research Category).

Rank #35

Overall Score: 50.35 / 100

TLR (100)

58.05

Teaching, Learning & Resources

RPC (100)

41.23

Research & Professional Practice

GO (100)

53.23

Graduation Outcomes & Placements

OI (100)

64.23

Outreach & Inclusivity

Perception

35.05

Academic & Employer Perception

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⚖️Statutory Fee Waiver & Concessions

Government Tuition Remission & Financial Aid Rules

Mandatory central and state government fee exemptions applicable at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune for underprivileged, reserved, and low-income students.

SC / ST / PwD Students

Tuition Fee Exemption pursuant to UGC guidelines and State Social Welfare Department rules

100% statutory tuition fee exemption regardless of parental income. Only refundable caution deposits and nominal hostel maintenance charges apply.

Gross Income < ₹1,00,000 / Year

Means-cum-Merit financial assistance from University Student Aid Fund for students with low family income

Full tuition fee waiver for students from families with an annual income below ₹1 Lakh across all social categories upon submitting an official income certificate.

Income ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakh / Year

Student Aid Fund & Merit Concession

Two-thirds (66.67%) statutory tuition concession for students from families earning between ₹1 Lakh and ₹5 Lakh per annum.

Education Loan & CSIS Interest Subvention Protections:

Eligible students from low-income households receive partial or full fee concessions through the University Student Aid Fund, UGC merit-cum-means assistance, and state social welfare fee reimbursement programs. Under the Central Sector Interest Subsidy (CSIS) scheme, eligible professional degree candidates whose gross family income is within ₹4.50 Lakh receive full interest reimbursement during the course duration plus one moratorium year. Loans up to ₹7.50 Lakh require zero collateral and zero third-party guarantee under the CGFSEL framework.

🏛️Statutory Seat Allocation

Centralized Admission & Counseling Pathway

Official seat allotment for Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is conducted exclusively through authorized governmental counseling bodies.

State CET / Institutional Official Portal

Conducting Authority Details

Counseling Body: State / Institutional Direct Counseling Authority

Allotment Code: State CET / Institutional

Official Web Portal: https://www.iiserpune.ac.in

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Qualifying Entrance Examinations

IISER Aptitude Test

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

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Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)

IIT (for Joint Admission Board)

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Degrees & Academic Faculties Offered

Recognized undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs approved by statutory bodies at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune.

🎓 BS-MS Dual Degree (5 Years)🎓 Int-Ph.D (Integrated Ph.D)🎓 M.Sc🎓 Ph.D in Basic Sciences

📊Statutory Seat Quota Matrix

Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2019

Mandatory constitutional reservation seat quotas applied during centralized seat allocation at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune.

Category	Statutory Quota	Required Central Certificate	Relaxation / Benefit
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%	Central SC Caste Certificate	Full Tuition Fee Waiver + Cutoff Concession
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5%	Central ST Tribe Certificate	Full Tuition Fee Waiver + Cutoff Concession
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	27%	Central OBC Non-Creamy Layer (issued after April 1)	Reserved Quota Seats + Income Concession
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	10%	Central EWS Income & Asset Certificate	Reserved Quota Seats + Fee Remission
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	5% Horizontal	UDID Card / Authorized Medical Board Certificate (≥40%)	100% Fee Exemption across all categories

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Common Inquiries: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune Admissions & Financial Aid

Authoritative answers sourced directly from Ministry of Education notifications and statutory regulations.

How can I get admission to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?▼

Admissions to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune are conducted strictly through merit in official national entrance examinations (iiser-apt, jee-advanced). Eligible candidates must register for the centralized State / Institutional Direct Counseling Authority (State CET / Institutional) counseling process. Admissions are allotted based on All India Rank, category reservations, and institute preference choices.

What is the fee waiver and concession policy for SC, ST, and low-income students at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?▼

Under central statutory directives (undefined), undergraduate SC, ST, and PwD students receive a 100% tuition fee waiver. Furthermore, students from families with an annual gross income below ₹1,00,000 receive a 100% tuition fee waiver, while those with family income between ₹1,00,000 and ₹5,00,000 receive a 66.67% (two-thirds) tuition remission. Students can also apply for the Central Sector Interest Subsidy (CSIS) on education loans.

What are the reservation quotas for admissions at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?▼

Admissions adhere to the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2019: 15% seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes non-creamy layer (OBC-NCL), 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across all categories.

What is the official NIRF 2025 ranking and parameter score of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune?▼

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is officially ranked #35 in India under the NIRF 2025 Research category by the Ministry of Education with an overall score of 50.35/100. Its official sub-parameter breakdown is: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): 58.05/100, Research & Professional Practice (RPC): 41.23/100, Graduation Outcomes (GO): 53.23/100, Outreach & Inclusivity (OI): 64.23/100, and Peer Perception: 35.05/100.

Which government scholarships can students of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune apply for?▼

Eligible students can apply for central schemes on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), including the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students, Pragati Scholarship for Girls, and state-specific higher education scholarship funds. Verified government schemes with step-by-step eligibility can be tracked directly on Eligo.

Official Institutional Gateway

All applications, official brochures, fee circulars, and departmental inquiries are handled directly on the institution's official portal. Eligo is an independent civic portal and does not collect application forms or process admissions.

https://www.iiserpune.ac.in

Sources & Verification

Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days

Official IISER Website: https://www.iiserpune.ac.in
NIRF 2025 Research Ranking: https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ResearchRanking.html

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