At a glance
- Established
- 2006
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Mohanpur, West Bengal
- Affiliation
- Autonomous (MHRD)
- Approvals
- UGC
- NIRF 2025
- #67 Overall, #46 Research
- Students enrolled
- 1,199 (2023–24)
- Website
- iiserkol.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
About IISER Kolkata
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, established in 2006, is a premier autonomous research institution ranked 67th overall in NIRF 2025. Located in Mohanpur, Nadia district, West Bengal, IISER Kolkata offers BS-MS, integrated PhD, and PhD programs across biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, mathematical sciences, and earth sciences. The institute is known for its research excellence in areas including condensed matter physics, organic chemistry, structural biology, and mathematical modeling.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists. It lists this college as Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
In 2023–24, 269 of 1,199 students at IISER Kolkata (22.4%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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TypeGovernment
LocationMohanpur, West Bengal
Established2006
RankingNIRF 2025 #67 Overall
Total Intake300