Question 1

What is the NIRF ranking of IISER Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, IISER Kolkata is ranked #46 for research and #67 overall. NIRF lists it as Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata.

Question 2

Is IISER Kolkata a government or private institution?

Accepted Answer

IISER Kolkata is a government institution in Mohanpur, West Bengal, established in 2006. It is affiliated to Autonomous (MHRD).

Question 3

Which bodies approve or accredit IISER Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

IISER Kolkata lists approval or accreditation from UGC.

Question 4

Do students at IISER Kolkata get scholarships or fee waivers?

Accepted Answer

In 2023–24, 269 of its 1,199 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 247 through state and central government schemes and 22 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

Question 5

How many students study at IISER Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

1,199 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 27.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

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