#43 (Overall)
NIRF Ranking
250 BS-MS Dual Degree Seats
Annual Seats
₹12.50 - ₹16.00 LPA
Average Placement CTC
₹28.00 LPA
Highest Package Offered
Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure
Space ApexCentre of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI)
National research centre monitoring solar magnetic activity, space weather, and satellite radiation safety.
Academic Programs & Admission Pathways
| Degree / Course | Duration | Entrance Exam | Admission Authority | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS-MS Dual Degree | 5 Years | IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) | JAC IISERs | Class 12 with Science + IAT |
Branch-Wise Placement Highlights
| Academic Branch | Average CTC | Median CTC | Placement Rate | Top Participating Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS-MS | ₹13.00 LPA | ₹12.00 LPA | 85% | Pharma R&D, Tech Analytics, Global Research Fellowships |
Closing Rank Trends by Year
Interactive Selector · B.Tech by defaultCategory:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: IAT AIR
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
| Academic Branch / Specialization | Quota | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS-MS | AI | AIR ~1500 | AIR ~1450 | AIR ~1400 | AIR ~1350 | Consistent |
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.
Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
- Campus Amenities:Hostels, sports complex, high-performance computing cluster, and medical unit.
Annual Fests & Student Life
- Inquivesta (Technical Fest):India’s largest science festival organized by IISER Kolkata.
Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers
- INSPIRE and KVPY fellowships.
Notable Alumni & Leaders
- Research scientists at ISRO, NASA, and premier European institutes.
Campus Connectivity & How to Reach
Nearest Airport
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) ~45 km
Nearest Railway Station
Kalyani Railway Station ~10 km
Road & Highway Access
NH-12 (Kalyani Expressway)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CESSI at IISER Kolkata?
CESSI is an autonomous multi-institutional centre investigating solar magnetic activity and forecasting space weather to protect global satellites.
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