Bachelor of Science [BS] + Master of Science [MS]
at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER]
About Bachelor of Science [BS] + Master of Science [MS]
IISER Tirupati’s 5-year BS-MS is an integrated research programme spanning four scientific disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Specialisation is chosen after the second year and culminates in an MS research thesis. Admission is through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). Total programme fees for General category students are INR 4,89,000 over five years.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 9 July 2026.
IISER Tirupati BS-MS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee, General Category (5 Years) | INR 4,89,000 |
| Hostel Rent (10 semesters) | INR 25,000 |
| Electricity and Water (10 semesters) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (General Category) | INR 5,24,000 |
- SC, ST, and PwD students are substantially exempt from tuition with per-semester fees ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 7,629.
- Hostel accommodation is mandatory for on-campus students.
- Mess charges are billed separately as per actuals each semester.
- Programme fees decrease progressively each semester with the first semester carrying the highest charge.
IISER Tirupati BS-MS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IAT 2026 Registration Opens | March 5, 2026 |
| IAT 2026 Registration Closes | April 13, 2026 |
| IAT 2026 Admit Card | May 25, 2026 |
| IAT 2026 Exam | June 7, 2026 |
| IAT 2026 Result | June 24, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Closes | July 9, 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | August 2026 |
- IAT 2026 registration was open from March 5 to April 13, 2026.
- Counselling for the August 2026 batch is conducted online via iiseradmission.in.
- IISER Tirupati offers 350 total BS-MS seats across all four disciplines combined.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 (10+2) in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and at least Mathematics or Biology from a recognised board.
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Valid score in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 conducted by the IISER admission committee.
Admission Process
- Register on the official IISER admission portal (iiseradmission.in) and apply for IAT 2026.
- Appear in the IISER Aptitude Test (CBT mode) on June 7, 2026.
- Download the rank card from iiseradmission.in after the result on June 24, 2026.
- Register for online counselling from July 2 to 9, 2026 on iiseradmission.in.
- Participate in choice filling and seat allotment and accept the allotted IISER and programme.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee and report with original documents for enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Passionate about research but undecided on which science discipline to pursue
- Want a flexible integrated UG-PG programme with discipline choice after year 2
- Seeking fellowship and scholarship support from a government autonomous institute
✗ Skip if
- Certain about a specific discipline and prefer direct specialisation from year one
- Planning to enter the corporate sector immediately after an undergraduate degree
- Need a campus with strong placement infrastructure and industry recruiter access
IISER Tirupati BS-MS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| DST-INSPIRE Scholarship | INR 80,000 per year | Top 1% students in Class 12 board exams or in qualifying competitive exams. Applied via the DST online portal. |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile Class 12 students with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum. |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | As per institute norms | High-performing BS-MS students based on semester CGPA. Announced each academic year by IISER Tirupati. |
- DST-INSPIRE applications are submitted via online.inspire-dst.gov.in.
- Central Sector scholarships are applied via scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.
As mentioned, IISER Tirupati offers admission to BS + MS program based on IISER rank. IISER Tirupati IISER Cutoff 2025 rank is 8328 for the General category. Further, IISER cutoff rank is 4360 for OBC , 1651 for SC , 728 for ST and 1651 for EWS category. Check IISER Tirupati Cutoff
IISER Tirupati BS + MS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in IISER Tirupati BS + MS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the IISER Tirupati BS + MS program in 2025 was closed at the 116605 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 4325 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 2990 | 1881 |
| OBC | 1880 | 1166 |
| SC | 812 | 531 |
| ST | 393 | 235 |
| EWS | 718 | 365 |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 19610 | 44 |
| PwD | 60050 | 209 |
IISER Tirupati BS-MS FAQs
Ques. What disciplines are available under the BS-MS programme at IISER Tirupati?
Ans. The BS-MS programme at IISER Tirupati is offered across four disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Students spend the first two years on a common interdisciplinary curriculum before choosing their major discipline in year three. The programme concludes with an MS research thesis in the chosen specialisation, typically completed in years four and five under a faculty supervisor.
Ques. When does a BS-MS student choose a specialisation at IISER Tirupati?
Ans. Specialisation is declared at the end of the second year based on academic performance and interest. The first two years expose all students to courses in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics in equal measure. From the third year, students pursue advanced coursework in their chosen discipline and begin preparing for the MS thesis research under a department faculty member.
Ques. Does IISER Tirupati offer campus placements for BS-MS graduates?
Ans. IISER Tirupati is primarily a research institution and does not conduct formal campus placement drives for its BS-MS graduates. The majority of alumni pursue PhD programmes at IITs, IISc, IISERs, and universities in the US and Europe. A smaller number takes up positions in national laboratories, research organisations such as ISRO and BARC, or quantitative roles in data science and finance.
Ques. What makes the IISER BS-MS different from a conventional BSc plus MSc pursued separately?
Ans. The BS-MS is a single integrated programme with a structured research progression. Students do not need to appear for a separate entrance exam between the BSc and MSc phases. The first two years are genuinely interdisciplinary, giving students exposure to all four sciences before committing to a major. The five-year residential experience at a research-intensive campus provides deep faculty mentorship throughout the programme.
Ques. What is the minimum IAT rank needed for admission to the BS-MS at IISER Tirupati?
Ans. IISER Tirupati does not publish a fixed minimum IAT rank for each discipline. Candidates are ranked on the combined IAT merit list and allotted seats across all IISERs and disciplines during online counselling. Closing ranks vary each year based on seat availability and demand. Candidates can check prior-year counselling data on iiseradmission.in for a realistic estimate of the required rank.
Ques. Can a BS-MS graduate at IISER Tirupati apply for a PhD without an entrance exam?
Ans. Yes, IISER BS-MS graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible to apply for PhD programmes at IISERs without a mandatory qualifying examination such as CSIR-JRF or GATE. This provision makes the BS-MS an efficient pathway for committed research students and is one of the programme’s most valued features for those targeting academic careers in science.