IISER BHOPAL : A HOME FOR MANY

The curriculum trains students in various research fields, including lab and theory. The course prepares a student to get either a industry position, or PhD position. The course curriculum can be improved by porividing more exposure to students who havent experienced, these fields. Exams are good, easy if youve understood the course content. These exams are based on a wide information of the topic, and are not limited to just one textbook.

Both academic and Industry internships and projuects are common among students. Generally students take up internships or projects with proffessors at other unviersities. Many proffesors in college offer reading Projects to intrested students.

Fees yearly was Rs 102.600, no scholarship. Fees for the entire course is constant every, with 10,000 extra in first year as admission fees, and 5000 deposit which is refundable. It generally is not increasing, but is subject to change without any warning. Sc, St applicants dont have to pay the tuition fees. Hence they pay around 18,800 every year. Tuition fees - 36,700 User fees - 9,700 Hostel fees - 6,700 Mess fees not included. around 3500 monthly

Many Annual festivals, like Enthusia, Mehfil, ArtnLetters, Singularity are conducted, once a year. Library is big with many books, inside and outside courses. Has a computer lab which is well equiped. all classrooms are equipped with projectors and speakers. Sports facilities are available for many sports. Proper equipment and trainers. Many student run Clubs, for every field, or sports and other activities. These enhance student life significantly.

Hostel rooms are provided with almirah, table, cot, and table lamps. 2 students in one room. 8 Hostels (2 more under constuction) Mess quality is good, quantity is generally not limited, and menu changes every month. Hostels are generally mandatory, and fees is included in the Course Fees (6700).

Wanted to get a research oriented college because that was the ultimate goal. Applied to various research colleges, including other IISER's. WOuld have prefered IISER Pune as it was closer to home, but didnt get enough marks in the entrance exam All IISERs take admissions through the IISER APTITUDE TEST (IAT), seats are assigned based on rank and preference,eligilibty is 60% in board 12th exams.

Faculty is plenty in every department.They are well trained and helpfull and approachable, not only for their course but in general about their research field. Can approach any faculty memeber about their past research and will get a positive reply. Some senior faculty memebers can be egoistic, but they care about their department and the students. Generally, a course is graded based in assignments, quizes, midsems and endsems. Very little number of students (~4-8) fail a course. The first and second year curriculum included multiple subjects, oroviding exposure to students about all these fields (phys, Bio, Maths, Chem, EES, CSE, DSE, SSt). Can choose one major subject for 3-5th year.

campus has a gym, 4 cafes, a library, and 3 parks. Hostels are open all day and night, campus exit is allowed till 12pm, while entry is not restricted. Inside campus, Cafe Coffee Day, Indian Coffee House, Nescafe are popular among students. Just outside the campus are multiple hotels which are open late till night. The campus is very safe at night, which constant security in every part. Night life is active till around 2am