Arthropod Ecology & Taxonomy Workshop Announcement - IISER Thiruvananthapuram, in partnership with Indica School of Field Ecology and Conservation, National Centre for Biological Sciences, is organizing a 14-day course on Arthropod Ecology & Taxonomy. Applications are currently open, and the deadline is 15 July 2025. Participants will gain hands-on skills in field sampling techniques and laboratory-based identification, focusing on major arthropod groups such as ants, spiders, beetles, and more. The course includes lectures, fieldwork, lab sessions, and group discussions, exploring topics like arthropod biodiversity and ecological interactions. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a practical taxonomic skill set and an ecological framework essential for arthropod-focused research.
13th Convocation of IISER Thiruvananthapuram - IISER Thiruvananthapuram will celebrate its 13th Convocation on Saturday, 19th July 2025. We are honoured to welcome Dr. Krishna Ella, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Ella will deliver the Convocation Address during the ceremony.
CRSI Bronze Medal Awarded to Prof Ajay Venugopal - Prof. Ajay Venugopal from the School of Chemistry has been awarded the prestigious Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Bronze Medal for the year 2025 in recognition of his significant contributions to research in chemistry. Congratulations to him, and we wish him many more laurels.
MSc/IPhD Admission August 2025 - Candidates Provisionally Selected - The provisional selection of candidates for the MSc/IPhD admission for August 2025 has been announced. Candidates can check the details on the college website. Offer letters and further instructions will be sent to the registered email addresses of the selected candidates within a few days from the date of publishing the selection list. The selection and waiting lists have been prepared based on merit, in strict accordance with the reservation policies of the Government of India. Candidates who have been selected for both the IPhD and MSc programs may choose to accept either one of the offers, within the declared deadline for that round of offer. All selections are provisional and subject to verification of original documents at the time of joining. Candidates are advised to carefully read the offer letter for detailed instructions regarding the acceptance procedure, including the deadline for confirming their admission.
The IISER 2025 result for BS-MS/BS/BTech admissions will be announced soon at iiseradmission.in. The final answer key will be released beforehand. Candidates can download their rankcards using their email ID and password. The result will include AIR and category rank. Counselling is expected to begin in the fourth week of June 2025 for qualified candidates.
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science or Engineering, minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, qualified in national level tests such as JAM or JEST in the relevant subject | ||
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, 55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, qualified in any national level examination such as JGEEBILS, JEST, CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or any other recognized test. | ||
B.S. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹3,21,000 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or above, Qualifying in national level examinations such as JEE Advanced, KVPY, or SCB | |
M.Sc. + Ph.D. | Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine, minimum of 60% aggregate marks, qualified in the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) in the relevant subject | ||
B.S. + M.S. | ₹3,21,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent qualification, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent in relevant subjects, Clear IISER Aptitude Test or qualify in national-level examinations like KVPY, JEE Advanced, or equivalent. |
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram provides infrastructural facilities to its students to enhance the quality of education. Listed below are the campus facilities of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation |
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Dr Harilal Madhavan | Humanities | Adhoc Faculty |
Dr Amrutha Swaminathan | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Bandan Chakrabortty | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Kamalakannan Vijayan | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr N. Sadananda Singh | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Nisha N Kannan | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Nishana Mayilaadumveettil | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Poonam Thakur | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Sabari Sankar Thirupathy | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Sandhya Ganesan | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Sanu Shameer | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Vijay Jayaraman | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Yashraj Chavhan | School of Biology | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Jishy Varghese | School of Biology | Associate Professor |
Dr Ramanathan Natesh | School of Biology | Associate Professor |
Dr Ravi Maruthachalam | School of Biology | Associate Professor |
Dr Satish Khurana | School of Biology | Associate Professor |
Dr Ullasa Kodandaramaiah | School of Biology | Associate Professor |
Dr V Stalin Raj | School of Biology | Associate Professor |
Prof Hema Somanathan | School of Biology | Professor |
Prof Nishant K. T | School of Biology | Professor |
Prof S. Murty Srinivasula | School of Biology | Professor |
Prof Tapas K. Manna | School of Biology | Professor |
Dr Ashutosh Pandey | School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Bhavya P S | School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr N. Anand | School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Pramitha M | School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Prasanth Valayamkunnath | School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Dr Vishnu S Nair | School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences | Assistant Professor Grade I |
Gender | Male | Female |
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Total | 163 | 104 |
OBC | 0 | 0 |
SC | 0 | 0 |
ST | 0 | 0 |
Muslim | 0 | 0 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
Minority Community | 0 | 0 |
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