Admission at IACS, Kolkata The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), located in Kolkata, West Bengal, was established in 1876 and is India’s oldest research institute in basic sciences. It is a deemed-to-be university recognized by UGC under the “de novo” category. The institute offers integrated B.Sc.+M.Sc., M.Sc.+Ph.D., and Ph.D. programs in physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, and mathematics. Key Programs Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. (7 years) Standalone Ph.D. programs in sciences…
More Information →Campus at IACS The institute is located at Jadavpur, Kolkata, with a modern campus dedicated to advanced scientific research. Facilities Advanced research laboratories Central library with scientific journals High-performance computing facilities Hostels for students and scholars International collaboration centers
Placements at IACS The placement cell focuses on research careers, academic positions, and industry collaborations. Top recruiters: CSIR labs, IITs, IISc, international universities, R&D firms Highest package: around ₹10–12 LPA (research/industry roles) Average package: around ₹5–7 LPA Career paths: Scientists, professors, research fellows, industry R&D specialists
More Information →Scholarships at IACS The institute provides financial support through national and institutional scholarships. INSPIRE Scholarships for meritorious students CSIR/UGC JRF & SRF fellowships for Ph.D. scholars Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories International research fellowships through collaborations
More Information →