Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

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Indian Institutes of Science Education and
Research (IISERs)
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• Research in basic and pure sciences crucial
• Many areas of basic sciences eventually evolve
  as applied sciences
• e.g. Lasers
• Semiconductors
• Superconductivity
• NMR imaging
• Nanomaterials

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• Problems of science education and research in the
  country -
• Bright students generally attracted to careers in
  professional fields.
• Growth of science education in universities /
  colleges without concern for quality.
• Virtual absence of specialised institutions for
  science education and research.
• Exodus of scientists from RD establishments.
• Little or no interface between educational
  institutions and research establishments.

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• Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister
  (SAC-PM) in 2005 recommends setting up of two
  Indian Institutes of Science Education Research
  (IISERs), at Pune and Kolkata.
• IISERs, Pune and Kolkata established and
  commence their academic session from August, 2006
  (with about 40 students each).

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• Three more IISERs recommended to be set up by
  SAC-PM.
• Foundation stone for IISER, Mohali laid in
  September, 2006.
• IISERs at Bhopal and Thiruvananthapuram also to
  be established.

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• DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF IISERs
• Exclusively for Pure Sciences.
• Vertically Integrated.
• Interdisciplinary Education and Research.
• Fully Residential.
• Physical facilities and Manpower of International
  Standards.
• Admission based on All India Entrance Exam.

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• ACADEMIC ASPECTS
• Areas
• Physical Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Mathematics and Computational Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Environment and Earth System Sciences
• Material Sciences
• Programmes
• Integrated Masters Programme (5 years) (after
  102)
• Integrated Doctoral Programme (after B.Sc.) (5
  years plus)
• Conventional Doctoral and Post-Doctoral
  Programmes

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YEAR-WISE STUDENT INTAKE AND GROSS STUDENT
STRENGTH FOR EACH IISER
Discipline 1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr 5th Yr 6th Yr 7th Yr
Integrated M.Sc. 75 100 150 200 200 200 200
Integrated M.Sc. /Ph.D -- 25 40 60 90 105 120
Ph.D. -- -- 20 40 60 80 100
Post-doc Fellows -- -- -- 20 40 60 70
Gross Strength 75 200 410 730 1120 1490 1855
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YEAR-WISE STRENGTH OF FACULTY AND SUPPORTING
STAFF FOR EACH IISER  
1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr 5th Yr 6th Yr 7th Yr
Faculty 20 40 60 80 95 135 185
Supporting Staff 15 30 60 108 168 255 306
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YEAR-WISE Total Investment (Amounts in Crore
Rs.)
ITEM 1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr 5th Yr 6th Yr 7th Yr Total
1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring 1.Non Recurring
(i) Building 5.00 15.00 17.00 20.00 15.00 14.00 14.00 100.00
(ii) Equipment 3.00 20.00 35.00 30.00 25.00 14.00 14.00 141.00
Total Non Rec. 8.00 35.00 52.00 50.00 40.00 28.00 28.00 241.00
2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring 2. Recurring
(i) Manpower 7.50 15.00 13.50 33.00 34.00 37.00 38.00 188.00
(ii) Maintenance 2.50 5.00 16.50 12.00 13.00 16.00 16.00 71.00
Total Rec. 10.00 20.00 30.00 45.00 47.00 53.00 54.00 259.00
Grand Total 18.00 55.00 82.00 95.00 87.00 81.00 82.00 500.00
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• MAIN GOALS EXPECTED TO BE ACHIEVED
• To attract brilliant students to careers in basic
  sciences.
• To nurture creativity.
• To transcend compartmentalization of traditional
  disciplines.
• To network teaching institutions with
  laboratories.
• To synergize research with teaching and
  education.

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Thank You.