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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 :-

(i) Bright students generally attracted to careers in professional fields.

(ii) Growth of science education in universities / colleges without concern for quality.

(iii) Virtual absence of specialised institutions for science education and research.

(iv) Exodus of scientists from R&D establishments.

(v) 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 Master’s Programme (5 years) (after 10+2)

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

Yr3rd 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 100Post-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

(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

(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

(i) To attract brilliant students to careers in basic sciences.

(ii) To nurture creativity.

(iii)To transcend compartmentalization of traditional disciplines.

(iv)To network teaching institutions with laboratories.

(v) To synergize research with teaching and

education.

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Thank You.