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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
establishments.
scientists
from
R&D
(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
IISERs
FEATURES
OF
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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 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
(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
(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
2. Recurring
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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.
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