1 Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)

2 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

3 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.

4 –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).

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

6 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.

7 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

8 YEAR-WISE STUDENT INTAKE AND GROSS STUDENT STRENGTH FOR EACH IISER Discipline1 st Yr2 nd Yr3 rd Yr4 th Yr5 th Yr6 th Yr7 th Yr Integrated M.Sc Integrated M.Sc. /Ph.D Ph.D Post-doc Fellows Gross Strength

9 YEAR-WISE STRENGTH OF FACULTY AND SUPPORTING STAFF FOR EACH IISER 1 st Yr2 nd Yr3 rd Yr4 th Yr5 th Yr6 th Yr7 th Yr Faculty Supporting Staff

10 YEAR-WISE Total Investment (Amounts in Crore Rs.) ITEM1 st Yr2 nd Yr3 rd Yr4 th Yr5 th Yr6 th Yr7 th YrTotal 1.Non Recurring (i) Building (ii) Equipment Total Non Rec Recurring (i) Manpower (ii) Maintenance Total Rec Grand Total

11 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.

12 Thank You.