Type of College

Public

Accreditation & Recognition

AICTE, DTE

Established

2007

Affiliation

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali

About Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali was established on 3rd September 2007 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, based on the recommendation of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

It is recognized and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and also by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Punjab.

It is one of the premier institutions established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

The aim of the IISERs which is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences to carry out research in frontier areas of science and to provide quality science education at the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels.

It is autonomous self-affiliated co-educational institute which is awarding its own Masters and Doctoral degrees, providing a regular course which is located in an urban part of Mohali played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

The history of the institute was approved by The Planning Commission in New Delhi in July 2006 and land was provided by The Punjab State government.

The foundation stone of IISER Mohali was laid on 27 September 2006 by the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.

Initially, the institute started its working from a transit campus in Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA), Chandigarh.

In March 2010, the institute started shifting to its permanent campus in The Knowledge City with the opening of Central Analytical Facility (CAF) and completed the shifting in May 2013 by shutting operations in MGSIPAP complex Chandigarh.

IISERs Mohali is also a member of Association of Indian Universities. Since its inception, IISERs Mohali has published over 900 research papers in highly reputed national and international journals.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali was ranked 33 Top Government university in India 2017, achievement in research fields and ranked 52 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in the overall ranking.

IISERs Mohali has initiated the course of five years of Integrated Masters level (B.S. - M.S.), Doctoral Program (Ph.D.), and Integrated Doctoral Program in Integrated Sciences in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research.

Apart from this, The Institute also offers skills in areas such as scientific inquiry, problem-solving, communication skills, computational sciences, electronics and instrumentation and workshop practices.

About Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISERs):

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) was created in 2006 through a proclamation of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, to promote quality education and research in basic sciences.

Soon after the announcement, two of these Institutes at Pune and Kolkata, respectively, was started in 2006. This was followed by an Institute at Mohali (2007) and at Bhopal and Trivandrum in 2008.

Each IISER is a degree-granting autonomous institution with a prime focus to integrate science education and research, with a motive of attracting bright students and world-class faculty.

The seven IISERs have been established across the country, namely

  • IISER Kolkata in West Bengal (2006)
  • IISER Pune in Maharashtra (2006)
  • IISER Mohali in Punjab (2007)
  • IISER Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh (2008)
  • ISER Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala (2008)
  • IISER Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh (2015)
  • IISER Berhampur in Odisha (2016)
  • IISER Nagaland (2015)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali will provide a platform for the faculty to engage in high-quality pedagogy, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and perform cutting-edge research in frontier areas of basic sciences.

The Institute is also committed to impart high moral and ethical values to students and create a genuine concern for social and environmental issues.

With these set of broad objectives, it is believed that IISER Mohali will emerge as a world-class Institute within a few years of its inception.

Vision:

  • Envisions a new generation of scientists dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in  frontier areas of basic sciences
  • Aims to emerge as a global center of learning, academic excellence, and innovative research

Mission:

  • Imparting of quality science education and the inculcating of the spirit of research through innovative teaching and research methodologies
  • Fosters a group of young aspiring minds driven by curiosity and a potential for cutting-edge research
  • To provide students with a platform for interdisciplinary research which not only gives them a well-rounded perspective but also helps them keep in view the sociological relevance of science education and research
  • The Institute has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
  • The Institute has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
  • The Institute has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
  • The Institute has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
  • The Institute has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, multipurpose halls, canteen, hostel, playground etc.
  • A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the  Institute
  • The Institute has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
  • State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
  • A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the Institute campus
  • The institute also has a hostel with providing all the facilities, security and good atmosphere, best suited for studies of the boys & girls coming from far-off places.
  • Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
  • Transportation facility is available for the students
  • The Institute has a large playground with will-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
  • State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
  • To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
  • The Institute also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
Levels of study
Ph.D
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Doctor of Philosophy Full Time 4-6 Years M.Phil.
  • Sports
  • Hostel
  • Laboratories
  • Internet
  • Auditorium
  • Placement
  • Scholarship
  • Workshop
  • CCTV Surveillance System
  • Digital library
  • Playground
  • Curricular Activities
  • Reading Rooms
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • Digital Classrooms
  • Medical Facility
  • Counseling Centre
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Students Union
  • Common Rooms
  • Students Aid Fund
  • Students Welfare Fund
  • Computer Lab
  • Cafeteria/Canteen
  • Anti Ragging
  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee
  • Public Transportation
  • Soft Skills Training

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