IACS Admission 2020 – Final Answer Key for IACS Admission 2020 has been released. IACS has postponed the UPST and MPST exam date. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) offers admission to Integrated Bachelor’s – Master’s Program in Science, Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.D program in Science and Ph.D program in Autumn Semester of 2020. IACS invites application for these programmes from February 24, 2020 at iacs.res.in. The entrance tests for these programmes are conducted in the online mode. For more information about IACS admission 2020 such as eligibility criteria, the application process, availability of seats etc.
Latest:
– 2nd merit list has been released for Admission to Integrated BS-MS Program. Scroll down to check the same.
– Marks Obtained by the Candidates Appearing for MPST-2020 has been released. Scroll down to get the details.
– Marks Scored by the Candidates appearing in UPST-2020 has been released. Scroll down to check the latest details.
– Schedule of Interview for Admission to BS/MS 2020 has been released. Scroll down to get the list.
– IACS Admission 2020 Final Answer Key has been released. Scroll down to check the same.
– UPST and MPST exam dates have been postponed. Revised dates will be announced soon.
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IACS Admission 2020
For taking admission in Integrated Bachlor’s – Master’s programme, tghe candidates have to clear UG Pre-Interview Screening Test (UPST). For taking admission in Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.D program, the candidates have to clear Master’s Pre Interview Screening Test (MPST). Check the table given below to know the dates of IACS admission 2020.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Availability of application form | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Last date to application form | |
| Exam date (UPST) | |
| Exam date (MPST) | |
| Orientation program for new candidates | |
| Semester starts from |
IACS Admission 2020 Merit List
2nd Merit List for Admission to Integrated BS-MS Program has been released. Check it from below provided links –
- Click here to download the 2nd merit list for Science (Combined)
- Click here to download the 2nd merit list for Science (General Non-EWS
- Click here to download the 2nd merit list for Science (General-EWS)
- Click here to download the 2nd merit list for Science (OBC)
- Click here to download the 2nd merit list for Science (SC)
IACS Admission 2020 Latest Announcement
- Click here to download the Marks Obtained by the Candidates Appearing for MPST-2020.
- Click here to download the Marks Scored by the Candidates appearing in UPST-2020
- Click here to download the Schedule of Interview for Admission to BS/MS 2020
IACS Admission 2020 Answer Key
Candidate can check the Answer Key for IACS Admission 2020 from below.
- Click here to check Final Answer Key for UPST.
- Click here to check Final Answer Key for MPST (School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences).
- Click here to check Final Answer Key for MPST (School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences).
- Click here to check Final Answer Key for MPST (School of Materials Sciences).
- Click here to check Final Answer Key for MPST (School of Chemical Sciences).
- Click here to check Final Answer Key for MPST (School of Physical Sciences).
IACS Admission 2020 Application Form Extension
IACS has further extended the last date to submission of application form up to August 15, 2020. Check the details regarding the revised schedule is given below the image.
IACS Admission 2020 Application Form
Application Form for IACS Admission 2020 released in the online mode. Candidates can apply for Bachelor’s – Master’s and Master’s / Integrated Master’s Ph.D at iacs.res.in. Click on the below link to fill the online application form.
Apply here: Click here to fill the IACS Admission 2020 Application Form.
Check the amount given below for IACS 2020 application form.
Applicion fee:
| Category | Amount |
| General | Rs 1200 |
| SC /ST / PD | Rs 600 |
Eligibility Criteria for Integrated Bachelor’s – Master’s Program in Science
The candidates are required to meet the eligibility conditons given below.
- The candidates must be Indian Nationals.
- For pursuing this programme, the candidates must have qualified 10+2 examination with first division or 60% or equivalent grade in both 10th and 12th level of exams.
- The candidates belonging to the reserved category must have minimum 50% in 10+2 examination with first division or equivalent grade in both 10th and 12th level of exams.
- Those candidates who have appeared in 10+2 examination can also apply.
Integrated Bachelor’s – Master’s Program in Science Entrance Test 2020
All the eligible candidates need to appear for UG Pre-Interview Screening Test (UPST). It is a computer – based test.
Exam Pattern of UPST
- Type of questions: There are multiple choice questions in the exam
- Distribution of questions: The test will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one out of Computer Science or Biological Science
What Next After UG Pre – Interview Screening Test?
The candidates who qualify UPST are required to appear for the interview. Only 60 seats are available for the admission in this course. KVPY Fellow and students who have a JEE Main 2020 or NEET 2020 rank upto 8000 can appear for the direct Interview. This will be done keeping in mind other selection criteria as well.
As per this selection process, only 10 candidates can be admitted.
Objectives and Specifications of Integrated Bachelor’s – Master’s Program in Science
The duration of this programmes is 5 years. The main objective of this program is to provide high-quality education, reserach and training in science.
- In this program, the teaching at UG level is mixed with modern reserach.
- In the first three semesters of the program will have Foundational courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science.
- At the time of reaching the 4th semester, the candidates can choose from Physics, Chemitsyr, Biology and Computer Science as major.
- From the ninth semester, the students will be taught about research.
Eligibility Criteria of Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.D Programme Admission 2020
Check the eligibility criteria given below for Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.D Programme.
- The candidates must be of Indian nationality.
- The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with a minimum first division in 10th and 12th class.
- The candidates must have minimum 60% or equivalent in Bachelor’s in order to apply.
What is MPST?
MPST stands for Master’s Pre Interview Screening Test. The candidates who meets the eligibility criteria mentioned above for Master’s / Integrated Mastger’s – Ph.D programme. This is a computer-based test which is conducted in many cities of India. The information abouy the interview will be intimated over e-mail.
Seats for Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.D Programme
Almost 30 candidates will be available for the candidates who qualify the written test as well as interview.
Stipend for Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.d Programme
The students who will be selected for pursuing this programme will be given a stipend of Rs 12,000 per month in the first two years of the programme. After completing the master’s, the candidates will be then considered for Ph.d programme.
Schools to take admission Master’s / Integrated Master’s – Ph.D Programme
- Schools of Chemical Sciences
- School of Physical Sciences
- School of Materials Sciences
- School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D Program in Autumn Semester of 2020
Check the eligibility criteria for Ph.D programmes given below.
- The candidates must be Indian Nationals.
- The candidates must have secured minimum 50% in master’s.
- Also, the candidates must have qualified UGC NET / UGC -CSIR / GATE / JEST or equivalent national level examination.
Selection Process for Ph.D Program in Autumn Semester 2020
The admission in Ph.D programme will be done considering these following given points.
- Firstly, the candidates past academic records will be considered.
- Seconfly their performance in UGC NET / UGC -CSIR / GATE / JEST will be considered.
- Finally, the candidate’s performance in the written test and interview will be considered.
About Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
IACS is one of the oldest institutes of Science Research in India. It was established in the year 1876. It is the only institute of India which has earned Asia’s first and the country’s only Nobel Prize in Science. It is deemed to be university. It has 6 schools in total. It is situated at Jadavpur, Kolkata.
IACS 2020 Admission Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The candidates can apply at iacs.res.in.
Ans : The candidates can apply for IACS admission 2020 from February 24, 2020.
Ans : UPST is a UG Pre-Interview Screening Test for the candidates who are willing to take admission in Integrated Bachelor's-Master's Program in Science.
Ans : MPST is master's pre-interview screening test conducted to take admission in Master's / Integrated Master's-Phd Program.
Ans : UPST and MPST are computer - based test.
Ans : Both of the tests are going to take place on April 18, 2020.
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