This page describes Masters programmes launched in 2022-23 (in three streams: Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics) and in 2024-25 (in Quantum Technology). During 2025-26 academic year, Master of Science programme in Mathematics and Computing has been initiated.

Openings

For the 2026-27 academic year, IISER Pune is accepting applications for Master of Science programmes in Chemistry, Quantum Technology, and Mathematics and Computing. These are offered through the departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, respectively.

Masters' Program (MS) in Quantum Technology.

Quantum technologies are among the fastest-growing fields at the interface of science and engineering. Quantum technologies harness the properties of quantum physics to realize groundbreaking capabilities in computing, communications, and sensing, far surpassing existing possibilities. As these fields evolve rapidly, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can navigate and contribute to this dynamic landscape.

The two-year Master of Science (MS) programme at IISER Pune was launched in the academic year 2024-25 to address this need. The programme will help build a skilled workforce for the country given the recent launch of the National Quantum Mission (NQM). The program is aimed at highly motivated students with a bachelor's degree (in science or engineering), who are interested in learning both the basics and their applications in quantum technology. The MS in Quantum Technology provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, advancements, limitations, and real-world applications in cutting-edge quantum computing and communication, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices. 

IISER Pune offers its students modern research laboratories and computational facilities. The MS curriculum includes a quantum technology specific laboratory called QLab where students gain hands-on experience in conducting experiments on building blocks of quantum computers, communications and metrology, thereby providing a practical complement to theoretical coursework. The QLab, developed with support from IHUB Quantum Technology Foundation, includes spin qubits via nuclear magnetic resonance, quantum sensing with nitrogen vacancy centers, quantum key distribution, and photon entanglement and many others. During the program, the students will also have the opportunity to attend and participate in a wide range of seminars, meetings, workshops and industry-connect events giving them a chance to interact with domain experts from within the country and abroad.

For Credit and Course Structure : Please see this pdf (PDF, 80KB)

For information about the Physics department please visit:
https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/research/department/physics

For details regarding fees please visit:
https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/education/fee-payment-and policies

*Please note: The fee structure is subject to revision as per the decision of competent authorities. 

Any queries regarding admissions may be addressed to msqt@acads.iiserpune.ac.in

Masters' Programmes in Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematics

The two-year Master of Science (MSc) programme at IISER Pune is a new programme, launched in the Academic year 2022-2023. It is aimed at highly motivated students with a bachelor's degree in any branch of science, who are interested in an intense in-depth enquiry in specialized areas of research and education, as available in different Departments in IISER Pune. 

The programme is distinct from the successful IISER Pune Integrated 5-year BS-MS and 6-year Integrated PhD programme, by offering a Master’s degree in a short period of 2 years. The MSc programme has an increased emphasis on course-work with research experience gained through short semester credit projects, summer training and a major research project in the second year. 

IISER Pune offers its students modern research laboratories, computational facilities and access to electronic study resources as well as comfortable housing for students. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of seminars, meetings and workshops, giving them a chance to interact with people from other research organisations within the country and abroad.

Course Overview

Each Department offering the MSc programme has designed a blend of coursework and research projects spread over four semesters. Please find the handbook of MSc Programme here.

Credit Structure

Semester I (August): 20-24 Credits

Semester II (January): 20-24 Credits

Summer (2 Months): 6 Research credits

Semester III (August): 20-24 Credits

Semester IV (January): 20-24 Credits

• Credits can be completed by completing 3 or 4 credit courses which can be theory, laboratory-training based or research-based.
• Summer training can also be conducted outside IISER Pune, with the approval of the concerned Department. Vacations can be taken for 1 month in Summer and in the month of December.

Masters' Program (MS) in Mathematics and Computing

This program is meant for a student with a bachelor's degree (BSc or BS) in mathematics. This programme offers a blend of courses in algebra, analysis, topology, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics with a computational approach in mind. The programme introduces computational techniques using programming languages such as Python, SageMath, and other software. One of the highlights of the programme is lab courses in all semesters, where students are encouraged to implement various mathematical topics, including pure math topics, in Python or Sagemath. Students will gain fundamental skills in programming, computation, and data science while learning core mathematics subjects.

Courses

 
Semester I

Advanced Linear Algebra

Real Analysis II

Rings and Modules

Graph Theory

Elective I (Optional)

Lab I

 
Semester II

Algorithms

Complex Analysis

Elective

Elective

Elective (Optional)

Lab II

 
Summer

Summer Project

 

Semester III

Ordinary Differential Equations

Numerical Analysis / Statistical Inference

Elective

Elective

Elective (optional)

Lab III

 
Semester IV

Elective

Elective

Thesis or 2 Electives

Elective (Optional)

Remark: If a thesis is opted for, then a semester project will not be allowed in the 4th semester.