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IISER to begin IAT 2026 registration from Mar 5; admission schedule, course-list here

February 11, 2026 7:18 am

Admission to IISERs is conducted only through the IISER Aptitude Test, which serves as the common entrance exam for various BS, BS-MS dual degree, and BTech programmes offered across IISER campuses.

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New IISER study reveals mechanism of how leaves recover from injuries

February 02, 2026 10:15 pm

The researchers found that autophagy at the site of injury reduces levels of stress at the site of the injury, thereby allowing the formation of stem cells. These stem cells activate root regeneration from cut ends of leaves.

Why antibiotics are failing: IISER Pune scientists uncover bacteria’s new survival secret

February 02, 2026 4:08 pm

A new study from IISER Pune reveals a hidden mechanism in E. coli that enables it to survive broad-spectrum antibiotics. Understanding this gene copying could be the key to tackling antibiotic resistance.

'Why we age and what it teaches us about how to live': Dr Venki Ramakrishnan

January 12, 2026 5:23 am

Prof Ramakrishnan’s central message was that ageing is not a single problem waiting for a single cure.

Across Pune’s academic institutions, a series of specialised scientific gatherings has been planned in the upcoming calendar year.

Looking ahead in 2026 | India Science Festival at IISER Pune and lots more in store for connecting minds, shaping future through science and innovation

December 23, 2025 6:14 pm

The 7th edition of ISF 2026 at IISER Pune on January 10 and 11 brings together experts such as Subhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station, computer scientists Ashish Vaswani and Eshan Chattopadhyay, and Professor Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel Laureate.

Startups supported by Pune IISER’s I-Hub unveil new developments in quantum technologies

November 12, 2025 6:04 pm

The quantum processor and the quantum key distribution network mark a significant milestone for India, according to IISER, Pune.

The mouse nose does more than smell; it can also sense air pressure, says IISER Pune study

October 13, 2025 6:12 pm

The study was published in the journal ‘Science Advances’.

Day after IISER PhD scholar's death by 'suicide', family files police complaint: ‘Victim of ragging... Authorities ignored his pleas’

August 09, 2025 11:36 pm

In an online post earlier on Thursday, Roy detailed how he has been dealing with depression and considered suicide from a young age and only recently found out that he was autistic

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Researchers at IISER Pune, IIT-B develop innovative method to produce high-quality metal nanoparticles

August 06, 2025 9:07 pm

Traditional methods of nanoparticle production are based on expensive and complex processes and often do not produce uniform nanoparticles.

. Roots are important facilitators that support nutrient intake. Their naturally tapered shape and conical tip aid better soil penetration.

Study led by IISER Pune decodes mechanisms that help plants regrow injured parts with original shape

July 28, 2025 11:56 am

The paper by researchers from IISER, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram, Netherlands’ Wageningen University, and UK-based John Innes Centre was published in the journal Current Biology on July 25.