What JIS Institute of Advanced Studies & Research does

JIS Institute of Advanced Studies & Research (JISIASR) is a research-focused postgraduate educational institute established in 2019 in Kolkata, India, as an initiative of the JIS Group and affiliated to JIS University. It serves B.Sc./B.Tech graduates seeking industry-oriented postgraduate education and doctoral researchers pursuing translational research, operating across four centers: Centre for Data Science (CDS), Centre for Health Science and Technology (CHeST), Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (CIS), and Centre for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies (CReSES). The institute maintains applied research infrastructure including a 3D Bio-Printer Facility for biomaterials and scaffolds, a Molecular Genomics Facility configured for whole-genome/exome sequencing, metagenomics, and transcriptomics, and a Sensing Laboratory for fluorescence-based biosensing and environmental monitoring.

JISIASR offers 2-year M.Sc. and M.Tech. programs (including a hybrid M.Tech in Paint and Coating Technology), Ph.D. programs, and short-duration certificate workshops. Curriculum tracks include Generative AI & NLP, ML-Augmented Cybersecurity, AI in Healthcare, polymer science, medical biotechnology, medical microbiology, and renewable energy/EV technology. The institute has built a partnership network spanning national institutes (IIT Kharagpur, NIPER Kolkata, CSIR-IICB, IIEST Shibpur, Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala, PDPU Gujarat) and international research centers (IPF Dresden, POSTECH, Hongik University, GUT Poland, Georgia Tech, University of Lyon), with industry MoUs signed in 2022 with Next Big Innovation Lab (biomaterials/bio-printing) and Agni Green Power Ltd. (solar PV, EVs). Director Prof. Ajoy Kumar Ray is a Padma Shri awardee.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees for postgraduate and doctoral programs, fees from certificate workshops and symposiums, and government-funded research project grants from agencies including SERB, DST, ICMR, and CCRH. Student admission is based on qualifying examination scores, with distribution handled through the JIS Group application portal and direct applications. Pricing details are not publicly disclosed, though merit scholarships are offered. The institute received the Uttaran Awards for Institute of Excellence Research & Advanced Studies in 2022.

Name

JIS Institute of Advanced Studies & Research

Legal name

JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research

Website

https://jisiasr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JISIASR is a research-focused postgraduate institute in Kolkata, India, founded in 2019 under the JIS Group, offering M.Sc., M.Tech., and Ph.D. programs in data science, health science, interdisciplinary sciences, and renewable energy for science and engineering graduates.

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Product category

Higher Education & Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

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Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

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Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Postgraduate programs
• Research institute
• Interdisciplinary sciences
• Doctoral education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Academic Programs: Tuition fees from M.Sc. and M.Tech. programs (2-year postgraduate degrees). Programs include M.Sc. in Computer Science, Medical Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Medical Microbiology, Polymer Science and Technology, Paint and Coating Technology, Renewable Energy. M.Tech. programs in CSE Data Science, Paint and Coating Technology (Hybrid), Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Technology.
2. Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. programs in various interdisciplinary research areas generating tuition and research fees
3. Certificate Programs: Certificate programs and workshop fees including molecular biology techniques workshops, bioinformatics workshops, and specialized training programs
4. Research Project Funding: Funding from government agencies including SERB, DST, ICMR, CCRH for research projects supporting JRF/SRF/Project Associate positions

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research (JISIASR) is a research-focused postgraduate educational institute offering M.Sc., M.Tech., and PhD programs across four specialized centres: Centre for Data Science, Centre for Health Science & Technology, Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Centre for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies. The institute delivers interdisciplinary, industry-oriented research education supported by advanced laboratory facilities including 3D bio-printing, molecular genomics, and sensing laboratories.

Product overview

JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research (JISIASR) is a research-focused postgraduate educational institute offering interdisciplinary programs through four specialized centers: Centre for Data Science (offering AI/ML and data science programs), Centre for Health Science & Technology (offering biotechnology and medical science programs), Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (offering materials science and coating technology programs), and Centre for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies (offering renewable energy programs). The institute also maintains advanced research infrastructure including a 3D Bio-Printer Facility, Molecular Genomics Facility, and Sensing Laboratory. JISIASR has established industry partnerships through MoUs with Next Big Innovation Lab and Agni Green Power Ltd for collaborative research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre for Data Science (CDS): Centre offering M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and M.Sc. in Computer Science programmes.
• Centre for Health Science and Technology (CHeST)
• Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (CIS)
• Centre for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies (CReSES)

Products and services

• M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 2-year postgraduate M.Tech. program in Computer Science and Engineering offered under the Centre for Data Science, covering Generative AI & NLP, ML-Augmented Cybersecurity, and AI in Healthcare tracks for students with B.Tech background.
• M.Sc. in Computer Science 2-year postgraduate M.Sc. program in Computer Science for students with B.Sc. background, covering data science and computing foundations.
• M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics 2-year postgraduate M.Sc. program focusing on molecular biology, genomics, drug discovery, and healthcare technology under the Centre for Health Science & Technology.
• M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology 2-year postgraduate M.Sc. program in Medical Microbiology under the Centre for Health Science & Technology, supporting translational research in disease biology and diagnostics.
• M.Sc. in Polymer Science and Technology 2-year postgraduate M.Sc. program in Polymer Science and Technology under the Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, covering materials science and elastomer research.
• M.Sc. in Paint and Coating Technology 2-year postgraduate M.Sc. program in Paint and Coating Technology under the Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, unique specialised program in Eastern India.
• M.Tech. in Paint and Coating Technology (Hybrid Mode) Specialised hybrid M.Tech. program in Paint and Coating Technology under the Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, unique in Eastern India.
• M.Tech. in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Technology 2-year postgraduate M.Tech. program in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Technology under the Centre for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies, covering solar PV, energy storage, and electric vehicle systems.
• M.Sc. in Renewable Energy 2-year postgraduate M.Sc. program in Renewable Energy under the Centre for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Studies, covering solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, and sustainable solutions.
• Ph.D. Programmes Doctoral research programmes across all four centres (CDS, CHeST, CIS, CReSES) offering translational, purpose-driven PhD research in data science, health science, interdisciplinary sciences, and renewable & sustainable energy.
• Certificate Programmes and Workshops Short-duration certificate programmes and training workshops covering molecular biology techniques (INR 1500 registration fee), bioinformatics (INR 100 registration fee), and other specialised scientific topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• MoUs signed with Next Big Innovation Lab and Agni Green Power Ltd. for industry collaboration
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AI capability7 records

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Agni Green Power Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2022MoU signed for collaborative research in solar photovoltaic and innovative applications including floating solar, canal bank solar, biomass energy, wind energy, electric vehicles, sharing renewable energy technology.
• Next Big Innovation LabmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MoU signed on May 10, 2022 for Industry-Academic collaboration in biomaterials research, bio-printing, and cell biology under interdisciplinary research focus.
• JIS UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019JISIASR is affiliated to JIS University, which serves as the governing academic body providing affiliation and accreditation for all programs offered by the institute.
• JIS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019JISIASR is an initiative of JIS Group, one of the largest educational groups in Eastern India, providing infrastructure, funding, and administrative support.
• IIT KharagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Academic collaboration with IIT Kharagpur for research and faculty exchanges, leveraging IIT's expertise in advanced research methodologies.
• Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), KeralamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Academic collaboration with MGU Kerala for interdisciplinary research programs and student/faculty exchanges.
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education And Research (NIPER), KolkatamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strong academic and research collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences and health technology research.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Industry collaboration with CII for enhancing industry-academia linkages, student placements, and research partnerships.
• University of Lyon, FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International academic collaboration for research exchanges and global knowledge sharing in scientific disciplines.
• IPF Dresden (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International research collaboration with Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden for advanced materials and polymer research.
• POSTECH (South Korea)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International collaboration with Pohang University of Science and Technology for research exchanges and joint studies.
• Hongik University (South Korea)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International academic collaboration for interdisciplinary research and student exchange programs.
• GUT (Poland)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International partnership with Gdańsk University of Technology for research collaboration in engineering and sciences.
• Georgia Institute of Technology (USA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration with Georgia Tech for advanced research programs and academic exchanges.
• Indian Paint Association (IPA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Industry collaboration with Indian Paint Association for paint and coating technology research and industry-academia linkage.
• CSIR-IICBmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Research collaboration with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology for interdisciplinary biomedical research.
• SNBNCBS KolkatamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration with S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences for advanced scientific research.
• PDPU GujaratmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Academic collaboration with Pandit Deendayal Energy University for energy research programs.
• IIEST ShibpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strong academic collaboration with Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur for research and faculty exchanges. DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub collaboration also active.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• KIIT University: Bhubaneswar-based private deemed university offering multidisciplinary PG and PhD programs with strong research output. Comparable as a regional private research university in Eastern India competing with JISIASR for the same student and faculty pool.

Others

• IIEST Shibpur: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology with active research collaborations with JISIASR (including DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub). Relevant peer for benchmarking faculty quality and renewable energy research, though a public institution rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Ashoka University: Private research-focused university emphasizing interdisciplinary learning and faculty-led research. Comparable as a younger Indian private university built around interdisciplinary and research-driven postgraduate education, similar to JISIASR's model.
• IIIT Hyderabad: Not-for-profit research-focused institute offering M.Tech and PhD programs in computer science, data science, and computational natural sciences. Comparable to JISIASR's Centre for Data Science offerings, though at much stronger research standing and graduate placement.
• Shiv Nadar University: Research-led private university with strong postgraduate and doctoral programs in natural sciences, engineering, and data science. Comparable to JISIASR's translational research positioning and interdisciplinary model, though better funded and more established nationally.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: Large private university with extensive postgraduate programs across biotechnology, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and data science. Comparable multi-disciplinary PG/PhD portfolio to JISIASR, with much larger scale and more established industry placement network.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Private deemed university with extensive postgraduate and doctoral programs in data science, biotechnology, materials science, and renewable energy. Comparable multi-center structure and industry-academia interface to JISIASR, but at significantly greater scale.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Private deemed university offering postgraduate and doctoral programs in life sciences, biotechnology, data science, and engineering. Comparable to JISIASR's interdisciplinary four-center structure but with a much larger national footprint and established research output.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private technical university offering M.Tech, M.Sc, and PhD programs across computing, biotechnology, and renewable energy. Comparable as a private, research-active technical university with industry partnerships and a multi-center structure similar to JISIASR.
• BITS Pilani: Private deemed university with strong industry-integrated postgraduate and PhD programs across science, engineering, and technology. Comparable to JISIASR as a private, research-led technical university in India offering industry-oriented M.Tech/M.Sc/PhD pathways, but at substantially larger scale and national reputation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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