What IISER Berhampur does

IISER Berhampur (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur) is an autonomous public higher-education and research institution established in 2016 under the NITSER Act, 2007, and administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It operates from a permanent campus at Laudigam, Konisi, in Ganjam district, Odisha, serving a student body of 1,100+ and 200+ faculty and research scholars. The institute delivers three core academic programs — a 5-year BS-MS dual degree, an Integrated PhD (iPhD), and a PhD — across six departments (Biological, Chemical, Computer, Earth & Environmental, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences), supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, a 1 Gbps NKN internet backbone, a 50-workstation computer lab, and a central digital library with remote access to e-journals and databases.

The institute generates research output (710+ publications, 6 patents granted/filed spanning nanomaterials, fertilizer delivery systems, and water treatment methods) and confers degrees through an annual convocation cycle now in its sixth iteration (2026). It is governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Shri Satyabrata Dey and led by Director Prof. Ashok Kumar Ganguli (Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy). The institute maintains governance linkages with IIT Delhi, IISc Bangalore, and JNCASR through board memberships and cross-appointments, and participates in national-level admissions via the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).

Revenue is derived almost entirely from government grants under the Ministry of Education's allocation framework, with student fees set per Ministry of Education norms and representing a minor share of total operating budget. Distribution is exclusively direct on-campus at the permanent campus in Berhampur, with admissions funneled through the national IAT for undergraduates and institutional selection processes for postgraduate programs. Marketing is institutional rather than commercial, relying on the official website, outreach programs, alumni engagement, and NIRF participation.

Name

IISER Berhampur

Legal name

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur

Website

https://iiserbpr.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IISER Berhampur is a government-funded autonomous Indian institute established in 2016 offering BS-MS, iPhD, and PhD programs across six science departments to over 1,100 students in Odisha, India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brahmapur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IISER Berhampur receives substantial government grants for operations, research, and infrastructure development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IISER Berhampur is an autonomous government-funded higher education and research institution that delivers undergraduate (5-year BS-MS dual degree), Integrated PhD (iPhD), and PhD programs across six fundamental science departments: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Programs are delivered on-campus at the institute's permanent campus in Berhampur, Odisha, with state-of-the-art laboratories and research infrastructure. Admissions are conducted through national-level entrance examinations (e.g., IISER Aptitude Test) and institute-specific selection processes, with operating expenses supported by Ministry of Education grants.

Product overview

IISER Berhampur is an autonomous educational institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, established in 2016. It offers research-driven academics through three primary programs: the 5-year BS-MS Dual Degree Program, PhD Program, and Integrated PhD (iPhD) Program. These programs span six scientific departments—Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The institution supports its academic mission through infrastructure including the Computer Centre (providing 1 Gbps NKN connectivity, server hosting, and a 50-system computer lab), Central Library (offering digital and print research resources with remote access), and a Student ERP Portal for academic administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BS-MS Dual Degree Program A comprehensive 5-year integrated Bachelor of Science and Master of Science dual degree program spanning diverse fields including biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and Earth & Environmental sciences, designed for undergraduate students pursuing science education with research exposure in India.
• PhD Program Doctoral research program offered across six departments — Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences — for students and researchers pursuing advanced scientific research in India.
• Integrated PhD (iPhD) Program Combined Master of Science and PhD program providing an integrated pathway from master's level coursework to doctoral research training across various scientific disciplines for students seeking a seamless transition into doctoral research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 graduates from 2016 batch, 62 from 2017 cohort, and 102 from 2018 batch received BS-MS degrees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IIT DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT Delhi shares governance connections through Board of Governors membership. Dr. Atul Vyas, Registrar from IIT Delhi, serves on the Finance Committee of IISER Berhampur, facilitating institutional collaboration and best practices sharing.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc Bangalore, serves as an Ex-Officio member on the Board of Governors of IISER Berhampur, providing academic oversight and strategic guidance.
• National Knowledge Network (NKN)coreTechnology or Integration1 Gbps internet connectivity operationalized through NKN at the permanent campus, serving as primary high-speed connectivity infrastructure for academic and research activities.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle provides email facility with 30 GB content storage space for each user of IISER Berhampur through the Institute Computer Centre.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Ashok Kumar Ganguli, Director of IISER Berhampur, serves as Honorary Professor at JNCASR Bangalore, enabling research collaboration and faculty exchange between the institutions.
• Various State Government BodiesminorOthersShri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Odisha serves as Ex-Officio member on the Board of Governors. The institute coordinates with state government for various operational matters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata: Second IISER established in 2006 delivering identical integrated science degree programs and doctoral training under the same NITSER Act, sharing the IISER brand, IAT admission process, and government funding structure.
• UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS) Mumbai: Government-supported (DAE-University of Mumbai) institute delivering integrated MSc and PhD training in basic sciences — same research-led science education focus, similar intake scale, and comparable non-IISER autonomous-institution positioning.
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali: 2006 IISER operating the same BS-MS and PhD model across the same six-department science structure, fully funded by the Ministry of Education. Equivalent in mission and institutional setup to IISER Berhampur.
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune: Oldest and flagship IISER offering the same BS-MS, iPhD, and PhD programs across biological, chemical, mathematical, and physical sciences under the same Ministry of Education framework. Directly comparable on funding model, admission test (IAT), and departmental structure.
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram: Sixth IISER offering identical programs under the same NITSER Act / Ministry of Education governance. Comparable mission and structure with overlapping departmental and admissions setup.
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati: Closest demographic peer — also a newer-generation IISER (2015) with comparable scale, status, and admissions via the joint IISER Aptitude Test. Provides a near-direct benchmark for Berhampur's stage of institutional development.
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal: Established IISER with identical BS-MS, iPhD, and PhD offerings across physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, earth & environmental science, and computer science. Operates under the same ministry, statutory framework, and admission gateway.
• National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar: DAE-funded parallel to the IISER system — an autonomous Indian institution delivering integrated science MSc-PhD programs in basic sciences, on a closely comparable operating model and at a comparable regional scale to IISER Berhampur.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: India's premier research-and-postgraduate university — much broader in scale and scope than IISER Berhampur, but with overlapping research strengths in biological, chemical, mathematical, and physical sciences, and serves as the benchmark institution the IISER system is modeled upon.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Bangalore: DST-funded advanced research institution with overlapping faculty and research collaborations (Director Prof. Ganguli holds an Honorary Professorship). Provides a benchmark for senior research output and global scientific standing IISER Berhampur aspires to.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IISER_BERHAMPUR
• Facebookfacebook.com/iiserberhampur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iiserbpr

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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