IISER Mohali Reviews & Ratings 2026 – Authentic Student Feedback

Admission: The teachers here are super smart. They all got their Ph.D.s and did postdocs at top schools in India and other countries. The course content is good for research stuff. But it doesn't really prep you for working in the industry. You gotta put in the effort if you wanna land an industry job. The toughness of the classes varies depending on the teacher. But they grade pretty seriously, so most students manage to pass.

Placement: The job placement scene here isn't great yet, but they have an office to help with that. It's still new, though. After graduating, a lot of students go for Ph.D. or postdoc studies. IISER Mohali sets you up well for that with lots of chances to shine.

Campus: The campus has good facilities. The Wi-Fi works well and the labs are nice. The lecture halls are really good with good lighting, AC, and projectors. Food is okay. Breakfast is great but sometimes lunch or dinner can be bad. There are a couple of canteens, a food outlet in the lecture hall area, and a few other places to eat. Medical facilities are okay and there's always an ambulance available. The sports complex is huge with a big ground, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. There's also a gym and an open gym. Overall, the campus has everything you need!

Admission: The professors here are really smart with PhDs and stuff. They make good tests and teach well. The classes get super interesting once you pick your major. The first couple years set you up for the rest. By the end, you're ready for the real world.

Placement: Our group hasn't graduated yet, so no placements or salary info yet. Many students go for PhDs and you can get JRF scholarships. The top recruiters for us are usually application-based industries. They don't offer roles or salary packages here. But almost all students get internships every year.

Campus: The classrooms have AC and Wi-Fi, which is great. Our library is top-notch and always clean. Third-year students get their own rooms in the mixed-gender hostels. The Wi-Fi works there too. The food in the mess is just okay, but you can always eat elsewhere. Our college offers a wide range of sports to choose from.

Admission: The teachers at IISER Mohali are really good. They know a lot about our course. They have experience teaching and they make sure we understand everything. The course curriculum is great and prepares us well for working in the industry. Exams are not too difficult. The teachers also support us with research projects.

Placement: Around 40-45% of students in our course at IISER, Mohali, get placed. The average package is between 4 to 7 LPA. Companies that focus on research and development come for placements. They offer roles like researchers, project heads, and research interns. There are also internship opportunities available for students.

Campus: I love IISER Mohali because they have top-notch facilities for our course. Everything we need is right here on campus - Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, sports, you name it! The campus itself is so beautiful, and the hostel facilities are great too. The food in the mess hall is tasty, and there are plenty of sports facilities for us to use. Overall, it's a great place to study and live.

Admission: The teachers here are super helpful and all of them have at least a Ph.D. They really know their stuff and teach well. The exams in the first year are pretty easy. The grading system is kinda weird, so passing percentage doesn't really matter.

Placement: Only around 10 students found jobs after graduation because this is a research institute. But lots of students went overseas for Ph.D. programs in famous universities worldwide. The average salary for the placed students is about 8 LPA. If you're focused on getting a job after college, this might not be the best choice for you.

Campus: The college's facilities are top-notch. I like that the classrooms and labs have AC. The library here is awesome, one of the best in the country. The food in the mess and canteen is decent too. Wi-Fi is available for students, which is a plus. Overall, I'm pretty happy with everything here.

Admission: The teachers here are really smart and know their stuff. They teach and do research in their labs at the same time. Some teachers are better than others, though. In the first two years, we study all the main subjects (PCMB). Then in the third year, we get to pick a major.

Placement: At this college, they don't help with job placements since it's all about research. After getting our BS-MS degrees, a lot of us go for Ph.Ds in top schools in India and overseas. For internships, we usually apply to Summer Research programs or reach out to scientists we admire through email.

Campus: The library is amazing with 7 floors and tons of books from different departments like Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Math. The classrooms are cool with AC and lots of space. Labs are top-notch for research. Wi-Fi on campus works well. The hostels are big with 8 floors each, but the rooms are a bit small. There are 2 canteens, a health center, and a sports complex. Each hostel has its own mess with plenty of seating.

Admission: The professors in my course are super nice. They're easy to talk to and always ready to clear up any confusion. Each semester, we have 8 subjects to study, and the professors make sure we get the hang of everything. We have exams every month, including 2 practice tests, before the big final exam. And guess what? Almost everyone breezed through the final exam.

Placement: Our college has a placement cell that helps us with training and job placements. Big companies like Cognizant, IBM, TCS, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra come to hire students. Last year, the highest salary offered was 15 lakhs per year, and the average was 8 lakhs per year. In the final year, the college arranges 3-4 months internships, and most students, around 80%, get internships through the college.

Campus: The college has great infrastructure. Classrooms have projectors and digital boards, and they can fit around 70 students. They offer medical, sports, and other facilities too. The campus is big with lots of spots to study. Hostel facilities are available for both guys and girls.

Admission: The teachers here are a mixed bag. Some are super friendly, while others keep their distance. Each teacher decides what to teach in their course, and they can change the grades each year. The first two years are a breeze if you put in the work. The next three years, when you focus on your major, are more challenging but still manageable. Most students pass without a problem. The course material is really current and keeps up with the latest research.

Placement: IISER Mohali is different from regular engineering colleges because they focus more on research. Most students here choose to do PhDs instead of aiming for placements. Even though they don't offer packages, some students land jobs in R&D departments. A lot of students also want to become professors or work in education. You can even leave with a BS degree without finishing the whole BSMS course. They hook you up with internships for research opportunities in India and overseas.

Campus: The lifestyle here is not super fancy, but the hostel and mess at IISER Mohali are pretty good compared to other colleges in India. There are different mess options, some you subscribe to and some you use coupons for. The food is okay and they change up the menu often. The Wi-fi speed can be fast, like 200-300 mbps in some spots, but it depends on how close you are to the routers. The library at IISER Mohali is huge, 7 stories tall, and it's air conditioned. Some floors are open all night. There are two buildings just for labs and classrooms. Lectures happen in a complex with about 7 halls of different sizes. There's a big health center, but it's not used much. You can get basic healthcare there and see therapists if you need to. The two canteens are alright, they do the job. There's a sports complex and a community center. The sports facilities are good for tennis, volleyball, cricket, football, badminton, and basketball. But for table tennis, kabaddi, and other sports, not so much. Overall, life at IISER Mohali is comfy and good enough.

Admission: The teachers are really smart with PhDs and postdocs from top schools. They're helpful when you need guidance. The course layout isn't the best but gives you a basic idea of how things work. The passing rate can vary depending on the teacher. The exams are pretty easy, and most people pass with a 73% rate.

Placement: Around half to two-thirds of students in my program at IISER, Mohali get placed, with most students landing offers ranging from 10 to 27 LPA. A bunch of big companies like Goldman Sachs, IOCL, and Asian Paints come to hire students here. You can even aim for cool jobs like theoretical physicist or research scientist. Plus, there are internship opportunities available for students too.

Campus: Back when I was there, the place was packed with double the number of students. Every room had a LAN connection and bunk beds for two. The bathrooms were all spruced up. The food at the mess was top-notch compared to other colleges in India. They even had two restaurants open for lunch and dinner. And if you ever needed medical help, the clinic was open 24/7 on campus. Plus, you could find pretty much every sport and game you could think of there.

Admission: The teachers at this college are awesome! They really know their stuff and are always ready to help. The classes are top-notch and super interesting. The subjects we study are all about science, which is great if you want to do research someday. Most students here aren't really into working in the industry, but if you are, you can totally go for it.

Placement: Most students here aim for a PhD instead of a job. The salary ranges from 17 to 24 lakhs per year. Top companies like Google and Amazon hire a lot of students. Over 80% of us land internships every year, either here or abroad. The course is tough but gives us a lot of science knowledge and research skills.

Campus: The Wi-Fi in some rooms isn't great, but it's not a big deal. You can study in the hostel or academic building study rooms. The food at the mess is okay, not amazing. But the canteen and other spots have better food options.

Admission: The teachers at this college are all super qualified with PhDs and experience from top Indian or foreign universities. They teach really well. The classes aren't too crowded, so you get lots of attention. The labs are top-notch and you get to work in them, which is awesome.

Placement: A lot of us went on to do a PhD at universities abroad or top schools. Some students chose different paths in science like medical writing, science journalism, or entrepreneurship. And a few even started prepping for Indian civil services.

Campus: When I started college, they were still working on the buildings. The labs and classrooms had all the latest stuff. By the time I finished in 2014, everything was done. We had all the things we needed at the college. Each student got their own room.