Frequently asked questions

Who can take these courses?

These courses are developed for Bachelors and Masters students in basic sciences, who aspire to be scientists in the future. However, some of the courses are also interesting for doctoral students working in the corresponding domain.

What is the duration of the courses?

These courses will start from 1st July 2025 and end on 31st July 2025. The exact timing of the classes are updated in the website. The total duration of the classes shall be between 10 and 12 hours.

What will be the format of the classes?

The classes will be completely online in Google Meet/Zoom platform. The classes will be in real-time to induce ample student-teacher interaction.  

Will there be any certification?

After successful completion of the courses, the students will be provided with a certificate of completion of the course, issued by IISER Kolkata Alumni Association. This certificate will only be provided to students who achieve a 50% or more score in the evaluation of the course. Some courses might require additional criteria which can be found in the respective course pages. Certificates will be sent via email on 15th Aug 2025.

Will I get a confirmation email after paying the registration fees?

We are currently not sending any confirmation email for acknowledging the payment. However, about a week before the start of the course, we will send an email sharing the link to the first class.

What is the fee structure of these courses?

The fee for each course is Rs. 500. This is a non-refundable payment. However, payment can be made before or after attending the first class in the course. In case of overcrowding, we will prioritize pre-payment registrations. Registration can be made with this Link between 30th May and 1st July, 2025.

What is the maximum students in a course?

The maximum number of students is not fixed for each course. We are expecting approximately 50 students in a course. However, more students (till about a 100) can be accommodated if there is demand and the instructor is willing to handle a large classroom.

Can international students avail these courses?

Yes, international students are also welcome, however our main target audience is Indian students. Therefore in case of shortage of seats we would prefer Indian registrants.

Can I get the recordings of the lectures?

In general we do not provide the lecture recordings. In case you miss a few classes for justifiable reasons, the recordings can be shared with you upon request to the instructor, if the instructor allows. 

Why can't I register for a course?

Since the number of seats in each course is limited, we cannot accommodate new registrations any more for some of the courses. It might be only possible upon special request.