IISER Bhopal

05/06/2026

🐾 Meet the un-fur-gettable residents of IISERB! 🐾

From tiny explorers conducting their own fur-ther research in the canopy to our paw-some companions keeping a watchful eye on the department steps, IISERB isn't just a home for groundbreaking science, it's also a haven for some of the cutest furry friends! 🐿️🐈🐕

Curiosity didn't kill the cat; it simply led them straight to our beautiful campus! Whether they're helping us put our "thinking cats" on before a tough lab or proving that no idea is too far-fetched, these little companions make everyday life at the institute much brighter.

Swipe through to check out the real stress-busters of our campus:

🐿️ The Nutty Professors: Our resident squirrels, always looking for the next big crunch.

🐕 The Paw-some Pups: Ready to fetch new ideas and offer free tail wags.

🐈 The Curious Felines: Supervising campus activities with absolute purr-fection.

Tag your favorite study buddy and share your best campus wildlife moments in the comments below! 👇✨

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

05/06/2026

📢 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧)

A week-long summer school featuring advanced lectures, experimental techniques, and hands-on training in experimental physics.

📅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 13–18 July 2026
📝 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 21 June 2026

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼:
• M.Sc. Physics students
• Final-year B.Sc. Physics students
• Recent M.Sc. graduates (or equivalent)

✅ No registration fee

📌 Kindly refer to the flyer for more details.

03/06/2026

राजभाषा प्रकोष्ठ, आईआईएसईआर भोपाल के तत्वावधान में दिनांक 29 मई 2026 को 'अनुवाद का व्‍यावहारिक पक्ष' व‍िषय पर कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया। कार्यशाला में अनुदेशक ने अनुवाद के व्यावहारिक पक्षों के व‍िस्‍तार से चर्चा की तथा प्रशासनिक कार्यों में प्रभावी एवं सटीक अनुवाद की उपयोगिता के बारे में जानकारी दी । संस्‍थान के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने इस कार्यशाला में भाग लिया।

Ministry of Education

03/06/2026

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 | 𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹

We are delighted to share that a research paper titled “𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦-𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘮𝘭𝘪 (𝘛𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢) 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘥 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺” from the group of Prof. Vineet K. Sharma, Department of Biological Sciences, 𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹 has been published in the journal Molecular Horticulture.

The study presents the high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of Tamarindus indica (known as Imli in Hindi), offering valuable insights into the evolution of triterpenes and tartaric acid biosynthetic pathways—important compounds associated with the medicinal, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties of tamarind.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵:
• First chromosome-level genome assembly of Imli (April 2025)
• Discovery of an independent whole-genome duplication event
• Provides first insights into the key genes involved in tartaric acid biosynthetic pathway
• Valuable genomic resources for future pharmaceutical and nutraceutical innovations

This research advances our understanding of plant genome evolution in the legume family and provides leads for future studies in biotechnology, functional genomics, crop improvement, and for the development of plant-based therapeutic products.

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀: Mitali Singh, Manohar S. Bisht, Abhijith M.G., Shruti Mahajan, and Vineet K. Sharma

🔗𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43897-025-00222-7

Ministry of Education

01/06/2026

We are delighted to share that 𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶 from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹 has secured 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗧 December 2025 (𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀)!

This outstanding achievement reflects Adithyan’s dedication and hard work, and the strong support from the rigorous academic environment at IISER Bhopal.

Heartiest congratulations to Adithyan from the IISER Bhopal community!

27/05/2026

Evenings at IISER Bhopal carry a calm that beautifully contrasts the energy of the day.
After hours of learning, research, and movement across campus, the fading light and quiet surroundings offer a moment of pause — reminding us that balance and reflection are just as important as momentum. ✨ 🌅

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

25/05/2026

Despite the scorching heat of May, the IISER Bhopal campus in full bloom🌼and adorned in nature's own yellow hue. The iconic Cassia fistula - popularly known as 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘀 💛 took over the campus skyline, ornamenting our buildings and pristine sports arenas in a vibrant, sun-kissed frame 🌇. Walking down the flowered interlocking brick pathways feels less like a daily commute and more like stepping into a living canvas. ✨

Look closely through the delicate, five-petaled clusters, and you'll catch the sunlight filtering through, casting intricate shadows on the quiet afternoon streets. 🌼🍃 It’s in these quiet, scenic moments that the true spirit of our campus shines through. The vibrant green hedges and stark, towering floodlights stand ready for the day's transition, bridging the gap between midday serenity and evening vitality.

For our students, faculty, and researchers, these views are a reminder that beauty grows even in intense summers. Drop a 💛 if you’ve taken a pause to admire the golden canopy this week!

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

21/05/2026

16/05/2026

As the evening sun dips low over the IISER Bhopal campus, everything turns into a sea of gold 🧡✨. The bright, fiery hues of deep orange and red across the horizon 🌇 show the true, dramatic beauty of a hot summer evening here in Bhauri. From the above, one can see the long road stretching toward the horizon, passing right by the blue basketball courts 🏀 and quiet hostels 🏬. Down on the ground, the sunlight peeks through the palm trees while their dark silhouettes 🍂 perfectly frame the sky.

As the intense heat of the day slowly fades, a calm energy takes over the campus. It is a special moment where the busy life 🧑💻 of labs, libraries, and classrooms finally slows down. Students walking back from lectures and researchers stepping away from their experiments stop for a moment just to look up and enjoy the view. 💛

These quiet scenes at the end of the day remind us that our campus is not just a place for hard work and intense science, but also a home where nature 🍃 and learning live together. 🤍 As the sun disappears and another productive day comes to a close, this golden glow gives our community a peaceful space to relax, think, and prepare for the day to come. 🌅✨

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

15/05/2026

🏃‍♂️🧘‍♀️✨ 𝟐𝟏 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 & 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙄𝙎𝙀𝙍 𝘽𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙡! ✨🧘‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The Sports Section, Department of Student Affairs, IISER Bhopal successfully organized the 21 Days Fitness & Wellness Camp 2026 from 19 April to 9 May 2026 under the nationwide initiatives of the 100 Days Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 and the Fit India Movement.

The camp aimed to promote:
✅ Physical fitness ✅ Mental well-being ✅ Yoga awareness ✅ Sports participation ✅ Discipline & leadership ✅ Community engagement

More than 150 participants, including students, faculty members, staff members, women participants, children, and members of the campus community enthusiastically participated in various activities such as:

🏃 Athletics 🏀 Basketball ⚽ Football 🏐 Volleyball 🏏 Cricket 🤾 Kho-Kho 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Sessions 🥋 Self-Defense Training Programmes

Through regular sports and wellness activities, participants developed sportsmanship, teamwork, confidence, endurance, discipline, and leadership qualities.

🚴‍♂️ The camp also featured the “Sundays on Cycle” initiative on 26 April 2026, encouraging eco-friendly fitness practices, healthy living, and active community participation.

🎉 Kids Athletics Day & World Athletics Day were celebrated with great enthusiasm on 7 May 2026. The athletics championship included the following:

🏃 Sprint & hurdle races 🔄 Relay races ⛹️ Long jump 💪 Shot put 🎯 Fun fitness activities for children

Competitions in Basketball, Football, and Cricket further promoted sports participation and fitness awareness across all age groups.

🏅 The Prize Distribution Ceremony for the Athletics Championship was organized on 7 May 2026 in the gracious presence of Prof. Gobardhan Das, Hon’ble Director, IISER Bhopal along with madam as the Chief Guest. Dean Students Affairs Prof. Ravi Prakash Singh, Deputy Registrar (Finance) Mr. Sanjeev Lohani, Assistant Professor Dr. Ankur Raina, faculty members, staff members, participants, and campus community members were also present.

🎊 The camp concluded successfully on 9 May 2026 with a closing ceremony in the presence of Dr. Karam Deo Shankhadhar as the Chief Guest along with madam. Prof. Varadharajan Srinivasan, Dr. Saurabh Rathore, medical officer; faculty members, staff members, parents, participants, and institute community members attended the occasion. Prizes for various team sports competitions were distributed during the ceremony.

The camp created a vibrant and energetic atmosphere across the campus and significantly contributed towards promoting:
🌿 Fitness awareness🧘 Yoga & mental well-being 🤝 Teamwork & sportsmanship 💪 Discipline & active living 🏅 Community participation

The successful organization of the programme reflects IISER Bhopal’s continued commitment towards holistic wellness, sports culture, and active living in alignment with the objectives of the Fit India Movement and International Day of Yoga 2026.

A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Deepti Joshi, Camp Organizer & Sports Officer, IISER Bhopal, along with the institute administration, faculty members, staff, student volunteers, coaches, support staff, parents, participants, and the entire IISER Bhopal community for their enthusiastic participation and valuable support in making the 21 Days Fitness & Wellness Camp 2026 a grand success.

Ministry of Education Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology, India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India