Indian Institute of Science Education and Research – [IISER], Trivandrum Campus Facilities

IISER Trivandrum Campus Facilities

IISER Trivandrum address is located at Vithura, which is just 40 km away from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The campus is situated at the foothills of the Agasthyamalai hills. It is a part of the Western Ghats mountain ecosystem. Hence, it is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque campuses in India.

IISER Trivandrum campus is spread over 200 acres, including a substantial tract of rainforest, which is contiguous with the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. All the campus buildings are nestled amidst lush greenery as well as offers a breathtaking setting for academic work.

The students, teachers and staff are required to spend a lot of time inside the campus so it offers all sorts of well-equipped facilities for them. The facilities are academic facilities, student facilities, co-operative store, faculty and staff housing, guest house, hostel facilities and other services.

The main academic block comprises of the Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Biological Sciences buildings and the Animal House, a Central Instrumentation Facility or CIF buildings.

IISER Trivandrum hostel is provided with separate residential facilities for male and female students. There are two dining halls inside the hostel complex along with other eateries. In order to provide sports facilities to the students, there is an indoor stadium inside the campus. Additionally, there are several other recreation areas for cultural activities available.

Also, there is a well-equipped health centre along with round the clock staff facility. In addition to that, an ambulance is made available by the institute authority in case of emergencies that need immediate medical attention.

Alongside, the campus has a guest house to accommodate short and long-term visitors and residential complex to provide housing for the faculty and staff of the institute. Other services available at the IISER Thiruvananthapuram campus include security staff, housekeeping staff, ATMs of State Bank of Travancore (SBT) & Canara Bank – these are available inside the Campus.

The maintenance staff, transport facility, complaint or suggestion book, co-operative store and automated washing machines are also available on payment basis.