Sports Infrastructure
Sports are an important component of student life at IISER Kolkata. The Institute encourages students to participate in sports and physical activities alongside academics to promote fitness, teamwork, leadership, and holistic development.
We offer excellent infrastructure to support both recreational and competitive sports. Our facilities include:
Football Ground Cricket Ground Athletics Ground Basketball Court Open Gym Lawn Tennis Court Volleyball Court
Sports Clubs & SAC
Students explore sports opportunities through the Clubs Fair and maintain physical fitness by participating in our wide range of clubs. The Students' Affairs Council (SAC) – Games & Sports division coordinates sports-related student activities and concerns.
Active Sports Clubs
Athletics Club Badminton Club Basketball Club Chess Club Cricket Club Football Club Gym Club Volleyball Club Self-Defence & Yoga Club Carrom Club Kabaddi Club Kho-Kho Club Lawn Tennis Club
Tournaments & IISM
Students receive coaching and institutional support to participate in numerous sporting events and competitions throughout the academic year. These include intra-institute tournaments, athletic meets, and Inter-University competitions across state and national levels.
Inter IISER Sports Meet (IISM)
The IISM is a major annual sporting event involving all IISERs and other premier science institutes. IISER Kolkata is a proud participant and notably hosted the highly successful 5th Inter IISER Sports Meet (IISM 2016).
For detailed fixtures, results, and upcoming sports events, please visit the Tournaments Page.
Coaching & Administration
The Institute provides regular coaching programmes, sports training, fitness activities, and athlete mentoring. Students are encouraged to actively participate in sports and improve their skills through organized coaching and practice sessions.
Prof. Tushar Kanti Nandi
Physical Education Instructor
Responsibilities:
2. Coordinate intra- and inter-institute sports events and competitions.
3. Supervise the maintenance and effective utilization of sports facilities.
4. Coordinate the selection, training, and participation of Institute sports teams.
5. Promote student participation in sports, fitness, and wellness activities.
6. Coordinate with coaches, faculty, and student sports bodies for sports management.
7. Formulate and periodically review sports policies and guidelines.
Dr. Mettu Vasudev
Physical Education Instructor
Responsibilities:
2. Organizes, coordinates, and supervises sports activities, fitness programmes, tournaments, athletic meets, and recreational events.
3. Provides coaching and training in various sports and games; identifies, mentors, and supports talented sportspersons.
4. Coordinates and facilitates participation of Institute teams in inter-IISER, inter-university, state, national, and other sports competitions.
5. Oversees the maintenance, safety, and effective utilization of sports facilities, gymnasiums, playgrounds, and sports equipment.
6. Ensures compliance with safety standards and best practices during sports and fitness activities.
7. Manages administrative functions related to sports, including procurement of equipment, event organization, and day-to-day operational matters.
8. Coordinates with the Dean of Students, Wardens, student bodies, and other Institute units for sports and wellness initiatives.
9. Maintains records of sports activities, achievements, participation, inventory, and facility utilization.
10. Performs any other duties related to sports, physical education, fitness, student welfare, and institutional development as assigned by the competent authority from time to time.