Institute Sports Activities
The Institute strongly encourages students to actively participate in sports tournaments and competitions as part of a vibrant campus life. Participating in these activities promotes physical fitness, relieves stress, and fosters teamwork and leadership skills.
The Physical Education Instructor is responsible for organizing a wide range of activities throughout the academic year, including:
- Sports Tournaments: Regular intra-institute games to foster healthy competition.
- Athletic Meets: Annual track and field events.
- Fitness Programmes: Dedicated sessions to improve overall well-being.
- Recreational Sports Events: Casual games and sports festivals for widespread student participation.
Inter IISER Sports Meet (IISM)
The 12th Inter IISER Sports Meet (IISM) 2025 was hosted by NISER Bhubaneswar from 22nd to 29th December 2025, bringing together participants from ten premier institutions, including IISER Kolkata, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IISER Mohali, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, IISER Tirupati, IISER Berhampur, NISER Bhubaneswar, CEBS Mumbai, and IISc Bengaluru.
IISER Kolkata delivered an impressive performance across a wide range of sporting disciplines, demonstrating exceptional talent, determination, and teamwork. In athletics, the institute secured Gold medals in the Men's 10 km Race, Women's Long Jump, and Women's Javelin Throw. Additional achievements included a Silver medal in the Men's 5 km Race and Bronze medals in Shot Put (Men), Triple Jump (Men and Women), Women's Javelin Throw, and the Women's Medley Relay.
The institute also excelled in team events, winning Gold medals in Women's Basketball, Men's Kho-Kho, and Women's Football. Further accomplishments included a Silver medal in Chess and Bronze medals in Carrom, Men's Badminton, and Mixed Doubles Badminton.
With these outstanding performances, IISER Kolkata secured the 5th position overall among the ten participating institutions. The achievements of the contingent reflect the institute's commitment to promoting sporting excellence, teamwork, and holistic student development.
Levels of Competition
IISER Kolkata supports its talented athletes in representing the Institute across multiple levels of competitive sports. Students receive dedicated coaching and mentoring before participating in these events.
Inter IISER Competitions
The Institute encourages and supports students to compete closely with peers from other IISERs in various sporting disciplines.
Inter-University Competitions
Participation in wider inter-university sports competitions is heavily encouraged and directly coordinated through the Sports Office.
State-Level Competitions
The Institute actively supports our most talented athletes in representing IISER Kolkata at competitive state-level sports events.
National-Level Competitions
Exceptional students are identified, rigorously trained, and strongly encouraged to compete and excel at national-level championships.
Student Support & Administration
To ensure students are fully prepared for tournaments, the Institute provides robust support through:
- Regular Coaching Programmes
- Sports Training
- Athlete Mentoring
- Organized Team Selection
Sports Administration
Tournament-related activities, team selections, and competition participation are meticulously overseen and coordinated by:
- Associate Dean of Students (Sports Affairs)
- Physical Education Instructor
- SAC Games & Sports Representatives