Should I give up my seat at IIEST Shibpur for IISER Kolkata?

The mathematics which the students study now at the undergraduate level is different from what they study for the JEE preparation. There are only a few courses of applied math where you will do the coding, IISER Kolkata offers one such course.

• If you want to find out more about coding, there are several MOOCs offered by several best universities across the planet online.
• The college environment also plays a crucial role in one's overall development, be it socially or academically, IISER Kolkata offers a good environment. 

Lastly, if you would like to pursue research in Math then definitely join IISER Kolkata, or if you would like to only do applied mathematics (coding) and obtain a job then you ought not to choose IISER Kolkata.