What is Indian Institute of Science (IISc) known for?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers B.Tech / B.E., BSc, M.Tech / M.E., Master Of Design, MBA / PGDM, MSc, P.hd across 47 active programme records.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore – 2026 Overview
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47Active programmes
3Student reviews
5.0Average rating
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About Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
History and Background
IISc Bangalore has been ranked 1st in the NIRF Rankings 2024 under the Universities and Research category . Also, it has been ranked 4th under Innovation Category . Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is a top public university providing a comprehensive array of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Engineering, Science, Management Design. It was founded in 1909 and has an important unique position in the Indian academic scene, sometimes called " Tata Institute " in a tribute to one of its architect visionaries, Jamsetji Tata. It is spread over a vast 400-acre campus in Bangalore, IISc offers a tranquil and energetic setting conducive to the frontiers of research and learning. The institute also has its second campus in Challakere, Karnataka with an area of 1,500 acre s at around a distance of about 203 km from the main Bangalore Campus. The IIScBangalore campus has 45 established academic departments that are broken into 6 major divisions. The institute offers more than 738 programs like BSc (Research), B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Des, M.Mgt and Ph.D. The academic setting is enhanced by its collaborations with top-notch government establishments, such as DRDO, ISRO, CSIR, CDAC, Bharat Electronics Limited, and Indian Ordnance Factories. Admissions for the academic year 2024-25 are planned to start in February 2024 and attract thousands of applicants who all aspire, even with a dream, to be part of this institution. On an international scale, IISc has a significantly high rank of 211 in the QS World Rankings of 2025 and holds the 2nd rank in India. NAAC has given this institution an "A" grade accreditation. The Indian Institute of Sciences is also said to be affiliated with reputable organizations like the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. IISc Bangalore Highlights Particulars Details College Name Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore Establishment 1909 Campus Size 400 acre Accredition NAAC “A” grade Approved by UGC Rankings 1st under University and Research Category - NIRF 2024 Official Website https://iisc.ac.in/ Candidates can watch the videos given below to know more about IISc Bangalore:
Campus and Location
Established in 1909. Located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated with reputable organizations like the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech Mathematics and Computing – 48 years – Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
BSc Programmes
- B.Sc research in materials · BSc profile
- B.Sc research in mathematics
- B.Sc research in physics – 24 years
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics – 48 years
- Bachelor of Science (Research) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc.(Research) from IISc Bangalore should have done XII from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- BSc - Chemistry
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech / M.E. - Bioengineering – 24 years · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- M.Tech / M.E. - Climate Science &Technology – 24 years
- M.Tech / M.E. - Electronic Product Design and Development – 24 years
- M.Tech / M.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering – 24 years
- M.Tech / M.E. - Mechanical Engineering – 24 years
- M.Tech / M.E. - Microelectronics and VLSI design – 24 years
- M.Tech / M.E. - Robotics & Automation – 24 years
- M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Chemical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Civil Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Communication and Networking – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Earth System Science – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Electrical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Electronics Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech in Quantam Technology – 24 years
- M.Tech in Smart Manufacturing – 24 years
- M.Tech in Transportation Engineering – 24 years
- M.Tech Instrumentation – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Materials Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech. in Nanoscience and Technology – 24 years
Master Of Design Programmes
- Master of Design (M.Design) – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Design from IISc Bangalore should have done B.E./B.Tech. with at least 60% aggregate. · Master Of Design profile
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- Master of Management Studies – 24 years · MBA / PGDM profile
MSc Programmes
- Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D in Biological Science – 48 years · MSc profile
- Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physical Science – 48 years
- MSc - Life Sciences – 24 years
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy Astronomy – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute. · P.hd profile
- Doctor of Philosophy Biochemistry – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic and Physical) – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Computer Science – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Development Studies – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Electrical Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Electronics and Communication Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Mathematics – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Mechanical Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Doctor of Philosophy Microbiology – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
- Integrated M.Sc.+Ph.D. Biological Sciences – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Integrated Ph.D. from a recognized institute should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.
- Integrated M.Sc.+Ph.D. Chemical Sciences – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Integrated Ph.D. from a recognized institute should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.
- Integrated M.Sc.+Ph.D. Mathematics – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Integrated Ph.D. from a recognized institute should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.
- Integrated M.Sc.+Ph.D. Physical Sciences – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Integrated Ph.D. from a recognized institute should have done Graduation from a recognized institute.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board..
- BSc: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc.(Research) from IISc Bangalore should have done XII from a recognized institute with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics..
- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from IISc Bangalore should have done B.Tech./B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate..
- Master Of Design: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Design from IISc Bangalore should have done B.E./B.Tech. with at least 60% aggregate..
- P.hd: The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore should have done Masters from a recognized institute..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2015₹9 LPA
2017₹40 LPA
2023₹80 LPA
Master Of Design (2023): Highest ₹80 LPA, Average ₹23 LPA.
BSc (2017): Highest ₹40 LPA, .
M.Tech / M.E. (2015): Highest ₹9 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Adobe, Airbus engineering, Airtel, Amazon, AMD India Pvt.Ltd, Analog Devices, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Bharti Walmart Private Ltd., CGG India, Cisco, Citi Bank, Citrix, Credit Suisse Business Analytics, Dell, Ernst & Young, Exide Industries, Exxonmobil India, FLIPKART, goldman sachs, Hewlett Packard, Analytics, Hindustan Petroleum, HSBC., Huawei, IBM, Intel, JP Morgan, KPIT Cummins, kpmg, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., microsoft, Myntra Designs Pvt. Ltd., Nvidia, Oracle, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd., Rakuten inc Japan, samsung, SAP, Sapient, Star India, STERLITE, Texas Instrument, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, TSMC and others (43 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 3
- Average overall rating: 5.0/5
- Infrastructure: 3.5/5
- Hostel: 5.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: 5.0/5
- Faculty: 4.0/5
- Admission: 3.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Prof. P. Balaram – Principal
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) lists B.Tech Mathematics and Computing, B.Sc research in materials, B.Sc research in mathematics, B.Sc research in physics, B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics, and other programmes.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
The active programme mappings list GATE.
How are placements at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
Placement records are available for 3 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹23 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the student rating of Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 3 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
The available records include recruiters such as Adobe, Airbus engineering, Airtel, Amazon, AMD India Pvt.Ltd, Analog Devices.
Is Indian Institute of Science (IISc) government or private?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is recorded as a public in the current profile data.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.