Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore was established in 1909. It has an A+ rating from NAAC. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, IISc Bangalore was ranked second overall and led in research and university categories. The campus covers 434 acres and has over 3,000 students.

IISc Bangalore offers courses like B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Des, Ph.D, and Integrated Ph.D, with various specializations. Fees vary by course and are lower for students from reserved categories (SC and ST). To gain admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and pass entrance exams such as JEE Main, JEE Advance, IISER Aptitude Test, GATE, CEED, or NEET UG.

The institute provides excellent placement opportunities for final-year students. In 2023, the highest salary package was ₹86 lakhs, and the top internship stipend was ₹1.5 lakhs per month.

The campus features many facilities for students, staff, and faculty, including hostels, a library, laboratories, and sports amenities.

Rankings

In rankings, IISc Bangalore is 2nd overall by NIRF and 211th by QS World Rankings. It is affiliated with the All Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and holds a NAAC ‘A’ grade from UGC.

IISc Bangalore National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body	Category	Rank
NIRF	Overall	2
NIRF	University	1
QS World Rankings	Asia	58
QS World Rankings	Southern Asia	4
QS World Rankings	Top Global Universities	225
Times Higher Education	Overall	201–250
US News	University	2

Programs Fees 

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore offers three levels of courses which includes undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The total number of IISc Bangalore courses is 152. IISc Bangalore courses include  B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Des, Ph.D and Integrated Ph.D in various specialisations.

The courses of IISc Bangalore are offered in various streams such as Management and Business Administration, Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, Computer Application and IT, Animation and Design, Medicine and Allied Sciences.  The IISc Bangalore fees vary for each course. The IISc Bangalore fees depend on the course the student has chosen.

Note: The fee structure given above is the total tuition fees for candidates belonging to the General category. Fees are further subsidized for students belonging to reserved categories.

Programs Eligibility

Bachelors in Science: Students must have a minimum of 60% or equivalent in classes 10th and 12th in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Bachelor of Technology: Students must have passed Class XII or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, a language, and one additional subject.

Master of Technology: Students must have a valid score in a B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree.

Master of Design: Students must have a valid score in a B.E/B.Tech/B.Des/B.Arch or an equivalent degree in any discipline.

Master of Science: Students must have a Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in the relevant field with a minimum of first class or equivalent.

Integrated Doctor of Philosophy: Students must have first-class marks in graduation in a relevant field.

Doctor of Philosophy: Students must have a valid score in a postgraduate degree or equivalent.

Scholarships

IISc Bangalore provides various scholarships to support outstanding students and promote academic excellence.   

• Students receive these scholarships starting from their first day at the Institute. Here’s how the scholarship amounts break down for different programs:

• Scholarships and fellowships are available from organizations like CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, AICTE, DAE (NBHM), and DST.
• Scholarships and fellowships are also offered by companies such as GE, Infosys, IBM, HP, Tata, Philips, Bell Lab, Microsoft, and the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY).
• For M.Tech, M.Des, and M.Tech (Research) programs, scholarships are provided for up to 2 years and for Ph.D. programs, fellowship is provided for 5 years.

Placements

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a respected research university known for its strong reputation. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, IISc is ranked 155, placing it among the top 60 universities and higher education institutions. It was the first Indian institution to achieve nearly 100,000 citations in just 5 years. IISc is also the only Indian institute listed in the Top 50 of the THE Asia University Rankings 2022.

Looking at its ranking history, IISc Bangalore was ranked among the top 301-350 institutions in both 2022 and 2021. It has consistently been among India’s top 300 universities globally. On the international stage, IISc Bangalore continues to be known for delivering high-quality education. Institutions receive their overall rank based on points earned through evaluations and their strengths in key areas.

Placements report 2023

The institute has provided information about the highest and average salary packages. In 2023, the highest salary offered was about 43% higher than in 2022. Similarly, the average salary increased by nearly 22% from 2022 to 2023. Below is a table showing the placement highlights for IISc Bangalore in 2022 and 2023:

• IISc top recruiting companies are Amazon, Bajaj Finserv, Cisco, pwc, Mahindra, Siemens etc

Infrastructure

Library

The library at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore is one of the top scientific and technical libraries in India. It is called the JRD Tata Memorial Library. The library holds over 197,000 books, 215,000 volumes, 13,000 online books, and more.

Hostel

Hostels are available for boys, girls, and married women. There is also ample parking for bicycles and two-wheelers. Limited housing is available on campus for married students, with single and double-room apartments for those with families. Guest rooms are provided for visiting parents. The hostel complex includes small shops like a bakery, laundry, cycle repair, hair salon, and pharmacy. There are four messes for students to choose from: two offer only vegetarian food, while the other two serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Sports Facilities

Badminton Court | Basketball | Court | Cricket Ground | Football Ground | 

Swimming Pool | Tennis Court | Volleyball | Yoga Centre | Aerobics | Hockey | Throwball | Frisbee

Labs

Civil Engineering Lab | Chemistry Lab | Computer Lab | Design Lab | Electrical Lab | Electronics Lab | Mechanical Lab | Physics Lab | Biochemistry Lab | Robotics Lab

Other Facilities

Cafeteria | Gym | Hospital | Music Room | Convenience Store

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

When does the semester start at IISc?

The Semester starts from the 1st working day of August.

Can I apply to more than one program?

Yes you can apply to more than one program based on your qualifications but must fill appropriate online forms. There is a link in the Applicant’s interface “Apply for another program”; you can use this link for filling in another program form.

Which subject groups are mandatory at the II PUC/12th STD level for admission to the UG program  at IISc?

The Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme is open to students of PUC/12th standard whose main subjects include Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (all three). Students who have studied Biology, Economics, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics, etc., should also have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

 Is there an NRI quota?

No, there is no NRI quota for admissions at IISc. The candidate has to either qualify for International admissions or regular. For OCI card holder, kindly refer to the eligibility section.