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IISc Bangalore: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has been ranked at the 219th place under the World University category by the QS World Ranking 2026.

NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore has been ranked #1 under the 'University' category.

The IAT 2026 cut-off rank and counselling shedule are realeased.
The KCET 2026 round 1 seat allotment result for admission to the BE/BTech course is declared. Students can report to the allocated institution till Jul 22, 2026.
JEE (Advanced) 2026 round 1 cut-off ranks for are released now. The In-Person Counselling Session is sheduled for Jul 30, 2026 at the campus.

IISc Bangalore Highlights 2026

IISc Bangalore, also known as the Indian Institute of Science, is a Public University of Bangalore. The university offers a range of Science, Engineering, Design, etc. courses. For more highlights of IISc University candidates can check below:

Rankings: The university is ranked 64 by the QS World Ranking 2027 under the Asian University category.
Flagship Courses: The university is known for its flagship BTech and BSc courses which are extended across a range of specialisations.
Admission Criteria: Indian Institute of Science course admissions are completely entrance-based. For the BTech course, the university accepts JEE Main, JEE Advanced score cards. The BSc programme requires a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026.
Exams Accepted: The university accepts exams like JEE Advanced, GATE, IISER Aptitude Test, JAM, JEST, CAT and GMAT.
Campus: IISc main campus is spread out on 400 acres of land located in Banglore, Karnataka.

Recognitions: The UGC has recognised the university as an Institute of Eminence, while the Ministry of Mines recognised it as a Centre of Excellence. Further the university is also a member of the All Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
Cutoff Trends: The latest JEE Advanced 2026 last round cutoffs have been released for BTech in Mathematics and Computing and BTech Materials Science and Engineering with a Closing rank of 743 and 4912, respectively.
Other Courses: The university offers PG and Integrated PhD courses such as MTech, MDes, MSc, and PhD programmes.
MoUs: The university has signed MoUs for Student/ Faculty Exchanges, Academic/ Research Collaborations, and Joint Training with partner universities such as Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University, Technical University of Delft, etc.

Interested candidates can download the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore brochure here: Download Now

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Who were the top recruiters that visit IISc Bangalore during placements?

The list of recruiters that participated in Indian Institute of Science placements in recent years is presented below:

IISc Bangalore Placements: Top Recruiters
Amazon	Tata Motors	Airtel
Honeywell	Flipkart	Siemens
Goldman Sachs	JP Morgan Chase	Microsoft
Wells Fargo	Myntra	Google
Mercedes-Benz	L&T Construction	Schneider Electric

Q: Can I do M.Tech at IISc without GATE?

No, aspirants do require GATE for admission in MTech programme of IISc Bangalore. The weightage miht differ with MTech specialisation. For MTech Aerospace, Computer Science, Civil, etc. 100% weightage is given to GATE. For Bioengineering, Electrical, Electronics, etc. 70% GATE and 50% interview round. 70% weightage is given to GATE and 30% to written test conducted by the institute for MTech in AI, Chemical, Computational & Data Sciences.

Q: Can I join IISc without JEE Main?

The answer to this question depends on the course you are applying at IISC.

For Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme, aspirants are offered admission based on JEE Main score. Hoewever, for BSc programme admission, JEE is not compulsory. Candidates with a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test can also get admission. For other courses such as MTech, MSc and PhD, JEE Main is not required for admission at Indian Institute of Science (IISC).

Q: Are scholarships available for BSc in IISc Bangalore?

Several foundations have collaborated with IISc Bangalore to provide financial support to needy students in the form of scholarships for BSc as follows-

Scholarship/Fellowship	Amount
Reliance Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 2 Lacs over degree duration
Shraman Foundation UG Fellowship	Need-based support
Late Hallimysore Hirannaiah Fellowship	INR 7,000 per month
Ms Sumana Memorial UG Fellowship (For women only)	INR 7,000

IISc Bangalore Admission and Application Process 2026

Indian Institute of Science Admission process is via online mode only. The admission to the UG, PG or PhD level courses at the university is based on merit as well as entrance exams.

The BSc (Research) course requires the candidate to pass Class 12 from science stream with minimum 60% marks (relaxation to just pass for reserved categories) by a recognized board. The admission also requires valid scores in JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test 2026.
The students interested in BTech course should score valid scores in JEE Advance. The students are required to pass Class 12 from Science stream with minimum 60% marks (no minimum limit for reserved students) by a recognized board. Admissions to the BTech courses are made through JoSAA counselling.
IISC Bangalore Admission to PG and PG Diploma courses is facilitated through IIT JAM, GATE, COAP, etc. an online Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by an online counselling round for final selection.

IISc Application Process 2026

IISC Bangalore application process is totally online based. The step by step application process is listed below:
Visit the official university website
Find 'Admissions' tab on the homepage
Click 'Online Applications'.
Click on 'View Your Admission Status' under the application section.
Fill out form by giving needed details and documents
Pay an application fees online
Submit the application form

Courses	Application fee amount
UG Programmes	General/OBC/EWS: INR 500 SC / ST / PwD: INR 250
PG/PhD Programmes	General/OBC/EWS: INR 800 SC / ST / PwD: INR 400
ERP candidates (all categories)	INR 2000
Sponsored candidates from government and PSU	INR 800
M Tech (Online)	INR 800

Documents required

Photocopy of Marksheets (Graduation, Class 10 & 12)
Entrance Exam Score Card.
Photo of Student
Identity Documents (Aadhaar Card, PAN, Driving License, Passport, etc.)
Signature/ Photo of Candidate Signature

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

56 Courses1 year-3 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
Aug '26-Oct '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release DateTentative
Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with Late FeeTentative
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paperOngoing

B.Sc. Admissions 2026

8 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IISER Entrance Exam, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
24 Jul '26	B.Sc. Date of reporting to the institute
24 Jul '26 - 28 Jul '26	Round 1 Counselling
1 Aug '26 - 5 Aug '26	Round 2 Counselling

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

7 Courses2 years-4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
24 Jul '26 - 28 Jul '26	Round 1 Counselling
1 Aug '26 - 5 Aug '26	Round 2 Counselling
10 Aug '26 - 13 Aug '26	Round 3 Counselling

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How to get admission in BTech course offered at IISc Bangalore?

Aspirants are allotted seat in BTech course of IISc Bangalore via JoSAA Counselling based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates do not have to apply on the institute's website for BTech. There is no institute-level process for BTech admission.

Q: Is entrance exam required for admission at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore offers admission to candidates based on entrance exam scores. The institute accepts JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, etc. for admission. Check below course-wise accepted entrance exam at IISc Bangalore:

Course Name	Selection Criteria
BSc (Research)	JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test
BTech	JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	GATE (100%) + COAP/ GATE (70%) + Interview (30%)/ GATE (70%) + Written Test (30%)
MSc	IIT JAM/ GATE (for Life Sciences) IIT JAM (Chemical Sciences) JAM/ JEST (Physics)
PhD	GATE/ NET JRF/ GPAT + PI

Q: How can I join BSc at IISc Bangalore?

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility set by the institute for BSc (Research) course of IISc Bangalore. Aspirants need pass entrance exams by the institute. Check below the admission criteria:

A pass in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
The selection is based on JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test scores

Q: How many seats are offered by IISc Bangalore in BSc?

Total BSc seat intake at IISc Bangalore is 125. Total seats are distributed among the following categories:

Student Category	Seat Intake
Indian National / OCI (I)	100
Supernumerary seats for Females	20
Foreign National / OCI (F)	5

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Top recruiting companies of our college are Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Myntra, Goldman Sachs and Alphonso.

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B.Sc. (Research) in Physics - Batch of 2029

Offered by Division of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science

4.2

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It can be better regarding basic residential amenities and the placement scene.

Placements: Academic instructor, researcher in various STEM fields, and in companies like ISRO, DRDO, BHEL, HAL, which are nationally recognised. Students mostly decide to continue their higher studies in scholarship Ph.D. programs abroad, and mostly do their postdoc research there.

Infrastructure: Mess food is top-notch, with cuisines available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian for both North and South Indians. Regular fumigation is organized every week, and food quality is closely monitored. UG hostel facilities are sometimes compromised with a shortage of water and electricity, and impurities in water are found once in a while. Overall, it is average.

Faculty: The faculty is very approachable and is ready to clear the doubts and discuss stuff beyond the classroom. Teaching is in the Socratic style of discussion, inspired by the top colleges in the West. The curriculum is equipped with rigour to build the readiness of students to pursue a career in Science.

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M.Tech. (Research) in Computer Science and Automation - Batch of 2022

Offered by Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS), Indian Institute of Science

3.6

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of Indian Institute of Science.

Placements: The percentage of students who get placed in my course is good. The highest package offered is 10 LPA. The average package of my course is only 4 LPA. Top recruiting companies that visit the college are from India. The percentage of students who got internships from my course is 80%.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my department are very good. Wi-Fi is not available in my course. All things are present for students. The quality of code made in my college is good. Medical and sports facilities are available for all students.

Faculty: Teachers in my course are helpful, but they are not knowledgeable. They have great teaching qualities. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in my course are easy. More than 95% of students pass with good marks.

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B.Sc. (Research) in Biology - Batch of 2019

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Review of Indian Institute of Science.

Placements: As I have seen I can say that campus placement conditions have improved in IISc after the inception of the campus placement cell. The average package is around 25 LPA. Since most of the students go for higher studies from IISc, you will see the placement percentage to be low. I am also going for higher studies so this is the placement experience.

Infrastructure: From what I have seen, the college has quite a good infrastructure compared to the other colleges in the city. Wi-Fi service is available all around the campus. Our classrooms are very clean. The library has a good collection of books. We have clean washrooms. The hostel does not have good things. The food is the worst. Sports are good.

Faculty: Faculty members are helpful and well-qualified, like Ph.D. holders. The teaching quality is good, and the course makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are more difficult than those at other colleges, but they help in building students. The passing CGPA is above 9. Overall good experience.

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B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry - Batch of 2020

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Indian Institute of Science College review.

Placements: Campus placement conditions had improved at IISc after the inception of the campus placement cell. The average package was around 25 LPA. Since most of the students opted for higher studies from IISc, you will see the placement percentage to be low. Personally, I am also going for higher studies.

Infrastructure: The college had the best infrastructure compared to the other colleges in the city. Wi-Fi was available all around the campus. Our classrooms were very clean. The library had good books. We had clean washrooms. The hostel did not have good things. The food was the worst. Sports were good.

Faculty: Teachers were helpful and well-qualified, like Ph.D. holders. The teaching quality was good. The course made students industry-ready. Semester exams were more difficult than those at other colleges, but they helped build students. The passing CGPA was above 9.

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Fiza Khan

M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2022

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4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of Indian Institute of Science.

Placements: Placement and job opportunities here are excellent. The total number of companies visiting for placements is much higher than any other college in the class. The list of companies includes LnT, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Jindal Steel, Wipro, TCS, A2Z Solutions, and the list goes on. There is a placement cell at the university that assists students in securing placements. They prepare students for upcoming opportunities.

Infrastructure: The course curriculum is very lucrative. As a student of accounts and tax, I was taught these subjects in great depth. Additionally, regular classes were held, which proved to be extremely helpful as we had just transitioned from school to college. Exams were held semester-wise, meaning we had internal assessments twice a year. The hostel infrastructure is rated 7 out of 10, the food 9 out of 10, hostel facilities 7 out of 10, gym facilities 8 out of 10, and strictness 5 out of 10. Some strict rules can make students feel aggressive.

Faculty: The faculty at this university is excellent, and all the teachers are highly skilled. They also provide extracurricular activities. All faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees, and they are very cooperative and responsible. The semester system is in place, which includes 2 CA tests in a single year and 2 semester-end exams each year. Every subject includes practical work, which encompasses assignments and projects.

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B.Sc. (Research) in Earth and Environment - Batch of 2020

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The college has awesome infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: The percentage of the students who are placed in my department is 75%. The highest package is 8 LPA, the average package is 6 LPA, and the lowest package is 3 LPA. Many reputed companies reach and collaborate with our institute for recruitment.

Infrastructure: The overall facilities and infrastructure available for our department are very good. The classrooms and labs are very clean and comfortable. Multiple sports and medical facilities are present. Wi-Fi facilities are also available. A vast collection of books are present in the library.

Faculty: The faculty members are very skilled and cooperative. They are very experienced and helpful. They use different kinds of methodologies for teaching. Our course is curriculum-relevant and many activities are conducted by the institute. The semester exams are not so difficult.

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IISc Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026

IISc Bangalore offers programmes at the UG, PG and PhD levels. The flagship courses offered at the institute include BTech and BSc at the UG level with a duration of 4-years each.

Course	Specialisations
BTech	Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Maths & Computing, Mechanics & Computing
BSc	Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology and Earth & Environmental Science

Students of BSc course study Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and Humanities during the first 3 semesters before specialising in one of five disciplines, such as Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. A year long research is conducted by the end of programme under the supervision of faculty.
IISc Bangalore BE/BTech programme at the institute is ranked 129^th by the QS World University rankings 2026 under the Engineering and Technology subject. The admission is based on a valid score in JEE Advanced.
Three new courses to Btech programme have been added from 2026-2027 admission cycle which include Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics and Computing, and Materials Science Engineering.
The university provides PG and Integrated PG Reseach programmes in the fields of Design (MDes), Managment (MMgt), Science (MSc), and Technology (MTech).offers

IISc Fees 2026

IISc Bangalore fee varies for courses offered at different levels. The fee inlcudes various components, such as Tuition fee, Library fee, Gym fee and security deposits.

The BSc course is offered in eight specialisations with it's total tuition fee ranging from INR 40k - 3.2 lakh. The course fee for BSc research courses in Chemistry and Engineering is about INR 3.2 lakhs, however the remaining specialisations such as Physics, Biology, Maths, etc course fee remains at INR 40k.
The BTech course fee is about INR 8 lakh for the total tuition fee excluding other fee components.

M.E./M.Tech

56 Courses

4.3(34)1 year - 3 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹18 K - 71.6 K

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Median Salary

₹22.5 LPA

B.Sc.

8 Courses

4.2(20)4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹40 K - 3.2 L

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Median Salary

₹30 LPA

M.Sc.

7 Courses

4.4(11)2 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K - 32 K

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Placement Rating

4.3

B.E. / B.Tech

4 Courses4 years#129 QS World University Rankings

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹8 L

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Ph.D.

11 Courses

4.5(13)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹50.4 K

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Placement Rating

4.5

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does IISc Bangalore offer Joint M.Tech course?

Yes, IISc Bangalore offers Joint M.Tech course in Semiconductor Technology with Taiwanese Universities. The selection for GATE qualified candidates is 100% based on GATE scores. For students from CFTIs, selection is based on CAM (Career Analysis Marks).

Q: What is the fees for four year BTech in IISc?

The total tuition course fee for BTech at IISC Bangalore is INR 8 lakh. The total course fee includes various other components like Gymkhana fee, Library deposit, other academic fee, Statutory deposit, and Students emergency fund. The tution fee for SC/ST/PwD students is fully waived. Annual tuition fee can be paid in three installments. The BTech course at IISc Banglore is offered in 4 specialisations, out of which 3 specialisations are newly launched.

Q: How many seats are reserved for BTech at IISC, Bangalore?

The university has released the seats available at IISC Bangalore for BTech programme. As per stats, a total of 52 seats are reserved for BTech at IISC Bangalore. For more clarity, students can check the table presented below:

Institutes	Seats
Indian Institute of Science	52

Q: What is the required GATE COAP cutoff for MTech in Mechanical Engineering at IISc Bangalore?

The IISc Bangalore cutoff 2026 for the M.Tech courses at the postgraduate level has been released for last round. The IISc Bangalore cutoff 2026 ranged between 600 and 800 for general AI students. Among all the MTech courses, M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI, Bioengineering is the most competitive for admission with a rank of 600. The M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design is the most sought after course with a rank of 800.

IISc Bangalore Placements 2025

The Indian Institute of Science Bangalore have not released their placement data for 2026, candidates can check the data from the 2025 placement season below:

The highest package recorded was INR 65 LPA. The median package recorded during IISc Bangalore placements was INR 27 LPA. The placement highlights of IISc Bangalore placements 2025 are as follows:

The highest package reached INR 65 LPA during IISc Bangalore placements.
The median package for BTech, MTech programmes stood at INR 27 LPA.
Many companies participated in the IISc Bangalore placements drive, and top recruiters such as Amazon, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, etc have made it to the list.

The key highlights of IISc Bangalore placements 2025 are tabulated below:

Parameter	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest salary package	INR 65 LPA
Median salary package	INR 27 LPA
Top recruiters	Microsoft, Autodesk, Zscaler, Deloitte, Juspay, Embedded Systems

Course	Median Salary
M.E./M.Tech	₹22.5 LPA
B.Sc.	₹30 LPA

Top Recruiters

Amazon

Airtel

Cisco Systems

Bajaj Finserv

Dell

IBM

MICROSCOTT

Accenture

SAP

Oracle

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Insights on Placements

Based on 13 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IISc Bangalore	₹ 22.5 LPA	₹ 18 K - 30.75 K	-/-
Jain Deemed University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology Compare	-/-	₹ 3.5 L - 4.4 L	-/-
Amity University Bangalore Compare	-/-	₹ 3.56 L - 4.2 L	-/-
Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS)	-/-	₹ 18 K	-/-
Manipal Institute of Technology Compare	₹ 10.05 LPA	₹ 2.16 L - 5.44 L	-/-
IIT Kharagpur Compare	₹ 14 LPA - 19.76 LPA	₹ 20 K - 39.85 K	-/-

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IISc Bangalore Cutoff 2026

The Indian Institute of Science Banglore admission are based on merit as well as entrance exams. The university accepts exams like JEE Advanced, GATE, IISER Aptitute Test, JAM, JEST, CAT and GMAT.

The JEE Advanced 2026 last round closing rank have been released for IISc Bangalore B.E. / B.Tech admissions. The university closed its BTech rankings in the range of 743 to 4912 for the General AI category candidates.
Under IISc Bangalore B.E. / B.Tech course, the lowest cutoff rank at 743 is for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing, making it the most competitive for admission. While the most sought after course rank stood at 4912 for B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering.
The BTech programme counselling process is conducted via JoSAA.
IISER Apptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 2 cutoff ranks has been released. IAT 2026 is required to reserve a seat at IISc Banglore BSc (Research) course.
The university accepts admission to its MTech courses on the basis of GATE cutoff. The GATE last round cutoff ranged from 600 to 800. The lowest cutoff was for BTech in AI and Bioengineering at 600 rank making it a tough course, while the most sought after was MTech in Microelectronics and VLSI Design with a cutoff rank of 800.

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JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024
B.Sc. (Research) in Physics	903

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JEE Advanced Round 5 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2025	2026
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing	856	743
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	– / –	3901
B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering	– / –	4912
B.Tech. in Mechanics and Computing	– / –	1967

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GATE Round 1 score (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
M.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	600	600	690
M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design	625	685	800
M.Tech. in Electronic Systems Engineering	625	680	775
M.Tech. in Electronic Product Design	550	600	750
M.Sc. in Life Sciences	– / –	600	700

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What rank is required for IISc Bangalore in JEE Advanced?

If you belong to the General AI category, the JEE Advanced cutoff rank required for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing was 856. Similarly, for B.Sc. (Research) specialisations, the cutoff rank required for admission in 2025 was 2263.

Q: What rank in GATE COAP is required for IISC Bangalore admission to Mechanical Engineering?

IISC Bangalore accepts GATE scores for admisison to the M.Tech courses. The Round 1 cutoff is out and as per the cutoff, the most competitive course is Mechanical Engineering with a closing rank of 665 for the General AII India category students. For the OBC category, the round 1 closing rank is 624 under the AII India Quota.

So, basis the IISC Bangalore M.Tech cutoff 2024, candidates must secure a rank over and above 600 to secure a seat for Mechanical Engineering.

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IISc Bangalore Ranking 2026

The QS World Rankings for 2027 have awarded a rank of 221 to IISc under the World University Category. The NIRF 2025 ranked the university 1st under the Universities category, 2nd Overall, and 3rd under Innovation. The NIRF 2026 rankings have not been released yet and will updated here once announced. Students can check the current IISc Bangalore rankings below:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
QS World Ranking 2027	World University	221
QS Asian University Rankings 2027	University	64
QS World Ranking 2026	World University	219
QS World University Rankings 2025	University	211
NIRF 2025	Universities	1
NIRF 2025	Overall	2
NIRF 2025	Innovation	3

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Publisher	2024	2025	2026
NIRF	– / –	1	– / –
Times Higher Education	– / –	– / –	43
QS World University Rankings	58	62	64

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	2

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Publisher	2026
QS World University Rankings	129

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Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: What are the rankings of IISc Bangalore?

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore has been ranked by NIRF 2025 under various categories which include University, overall, and others. Candidates can go through the below table for information on IISc Bangalore rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
QS World Ranking 2026	World University	219
QS World University Rankings 2025	University	211
NIRF 2025	Universities	1
NIRF 2025	Overall	2
NIRF 2025	Research and Innovation	3

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IISc Bangalore Scholarships 2026

IISc Bangalore extends a range of scholarships and fee concessions both as a means of financial assistane and to encourage meritorious students in academic excellence. A few of the notable IISc Bangalore scholarships have been highlighted below:

The students are awarded the following scholarships from the date of joining the university. The scholarship amount awarded per month for students enrolled in different programmes of the Institute is mentioned below:

Course	Scholarship (in INR)
PhD	JRF – INR 31,000/ SRF – INR 35,000
MTech/ MDes	INR 12,400
Integrated PhD	INR 16,000/JRF – INR 31,000/SRF – INR 35000
Bachelor of Science (Research)	INR 5,000
MTech (Research)	INR 12,400

Scholarships/ fellowships from CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, AICTE, DAE (NBHM), and DST.
Scholarships/fellowships from companies such as GE, Infosys, IBM, HP, Tata, Philips, Bell Labs, Microsoft, and the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY).
The scholarship is offered for a maximum period of 2 years in the case of MTech/ MDes/ MTech (Res) and PhD programme, a Fellowship of 5 years.

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Who can avail scholarship at IISC Bangalore?

All the students who join the IISC Bangalore (except for MSc and MMgt programmes/BTech) are eligible for scholarship/ Fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/MHRD/AICTE/DAE (NBHM)/ DST as the case may be depending on their mode of entry. Immediately on joining the Institute the students must send the joining report to the concerned authorities/agencies appropriately for activating their scholarship/fellowship.

Q: Are scholarships available at IIBS Bangalore?

IIBS Bangalore offers scholarships to students as financial assistance in mainly six categories. The below-mentioned table reflects on the scholarships offered by the International Institute of Business Studies:

IIBS Bangalore Scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarship	Entrance Exam Scholarship	Smt. B Devi Foundation Scholarship only for girls
IIBS Special Scholarship for Ward of Defense and CRPF Personnal (During 2nd Year of MBA/PGDM Programme)	IIBS scholarships for achievers or outstanding all round performers in diverse fields	Siblings Scholarship

Q: Are there any scholarships available for BTech at IISc Bangalore?

There are 12 Fellowships that are active for BTech to support needy students. These fellowships are offered by different individuals and organisations. Typical monthly stipend is INR 7,000. They are awarded to eligible students.

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College/Departments	Rating
Division of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science	4.3 (10 Reviews)
Division of Mechanical Sciences	4.3 (2 Reviews)
Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS)	4 (10 Reviews)
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IISC Bangalore Notable Alumni

IISc Bangalore has experienced faculty members. IISc Bangalore faculty are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. IISc Bangalore faculty motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. IISc Bangalore also invites faculty for guest lectures.

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Sudha Murthy is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan for her significant contributions to social work and education. She was also the founder of the non-profit charity organisation Infosys Foundation.
Rajagopala Chidambaram is an Indian Physicist and coordinator for the Pokhran 1 and II test preparations. He has made significant contributions to India's nuclear weapons program.

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IISc Bangalore Infrastructure

The campus size of the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore is spread over 400 acres. It has separate hostels for boys and girls with well furnished rooms and internet connectivity. The other facilities provided to the students of the college include:

Library: IISc has a grand Central Library with a large collection of books, journals, and electronic resources, including online access to major Scientific Databases.
Hostels: There is also hostel accommodation for the students on the IISc campus. A common room is also provided in the IISc hostel that has a television for entertainment and leisure time. They have hostels for both boys and girls. Along with that, it has a mess facility for food.
Sports: A IISc campus for outdoor games such as cricket, volleyball, basketball, etc, and an indoor space for games such as chess is an essential part of the IISc campus.
Laboratories: Modern labs for practical and research purposes that can enhance and boost learning power are a part of the IISc campus. The laboratories allow students to conduct experiments and gain practical knowledge for their particular courses.

The IISc Bangalore campus also features a range of other facilities such as:

- Eateries
- Institute Approved Taxi Services
- Travel Agencies (Domestic & International Travel)
- Airport Taxi Services
- Bookshops dealing in Tech Publications
- Baby Care Centre
- Banks
- Amenities Hall

IISc Bangalore: How to Reach?

IISc Bangalore is about 35 km from the airport. One could take a taxi from the airport. The city railway station is about 7 km from the IISc Bangalore campus. One will have to leave the station from platform number one to reach the taxi stand. Majestic (7kms from IISc) is the central Bus stand in Bengaluru and is just opposite the City Railway Station. If one happens to reach Majestic, Bengaluru by bus, go to the city bus platform number 22, from where almost all city buses come to the Institute.

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the campus facilities provided by IISc Bangalore?

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities of IISc Bangalore include Gym, Pharmacy, Laundries/Dry cleaners, Tailoring shops, Provision and General Stores, Hairdressing saloons, Baby care centre, Banks, Amenities Hall, etc. Additionally, there are a total of 16 central research facilities at IISc.

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IISc Bangalore FAQs

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) around Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore are given in the space below. These given FAQs offer a better understanding and answer a majority of the student queries.

Q: What is your review of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc)?

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) is ranked 1st and 2nd under the Universities & Overall categories, respectively of NIRF 2025. As such it is clearly a great institute with reviews mentioning pros such as:

Infrastructure: The institute features advanced classrooms which resemble seminar halls and the campus is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi (100 MB/PS). While Labs and also advanced whereas the JRD Tata library is large and comprehensive. (Soumyadip Bank- M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2026)
Placements: Though the institute focuses more on research and advancement to PhD than placements as such though even new courses such as MSc Chemical Sciences had an average package of INR 8 LPA while internships included offers from various educational institutes such as IITs and IISERs (Soumyadip Bank- M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2026)
Faculty: The faculty at IISc Bangalore are very approachable with the style of teaching being the Socratic style of discussion while the curriculum is equipped with rigour to build the readiness of students to pursue a career in Science. (Aaitijhya Goswami - B.Sc. (Research) in Physics - Batch of 2029)

The above information is taken from verified Shiksha Reviews

Q: Is IISc Bangalore made for only highly intelligent people?

While admission to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) is highly competitive one can gain admission with consistent effort and preparation for JEE Main/ JEE Advance/ GATE/ COAP/ IIT JAM/ IISER Aptitude Test/ KVPY/ CEED exams.

After admission though the curriculum is advanced the faculty and course material is of high quality and allow students to rapidly learn and build a foundation in their course with hard work of course.

In short, one does not have to be extremely intelligent for admission or to understand the courses at IISc Bangalore.

Q: Which is better IIT or IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore has been ranked 1 and 2 by the NIRF 2023 Rankings under the 'University' and 'Overall' categories, respectively. The NIRF ranking is better than most of the IITs. Also during IISc placements 2023, the highest package offered was INR 85 LPA and the average package offered was INR 28 LPA. Moreover, IISc Bangalore is the only institute that considers the scores of JEE Advanced for admission to its B.Tech course except all the IITs.

Q: Is IISc Bangalore tougher than IIT?

Yes, for admission to some of the programmes IISc Bangalore is way tougher than IITs. Also, the quality of education, research & development quality at IISc Bangalore has very high standards. IISc Bangalore has produced some of the most eminent personalities and has a very high registered patent record.

For getting admission to any of the courses offered at IISc Bangalore, candidates are required to take the entrance exams specified by the university and candidates having valid scores/ percentile will be selected for further admission process.

Q: I am scoring around 542 in GATE COAP. What are the chances of getting a seat at IISc Banglore?

Yes, you can get a seat at IISc Banglore with a GATE score of 542, if you belong to the General AI category. Students can refer to the table beow to know which courses are available with this score based on the IISc Banglore GATE cutoff 2026 for round 1.

Course	Round 1
M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems	480
M.Des. in Product Design and Manufacturing	500
M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing	500
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	525

For the OBC AI category, the courses availble were:

Course	Round 1
M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems	300
M.Des. in Product Design and Manufacturing	400
M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing	400
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	500
M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	500
M.Tech. in Bioengineering	500
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology	500
M.Tech. in Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems	500
M.Tech. in Mobility Engineering	525

Note: Other categories will have different results accordingly.

Q: What is IISC CAT cutoff other than General Category?

At the PG level, IISC Bangalore offers Master of Management Programme through CAT. The aforementioned course is offered through the Management Department. Tabulated below are the IISC Bangalore CAT cutoff other than General Category:

Category	CAT Cutoff 2025
OBC	98.9
SC	85
ST	50
EWS	96
PH	90
KM	90

Q: Are there any reserved seats in BTech at IISc Bangalore?

Yes, IISc Bangalore follows reservation policy of the government for BTech admission. Details of seat matrix are given below:

Student Category	Reservation Percentage
EWS	10%
OBC-NCL	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PwD (With at least 40% impairment)	5% (Horizontal reservation)

Please Note: There is one seat reserved in Supernumerary for Kashmiri Migrants / Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants).

Q: Do I need to apply online on IISc Bangalore website for BTech admission?

IISc Bangalore BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced score. Admission is given through counselling by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Aspirants need to register for JoSAA counselling. No separate application is required to be submitted on the IISc admission portal.

Q: What is the reservation policy of IISc Bangalore for BSc admission?

IISc Bangalore follows reservation policy according to the rules of Indian government for admission in its BSc programme. PwD candidates with at least 40% impairment are given 5% horizontal reservation. There is one seat reserved in Supernumerary for Kashmiri Migrants / Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants).

More details are given in the table below-

Student Category	Reservation Percentage
EWS	10%
OBC-NCL	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%

Q: Can I get direct admission in BSc at IISc Bangalore?

No, IISc Bangalore does not offer direct admission in BSc. Candidates need to fulfill eligibility criteria and clear the IISc cutoff of JEE (Advance) to get admission. Otherwise, they need to take IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) and clear the cutoff according to their category for admission.

Q: Is admission in MDes entrance-based at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore considers scores in GATE, CEED or CAT for admission in MDes programme. 70% weightage is given to entrance exa and 30% to performance in the interview round. The announcement of results and release of admission offers to GATE qualified candidates is via COAP. Aspirants taking admission based on CAT or CEED scores, get offer letter directly by the institute via email.

Q: Does IISc Bangalore conduct entrance test for MTech?

IISc Bangalore conducts a written test for admission in M.Tech Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Engineering, Computational & Data Sciences. 70% weightage is given to GATE score while 30% to written test conducted by the institute.

Q: How can I get admission in BSc (Research) at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore offers admission in BSc (Research) via two modes: IISER Aptitude Test or JEE Advanced. Aspirants can apply with scores in any of these exams for admission in BSc (Research). Selected candidates need to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat.

Q: How much is the fees for MSc at IISc Bangalore?

The total tuition fees for MSc is INR 32,000 at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Aspirants selected based on their entrance exam scores have to pay the first installment of fees to confirm their seat.

Q: Is GATE accepted for MSc at IISc Bangalore?

Yes, IISc Bangalore offers admission in MSc Life Science programme based on GATE scores. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with JAM scores can also get admission in BSc Life Science. For all other MSc specialisations, GATE is not required.

Q: What is the IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2026 for ECE (Electronics & Communication Engineering)?

IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2026 for the ECE course for the General AI category was 650 in round 1. For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff for the same course was 600. This difference in the score says that the competiton for the General AI category was higher than the OBC AI quota.

To know the category-wise cutoff for the same course and round, students can refer to the list below:

SC: 450
ST: 440
EWS: 570
PWD: 500

Q: What is the cutoff for IISc Bangalore?

IISc Banglore GATE COAP cutoff 2026 was declared for admission to the M.Tech course for various All India categories up to Round 1. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 480 to 800, wherein M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems and M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design were the easiest and the hardest MTech course for admission.

For more details, students can click here.

Q: What is the IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2026?

IISc Bangalore GATE COAP cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the M.Tech course and its various branches for several All India categories.

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 480 to 800, wherein MTech in Instrumentation Systems and MTech in Microelectronics and VLSI Design are the easiest and the hardest courses for admission, respectively. Refer to the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for other All India categories.

OBC: 300 - 720
SC: 200 - 530
ST: 200 - 530
EWS: 300 - 720
PWD: 200 - 775

Q: What is the cutoff for M.Tech in AI in IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore has allowed admission to various M.Tech course via GATE COAP 2025. Considering the IISc Bangalore GATE COAP cutoff 2025, the score ranged 400 and 732 for the General AI category candidates. Further, talking about the MTech in AI program, the GATE COAP for the programme stood at 600 which remained the same asof 2024 cutoff. To get more insights related to M.Tech courses' cutoffs, candidates must click here:

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What is the application fee for BSc at IISc Bangalore?

Answered a week ago

Application fee for BSc at IISc Bangalore varies according to the category of the student. Details are given in the table below:

Student Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	INR 500
SC / ST / PwD	INR 250

Saumya Gairola

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Does IISc Bangalore give a stipend for M.Tech students?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, and this is one of the most attractive features of studying M.Tech at IISc. All students admitted to the M.Tech programme at IISc receive a monthly stipend of Rs 12,400, which helps manage the approximate INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 total tuition fees for the entire programme.

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Why choose IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research?

Answered a month ago

IISER Pune - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research is a government institute established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Some of the reasons to choose Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune are given below:

Ranking: As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of IISER Pune

Shruti Manchanda

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Does IISc Bangalore offer M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering?

Answered a year ago

Yes, IISc Bangalore does offer M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering. IISc Bangalore offer M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering through Division of Mechanical Sciences. There are a total of 20 seats offered for MTech in Aerospace Engineering and you need to appear for GATE for being eligible to this course.

Aneena Abraham

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Does IISc accept JAM?

Answered 4 months ago

Yes, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, accepts JAM for admission to Masters programme in Science. Candidates with a valid score in IIT JAM have to apply for admission through IISc Bangalore website.

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