IISc Admission Process 2020: Important Dates, Eligibility, Application Process & Fee
IISc admissions have started. The application process for IISc admissions in UG, PG and integrated PhD courses started on February 1.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has announced the admission process for undergraduate, postgraduate and integrated PhD course admissions 2020. IISc application forms were released on February 1. Candidates are informed that admission in most of the courses on offer at IISc is by means of other national entrance exams. The courses in which IISc admission is offered through other entrance exams is as mentioned below:
| Course |
Entrance Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| KVPY-SA/ KVPY-SX/ IIT JEE Main/ IIT JEE Advanced |
|
| Integrated PhD |
- Important Dates for IISc Admissions 2020
- IISc Eligibility Criteria
- IISc Application Process 2020
Important Dates for IISc Admissions 2020
Candidates can go through important exam dates for IISc admissions 2020 in the table below:
| IISc UG Admissions 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| IISc Admission Event |
Dates |
| Start date to fill application forms |
01-02-2020 |
| Last date of submission of scores ( KVPY, IIT JEE Main, IIT JEE Advanced) |
15-04-2020 |
| Last date to submit online application forms |
30-04-2020 |
| IISc PG Admissions 2020 |
|
| IISc Admission Event |
Dates |
| Start date to fill application forms |
01-02-2020 |
| Last date to submit online application forms |
23-03-2020 |
IISc Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can go through the eligibility criteria for UG and PG course admissions at IISc below.
IISc Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
Aspirants meet the eligibility criteria for UG courses on offer at IISc if they fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:
- Have completed II PUC/Class 12 in 2019.
- Have completed II PUC/Class 12 in 2020 are eligible to apply.
- Should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects during II PUC/Class 12.
- Should have studied Biology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, etc., in addition to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are also eligible to apply.
- Should have secured a first-class or 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates) in the II PUC/ Class 12 exam.
IISc Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
Candidates meet the eligibility criteria if they possess second class (minimum) or equivalent in the following degrees:
| Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying in National Entrance Tests (Mode of Entry) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ 4-year Bachelor of Science |
Valid GATE score* / NET JRF** is mandatory |
| Master’s degree in Science / Master’s degree in Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, Computer Science and Application |
Valid GATE score / NET JRF is mandatory |
| Master’s degree in Engineering & Technology / Architecture/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary Sciences |
Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF/GPAT |
| MS/MBA (post BE/BTech/MSc) – (applicable for the department of Management Studies/Ecological Sciences) |
Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF |
| Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering/ Technology from any Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 out of 10 or its equivalent (for PhD only) |
Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF |
| Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF |
|
| Valid GPAT score / JRF |
|
| Bachelor’s degree holders in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science /Electronics followed by qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognised by UPSC/AICTE as being equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering |
Valid GATE score / NET JRF is mandatory |
| *The GATE score should be valid as on 01 August 2020. Candidates securing the valid GATE score for the years 2018/2019/2020 may apply. ** NET JRF includes – Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; UGC-NET for JRF; DBT JRF; ICMR JRF; JEST; NBHM Screening Test 2020; INSPIRE fellow. |
|
| IISc Eligibility Criteria for MTech Programme |
|
| Departments/ Programmes |
Selection Procedure |
| Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Instrumentation & Applied Physics, Materials Engineering |
Based only on the GATE score |
| Chemical Engineering, Climate Science, Computational & Data Sciences, Earth Science, Electronic Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics and VLSI Design |
Based on the GATE score and the performance in an aptitude test/interview |
| Artificial Intelligence, Communication and Networks, Nano Science and Engineering, Signal Processing, Smart Manufacturing |
Based on the GATE score and the performance in an interview |
| IISc Eligibility Criteria for Master of Management (MMgt) |
|
| Applicants possessing a minimum of first-class or equivalent in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent with a valid GATE 2018/ 2019/ 2020 or CAT 2019 or GMAT scores are eligible to apply |
|
IISc Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Programme
Candidates need to meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for admission in an integrated PhD programme.
| Discipline |
Educational Qualification |
Qualifying Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences |
A minimum of first-class or equivalent in Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences) Or A minimum of first-class or equivalent in BE/ B Tech degree. |
JAM 2020 in Biotechnology(BT) or Chemistry (CY) or Mathematics (MA) or Physics (PH) Biotechnology (BT) |
| Chemical Sciences |
A minimum of first-class in B.Sc. or an equivalent degree with Chemistry as one of the main subjects with Mathematics at the PUC or Plus 2 level. |
JAM 2020 in Chemistry (CY) or Physics (PH) |
| Mathematical Sciences |
A minimum of first-class or equivalent in B Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects or BE/BTech or equivalent degree. |
JAM 2020 in Mathematics (MA) or Mathematical Statistics (MS) |
| Physical Sciences |
A minimum of first-class or equivalent in B.Sc. or an equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects |
JAM 2020 in Physics (PH) or JEST 2020 |
IISc Application Process 2020
Aspirants have to fill the application form for IISc admissions online on the official website of the institute. Further, candidates need to pay the application fee for IISc admission online by means of net banking/ credit card/ debit card.
| IISc Application Fee for UG Admissions |
|
|---|---|
| Category |
Application Fee (in Rs) |
| GN/EWS/OBC/KM |
500 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
250 |
| IISc Application Fee for PG Admissions |
|
| General / OBC / EWS |
800 |
| SC / ST / PwD |
400 |
| ERP candidates (all categories) |
2,000 |
| Sponsored candidates from Defence, BARC, DRDO, ISRO, NAL, NTRO, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA, PWD and CPRI |
800 |
| *The fee is non-refundable; any bank or payment gateway service charges must be borne by the applicant |
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