Indian Institute of Science

Yes, Division of mechanical sciences in IISc has quite decent opportunities in terms of providing *100% scholarship*. Students belonging to SC/ST/PwD are waived of full tuition fee. In other cases, especially in *M.Tech and Ph.D. courses* where high *monthly allowances (e.g. 12400 rupiahs a month for M.Tech, 37,000+ rupiahs a month for Ph.D)* are granted. Those stipends suffice to pay the academic costs partly or completely and also assist a lot in the expenses of residing, so studying becomes extremely cheap, which translates to the result that it is about the same as a full scholarship.

World class facilities are available at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), being a state of art *laboratories in the Mechanical Sciences Division* fitted with up-to-date research tools and a central workshop. It has a broad library, ultra-modern teaching rooms, and strong computing facilities in the form of the *JRD Tata Memorial Library*. All these are framed within the four hostel buildings, a range of mess choices, a fully equipped Gymkhana which houses sports activities, a health centre and a fully Wi-Fi enabled campus, thus making it self-sustaining and intellectually forwarding to its students and faculty.

The fees of IISc, which is a government institute, are rather low. UG (BS Research)* : Annual Fees (General): - Approx. 30,200 and (SC/ST, tuition waived):- Approx. 20,200. The M.Tech fee is approximately 29,200 per annum (General) and 20,200 (SC/ST) in 1 st year. The fees charged on the 1 st year (General) and 20,200/- (SC/ST) under Ph.D. Fees of the external programs are higher. These are exclusive of separate hostel and mess charges and are also liable to change.

The Division of Mechanical Sciences is part of the *Indian Institute of Science (IISc)*. IISc is a *public/government* research university which was founded with the help of mix of various agencies such as Government of India and is also largely funded by the government. It is a reputable Institution of Eminence as ranked by the Indian government.

Absolutely it's one of the defining qualities of the institute. The faculty at the Division of Mechanical Sciences is composed of some of the most respected scientists and educators in India and beyond. Many have international research collaborations, decades of teaching experience, and multiple patents and publications to their name. But beyond the brilliance, what stands out is their mentorship spirit. Students often speak of professors who guide them not just in classrooms, but in life, careers, and research directions.

The alumni from IISc's Division of Mechanical Sciences have gone on to become world leaders in engineering, innovation, and research. From Padma awardees to founders of deep-tech startups, the legacy is rich. Notable names include Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar (former Director General of CSIR), Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala (visionary in telecom and power), and several faculty members in top global universities like MIT and Stanford. Whether it's academia, industry, or entrepreneurship, IISc alumni carry an unmatched reputation of excellence.