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IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking: Trends, Similarly Ranked Colleges, Factors Affecting Rank

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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 in this article.

IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2026 will be out soon. The institute is ranked by NIRF in Overall, Universities, and Innovation categories. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is one of the top institute in the country with a NIRF rank of #1 under the "Universities" category. The ranking framework rank colleges/ universities based on teaching, graduation, research, and more. Students can check the current IISc Bangalore rankings in this article.

Table of contents
  • IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2025: Category-Wise
  • IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking Trend
  • How NIRF ranking will help you take a decision?
  • IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking Comparison w/ Similar Institutes or Universities
  • Factors Affecting IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2026

IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2025: Category-Wise

IISc Bengaluru is one of the top ranked university in Karnataka. It has maintained its ranking in this category for the last three years. In 2025, it was also top-ranked in overall and innovation categories. The latest ranking list is expected to be released soon by NIRF. Candidates can check out the table given below for IISc Bengaluru NIRF ranking 2025:

Category NIRF Rank '25
Overall 1
Universities 2
Innovation 3

IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking Trend

The ranking trend shows different scenarios under each category. In the Overall and Innovation category, there is an upward trend. While a drop of one rank is there in the "Universities" category. Candidates can check out the table given below for IISc Bangalore NIRF ranking trend for the last three years:

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Q:   How is the NIRF ranking of IISc Bengaluru?
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Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is ranked by NIRF in Overall, Universities, and Innovation categories. It is one of the top ranked institutes in India as per NIRF rankings. Mentioned below is the category-wise ranking:

CategoryRank '25
Universities1
Overall2
Innovation3
Q:   What are the rankings of IISc Bangalore?
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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

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

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:   What topics are mostly asked in JEE Main exam
A: 

Questions in JEE Mains exam is a blend of all the topics covered in the syllabus. However, there are some topics that are very much important and should be paid extra attentions while preparing for the exam. The list of important JEE Main topics are

Mathematics

  • 3D Geometry
  • Vector
  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Definite Integrals
  • Limit, Cnntinuity and Differentiability

Physics

  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Ray & Wave Optics
  • Kinematics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetism

Chemistry

  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Thermodynamics
  • p-block elements
  • Chemical Bonding
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Category NIRF Rank '23 NIRF Rank '24 NIRF Rank '25
Overall 2 2 1
Universities 1 1 2
Innovation 6 4 3

How NIRF ranking will help you take a decision?

Candidates can consider NIRF rank as one of the factors during IISc Bangalore college comparison. The ranking framework comes under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It ranks colleges and universities on the basis of faculty-student ratio, online education, publications & citations, facilities, and more. The NIRF ranking can help the students for:

  • College comparison
  • For checking reputation of a college as it gives indication of its standing at national-level
  • Know placements, fees, acrredition, infrastructure and curriculum
  • Comparing past-year ranking trend of the college

IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking Comparison w/ Similar Institutes or Universities

As per NIRF ranking 2025, IISc was ranked among the top institutes/ universities in India. It secured second place, while the list was topped by prestigious IIT Madras. On the third place was IIT Bombay followed by IIT Delhi and Kanpur. In the "Universities" category, the closely ranked institutes were:

College Name Indian Rankings 2025: University Category
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 1
Jawaharlal Nehru University 2
Manipal Academy of Higher Education 3
Jamia Milia Islamia 4
University of Delhi 5

Factors Affecting IISc Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2026

There are different parameters that the institute considers for ranking purposes. It helps in keeping the ranking system fair for all. The weightage for each category can differ from discipline to discipline. Tabulated below are the parameters along with weightage considered for overall ranking:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
A: 

There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.

Q:   What should be the frequency of taking JEE Main mock tests?
A: 

Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.

Q:   Is there any mock seat allotment in JEE Main counselling?
A: 

JEE Main counselling do have the provision of mock seat allotment. JoSAA will conduct a total of two rounds mock seat allotment where candidates can check which college they get based on the choice filled by them. Candidates after registering for the counselling have to enter their preferred choice of college and branch in the order of preference. The allotment of seats will be made on the basis of All India Rank and choices filled by the candidate.

Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
A: 

Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below:

  • Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
  • Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry.
  • Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.
Factors Weightage
Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR) 30%
Research and Professional Practice (RP) 30%
Graduation Outcome (GO) 20%
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) 10%
Peer Perception (PR) 10%
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Universities1
Overall2
Innovation3

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