Can I do M.Tech at IISc without GATE?

No, candidate who are looking for admission at IISC Bangalore need to have a valid GATE score. However, 70% GATE score + 30% performance in written test (100% GATE based for Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Materials Engg.) + COAP counselling will be accepted. Apart from this, students might face some problems while downloading the GATE hall ticket 2024. The problem might be due to slow internet connectivity or a heavy load on the server. In such situations, candidates should try downloading the admit card after a short duration. In case any candidate forgets their application ID/Enrollment ID or password, they can reset it. In case a candidate has forgotten their password, they can reset it from the GOAPS portal.

How can I join BSc at IISc Bangalore?

To be eligible for BSc an IISc Bangalore, candidates must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute and go through the selection rounds accepted by the institute. Details around the same are as follows: Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam along with any other subjects with first class or 60% aggregate (relaxed to just pass for SC/ ST students) Selection: Merit list of one of the national examinations, among Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) KVPY (Stream-SA)/ JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ NEET (UG) and IISER Aptitude Test NOTE: Candidate must be qualified in any one of the exams mentioned above, and the exam result must be valid as on Aug 1 of the year of admission. IISER Aptitude Test is introduced as a new mode of entry for the academic year 2024. Candidates have to apply directly on the IISc admission portal to apply through this mode.

What is the cutoff for B.Sc at IISc Bangalore?

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has released the JEE Main cutoff for admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Research), a four- year full-time UG course. As per the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank stood at 903 for the students belonging to the General AI category. For other categories such as OBC, SC and ST, the JEE Main Round 1 closing ranks are 1665, 581 and 314 under the AI quota.

What is the minimum mark or rank required in JEE Main to get a seat in the BSc department of IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore cutoff 2024 has been released for BSc (Research) in Physics in the form of opening and closing ranks. IISc Bangalore had released its last-round for the candidates seeking admission through JEE Main scores. The minimum rank for B.Sc. (Research) in Physics based on last-round cutoff was 903 for the students belonging to the General All India Quota. Further, for the OBC AI category, the required rank stood at 1665. Check out more cutoffs related to different AI categories in the table given below: Course General OBC SC ST PWD EWS BSc (Research) in Physics 903 1665 581 314 4 1214

Is the CEED exam tough?

The difficulty level of CEED exam has been maintained by authorities over the years. However, most design aspirants share that if difficulty level of all design entrance exams conducted for PG level courses is compared then CEED is slightly easier than NID Entrance Exam. This is primarily because the drawing questions asked in NID that are considered to be tougher than those put forth in CEED exam. Note that CEED exam is for admission to the M.Des courses offered by the eight participating colleges. Meanwhile, the NID that for the M.Des programme has three participating colleges.

What are the courses offered at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in Engineering, Science and Design streams. The institute offers BTech, MTech, BS, MSc, etc. Candidates can apply online for the preferred course. Admissions are IISc Bangalore are entrance-based.

What are the documents required during admission at IISC?

IISC admission process includes registration, selection and admission confirmation rounds. Candidates have to complete each stage to get a seat in Indian Institute of Science for various courses. The list of documents are mentioned in the points below: Graduation marksheet Scanned photograph & signature

When is JEE Advanced conducted for IISC Bangalore admission?

IISc Bangalore considers JEE Advanced scores for admission to BSc and BTech programmes. JEE Advanced is usually conducted in May every year. Once the exam is conducted, the conducting IIT releases response sheet and provisional answer key. Once the JEE Advanced results are out, JoSAA Counselling starts.

What is the BSc course fee at IISc Bangalore?

The IISc Bangalore BSc fees is INR 40,000. The duration of the course is four years. The eligibility criteria for admissions should pass Class 12 with 60% aggregate and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are the compulsory subjects in their qualifying exam along with any other subjects. The entrance exam accepted includes JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Entrance Exam, NEET.

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

The IISc Bangalore cutoff 2025 for the M.Tech courses at the postgraduate level has been released for Round 1. The IISc Bangalore cutoff 2025 ranged between 400 and 690 for general AI students. Among all the MTech courses, M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (CFTI) is the most competitive for admission. Talking about the IISc Bangalore M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering cutoff 2025, the first round cutoff score is 690. For the OBC category students, the cutoff score for the same stood at 650 in the AI quota. So, candidates seeking admission to MTech in Mechanical Engineering must aim to secure a cutoff score up to 700 to improve their chances of getting admission to this institute.

Is it hard to get into IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore admission is competitive due to high cutoff and limited seats. The entrance tests required for getting admission in the institute are taken by many. Hence, the chances of securing seat becomes less. Students are required to perform well in the entrance exam required for their course to get admission in the institute. In 2024, the JEE Main closing R1 cutoff for General category candidates was 903 for BSc (Research) in Physics.

How many seats are there in IISc Bangalore?

The gateway for each programme at IISc Bangalore required passing an entrance test. The institute considers scores in JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test or NEET for BSc, JEE Main for BTech, GATE for MTech. The institute also accepts scores in IIT JAM, CEED, etc. for admission to specific programmes. Below is the course-wise intake for IISc Bangalore: Course Name Seat Intake BTech 52 MTech 653 MSc 62 MDes 18 Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

What is the fees of IISc Bangalore for its BTech programme?

The IISc Bangalore BTech is INR 8 lakh. The duration of the course is for four years. Moreover, those candidates who want admission need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for IISc Bangalore admissions is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Further, the entrance exams accepted include JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Candidates can check out the below table for more details: Particulars BTech Admission Highlights Duration 4 years Total tuition fee INR 8 lakh Number of specialisations 1 Name of specialisations Mathematics & Computing Seats 52

Are admissions open at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore admissions are open. Candidates are offered admission based on entrance exam scores. The institute accepts scores in IIT JAM, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, etc. for admission. The institute offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels.

Does IISc Bangalore provides scholarships?

IISc Bangalore provides various scholarships to the meritorious students. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria to avail these scholarships. 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 M.Tech. (Research) INR 12,400 For detailed information, click here.

What is GATE cutoff for IISC Bangalore?

IISC Bangalore cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the MTech programmes. For the General AII India category candidates, the round 1 closing rank ranged between 350 and 665, among which Mechanical Engineering is the most competitive specialisation. For OBC category, the round 1closing rank is 624 for the same specialisation. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the IISC Bangalore GATE COAP cutoff 2024 for Round 1: Course 2024 M.Tech. in Computational and Data Science 600 M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 665 Master of Management Studies (MMS) – / – M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 350 M.Tech. in Mobility Engineering 640 M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering – / – M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 650 M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design 625 M.Tech. in Signal Processing 621 M.Tech. in Earth and Climate Sciences 500 M.Tech. in Electronic Systems Engineering 625 M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems 500 M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology 500 M.Tech. (Research) in Product Design and Manufacturing 500 M.Des. in Product Design and Manufacturing – / – M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence 600 M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing 400 M.Tech. in Bioengineering 600 M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 550 M.Tech. in Electronic Product Design 550 M.Tech. in Quantum Technology 600 M.Tech. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems 550

When shall I download the GATE 2026 admit card?

GATE 2026 admit card is now available for download on its official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates appearing for GATE this year must download their hall ticket to appear for exam. To download admit card, candidates have to provide their enrollment ID and password at GOAPS portal.

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IISc Bangalore admissions are open. Check below other latest updates:

The IIT JAM 2026 admit cards can now be downloaded from the official portal for admission to the MSc course. Further, the IIT JAM exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on Feb 15, 2026.
The KCET 2026 registration window will open on Jan 17, 2026 for admission to the BE/BTech and other courses. Students can register till February 2026 ( Tentative). The exam will be held on Apr 23, 2026 and Apr 24, 2026.
The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses will be conducted from Feb 7, 2026 to Feb 8, 2026, and then from Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 15, 2026.

IISc Bangalore Admissions

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IISc Bangalore Admission Overview 2026
IISc Bangalore Eligibility & Selection 2026
IISc Bangalore Admission Process 2026
IISc Bangalore NIRF Student Diversity Report 2026
IISc Bangalore Application Process 2026
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IISc Bangalore Admission Overview 2026

IISc Bangalore admissions to all the courses is entrance-based. The institute considers scores in GATE, JEE Main, CEED, GMAT, etc. for admission to specific courses. IISc Bangalore offers courses at UG and PG levels including BTech, BSc,MTech, MSc, etc. Aspirants need to apply online via institute or on the official website of entrance exam conducting body. IISc Bangalore offers programmes in Engineering, Management, Science and other streams.

IISc Bangalore Eligibility & Selection 2026

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore course admission criteria are entrance-based for all the courses. For BTech, the selection criteria is JEE Main, JEE Advance + Counselling. Similarly, for MTech course, the selection criteria are GATE, COAP. The table below showcases the eligibility and selection criteria for top IISc Bangalore courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BSc	Class 12 with PCM with 60% aggregate	JEE Main , JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test, NEET, KVPY
BTech	Class 12 with 45% aggregate	JEE Main, JEE Advanced + Counselling
MTech	Graduate with 50% to 70% aggregate	GATE, COAP
MSc	A minimum of first class or equivalent in Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences or A minimum of first class or equivalent in BE /B Tech degree	IIT JAM, GATE, COAP
PhD	Master Degree	IIT JAM, GATE, CEED

IISc Bangalore Admission Process 2026

IISc admissions begin with registration for the preferred course. Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility requirements as well as selection criteria for admission. Check below step-wise IISc Bangalore admission process:

STEP 1: IISc Bangalore Application Process 2026

The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 800 for General and Sponsored candidates from the government and PSU/OBC/EWS. Further, ERP candidates (all categories) and SC / ST / PwD application fees are INR 2,000 and INR 400, respectively to register for a programme.

STEP 2: Selection

The university accepts various national-level entrance exam scores, such as JEE Main, JEE Advance, CEED etc. for shortlisting candidates

STEP 3: Admission Confirmation

After completion of the selection rounds, the shortlisted candidates are called for verification of the documents. Aspirants need to pay the IISC Bangalore fee to confirm their seat in the university.

IISc Bangalore Fees 2026: Affordability & ROI

IISc Bangalore offers over 65 courses under multiple streams at the UG and PG levels. IISc Bangalore fees for all these programmes include tuition fee, hostel fee, etc. Students can check the fee and average package for IISc Bangalore courses:

Course Name	Tuition Fee (Investment)	Average Package (Return)
BTech	INR 8 lakh	INR 22.5 lakh
MTech	INR 18,000 - INR 8.80 lakh	INR 22.5 lakh - INR 28 lakh
BSc	INR 40,000	INR 28 lakh
MSc	INR 32,000 - INR 48,000	INR 22.5 lakh
MDes	INR 18,000	INR 28 lakh

Note: This information is taken from official website/ sanctioning body and may change.

IISc Bangalore Seats 2026

IIS Bangalore seat intake varies course-wise. Candidates need to score well in the entrance exams for IISC Bangalore to get admission in the institute. Below is the seat intake for top IISc Bangalore courses:

Course Name	Seat Intake
BTech	52
MTech	653
MSc	62
MDes	18

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

How many colleges are affiliated with the IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore offers courses in more than 14 institutes. Check below the list of institutes under IISc along with the courses offered by each:

Institute under IISc Bangalore	Courses Offered
Division of Mechanical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science	MTech in Aerospace Engineering
Division of Mechanical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science	MDes in Product Design and Manufacturing
Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS), Indian Institute of Science	MTech (Research) in CS and Automation
Division of Mechanical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science	MTech (Research) in Aerospace Engineering

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Can I get admission in IISC or IIIT through lateral entry as I am currently in my first year of B.Tech in Amity University, Raipur?

IISc and IIIT are not doing lateral admission in B.Tech courses. The admission in IISc in B.Tech courses are based on JEE Advanced ranks, while JEE Main is for IIITs.

Q: How can I get admission at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore offers admission to candidates based on their scores in the entrance exam. Candidates are selected for BSc via JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test, NEET or KVPY scores. The institute also considers scores in GATE, IIT JAM, etc. for admission to other courses-BTech, MSc, MTech.

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	Accepted Entrance Exam
BSc	JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test, NEET, KVPY
BTech	JEE Main, JEE Advanced + Counselling
MTech	GATE
MSc	IIT JAM, GATE
PhD	IIT JAM, GATE, CEED

Q: What is the fees at IISc Bangalore?

IISc Bangalore fee structure includes tuition fees, caution deposit, etc. Selected candidates have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. Check below the fees for IISc Bangalore courses:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 8 lakh
MTech	INR 18,000 - INR 8.80 lakh
BSc	INR 40,000
MSc	INR 32,000 - INR 48,000
MDes	INR 18,000

IISc Bangalore MTech Admission 2026

56 courses 1 year - 3 years

IISc Bangalore offers a full-time two-year MTech programme in different disciplines of Engineering and Technology. Available across 22 specialisations, admission to MTech at IISc Bangalore is subject to GATE scores followed by COAP counselling. The institute also offers an MTech (Online) programme for working professionals from companies that have an agreement with IISc. Additionally, it offers MTech programme for sponsored category students from Defence, DRDO, BARC and ISRO, among other bodies, across 23 specialisations

Seat Intake573

Total Tuition Fees₹ 18K - 25K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (CS2, EY, NM, and PE)
14 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI)

Dates	Past Events
13 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
1 Jan '26	M.E./M.Tech Programme Commencement
29 Dec '25	M.E./M.Tech Date of reporting at IISc

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: What is the fee for M.Tech at IISc Bangalore?

The total tuition fee for IISC Bangalore M.Tech ranges between INR 18,000 and INR 8.80 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Besides, candidates also need to pay a one-time fee of INR 15,000 and a hostel fee of INR 1.46 lakh.

Q: How many M.Tech seats are there in IISc Bangalore?

A total of 653 seats are available for M.Tech at IISC Bangalore. However, majority of setas are reserved for Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS), Indian Institute of Science, i.e., 85. For detailed, students can check the table presented below:

Institutes	Seats
Indian Institute of Science	541
Division of Mechanical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science	27
Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS), Indian Institute of Science	85

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:

Q: What is the last date for M.Tech admission in IISc Bangalore 2024?

IISc Bangalore MTech admission 2024 is over. GATE exam score is required for MTech admission at IISc. The GATE exam 2026 will be conducted from Feb 7, 2026 to Feb 8, 2026.

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IISc Bangalore BSc Admission 2026

8 courses 4 years

IISC offers a four-year BSc (Research) programme divided into eight semesters. It is an interdisciplinary programme that covers the disciplines of Engineering, Social Sciences, and Humanities and a one-year research project. The table below showcases the selection criteria for the BSc course:

Course	Selection Criteria
BSc	JEE Main JEE Advanced IISER Entrance Exam NEET KVPY

Total Tuition Fees₹ 40K

Eligibility Criteria

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

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Mar '26-Apr '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration WindowTentative
May '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Hall TicketTentative
May '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026Tentative
Jun '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 ResultTentative
Jun '26-Sep '26	IISER 2026 Counselling ProcessTentative

Dates	Past Events
1 Jan '26	B.Sc. Programme Commencement
29 Dec '25	B.Sc. Date of reporting at IISc
1 Aug '25	B.Sc. (Research) Commencement of classes

Commonly asked questions
On B.Sc. Admissions

Q: Can I apply for more than one courses at IISc Bangalore after BSc?

Yes, a student can apply for more than one course based on their qualifications but must fill out appropriate online forms for the same. There is a link that the students will get in their interface ‘Apply for another program’ this link can be used to fill out the application form for another programme. Any other mode of application for multiple programmes might not be accepted. The same can be confirmed from the admission office of IISc Bangalore.

Q: What is the BSc application fee at IISC Bangalore?

The university does not charge any extra application fee as per course requirement. The charges are will be same across all the courses. Candidates can check the list of application fee from the points mentioned below:

General, OBC, EWS categories: INR 500
SC/ ST/ PwD categories: INR 250

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IISc Bangalore BTech Admission 2026

1 courses 4 years

IISc Bangalore offers a four-year BTech in Mathematics and Computing divided into eight semesters. The course is divided into two parts, i.e., Core Courses and Soft Core Courses.To know the eligibility and selection criteria in detail for BTech in Mathematics and Computing are mentioned in the table presented below:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech in Mathematics and Computing	Class 12 with 45% aggregate	JEE Main, JEE Advance

According to the table presented below, it can be summarised that IISC Bangalore is a better option for pursuing a BTech course compared to LPU. The stats show that the highest salary package of INR 86 lakh is approximately 62% higher than LPU’s INR 53 lakh offer for 4 years. On the other hand, IISC’s total tuition fee is INR 8 lakh for four years, which is 29% lower than LPU’s total tuition fee (BTech), i.e., INR 11.2 lakh. Hence, considering both the highest package offered and outcome and tuition fee, IISc offers a stronger return on investment. Students can check the table below for better understanding:

IISC Bangalore Vs LPU
College Name	Highets Package	Total Tuition Fee
IISC Bangalore	INR 86.00 Lakh	INR 8 lakh
LPU	INR 53.00 Lakh	INR 6 lakh-INR 16 lakh

Seat Intake52

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Advanced

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
23 Apr '26 - 2 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for Indian Nationals
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) Candidates
16 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates
17 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 Exam
11 May '26 - 17 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card available for downloading

Dates	Past Events
1 Jan '26	B.E. / B.Tech Programme Commencement
29 Dec '25	B.E. / B.Tech Date of reporting at IISc
1 Aug '25	B.E. / B.Tech (Mathematics & Computing) Commencement of classes

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: What is the eligibility for B.Tech at IISc Bangalore?

Candidates need to pass Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, a language and any subject other than the above four to apply for IISC Bangalore BTech programme. The selection to BTech course is based on JEE Advanced score.

Q: How can I get admission in IISc, Bangalore for BTech?

There is no University-wise IISC entrance exam required for BTech course, students need to clear JEE and JEE Mains. If the student qualifies any of this mentioned-exam and you have top rank is qualify for Indian Institute of Science course admissions. Every year cut off is different but you need top ranks.

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

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IISc Bangalore MSc Admission 2026

7 courses 2 - 4 years

IISC Bangalore offers MSc course with six specialisations. The selection criteria for the programme are IIT JAM, GATE, COAP. The table below showcases the MSc course selection criteria at IISc Bangalore:

Course	Selection Criteria
MSc	IIT JAM, GATE, COAP

Seat Intake62

Total Tuition Fees₹ 18K - 32K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
13 Jan '26 - 14 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit CardOngoing
15 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

Dates	Past Events
1 Jan '26	M.Sc. Programme Commencement
29 Dec '25	M.Sc. Date of reporting at IISc
5 Sep '25 - 20 Sep '25	IIT JAM 2026 Application Process

Commonly asked questions
On M.Sc. Admissions

Q: What can I apply for MSc at IISC Bangalore after class 12?

No, right after completing Class 12, the candidate cannot apply for MSc coursre at IISC Bangalore. The minimum eligibility for the course is graduate. The candidate should have 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 /BTech degree.

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