What is the mode of application at IISc Bangalore?

The mode of application at IISc Bangalore is online with students able to apply for PG courses through the university page. Students can also apply for the required entrance exams online and go through the counselling process with IISc Bangalore as one's preferred institute.

What is the application process for admission to IISc Bangalore courses?

For admission to IISc Bangalore courses, interested can check the application process here: Open the IISC Bangalore university page (iisc.ac.in). Under the 'Admissions' tab select 'Online Applications'. Click on 'View Your Admission Status' under the applicable section. Log in or register. Fill out form with details, documents and other requirements. Pay application fees and submit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

How is the placement package for M.Tech students from IISc, Bangalore?

The IISc Bangalore M.Tech placements 2023 statistics are not released officially. However, the NIRF report 2023 incorporates the 2022 placement data for all the PG (2 years) courses. As per the report, the median package offered to PG (2 years) students during 2022 placements was INR 22.50 LPA. Check the complete insights of IISc placements 2022 for PG (2 years) courses from the table below: Particulars PG (2 years) Placement Statistics (2022) Total students 318 Students placed 287 Students selected for higher studies 12 Median package INR 22.50 LPA

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

In what mode will IISER 2026 aptitude test be conducted?

IISER is a compulsory entrance test to get into the IISER Pune. IISER 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode. The duration of the entrance exam is three hours, from 9 AM to 12 noon.

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.

What is the minimum GATE score to get an admission into IISC Bangalore?

The minimum GATE score to get an admission into IISC Bangalore course-wise is tabulated below: Course 2023 M.Tech. in Computational and Data Science 500 M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 700 M.Tech. in Mobility Engineering 650 M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 675 M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 600 M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design 670 M.Tech. in Signal Processing 650 M.Tech. in Earth and Climate Sciences 450 M.Tech. in Electronic Systems Engineering 625 M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems 300 M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology 530 M.Tech. (Research) in Product Design and Manufacturing 30 M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence 549 M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing 500 M.Tech. in Bioengineering 460 M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 620 M.Tech.7 in Electronic Product Design 625 M.Tech. in Quantum Technology 500 M.Tech. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems 600

Can I get admission at IISC Bangalore with IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) cutoff?

IISER Aptitude Test was introduced as a new mode of entry for IISC BSc admissions for the Academic Year 2023-24. Candidates seeking admission through IAT must apply separately at both the IISc Bangalore admission portal and IISER admissions 2023 portal. Going as per IISC Bangalore cutoff 2023, candidates belonging to General category must apply have an overall score of 17 in order to be eligible for further round of admissions. Also, tabulated below are IISC Bangalore IISER cutoff for all categories: Category IISER Cutoff 2023 GN 17 GN (F) 41 EWS 54 EWS (F) 189 OBC-NCL 420 OBC-NCL (F) 515 SC 1236 SC (F) 2127 ST 4897 ST (F) 5500 PwD 1500 KM 1000

How to apply for M.Tech at IISc Bangalore?

Candidates seeking admission to IISc Bangalore can apply online on the IISc Admissions Portal, i.e., official website. Click the ‘Apply Now’ tab under the M.Tech course name and reach the registration page. Click on ‘New user Registration/ Login’ then select the programme and again click on ‘New user to register click here’. Applicants must use their email IDs to register (email ID cannot be changed later) preferably gmail. After registration, a verification email is sent to the registered email account, by confirming the email one can start filling out the online application. The application fee is non-refundable and can be paid online via debit card, credit card or net banking.

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.

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

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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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.

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Results are out. Candidates can log in to check and download their results from jeemain.nta.ac.in.
The IIT JAM 2026 counselling registration is now over for admission to the MSc course. Students can submit their choices till May 6, 2026, with the first admission list to be declared tentatively on May 25, 2026.
The KCET 2026 exam has concluded for admission to the BE/BTech course, with the results to be out soon.
The GATE COAP 2026 registration link is active for admission to ME/MTech/PhD programmes. The GATE COAP 2026 round 1 window to view offers and make a decision will be opened on May 11, 2026 (10 AM).

IISc Bangalore Highlights 2026

IISc Bangalore, also known as the Indian Institute of Science, is a Public University of Bangalore. The university is known for its Science, Engineering, Design, and Management courses. For more highlights of IISc University look below:

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).
Rankings: The university was ranked 1st under the Universities category, 2nd Overall, and 3rd under Innovation by NIRF 2025.
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.
Other Courses: The university also extends over 738 programmes through 45 departments including other courses such as MTech, MDes, MSc, and PhD programmes.

Did you know? The IISER Bangalore has signed MoUs for Student/ Faculty Exchanges, Academic/ Research Collaborations, and Joint Training with partner universities of Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University, Technical University of Delft, University of Southern California, Georgia Tech, University of Melbourne, etc.

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

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

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: 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: 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

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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.

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:

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Indian Institute of Science	52

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IISc Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026

The Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, extends a range of UG, PG and PhD level courses divided across 45 academic departments organised into six divisions. These courses include:

UG-level courses such as BSc (Research) and BTech across a range of specialisations.
While at the PG-level, the courses include MTech, MDes, MSc, etc.
The university also offers hD programmes across a range of disciplines including Engineering, Science, and Management.
Furthermore, the institution offers External Registration Programmes and special programmes for OCI as well as International students.

The IISc Bangalore fee structure for these courses consists of tuition, admission, examination, hostel and other fees or charges and depends on one's choice of course or specialisation. As such the fees at the college have a large range with some courses such as MDes having a total tuition fee of INR 18K, while for other courses such as BTech the fees can range around INR 8 Lakhs and INR 10 Lakhs for the same. Candidates can check the IISc Bangalore courses along with eligibility criteria and IISc Bangalore fees in the following table:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.E./M.Tech(56 courses)	18 K - 30 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60-70 % Exams : GATE
B.Sc.(8 courses)	40 KGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam JEE Advanced
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)	8 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main JEE Advanced
M.Sc.(7 courses)	18 K - 32 KGet Fee Details	Exams : IIT JAM GATE
Ph.D.(11 courses)	50.4 KGet Fee Details	Exams : IIT JAM GATE+1 More

IISc Bangalore Admission Updates 2026

IISC Bangalore admissions are open for 2026 with the BSc applications closing on June 4, 2026

For admission to the different IISc Banaglore courses, candidates can apply online through the university admission portal while the selection process depends on Merit or Entrance Exam scores. Further interested candidates can learn more about the IISC Bangalore admission process in the sections below:

IISc Bangalore Admissions: Flagship Courses

For BTech admissions the university accepts JEE Main scores while JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test, KVPY, etc. scores, while BSc admissions are merit-based. Candidates must also complete the course eligibility of:

BSc: Pass Class 10 and 12 with minimum 60% scores and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects.
BTech: Pass Class 12 with PCM and 60% aggregate.

IISc Bangalore Admissions: Other Courses

While admission to the different programmes, including undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, PG Diplomas, and Certificate courses has different selection process depends on the specific course such as entrance exam scores as required by specific courses as shown here:

IISC Bangalore Admission to postgraduate 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.
Though Merit-based admission is also applicable to courses such as BA, and BBA at IISC Bangalore.

Below are the important dates regarding IISC Bangalore admissions dates 2026:

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

56 Courses1 year-3 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper

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 May '26 - 7 Jun '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Hall Ticket
7 Jun '26	IISER Aptitude Test
9 Jul '26 - 13 Jul '26	Response Sheet

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

1 Course4 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
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

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IISc Bangalore Placements 2025

The IISc Bangalore Placement Report has been out. During the 2025 placement season, the highest package recorded was INR 65 LPA. The median package recorded during IISc Bangalore placements was INR 27 LPA. The placement highlights recorded during the 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

IISc Bangalore Popular Programmes 2026

IISc Bangalore is known for its flagship BTech and BSc courses with specialisations such as:

BTech: Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Mechanics & Computing, etc.
BSc: Students of this course study Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and Humanities during their first 3 semesters before specialising in one of 5 disciplines including: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Earth & Environmental Science

These courses are highly sought-after with the IISc Bangalore BSc programme being known for its range of specialisations while the IISc Bangalore BTech programme is well-known for its placements with a median package of INR 27 LPA.

Also, the university extends courses such as GIAN courses, CCE courses, NPTEL courses, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Courses for DTH (Direct to Home), and Courses for ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme).

New Courses: IISc Bangalore also launched MSc coursework-based programmes in Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences, along with MTech in the Bioengineering discipline.

Below are the other IISc Bangalore popular programmes:

M.E./M.Tech

56 Courses

4.3(34)1 year - 3 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹18 K - 30 K

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹22.5 LPA

B.Sc.

8 Courses

4.2(20)4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹40 K

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹30 LPA

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IISc Bangalore Application Process 2026

For admission into IISC Bangalore the mode of application is online with the process being conducted through the university page. Interested students can learn more about the IISC Bangalore admission and application process for PG courses below:

Open the IISC Bangalore university page (iisc.ac.in).
Under the 'Admissions' tab select 'Online Applications'.
Click on 'View Your Admission Status' under the applicable section.
Log in or register.
Fill out form with details, documents and other requirements.
Pay application fees and submit.

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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: 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.

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