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IISc Bangalore Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses
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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.
- The IIT JAM 2027 registration process for admission to the MSc course will conclude on Oct 12, 2026.
- The KCET 2026 Round 3 counselling process for admission to the BE/BTech course has been concluded.
- GATE 2027 Registration extended closing for admission to the ME/MTech and PhD courses with late fee is Oct 12, 2026.
- The CAT 2026 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course are now closed. The admit cards download will begins from Nov 4, 2026 and the CAT exam will be held on Nov 29, 2026.
IISc Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026
IISc Bangalore offers UG and PG level courses. Students wanting to take admission can register themselves in different courses as per eligibility. Some of the offered programs are B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc., Certificate, etc. Moreover, Indian Institute of Science offers various programs in different specialisations as well. Students can check out more course details in the table mentioned below:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
M.E./M.Tech(56 courses) | 18 K - 71.6 KGet Fee Details | Graduation : 60-70 % Exams : GATE |
B.Sc.(8 courses) | 3.2 LGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 60 % |
M.Sc.(7 courses) | 30 K - 32 KGet Fee Details |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
The IISc Bangalore cutoff 2026 for the M.Tech courses at the postgraduate level has been released for last round. The IISc Bangalore cutoff 2026 ranged between 600 and 800 for general AI students. Among all the MTech courses, M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI, Bioengineering is the most competitive for admission with a rank of 600. The M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design is the most sought after course with a rank of 800.
IISC Bangalore accepts JEE Main score for BTech admission 2024. The university has different admission criteria as per course requirement. 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.
Total BSc seat intake at IISc Bangalore is 125. Total seats are distributed among the following categories:
| Student Category | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
Indian National / OCI (I) | 100 |
Supernumerary seats for Females | 20 |
Foreign National / OCI (F) | 5 |
While admission to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) is highly competitive one can gain admission with consistent effort and preparation for JEE Main/ JEE Advance/ GATE/ COAP/ IIT JAM/ IISER Aptitude Test/ KVPY/ CEED exams.
After admission though the curriculum is advanced the faculty and course material is of high quality and allow students to rapidly learn and build a foundation in their course with hard work of course.
In short, one does not have to be extremely intelligent for admission or to understand the courses at IISc Bangalore.
IISc Bangalore Admission dates 2026
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2027
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
6 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1 |
7 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2 |
M.Sc. Admissions 2027
Eligibility- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE, JEST
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
11 Sep '26 - 19 Oct '26 | IIT JAM 2027 Application ProcessOngoing |
Nov '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Form CorrectionTentative |
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2027
Eligibility- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Oct '26-Nov '26 | JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative |
Jan '27 | JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative |
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27 | JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Yes, you can get a seat at IISc Banglore with a GATE score of 542, if you belong to the General AI category. Students can refer to the table beow to know which courses are available with this score based on the IISc Banglore GATE cutoff 2026 for round 1.
| Course | Round 1 |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems | 480 |
| M.Des. in Product Design and Manufacturing | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 525 |
For the OBC AI category, the courses availble were:
| Course | Round 1 |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems | 300 |
| M.Des. in Product Design and Manufacturing | 400 |
| M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing | 400 |
| M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Bioengineering | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Quantum Technology | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Mobility Engineering | 525 |
Note: Other categories will have different results accordingly.
IISc Bangalore GATE COAP cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the M.Tech course and its various branches for several All India categories.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 480 to 800, wherein MTech in Instrumentation Systems and MTech in Microelectronics and VLSI Design are the easiest and the hardest courses for admission, respectively. Refer to the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for other All India categories.
- OBC: 300 - 720
- SC: 200 - 530
- ST: 200 - 530
- EWS: 300 - 720
- PWD: 200 - 775
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:
IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2026 for the ECE course for the General AI category was 650 in round 1. For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff for the same course was 600. This difference in the score says that the competiton for the General AI category was higher than the OBC AI quota.
To know the category-wise cutoff for the same course and round, students can refer to the list below:
- SC: 450
- ST: 440
- EWS: 570
- PWD: 500
IISc Bangalore All programs
Commonly asked questions On All Programs
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.
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 |
All the students who join the IISC Bangalore (except for MSc and MMgt programmes/BTech) are eligible for scholarship/ Fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/MHRD/AICTE/DAE (NBHM)/ DST as the case may be depending on their mode of entry. Immediately on joining the Institute the students must send the joining report to the concerned authorities/agencies appropriately for activating their scholarship/fellowship.
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.
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
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 |
Several foundations have collaborated with IISc Bangalore to provide financial support to needy students in the form of scholarships for BSc as follows-
Scholarship/Fellowship | Amount |
|---|---|
Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Up to INR 2 Lacs over degree duration |
Shraman Foundation UG Fellowship | Need-based support |
Late Hallimysore Hirannaiah Fellowship | INR 7,000 per month |
Ms Sumana Memorial UG Fellowship (For women only) | INR 7,000 |
The total tuition course fee for BTech at IISC Bangalore is INR 8 lakh. The total course fee includes various other components like Gymkhana fee, Library deposit, other academic fee, Statutory deposit, and Students emergency fund. The tution fee for SC/ST/PwD students is fully waived. Annual tuition fee can be paid in three installments. The BTech course at IISc Banglore is offered in 4 specialisations, out of which 3 specialisations are newly launched.
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
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The IISC GATE Cutoff Last Round score (General-All India) for admissions to its M.Tech programme ranged in the rank of #604 - #800 for the Master of Management Studies (MMS) and M.Tech in Microelectronics and VLSI Design programme, respectively.
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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:
| Category | Rank '25 |
|---|---|
| Universities | 1 |
| Overall | 2 |
| Innovation | 3 |
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IISc Bangalore is frequently ranked at the very top, especially for research-focused programs. It is known for strong faculty, funding, and lab facilities. If your goal is research or a PhD later, IISc is often considered a slightly stronger choice than most IITs, though IITs tend to have an edge in
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For this IISC Bangalore organises its own test which you need to take and also through JEE exam
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Yes its accepted
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