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IISc Bangalore M.Sc. Courses & Fees

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Last updated on 1 Jun '26

IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
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The IIT JAM 2026 admission process for the MSc course is now over.

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IISc Bangalore M.Sc. Highlights 2026
IISc Bangalore M.Sc. Popular courses
IISc Bangalore M.Sc. Fees details 2026
IISc Bangalore M.Sc. Admission dates 2026
IISc Bangalore M.Sc. Admission cutoff 2026
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IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 30K - 32K

Eligibility Criteria

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IIT JAM

GATE

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Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

4.74 years

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IIT JAM

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₹36 K

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Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences

4.44 years

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IIT JAM

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₹36 K

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M.Sc. in Life Sciences

2 years

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₹32 K

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Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences

4 years

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IIT JAM

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₹36 K

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M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences

4.42 years

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Exams Accepted

IIT JAM

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₹32 K

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Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Physical Sciences

4.24 years

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IIT JAM

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₹60 K

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is IISc Bangalore made for only highly intelligent people?

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.

Q: What rank is required for IISc Bangalore in JEE Advanced?

If you belong to the General AI category, the JEE Advanced cutoff rank required for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing was 856. Similarly, for B.Sc. (Research) specialisations, the cutoff rank required for admission in 2025 was 2263.

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

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 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

M.Tech. (Research) in Chemical Engineering

2 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

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Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 30 K - 32 K
Hostel	₹ 49 K
One-time Payment	₹ 15 K
Other Fees	₹ 8 K - 1.78 L
Total fee	₹ 1.02 L - 2.74 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.1/5 (11 Reviews).View placement details

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Commonly asked questions
On M.Sc. Fees

Q: Can I join IISc without JEE Main?

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.

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	Selection Criteria
BSc (Research)	JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test
BTech	JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	GATE (100%) + COAP/ GATE (70%) + Interview (30%)/ GATE (70%) + Written Test (30%)
MSc	IIT JAM/ GATE (for Life Sciences) IIT JAM (Chemical Sciences) JAM/ JEST (Physics)
PhD	GATE/ NET JRF/ GPAT + PI

Q: What is the mode of application at IISc Bangalore?

The mode of application at IISc Bangalore is via online mode only. The university offers courses at the UG,PG and Integrated PhD levels. Students should visit the official university website and check their eligibility for the chosen course and then after start the admission process by filling the application form at the site only.
The admissions to BTech programme are carried out via JoSSA counselling only. The admission to IISc is based on merit and entrance exams.

Q: Who can avail scholarship at IISC Bangalore?

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.

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IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
9 Jul '26	Donwload offer letter
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26	Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option

IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
Admission cutoff 2026

Cut Off 2026 for GATE Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

GATE Round 1 score (General-All India)

Course	2025	2026
M.Sc. in Life Sciences	600	700

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IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
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Institutes	Seats
Indian Institute of Science	70

Indian Institute of Science MSc Placements 2024

As per the official website, the IISc Bangalore highest package offered during 2024 placements was INR 86 LPA and the median package stood at INR 28 LPA. The complete statistics are yet to be released.

The institute has also released the internship details for batch 2023-24. The highest and average stipend stood at INR 2 lakh per month and INR 75,000 per month, respectively.

The institute has released the highest and median package details only. Take a look at the table below depicting the IISc Bangalore placement highlights for 2024:

Parameter	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 86 LPA
Median package	INR 28 LPA

Insights on Placements

Based on 13 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: 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

IISc Bangalore M.Sc.
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Compare M.Sc. at IISc Bangalore with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IISc Bangalore	-/-	₹ 30 K - 32 K	-/-
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology	-/-	-/-	-/-
MSLS Manipal Compare	₹ 11.75 LPA	₹ 3.22 L - 5.66 L	-/-
MAHE Manipal Compare	₹ 10.05 LPA	₹ 1 L - 4.5 L	-/-
IIIT Bangalore Compare	₹ 24.94 LPA	₹ 3.68 L - 7.68 L	-/-
Christ University Pune Compare	₹ 6.14 LPA	₹ 3.54 L - 3.6 L	-/-

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Placements4.3

Infrastructure4.5

Faculty & Course4.4

Campus Life4.5

Value for Money4.1

Fiza Khan

M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2022

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of Indian Institute of Science.

Placements: Placement and job opportunities here are excellent. The total number of companies visiting for placements is much higher than any other college in the class. The list of companies includes LnT, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Jindal Steel, Wipro, TCS, A2Z Solutions, and the list goes on. There is a placement cell at the university that assists students in securing placements. They prepare students for upcoming opportunities.

Infrastructure: The course curriculum is very lucrative. As a student of accounts and tax, I was taught these subjects in great depth. Additionally, regular classes were held, which proved to be extremely helpful as we had just transitioned from school to college. Exams were held semester-wise, meaning we had internal assessments twice a year. The hostel infrastructure is rated 7 out of 10, the food 9 out of 10, hostel facilities 7 out of 10, gym facilities 8 out of 10, and strictness 5 out of 10. Some strict rules can make students feel aggressive.

Faculty: The faculty at this university is excellent, and all the teachers are highly skilled. They also provide extracurricular activities. All faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees, and they are very cooperative and responsible. The semester system is in place, which includes 2 CA tests in a single year and 2 semester-end exams each year. Every subject includes practical work, which encompasses assignments and projects.

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M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2026

4.2

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The best research college in India, helpful professors, best classrooms, and other facilities.

Placements: Placements here are not that good as M.Sc chemical science is a very new course here. Placements here are as low as 10% (as most students go for PhD). The highest package is around 13 LPA. The lowest salary is 3 LPA. The average salary is 8 LPA. Most recruiting companies are battery related companies (last year 2 students got placed at Ola). Anyone willing to go for internships may apply to other institutes. Most likely, they got an internship in various educational institutes like IITs and IISERs. Top roles like you have to join a professor's lab for M.Sc. project in IISc where you will work professor on research.

Infrastructure: Classrooms here are really advanced. All the classrooms are like seminar halls. Wi-Fi has an average speed of 100 Mbps. Labs too are very advanced and JRD Tata library is very good. Library is open 24X7, except Sunday. Every student gets a single room here, we have 5 messes where we get food (2 non-veg and 3 veg). We also have two canteens. We have health center for medical purposes. Doctors and nurses are very kind here. For sports and games, we have gymkhana.

Faculty: Actually, the people who teach us in the classrooms are researchers first and professors next. They are highly knowledgeable persons. They encourage us to come to their lab and ask any doubts during the lecture time. The courses here are very relevant and makes the students industry ready. The main issue is the exams. You will be writing exams almost 1-3 times a week. Exam pressure is too much here. Sometimes it gets monotonous writing and preparing for exams every day. More than 99% of students clear without any supplement.

Other: I chose this course because this is the best research institute in India. The best thing about my course is that we learn relevant things. One thing that I think should get better is that I want less number of course papers for the completion of M.Sc. Events and fests are very good here. We have 2 fests each year, one is Pravega and another is Rhapsody. The campus is very green. There is no scholarship for M.Sc students currently.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025Read More

Anonymous

Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Overall best institute for M.Sc. in biological sciences course.

Placements: 79% of the students are transferred from my branch this year with an average of 17 LPA and the highest 27 LPA. The lowest offered is 7 LPA. The major recruiters are Pfizer, Amgen, Syngenta, and other companies. Internship opportunities are too good with almost 65% of students getting it only from the institute. Top roles offered as Biochemist, Geneticist, and more.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available on campus. Libraries, labs, and classrooms are kept up properly. The air conditioning in the institutes is nonexistent. The number of supports is quite large. Hostel food is quite good. They have a restaurant, too within the hotel there is a medical room. There is a gym at this campus as well. Our campus is where sports are played. A playground is also available.

Faculty: Excellent instruction is provided. Every professor is amiable and supportive. Additionally, they provide useful knowledge to help pupils get ready for the workforce. Exams this semester are moderate. Additionally, its marking method is not subpar. Relatively numbers at our institute make life easier for students. Over 70% of them pass.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025Read More

Rohan Raj

Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Batch of 2025

4.4

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Life at Indian Institute of Science.

Placements: The institute focuses more on research rather than placements. Students mostly come here for research, so there is no talk about placements. There is a placement cell that works for students, but as I said, the institute focuses more on research rather than placement.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure and facilities are quite good, with smart classrooms equipped with air conditioning. The same goes for labs and the library. The hostel is quite good, having a fan, table, chair, cupboard, and light with an attached balcony. Mess food is good, and medical insurance is also provided along with a health center facility.

Faculty: Teaching is good with world-class faculty having professors from foreign as well. They are really helpful and highly qualified. The course curriculum prepares students for research rather than focusing on industry. Semester exams contain mid-semester and end-semester exams. The pass percentage is around a CGPA of 7.0.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025Read More

Tashu Jayasawal Verified Icon

M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - Batch of 2026

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

It is the best college for research, with a beautiful environment and friendly professor.

Placements: 20% of students get placed this year in my course. The highest package is 15 LPA, the lowest is 10 LPA, and the average package is 12 LPA. 20% of students secure internships from my course in companies like Reliance and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Teaching and research.

Infrastructure: There is a library and well-equipped labs for high-quality research, along with well-arranged classrooms. The campus provides Wi-Fi, purified water, and 24/7 electricity in both the hostel and department. The food is healthy, and there is a health center on campus. Various indoor and outdoor games and sports facilities are also available.

Faculty: Professors are very helpful and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is good. Labs and research facilities help students become more productive. The course is slightly difficult, and a minimum of 40% marks is required to pass. There are assignments, class tests, mid-semester exams, and viva assessments.

Other: I have a strong interest in this course as it offers great scope for the future. It includes extensive practical work. The college organizes events like Pravega Fest and Rhapsody, and students also receive stipends.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025Read More

Anonymous

Integrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Physical Sciences - Batch of 2023

3.8

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

A good college review and more facilities.

Placements: The percentage of students that were placed in this course was almost the best of all. The placements, where the best highest package offered, i.e., 72% of students, got jobs, and the lowest package offered is 4.4 LPA. The recruiting companies may like if you have more opportunities. Sixty-nine percent of students got internships.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and library are nice with all facilities. Our labs are better compared to others. The library is also good with all books. The hostel facilities are good; the mess food is not good, and the canteen food is good. The medical facilities are also available.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful, and they are well qualified. Their teaching quality is okay, but I am not personally satisfied with all the teachers because of the language problem. The native language they use, while for improvement. The course is relevant. The students are industry-ready. The passing percentage is 85%.

Reviewed on 27 May 2024Read More

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How can I get admission in BSc (Research) at IISc Bangalore?

Answered a month ago

For this IISC Bangalore organises its own test which you need to take and also through JEE exam

Anshi Gupta

Beginner-Level 1

Is GATE accepted for MSc at IISc Bangalore?

Answered a month ago

Yes its accepted

Anshi Gupta

Beginner-Level 1

Are there any scholarships available for BTech at IISc Bangalore?

Answered 3 weeks ago

There are 12 Fellowships that are active for BTech to support needy students. These fellowships are offered by different individuals and organisations. Typical monthly stipend is INR 7,000. They are awarded to eligible students.

Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Are there any reserved seats in BTech at IISc Bangalore?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, IISc Bangalore follows reservation policy of the government for BTech admission. Details of seat matrix are given below:

Student Category	Reservation Percentage
EWS	10%
OBC-NCL	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PwD (With at least 40% impairment)	5% (Horizontal reservation)

Please Note: There is one seat reserved in Supernumerary for Kashmiri Migrants / Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants).

Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Do I need to apply online on IISc Bangalore website for BTech admission?

Answered 3 weeks ago

IISc Bangalore BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced score. Admission is given through counselling by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Aspirants need to register for JoSAA counselling. No separate application is required to be submitted on the IISc admission portal.

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