Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Answered Questions

The admission criteria for M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology at IISc Bangalore is through GATE qualification and registration on COAP. The minimum eligibility requirements, selection procedure, and instructions for online application are available on the IISc Admissions Portal.

To get a seat in IISc Bangalore for M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology, candidates should have a valid GATE scorecard as on 1st August 2025 and apply through the IISc admissions portal. The selection procedure is based on 100% GATE score. Candidates can apply to a maximum of 3 disciplines from the M. Tech. and M. Des. programs. They should have qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025 /2024 / 2023) and possess a valid scorecard as on 1st August 2025.

The B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing eligibility criteria for reserved category candidates at IISc Bangalore differ in terms of aggregate marks and percentile. The candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories should have secured at least 65% aggregate marks in the Class XII (or equivalent) Board examination, whereas the general category candidates should have secured at least 75% aggregate marks. Additionally, the top 20 percentile criterion for reserved category candidates is also considered.

Yes, the M.Sc. in Life Sciences eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at IISc Bangalore. The eligibility criteria for reserved category candidates are relaxed, with a minimum of 50% 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 50% or equivalent in BE/B Tech degree. Additionally, the qualifying examination for reserved category candidates is JAM 2025 in Biotechnology (BT) or Chemistry (CY) or Mathematics (MA) or Physics (PH) (or) GATE in Biotechnology (BT), Biomedical Engineering (BM), Electronics Communication Engineering (EC), Ecology (EY), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH), Life Sciences (XL). The selection process for reserved category candidates is also different, with candidates being shortlisted for an interview based on their JAM 2025 BT, CY, MA, PH Rank/GATE in BT, BM, EC, EY, MA, PH, XL score, and final selection being based on their performance in the interview.

Yes, IISc Bangalore provides placements for M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence. Excellent placement opportunities are available in reputed companies and industrial research labs pursuing high-end, deep technology aspects of AI. However, there is a bias by companies towards CSA and management students, and M.Tech AI students may face challenges in placements due to the lack of alumni and the fact that other departments also offer ML courses.

To be eligible for admission to the M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology at IISc Bangalore, a candidate should have a B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree and a valid GATE score card as on 1st August 2025. The selection procedure is based on 100% GATE score.

The components a candidate needs to pay for in the M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology course at IISc Bangalore are:
1. Tuition Fee (Annual) - ₹9,000
2. Other Academic Fees (Annual) - ₹3,700
3. Statutory Deposit (Refundable) - ₹7,500 (to be paid in the first year only)
4. Library Deposit (Refundable) - ₹7,500 (to be paid in the first year only)
5. Students Emergency Fund (Annual) - ₹300
6. Medical insurance premium (payable as per actual)
7. Online Application Fees - ₹800 (for General / OBC / EWS), ₹400 (for SC / ST / PwD)

Yes, besides the tuition fee, students need to pay additional fees for M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology at IISc Bangalore, which includes:
- Gymkhana Fee (Annual): ₹1,800
- Other Academic Fees (Annual): ₹3,700
- Statutory Deposit (Refundable): ₹7,500
- Library Deposit (Refundable): ₹7,500
- Students Emergency Fund (Annual): ₹300
- Medical insurance premium (payable as per actual)