Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Answered Questions

The IISc Bangalore offers admission to the M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology course based on 100% GATE score. Candidates should have a valid GATE score card as of 01 August 2025. The selection process is based on the GATE score, and candidates with qualifications in B.E./B.Tech. or an equivalent degree should have qualified and hold a valid GATE score card.

IISc Bangalore is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing. The candidates should have appeared for the class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2023, 2024, or 2025, where Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects in the first appearance. They must also satisfy at least one of the following:
Must have passed and secured at least 75% aggregate marks in the Class XII (or equivalent) Board examination. The aggregate marks for SC, ST, and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.
Must be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class XII (or equivalent) board examination.
The selection will be based on the JEE (Advanced) 2025 Ranks. The total intake is 52, with a breakup of 40 + 8 (20% supernumerary seats for females) + 4 (10% Foreign nationals/OCI). The application fee is non-refundable, with Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PwD.

M.Tech. in Bioengineering graduates from IISc Bangalore can work in various sectors including:
Biotechnology industry Pharmaceutical industry Medical devices industry Research institutions Hospitals and healthcare organizations Academia and education Government agencies and policy-making bodies Consulting firms Data analysis and computational biology companies.

The eligibility criteria for admission to IISc Bangalore for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing are:
- The candidate must have cleared class XII or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, a language, and any subject other than the above four.
- The candidate must have appeared for the class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- The candidate must have passed and secured at least 75% aggregate marks in the Class XII (or equivalent) Board examination. The aggregate marks for SC, ST, and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.
- The candidate must be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class XII (or equivalent) board examination.
Selection will be based on the JEE (Advanced) 2025 Ranks. The total intake is 52, with a breakup of 40 + 8 (20% supernumerary seats for females) + 4 (10% Foreign nationals/OCI).

Yes, the eligibility criteria for M.Tech. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems differ for reserved category candidates at IISc Bangalore. The candidates must have a valid GATE score in one of the specified papers and meet the basic qualifications for eligibility, which include a BE/B Tech/BS (4 years) or equivalent degree in any branch of Science and Engineering. Additionally, the selection process involves a combination of GATE score and interview, with a weightage of 70% for GATE and 30% for the interview.

To get a seat in IISc Bangalore for B.Sc. (Research) in Mathematics, candidates must apply through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) mode of entry and update their IAT rank details on the admission portal. The in-person counselling session for selected candidates is scheduled, and they can download the offer letter from the admission portal. Candidates must ensure they apply to both the IAT-2025 and IISc admission portal.

The IISc Bangalore offers admission to the M.Tech. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems course based on a combination of the GATE score and a subsequent interview, with the GATE score carrying a weightage of 70% and the interview contributing 30% towards the final assessment. The candidate must possess a valid GATE score in one of the following papers: Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Aerospace Engineering (AE), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), or Computer Science and Information Technology (CS).

The eligibility criteria for admission to IISc Bangalore for M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence are:
- BE/ B.Tech. or equivalent
- MSc (2 years and Integrated)
- 4-years BS or BS (Research) or equivalent
- M Math and M Stat degree
with a GATE Paper in CS, DA, EC, EE.
Candidates should have done a formal course in programming in C and C+.

No, direct admission to IISc Bangalore M.Sc. in Life Sciences programme is not available. Admission is based on JAM 2025 rank in Biotechnology (BT) or Chemistry (CY) or Mathematics (MA) or Physics (PH) or GATE score in Biotechnology (BT), Biomedical Engineering (BM), Electronics Communication Engineering (EC), Ecology (EY), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH), Life Sciences (XL), followed by an interview.