Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Answered Questions

Placement stats for M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design at IISc Bangalore:
100% placement
Average package: 25 LPA
Highest package: 40 LPA
Lowest package: 12 LPA
Companies that visit for placements: Intel, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, AMD, NVIDIA, Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, Broadcom, Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA)

To be eligible for admission to the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IISc Bangalore, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or its equivalent, with a minimum of a SECOND CLASS, and a valid GATE score card as on 1st August 2025.

M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IISc Bangalore offers great opportunities, with an average package of 20-24 LPA and companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon coming for recruitment. The program provides broad exposure to various areas through coursework and enables students to develop depth in a particular discipline through thesis research. It also opens doors to great opportunities in Machine Learning roles in the industry.

The hostel charges at IISc Bangalore for M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design course are as follows:
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 800
- SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 400
- ERP candidates (all categories): Rs. 2000
- Sponsored candidates from government and PSU: Rs. 800

Qualify with a valid GATE score in EE, EC, CS, or IN.
Apply online through the IISc Bangalore website.
Shortlisting based on GATE score (70% weightage).
Written test for shortlisted candidates (subjective, 1 hour 30 minutes, focusing on problem-solving, analysis, and scientific aptitude).
Interview for candidates who clear the written test.
Final selection based on GATE score (70%) and interview (30%).

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.Sc. (Research) in Biology course at IISc Bangalore includes:
- Students who will appear for the 12th standard board examination (or equivalent) in 2025 and those who have passed this examination in 2023 or 2024 are eligible to apply.
- Require KVPY Score or IITJEE Score or NEET Score.
- I Class BSc in Biological Science (including Biotech, BPharma, BVSc, BSc(Ag).
- Require JAM Score for Integrated PhD in Biological Sciences.

Yes, private companies hire from M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design at IISc Bangalore. Some of the companies that hire from this program include Intel, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, AMD, NVIDIA, Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, Broadcom, Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA). The average package for students in this program is around 25 LPA, with the highest package being 40 LPA and the lowest being 12 LPA.