Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Answered Questions

IISc has a four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) course in Mathematics and Computing and not a regular B.Tech. The program can be considered to have a very large research component and lays emphasis on the basic mathematics and computer science courses. Although it is not specifically aimed at preparing graduates for industries related to computer science, the focus on research and problem solving ability make graduates of the program in high demand with major companies in the computing sector. The fees for the program are approximately INR 2,20,000 per year and in total, the fee for the entire 4 years program would be approximately INR 8,80,000. Placement details indicate that IISc has gained good placement records in that students secure average salaries of INR 15,00,000 to INR per annum.

The latest cutoff information for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing at IISc Bangalore is based on the JEE Advanced exam. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the cutoff ranks are as follows:- General: 708- General (Female): 2616- EWS: 276- EWS (Female): 478- OBC-NCL: 634- OBC-NCL (Female): 1964- SC: 184- SC (Female): 584- ST: 199- ST (Female): 254- CRL-PWD: 19- KM: 778Please note that these cutoff ranks are subject to change, and you should check the official IISc website for the latest information .

IISc Bangalore and Lovely Professional University (LPU) have similarities in their options which are being chosen based on your purposes and LPU is the best university to be chosen by the students who are geared towards industry preparedness and career building. The M.Tech CSE programme at LPU is structured with a high level of industry integration with specialisation in such fields as AI, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. The curriculum focuses on practical projects, practice in coding and solving real life problems.LPU also partners with major technology firms in terms of internships, certifications and live projects and assists students in acquiring exposure on the ground in addition to the academics. The labs, innovation centers and hackathons are modern and form a vibrant lounge of learning. The university also offers specialised placement, soft-skills and interview training, which is also helpful to career-oriented students.Whereas IISc is research-driven, LPU has a moderate approach of theory, practical studies as well as employment assistance. LPU can be a great and forward-thinking option to the students who want to have a good career in the technological industry.

The answer to this question depends on the course you are applying at IISC.For Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme, aspirants are offered admission based on JEE Main score. Hoewever, for BSc programme admission,  JEE is not compulsory. Candidates with a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test can also get admission. For other courses such as MTech, MSc and PhD, JEE Main is not required for admission at Indian Institute of Science (IISC).

The institute has not released the 2024 list of recruiters. However, the names of companies that participated in recent years' drives have been released. The eminent recruiters who were part of the IISc placements in the past years are listed below:IISc Bangalore Placements: Top RecruitersAmazonTata MotorsAirtelHoneywellFlipkartSiemensGoldman SachsJP Morgan ChaseMicrosoftWells FargoMyntraGoogleMercedes-BenzL&T ConstructionSchneider Electric

Looking at the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), year-on-year growth was recorded in the median package offered to BTech/ BSc students. On the other hand, the median packages for PG (2-year) and PG (3-year) courses improved from 2021 to 2022 and for the last two years (2022 and 2023), the amount has been stagnant. See the table below showcasing the IISc Bangalore package trends:CourseMedian Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)BTech/ BScINR 13.50 LPAINR 22.50 LPAINR 30 LPAPG (2-year)MTech,  MSc,  MDesINR 20 LPAINR 22.50 LPAINR 22.50 LPAPG (3-year)INR 21.69 LPAINR 27.50 LPAINR 27.50 LPANOTE: The course-wise median package mentioned above is gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

The cutoff at the Indian Institute of Science IISc Bangalore for JEE Mains 2024 shows that the closing rank for the General category is 903 in the Bachelor of Science (Research) program. Whereas, it is 1665 for the OBC category. For SC and ST categories, the cutoff is 581 and 314, respectively. According to multiple factors that include the amount of applicants and number of available seats, cutoffs are determined. The rankings, therefore, are reflective of a competitive admittance process with trends indicating changes from previous years.

Candidates need to pass Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, a language and any subject other than the above four to apply for IISC Bangalore BTech programme. The selection to BTech course is based on JEE Advanced score.