Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
India's #1 research institution in science and engineering.
Overview
India's premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research, with world-leading work in physics, biology, computing and deep tech.
Highlights
- NIRF #1 · Research & University · Deemed · Institution of Eminence
- 11 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1909 · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Courses offered
11 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc — Physics | PG · 2 yrs | 100 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 120 |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | PG · 2 yrs | 35 |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | PG · 2 yrs | 24 |
| PG Programme in Data Science | Professional · 1 yr | — |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | Integrated · 5 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Science is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — CSAS / university counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary —, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1909, Indian Institute of Science is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a student community of around 5,678.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Science — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Science — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 11 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc — Physics | ₹35,000 / yr | 100 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹40,000 / yr | 120 |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | — | 35 |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | — | 24 |
| PG Programme in Data Science | ₹9,00,000 (total) | — |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | — | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | — | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Science the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Science against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is IISc Bangalore ranked in NIRF?
In NIRF 2025, IISc Bangalore was ranked 1st in the University category and 1st in Research, and placed 2nd in the Overall list. It is widely regarded as India's leading research institute. Verify current standing on nirfindia.org.
How do you get BTech admission at IISc Bangalore?
From 2026, IISc admits all four of its four-year BTech programmes through JEE Advanced ranks via JoSAA counselling. It also runs strong postgraduate and research programmes. Confirm the exact process and cut-offs on the official iisc.ac.in admissions page.
What are the fees at IISc Bangalore?
IISc is a public institute, so fees are modest compared to private universities. Postgraduate tuition runs in the low tens of thousands of rupees per year, with scholarships and assistantships common. Check the current fee structure on iisc.ac.in.
What are placements like at IISc Bangalore?
IISc is research-focused rather than placement-driven, but reported figures are strong, with averages around the ₹30-lakh range for the relatively few students placed. Many graduates pursue PhDs, research or academia instead of campus jobs.
Is IISc Bangalore good for research?
Yes. IISc is India's top-ranked research university and is best suited to students aiming for science, engineering research, PhDs or academic careers. It is less oriented toward conventional corporate placements than the IITs.
What entrance exams does IISc Bangalore accept?
Depending on the programme, IISc accepts JEE Advanced (for BTech), plus GATE, JAM, JEST and similar exams for its master's and PhD programmes. Always check programme-specific eligibility on the official iisc.ac.in site.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website