Overview
IISc Bangalore Highlights 2026
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is a public institution based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, offering programmes in science, engineering, design and related disciplines. Explore the key highlights below, including courses, admission requirements, fees and campus details.
- Rankings: IISc Bangalore holds the 221st position in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its reported position in the Asian university category is 64th.
- Popular Programmes: BTech and undergraduate science programmes are among the institute’s key offerings, with options for students interested in technical education and research.
- Admission Process: Admissions are based on entrance examinations, with eligibility and selection requirements varying by programme. Applicants should check the admission criteria for their chosen course before applying.
- Entrance Examinations: Depending on the programme, accepted examinations include JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), GATE, JAM, JEST, CAT and GMAT.
- New Programme: IISc has introduced a six-month Certificate Programme in Digital Manufacturing. Applicants can refer to the programme brochure for information about its curriculum, eligibility and application process.
- BTech Fees: Tuition fees for the four-year BTech programme are approximately ₹8 lakh. Students should review the complete fee structure to account for any additional charges.
- Campus: The institute’s main campus covers approximately 400 acres in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Recognition and Memberships: IISc holds Institute of Eminence status and has received Centre of Excellence recognition from the Ministry of Mines. Its institutional memberships include the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
- Admission Cutoffs: The reported final-round JEE Advanced 2026 closing ranks are 743 for BTech in Mathematics and Computing and 4,912 for BTech in Materials Science and Engineering. Applicants should check the applicable category and seat allocation details when reviewing these figures.
- Postgraduate and Research Options: IISc also offers MTech, MDes, MSc, integrated PhD and PhD programmes, providing opportunities for advanced study and research.
- International Collaborations: The institute has academic partnerships with universities such as Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University and Delft University of Technology. These collaborations support student and faculty exchanges, joint research and training initiatives.
Courses offered
| Course | Fee | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNM | ₹9,00,000 | 3 Years | 10+2: 40 %
Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC
|
| M.Des | ₹16,000 | 2 Years | Exams: CEED, Design Aptitude, Test (DAT), GATE |
| MMS | ₹4,00,000 | 2 Years | Exams : GMAT, CAT |
| Ph.D. | ₹50,000 | 5 Years | Exams: JEST, GATE, IIT, JAM |
| B.E. / B.Tech | ₹7,00,000 | 4 Years | 10+2: 75 %
Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
|
| M.Sc. | ₹30,000 | – | Exams: IIT, JAM, GATE, JEST |
| M. Tech | ₹7,10,000 | 2 Years | Graduation : 60-70 %
Exams : GATE
|
| B.Sc. | ₹3,20,000 | 3 years | 10+2: 60 %
Exams : IISER Entrance Exam, CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUCJEE Advanced
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