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Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Bengaluru, KarnatakaEstd. 1909UGC, NAAC1500 intakeAutonomous - Institute of Eminence
Fees / year
₹50,000
Courses
13+
Median salary
₹22.5 LPA
Placed
77.6%
NIRF Overall
#2
Established
1909

About Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, established in 1909 by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata in collaboration with the Government of India and the Maharaja of Mysore, is India's premier research institution and consistently ranked as the top university in India. Spread across a lush 400-acre campus in the heart of Bangalore, IISc is a postgraduate and research-oriented institution offering programs primarily at the master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels, along with a highly selective undergraduate program in science. IISc comprises 6 divisions encompassing 41 departments, centres, and units covering biological sciences, chemical sciences, electrical sciences, mechanical sciences, physical and mathematical sciences, and interdisciplinary research. The institute is the top Indian institution in global rankings including QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education Rankings. IISc has been recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India. Its research output spans quantum technology, advanced materials, renewable energy, space science, computational biology, and artificial intelligence. The institute produces more PhDs per capita than any other institution in India and its alumni hold leading positions in academia, industry, and government worldwide.

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Established
1909
Institution type
Government
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of Eminence
Approvals
UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#2 Overall, #1 University, #1 Research
Programmes
13Engineering
PG fees
₹50,000 a year
Median salary
₹22.5 LPA2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
77.6%2-year PG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
2,0962023–24
Website
iisc.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

13 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Master of TechnologyPostgraduate10₹50,000
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate3—

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)

Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes

Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats

ProgrammeGeneralEWSOBC-NCLSCST
Mathematics And Computing743153567320231
Mechanics and Computing1,967383923535400
Materials Science and Engineering4,9129182,3231,482720

Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.

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Placements

2-year PG programmes, 2023–24

77.6%

Placement rate

₹22.5 LPA

Median salary

418

placed of 539 graduates

46

went on to higher studies

418 of the 539 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore's 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (77.6%), at a median salary of ₹22.5 LPA. 46 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

18.6%

of students reimbursed

390

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 390 of 2,096 students at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (18.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is ranked #1 for research, #1 among universities and #2 overall.

How are placements at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore?

In the data Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore submitted to NIRF 2025, 418 of the 539 students who graduated from its 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (77.6%), at a median salary of ₹22.5 LPA. Another 46 went on to higher studies.

What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Mathematics And Computing at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore?

In JoSAA 2026, Mathematics And Computing at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore closed at JEE Main rank 743 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 156). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 153, OBC-NCL 567, SC 320 and ST 231.

What is the fee at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore?

First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is ₹50,000 for its postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore offer?

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore offers 13 programmes in Engineering, including Master of Technology and Bachelor of Technology.

Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore accept?

Depending on the course, admission to Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is through JEE Main.

Is Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore a government or private institution?

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is a government institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1909. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of Eminence.

Which bodies approve or accredit Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore?

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 390 of its 2,096 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 390 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore?

2,096 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 20.1% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 20 October 2026.

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