Bengaluru, KarnatakaEst. 1909Deemed-to-be University — awards its own degrees
IISc is India's premier research institution. Its four-year BS (Research) programme suits students drawn to science careers.
Flagship programmes and indicative annual fees.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Indicative fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Science (Research) Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Mathematics · Materials · Earth & Environmental Science | Undergraduate | 4 years | Check official site |
M.Tech | Postgraduate | 2 years | Check official site |
PhD | Doctoral | 5 years | Check official site |
Bachelor of Science (Research)
Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Mathematics · Materials · Earth & Environmental Science
M.Tech
PhD
Fee structure varies; scholarships are available for eligible students. Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
Typical eligibility, entrance exams and how admission works.
IISc runs its own UG application; accepted exam channels are notified each year.
Residential campus.
About 440 acres
A leafy, research-dense campus in north Bengaluru.
A research-first community with a close-knit undergraduate cohort.
Undergraduates predominantly pursue research and higher study; PG placements are strong in R&D roles.
Outcomes vary by programme and individual. Refer to the institution's official reports.
IISc Bengaluru
Quick answers about fees, admission and life at IISc Bengaluru. Always confirm details with the official institution.
The indicative annual fee for the main programme is ₹30K – ₹2.5L. Fee structure varies; scholarships are available for eligible students. Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
IISc Bengaluru admits students through JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET-UG, IISER IAT, GATE, depending on the programme. IISc runs its own UG application; accepted exam channels are notified each year.
Class 12 with science subjects. Qualifying ranks in one of the accepted channels (JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET-UG or IAT — confirm current year). Criteria can change each year, so check the official prospectus.
Yes. Residential campus.
Options include: DST INSPIRE-SHE for eligible science students; Institute scholarships; Research fellowships (PG/PhD).
That depends on the student's interests, likely exam performance, budget and career goals. A counsellor can compare it with realistic alternatives and help you build a balanced shortlist.
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