Quick Summary
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, in Bengaluru, India, is a public research university that has shaped higher education since 1909. Ranked #211 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 4200 students including 1.2% from outside India. Known for strengths in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 1%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
IISc is the premier institute for advanced scientific research in India, consistently ranking #1 nationally and holding the world record for citations per faculty.
Subject Strengths
Materials ScienceChemical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic EngineeringChemistryBiological SciencesPhysics & Astronomy
Founded1909
TypePublic Research University
Total Students4200
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio8:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size400 acres
Affiliated HospitalsIISc Medical School & Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital (Under Construction)
AccreditationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC), Institution of Eminence (IoE) status
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#211
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#201–250
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301–400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Science (Research), Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Management (M.Mgt), Master of Science (M.Sc), Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D.
Programs
Available in all science and engineering departments
PhD Programs
IISc Digital Learning (NPTEL-based and professional certifications)
Online Programs
Supercomputer Education and Research Centre (SERC), Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
University Grants Commission (UGC), Institution of Eminence (IoE) status
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate1%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL92
Min GPA8.0/10.0 or equivalent
GRERequired for international applicants for certain Ph.D. programs
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 31 (Limited programs)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high scores in JEE Advanced, GATE, or JAM. For Ph.D., a strong research proposal and deep conceptual clarity in technical interviews are critical.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹30,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹120,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹25,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$10
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹175,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableMHRD Fellowships, Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF), INSPIRE Fellowship
Avg Scholarship$6,000
Financial AidStipends for all M.Tech and Ph.D. students are provided by the government.
Work-StudyLimited to teaching assistantships for senior researchers
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Science (Research), Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Management (M.Mgt), Master of Science (M.Sc), Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D. programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| B.Sc. (Research) in Physics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Ph.D. in Biological Sciences | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$25,000
Average Salary After Graduation
95%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Intel
Industry Connections
Collaboration with ISRODRDOTATAand various MNC R&D centers
Notable Alumni
C.V. Raman, Homi J. Bhabha, Satish Dhawan, Sudha Murty, Raj Reddy
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Gymkhana, Cricket Ground, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool
Student Clubs
Pravega (Annual Fest), Raga (Music Club), Literary Society
Library Resources
J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library (one of India's largest science libraries)
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with MIT, EPFL, and Tokyo Institute of Technology
Summer Programs
Summer Fellowship in Science and Engineering for SC/ST students