The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research, offers UG, PG, and doctoral programs in Science, Engineering, and Research.
All admissions at IISc are strictly entrance-based. Selection is done through national-level exams such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM, NEET, KVPY, and others depending on the chosen program.
Admission Process 2025
Undergraduate (UG) Programs – BSc & BTech
BSc (Research)
Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and at least 60% aggregate
Selection Exams:
JEE Main
JEE Advanced
IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)
NEET
KVPY
BTech (Mathematics & Computing / AI & ML)
Eligibility: Class 12 with minimum 45% aggregate
Selection Exams:
JEE Main
JEE Advanced
Admission Process:
Based on JEE Advanced rank
Centralised counselling & seat allotment
Postgraduate (PG) Programs – MTech & MSc
MTech
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50%–70% aggregate (depending on specialization)
Selection Exams:
GATE
COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal)
Shortlisting based on GATE score + departmental evaluation
MSc
Eligibility:
First Class or equivalent in Bachelor’s degree in Physical, Chemical, Biological Sciences
OR
First Class or equivalent in BE/BTech
Selection Exams:
IIT JAM
GATE
COAP (for certain specialisations)
Doctoral (PhD) Programs
PhD
Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant discipline
Selection Exams:
IIT JAM
GATE
CEED (for design/related streams)
Shortlisted candidates must appear for interviews conducted by respective departments
Steps in the IISc Bangalore Admission Process 2025
1. Online Application
Visit IISc admission portal
Register and fill the form based on course (UG/PG/PhD)
Upload academic records, photo, signature, and ID proof
Pay the application fee and submit the form
2. Entrance Exam Qualification
Candidates must qualify required national-level exams (JEE, GATE, JAM, NEET, KVPY, IAT, CEED)
Shortlisting is done based on exam score and cut-off criteria
3. Counselling / Interview
UG: Counselling based on JEE Advanced rank
PG/PhD: Departmental interviews for shortlisted applicants
4. Final Admission
Document verification
Fee payment
Confirmation of admission
Why Choose IISc Bangalore?
India’s No.1 institute for Science & Research
World-class faculty and research ecosystem
Fully residential and research-intensive campus
Access to national laboratories, advanced centres, and interdisciplinary programs
Strong placement & research opportunities
Collaborations with global universities and industries
