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IISc Bangalore offers admission to its various UG, PG, and PhD programs in the Engineering and design disciplines. Admission to various UG and PG programs is done through National-level entrance exams.
- M.Tech (CSE) is the most popular program offered at IISc Bangalore. For admission, students must have completed their B.E. or B.Tech degree.
- Admission to the M.Tech (CSE) program is based on the GATE entrance exam, followed by the counselling process.
- At IISc Bangalore, some departments (like Aerospace, CSE, Civil, Materials, etc.) select students 100% by GATE score. Most engineering departments (like Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, etc.) use 70% GATE + 30% interview.
Students can visit the IISc M.Tech admission website to see the exact selection criteria for each M.Tech program.
- IISc Bangalore Admission Dates 2026
- IISc Bangalore M.Tech Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore B.Sc Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore B.Tech Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore M.Sc Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore M.Management Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore M.Des Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore M.Sc + PhD Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2026
- IISc Bangalore Admission Process 2026
- IISc Admission FAQs
IISc Bangalore Admission Dates 2026
Some important admission dates for IISc Bangalore are listed below.
IISc Bangalore College Dates 2026
IISc Bangalore PG & Research Admission Timeline for the 2026 Academic Year is mentioned below (as per the official schedule)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of online application (B.Sc. Research) | May 01- Jun 04, 2026 |
| Reporting at IISc. (B.Sc. Research) | July 24, 2026 |
| Interview / Written test (Research interdisciplinary) | May 08–09, 2026 |
| Interview / Written test (Research programmes / ERP) | May 11–15, 2026 |
| Interview / Written test (MSc / Integrated PhD) | May 18–20, 2026 |
| Sponsored candidate interviews (ISRO, NAL, BARC, etc.) | June 02–03, 2026 |
| Sponsored candidate interviews (Defence & DRDO) | June 04, 2026 |
| Reporting at IISc (Regular PG programmes) | July 20–22, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting at IISc (PhD / M.Tech Res / ERP) | July 23–24, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of classes | August 03, 2026 |
IISc Bangalore B.Tech / B.Sc.Admission Dates 2026
The important JEE Advanced entrance exam dates for Research courses at IISc are tabulated below.
JEE Advanced
JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026
IISc Bangalore GATE Admission Dates 2026
The table below outlines the key admission dates for the M.Tech / M.Des / M.Management program.
COAP
IISc Bangalore M.Sc Admission Dates 2026
The table below outlines the key admission dates for the M.Sc program.
JOAPS Counselling Dates 2026
Course-Wise Exam and Important Dates
IISc Bangalore M.Tech Admission 2026
IISc Bangalore offers M.Tech courses in 27 different specialisations. Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MoE/UPSC/AICTE.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total Fee | INR 56,600 |
| No. of Specialisations | 27 |
| Specialisations | Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science And Engineering, Microelectronics And Vlsi Design, Quantum Technology, etc |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
| Selection Process | GATE exam + Interview / Written Test / COAP Counselling |
Popular Questions may be asked
Ques. Is there any aptitude test or interview for admission to the M.Tech program at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. If you choose a specific specialisation for the M.Tech program at IISc Bangalore, you will be required to appear for an interview and an aptitude test. The M.Tech program in specialisations like Electronics System Engineering, Climate Science, Computational Science, Earth Science, NanoScience, and Engineering has an interview screening and aptitude test for students. Students must appear for the GATE exam. The aptitude test and interview process are held after the short-listing of students is done on the basis of their GATE exam.
Ques. Is there any direct or management quota-based admission for the M.Tech program at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. IISc Bangalore offers admission to the M.Tech program based on the scorecard of the GATE exam. Apart from the national entrance exams, there is no other way to secure admission at IISc Bangalore. There is no provision for management quota seats or an admission process at the institute. Students must appear for the National-level entrance exams.
IISc Bangalore GATE Cutoff
IISc Bangalore GATE Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSA) | 800 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 780-800 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE / VLSI etc.) | 760-790 |
| Computational & Data Science (CDS) | 720-780 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 700-750 |
| Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) | 680-730 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 650-700 |
| Chemical Engineering | 600-680 |
| Civil Engineering | 600-650 |
| M.Mgt | 604 |
IISc Bangalore B.Sc Admission 2026
IISc Bangalore offers B.Sc (Research) courses in 6 different specialisations. Physics and Biology specialisations are the most opted specialisations among the students. Candidates must have completed their 10+2 with a combination of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Total Fee | INR 78,200 - 3.58 Lakhs |
| No. of Specialisations | 7 |
| Specialisations | |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 |
| Selection Process | JEE Advanced / IAT + JoSAA Counselling |
IISc Bangalore JEE Advanced Cutoff
The JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for IISc Bangalore has been released. The JEE Advanced exam is the selection criterion for UG courses such as B.Sc (Research) and B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing at IISc Bangalore.
The analysis of the cutoff for IISc UG courses is as follows:
- The overall cutoff ranges from 856 to 2263.
- The B.Tech Mathematics and Computing specialisation has the lowest Round 1 closing Rank of 856.
- For all 6 B.Sc (Research) courses, the cutoff is high.
Given below is the IISc Bangalore JEE Advanced Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|
| B.Sc | 2263 |
| B.Sc Biology | 2263 |
| B.Sc Chemistry | 2263 |
| B.Sc Earth & Environmental Science | 2263 |
| B.Sc Materials | 2263 |
| B.Sc Mathematics | 2263 |
| B.Sc Physics | 2263 |
IISc Bangalore IISER Cutoff
IISER Cutoff for IISc Bangalore 2025 has been out. For UG courses like B.Sc. Research admission is also done through the IISER entrance exam.
The table below shows the IISER Cutoff for IISc Bangalore for the general category.
| Courses | Round 2 |
|---|---|
| B.Sc | 43 |
| B.Sc Biology | 43 |
| B.Sc Chemistry | 43 |
| B.Sc Mathematics | 43 |
| B.Sc Physics | 43 |
| B.Sc Earth & Environmental Science | 43 |
| B.Sc Materials | 43 |
IISc Bangalore B.Tech Admission 2026
IISc Bangalore offers B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing). The total seat intake of the B.Tech program is 52. The seat breakup includes 40 regular seats, 8 supernumerary seats reserved for female candidates (20%), and 4 seats reserved for Foreign Nationals/OCI candidates (10%).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Total Fee | INR 8.38 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 |
| Selection Process | JEE Advanced + JoSSA Counselling |
IISc Bangalore JEE Advanced Cutoff
The JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for IISc Bangalore has been released. The JEE Advanced exam is the selection criterion for UG courses such as B.Sc (Research) and B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing at IISc Bangalore.
The analysis of the cutoff for IISc UG courses is as follows:
- The overall cutoff ranges from 856 to 2263.
- The B.Tech Mathematics and Computing specialisation has the lowest Round 1 closing Rank of 856.
- For all 6 B.Sc (Research) courses, the cutoff is high.
Given below is the IISc Bangalore JEE Advanced Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 856 |
IISc Bangalore M.Sc Admission 2026
IISc Bangalore offers M.Sc in 3 different specialisations. Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on their JAM for Chemical Sciences, GATE for Life Science, and Physics.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total Fee | INR 1.49 Lakhs - 2.29 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
| Selection Process | GATE / JAM / CAT + JOAPS Counselling |
IISc Bangalore CAT Cutoff
The overall cutoff closing percentile for General Category Students for CAT is 99. IISc Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing percentile) |
|---|---|
| M.Sc Life Sciences | 98.85 |
IISc Bangalore M.Management Admission 2026
IISc offers M.Management in a full-time program. Selection is based on four parts: entrance exam score (CAT/GATE/GMAT) carries 15%, undergraduate marks carry 15%, communication skills carry 30%, and interview performance carries 40%.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total Fee | INR 5.79 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
| Selection Process | GATE / CAT / GMAT + Interview |
IISc Bangalore GATE Cutoff
IISc Bangalore GATE Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| M.Mgt | 604 |
IISc Bangalore GMAT Cutoff
IISc Bangalore GMAT Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 Marks |
|---|---|
| GMAT (10th Edition) | 675 |
| GMAT Focus Edition (FE) | 675 |
IISc Bangalore CAT Cutoff
The overall cutoff closing percentile for General Category Students for CAT is 99. IISc Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing percentile) |
|---|---|
| Master of Management | 99 |
IISc Bangalore M.Des Admission 2026
IISc offers M.Des in Product Design, Development, and Management specialisations. Candidates are selected using a combined score, where 70% comes from the CEED/GATE/CAT exam score and 30% from the interview performance.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total Fee | INR 56,600 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
| Selection Process | CEED/GATE/CAT score + Interview |
IISc Bangalore CEED Cutoff
IISc Bangalore CEED Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1(Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|
| M.Des Product Design | 52 |
IISc Bangalore M.Sc + PhD Admission 2026
IISc offers M.Sc + PhD in 4 specialisations. Candidates are shortlisted for the in-person interview based on JAM 2025 scores, and for Physical Sciences, JEST 2025 scores are also considered. Final admission to the research programmes is decided through an interview at IISc.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 years |
| Total Fee | INR 1.19 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 |
| Selection Process | JAM / JEST + Interview |
IISc Bangalore JAM Cutoff
IISc Bangalore JAM Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 Rank |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics) | 100 |
| Mathematical Sciences (Statistics) | 100 |
| Physical Sciences (Physics) | 100 |
| Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) | 746 |
| Chemical Sciences (Physics) | 281 |
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) | 120 |
| Biological Sciences (Mathematics) | 120 |
| Biological Sciences (Physics) | 120 |
| Biological Sciences (Chemistry) | 120 |
IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2026
IISc Bangalore offers a PhD in 44 specialisations. To be eligible, candidates must have M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Chemical Sciences or BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline or Graduates of 4-year Bachelor of Science programmes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Total Fee | INR 92,400 |
| No. of Specialisations | 44 |
| Specialisations | Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, etc |
| Eligibility Criteria | Master's degree or B.E/B.Tech degree |
| Selection Process | CSIR-UGC/JEST/JRF/DBT/ICMR or GPAT + Interview Round |
IISc Bangalore JEST Cutoff
IISc Bangalore JEST Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 Rank |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 50 |
| Physics / Physical Sciences | 50 |
IISc Bangalore JRF Cutoff
IISc Bangalore JRF Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 Rank |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (CSA/AI) | 100-200 |
| Computational & Data Sciences (CDS) | 150-250 |
IISc Bangalore Admission Process 2026
IISc Bangalore admission process requires candidates to register online on the admission portal of IISc Bangalore for various UG and PG programs.
Given below are the steps to be followed to apply for the IISc Bangalore M.Tech program.
- Students need to register for the GATE entrance exam.
- For admission to the M.Tech program, students need to register on the official admission portal of IISc Bangalore.
- By clicking on the admission portal, students need to opt for “New User Registration”.
- Students are required to submit their birth details, a valid email address, and other personal information for registration.
- After meeting the eligibility criteria, students need to apply online and submit their documents on the admission portal.
- Students need to update their GATE score on the portal by clicking on their application status.
- If applicants have appeared for the GATE exam in the same year, they can leave the results column blank and update it when the results are released.
- The online registration fee for general applicants is INR 500.
Students can watch the above-mentioned YouTube video to get more information about the eligibility criteria and admission details of various courses at IISc Bangalore.
IISc Admission FAQs
Ques. Can I apply for more than one degree program at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. Students can apply for more than one degree program at IISc Bangalore. Applicants have to fill out separate online application forms for respective degree programs. Multiple application forms for the same degree program are not entertained by the institute. Students are advised to carefully fill out their online application form for admission to any course, as multiple forms get rejected.
Ques. What to do if a student has missed the last online registration date at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. If a student has missed the online registration deadline at the IISc Bangalore admission portal, even if they have secured a good rank, nothing can be done. As per the rules of IISc Bangalore, to secure a seat in any undergraduate or postgraduate course, students must register for the online admission process. They have mentioned the admission process instructions for filling out the admission form. Students must fill out all of their details on their online application form after qualifying for the national entrance exams.
Ques. When are the mid-year PhD program admissions scheduled at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. IISc opens its application process twice every year for the mid-year admissions to the PhD programs. The shortlisting of candidates is done by analysing their academic background, national-level entrance exams, and a mandatory interview process at IISc Bangalore. The admission application for the mid-year PhD programs is tentatively scheduled in October. Students are required to apply through the online admission portal.
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IISc Bangalore registration for PhD/ MTech(Research), MTech, MDes, MMgt, MSc, and Integrated PhD programs is open now. The last date to apply for admission is March 22, 2024. IISc Bangalore gives admission to the MTech program through GATE scores followed by COAP counseling. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore offers a full-time M.Tech program across 18 different specializations in a minimum duration of 2 years and charges a fee of INR 29,200 for the very 1st year of the M.Tech program. For some specializations, candidates are also required to appear in the written test or personal interview rounds conducted by the institute itself. Applicants should possess a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of Engineering / Technology and Master’s degrees with 50% marks in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Instrumentation, Electronics, and Computer Applications are also accepted
The candidate is required to appear in the online counseling process for the final selection to the B.Sc program at IISc. Selection to the B.Sc (Research) program is based on the entrance scores of following national level entrance exams such as KVPY/ JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ NEET-UG etc. The institute offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Research) program in six specializations Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. The total fee charged by the IISC Bangalore for the 4 years of its B.Sc (Research) Programmes is INR 75,800. Candidates should have completed their II PUC / 12th Standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In addition, the candidate should have scored at least 60% marks in the II PUC / 12th Standard examination.