Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Affiliation: Institute of Eminence
In short
Indian Institute of Science is a deemed university in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka affiliated to Institute of Eminence, established 1909. IISc Bangalore holds NAAC A++ and NIRF University rank 1.
Courses offered
4
NIRF rank
#1
NIRF University · 2025
NAAC grade
A++
Median package
₹22.50 L
as reported by the college
About IISc Bangalore
India's premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education, established in 1909 in Bengaluru.
Identity
- Institution type
- Deemed University
- Location
- Bengaluru Urban
- Affiliation
- Institute of Eminence
- Established
- 1909
- Courses offered
- 4
Accreditation & approvals
- NAAC grade
- A++
- Approvals
- AICTE, UGC
- NIRF rank
- #1 · University
Our reading of the data
Editorial analysis of the figures on this page — not the college’s own claim, and not a ranking.
Why students consider it
- Ranked #1 by NIRF in the University category (2025)
- NAAC A++ accredited
- Long-established — running since 1909
- Median package of ₹22.50 L reported
Worth checking before you decide
- Confirm the current year's fees and seat matrix directly with the college
Courses & Fees (4)
| Course | Level | Duration | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech Engineering & Technology | Postgraduate | 2 years | Ask for fees |
| Ph.D Engineering & Technology | Doctorate | 4 years | Ask for fees |
| B.Sc Science | Undergraduate | 3 years | Ask for fees |
| M.Sc Science | Postgraduate | 2 years | Ask for fees |
Admission Process
Postgraduate and doctoral admissions are handled department-wise through national tests such as GATE, JEST or JAM, followed by the institute's own written test and interview where applicable. The undergraduate BSc (Research) programme admits through national channels such as the IAT (KVPY-successor), JEE or NEET streams, followed by an institute round. Exact eligibility and the year's application dates for each programme are published on the official site.
Need help with the process?
Ask us about eligibility, documents, fees or dates — either way reaches the same counsellor.
Rankings
- #1
NIRF University 2025
Ranked 1 nationally in the university category
- #1
NIRF Research 2025
Ranked 1 nationally in the research category
- #2
NIRF Overall 2025
Ranked 2 nationally in the overall category
- #3
NIRF Innovation 2025
Ranked 3 nationally in the innovation category
Ranks are as published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. A college is listed here only where the ranked institution is this one — ranks awarded to a constituent college are not shown against its parent university. nirfindia.org
Placements
Median package
₹22.50 L
Placement rate
78%
As per IISc's NIRF 2025 data submission (2024 PG cohort), the median salary of placed graduates was about ₹22.5 LPA, with roughly 78% of eligible students placed. IISc is research-focused, so many graduates continue to doctoral study rather than take placements.
Placement figures are indicative. Ask the college for its official year-wise placement report before relying on them.
Reported to NIRF 2025
Filed by the institution itself. Median salary is of the graduates who were placed, not of the cohort.
| Programme | Year | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG 3-yearUniversity | 2023-24 | 9 / 18 | ₹32.50 L |
| PG 2-yearUniversity | 2023-24 | 418 / 539 | ₹22.50 L |
| UG 4-yearUniversity | 2023-24 | 1 / 96 | ₹3.00 L |
Source: IR-O-U-0220.pdf
Campus & Facilities
- Central Library
- Advanced Research Labs
- Supercomputing Centre
- Central Instrumentation Facility
- Departmental Workshops
- Innovation & Incubation Centre
- Seminar Halls
- Auditorium
- Sports Complex
- Hostels
Hostel
Separate hostel blocks with mess facilities are provided for men and women students across the campus. As seats are limited and allotted only after admission, current room types and fees should be confirmed with the institute's hostel office.
Faculty
Faculty are drawn from core science and engineering departments and are active in funded, interdisciplinary research across the institute's various centres. Many guide postgraduate and doctoral students on projects carried out in collaboration with national laboratories and industry.
Questions & Answers
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- What is the annual fee at Indian Institute of Science?
- We do not hold an official fee figure for Indian Institute of Science, so we show none rather than an estimate. Ask the college for its current fee structure, and ask which quota the figure applies to — the same seat can cost several times more through management quota than through counselling.
- Is Indian Institute of Science accredited?
- Our records show NAAC grade A++, AICTE approval, UGC recognition, NIRF rank 1 in University. The institution was established in 1909. Accreditation status changes — confirm the current position with NAAC or the college before relying on it.
- What are the placements like at Indian Institute of Science?
- As per IISc's NIRF 2025 data submission (2024 PG cohort), the median salary of placed graduates was about ₹22.5 LPA, with roughly 78% of eligible students placed. IISc is research-focused, so many graduates continue to doctoral study rather than take placements.
- What courses does Indian Institute of Science offer?
- We list 4 programmes at Indian Institute of Science, including M.Tech, Ph.D, B.Sc, M.Sc. The full list with fees where published is on this page.
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