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IISc Bangalore Admission 2025 - Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

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Updated on - Jul 29, 2025 04:15 PM IST

IISC Bangalore Admission Latest Update

July 29, 2025

NIFT 2025 Round 3 seat allotment has been released at nift.admissions.nic.in..The last date for fee payment is July 29, 2025. Spot Round Counselling for vacant seats will be held soon, with registration open from August 1 to 4, 2025.

July 29, 2025

The registration process for CAT 2025 will begin on August 1, 2025, and will remain open until September 13, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards between November 5 and November 30. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025.

July 28, 2025

NIFT has released the Round 2 cutoff for UG and PG programmes. Candidates can check the opening and closing Common Merit Ranks (CMR) for each institute, program, and category on https://nift.admissions.nic.in/or-cr/.

July 09, 2025

NIFT 2025 Round 1 seat allotment has been released at nift.admissions.nic.in.The last date for fee payment is July 10, 2025. The Round 2 seat allotment will be announced on July 18, 2025.

July 04, 2025

In-Person Counselling Session for IISER Aptitude Test Selected Candidates - The in-person counselling session for the selected candidates through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) mode of entry is scheduled at 09:00 AM on July 16, 2025, in the Faculty Hall at IISc Main Building. Selected candidates can download the offer letter by logging on to the admission portal under available downloads. Reporting time for the applicants for registration at the venue is 07:45 AM. Participation in the counselling session is mandatory to confirm your seat in the Four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) Program. If an applicant who has applied for admission to the Four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) program at IISc and is meeting the cut-off rank but has not received an offer letter may please send an email immediately to the Assistant Registrar and the UG Office with the required documents on or before July 8, 2025.

IISc Bangalore Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, ranked #2 overall in NIRF 2024, offers admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs for the 2025–26 academic year. As India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research, established in 1909, IISc provides over 114 courses across Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Design. Admissions are entrance-based, requiring scores from national-level exams like JEE Advanced, GATE, CEED, IIT JAM, and UGC-NET, followed by counselling or interviews for certain programs. The application process is online via the IISc Admissions Portal, with no offline option. Below are the details for IISc Bangalore admission 2025, including eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and important dates.

IISc Bangalore Admission Highlights 2025

ParticularsIISc Bangalore Admission Highlights 2025
Courses OfferedUndergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral
Popular CoursesBSc (Research), BTech (Mathematics & Computing), MTech, MSc, MDes, PhD
Admission CriteriaEntrance-based
Entrance Exams AcceptedJEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), GATE, CEED, IIT JAM, CAT, GMAT, UGC-NET, CSIR NET-JRF
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitewww.iisc.ac.in

IISc Bangalore Admission 2025 Dates

EventDate
BTech/BSc (Research) Application Start DateMay 1, 2025
BTech/BSc (Research) Application Last DateJune 6, 2025
JEE Advanced 2025 Exam DateMay 18, 2025 (Tentative)
IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025June 8, 2025 (Tentative)
BTech/BSc CounsellingJune–July 2025 (Tentative)
MTech/MDes Application Last DateMarch 25, 2025
MTech/MDes Sponsored Application Last DateApril 6, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam DateFebruary 1–2, 8–9, 2025
GATE COAP 2025 Round 1 Counselling StartMay 17, 2025
GATE CCMT 2025 Counselling Registration Last DateJune 4, 2025
GATE CCMT 2025 Seat Allotment Round 1June 9, 2025
MTech/MDes Interviews/Aptitude TestsApril 14, 2025
MSc (Life Sciences/Chemical Sciences) Application Last DateMarch 25, 2025
IIT JAM 2025 First Admission ListMay 26, 2025 (Tentative)
PhD/Integrated PhD Application Last DateMarch 22, 2025
PhD ERP Application Last DateApril 6, 2025
PhD/Integrated PhD InterviewsApril–May 2025 (Tentative)

IISc Bangalore BTech Admission 2025

IISc Bangalore offers a 4-year BTech in Mathematics and Computing, focusing on mathematics, computer science, and data science. Admission is based on JEE Advanced 2025 ranks, with institutional-level counselling. The fee is INR 2.05 lakh for the entire program. More details are below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameBTech (Mathematics & Computing)
Duration4 years
EligibilityClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) in 2023, 2024, or 2025; 60% marks (pass class for SC/ST)
Selection CriteriaJEE Advanced 2025 rank + Institutional Counselling
Total FeesINR 2.05 lakh (4 years)
Seats52 (including 20% supernumerary for women, 10% for Foreign Nationals/OCI)
Application FeesINR 500 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 250 (SC/ST/PwD)
How to applyApply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in

IISc Bangalore BSc (Research) Admission 2025

The 4-year BSc (Research) program offers specializations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. Admission is based on JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 scores. Students can pursue a Master of Science by continuing for a fifth year. The fee is INR 75,800 for 4 years. More details are below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameBSc (Research)
Duration4 years
SpecializationsBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Mathematics, Environmental Science
EligibilityClass 12 with PCM in 2023, 2024, or 2025; 60% marks (pass class for SC/ST)
Selection CriteriaJEE Advanced or IAT 2025 score + Counselling
Total FeesINR 75,800 (4 years)
Seats138 (111 approved, 22 supernumerary for women, 5 for Foreign Nationals/OCI)
Application FeesINR 500 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 250 (SC/ST/PwD)
How to applyApply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in

IISc Bangalore MTech Admission 2025

IISc Bangalore offers a 2-year MTech across 18 specializations, such as Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Quantum Technology. Admission requires a valid GATE 2023/2024/2025 score, followed by COAP counselling and, for some programs, interviews or aptitude tests. The fee is INR 29,200 for the first year. More details are below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameMTech
Duration2 years
SpecializationsComputer Science, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Quantum Technology, and more
EligibilityBE/BTech or equivalent with 50% marks
Selection CriteriaGATE 2023/2024/2025 score + COAP Counselling (70% weightage) + Interview/Aptitude Test (30% for some programs)
Total FeesINR 58,400 (2 years)
SeatsVaries by specialization (e.g., 62 for Computer Science, 25 for Mechanical)
Application FeesINR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD)
How to applyApply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in; Register on COAP portal

IISc Bangalore MDes Admission 2025

The 2-year MDes in Product Design and Engineering is offered by the Department of Design and Manufacturing. Admission is based on GATE or CEED scores, followed by an interview. The fee is INR 29,200 for the first year. More details are below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameMDes (Product Design and Engineering)
Duration2 years
EligibilityBE/BTech/BDes/BArch or equivalent with 50% marks
Selection CriteriaGATE 2023/2024/2025 or CEED score (70%) + Interview (30%)
Total FeesINR 58,400 (2 years)
Seats18
Application FeesINR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD)
How to applyApply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in

IISc Bangalore MSc Admission 2025

IISc Bangalore offers a 2-year MSc in Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences. Admission is based on IIT JAM 2025 scores, followed by an interview for Life Sciences. The fee is approximately INR 29,200 per year. More details are below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NameMSc (Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences)
Duration2 years
EligibilityBSc or equivalent with 50% marks; Chemistry as a main subject (Chemical Sciences); Biology-related degree (Life Sciences)
Selection CriteriaIIT JAM 2025 score (100% for Chemical Sciences, plus interview for Life Sciences)
Total FeesINR 58,400 (2 years)
Seats15 (Life Sciences), 20 (Chemical Sciences)
Application FeesINR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD)
How to applyApply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in

IISc Bangalore PhD/Integrated PhD Admission 2025

IISc Bangalore offers PhD and Integrated PhD programs in various disciplines, including Engineering, Sciences, and Interdisciplinary areas. Admission requires GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR NET-JRF, or IIT JAM scores, followed by interviews. The fee is approximately INR 35,200 per year. More details are below:

ParticularsDetails
Course NamePhD, Integrated PhD
DurationPhD: Up to 6 years; Integrated PhD: 5–7 years
SpecializationsPhysics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Computational & Data Sciences, and more
EligibilityMaster’s degree (PhD) or Bachelor’s degree (Integrated PhD) with 55% marks
Selection CriteriaGATE/UGC-NET/CSIR NET-JRF/IIT JAM + Interview
Total FeesINR 2.1 lakh (PhD, 6 years); INR 1.75 lakh (Integrated PhD, 5 years)
SeatsVaries by department
Application FeesINR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD), INR 2,000 (ERP)
How to applyApply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in
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Yangzee Bhutia, Student / Alumni

-Answered on July-25-2025
thnaks for sharing
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Himani Daryani, Content Team

-Answered on July-02-2025

You can practice the following papers, which are available on the official website:

Physics PDF Link
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Apoorva Bali, Content Team

-Answered on May-13-2025

If you want to take admission in the Bachelor of Science (Research) program at IISc Bangalore in 2025, here’s what you need to know. You must have completed your Class 12 (or will complete it in 2025) with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as your main subjects. You should have at least 60% marks (just passing marks if you belong to SC/ST category). Admission is based on exams like JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), and you must apply for those exams separately. You also need to apply on IISc’s own website. The application form is available from May 1 to June 6, 2025. The application fee is Rs 500 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD.

The total fees for the first year are around Rs 30,200 for General students. This includes tuition, lab, library, and other fees. For SC/ST/PwD students, tuition is free, so the total is about Rs 20,200. From the second year onward, the yearly fees will be around Rs 15,200. To apply, you will need your Class 10 and 12 marksheets, a passport-size photo, signature, and other basic documents. You can find all the details and apply online through bs-ug.iisc.ac.in.

So, if you have good marks and do well in JEE Advanced or IAT, you have a good chance to study at IISc!

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Rajeshwari De, Content Team

-Answered on May-05-2023

As per the official website of the college, the highest package offered during 2023 IISc Bangalore placements was Rs 85 Lakhs per annum and the median package stood at Rs 28 Lakhs per annum. The placement cell of IISc Bangalore helps the candidates to get placed in their chosen companies. Some of the major recruiters participating in the placement drive are EY, Amazon, Dell, Bajaj, Mahindra and more.

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priyal gogna, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Jan-10-2023
LPU NEST 2023 Application Form has been released via online mode. Exam Dates have been announced. It stands for Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test. LPU NEST exam is conducted in different slots from January and April onwards. It is a university level entrance exam which is conducted for various courses including B.Tech, MBA etc. Candidates who want to get admission in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes can enrol in the exam. Number of LPU graduated students are working at various MNC’s at high paying packages across the globe. In the year 2021-22, 431 LPU students are selected at packages of Rs.10 to Rs.62.72 Lakh.

IISC Bangalore QnA

Is GATE score mandatory for PhD in IISc?

Yes, irrespective of the qualifying degree or marks, a valid GATE score is required for admission to all Phd programmes at IISc Bangalore. Another alternative for GATE is NET JRF which includes: Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; UGC-NET for JRF; DBT JRF; ICMR JRF; JEST 2024; NBHM 2024; INSPIRE

How to apply for Masters in IISc?

To apply for admission, visit the online IISc Bangalore admission portal admissions.iisc.ac.in. Select from the PG or PG research programme option. Click on “New user to register click here” to register on the Admissions Portal. Enter your name, date of birth, and email address during registration. Make sure these details match your degree certificates as they cannot be changed later. After registration, you will receive an email from noreply.admission@auto.iisc.ac.in containing a link to confirm your email address. Click on this link to activate your registration. Once activated, log into the portal to proceed with your application submission.

Is there any entrance exam for MTech in IISc Bangalore?

According to the IISc Bangalore selection criteria, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements for their desired course. For M.Tech programs, candidates need to qualify for the GATE exam.
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