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NIRF 2025: #1 University
Indian Institute of Science
More than a century of Indian science, in the middle of Bengaluru.
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Established 1909
- Science & Research
1909Founded
#1 UniversityNIRF 2025
BengaluruKarnataka
Deemed UniversityStatus
CampusAbout 400 acres in north Bengaluru
Overview
About IISc Bengaluru
IISc is India's leading research institution for science and engineering. Founded in 1909, it is mostly a postgraduate and doctoral university, with a small, highly selective four-year undergraduate research programme.
The Indian Institute of Science began with a vision of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, who wanted India to have a world-class centre for scientific research. With land and support from the Maharaja of Mysore, it opened in 1909 in Bengaluru. Locals still call it "Tata Institute".
IISc is different from the IITs. Most of its students are doing a master's or a PhD, and the institute is organised around research departments in science, engineering, design and management. That focus shows in the rankings: in NIRF 2025 it was first among Indian universities and second overall.
Its undergraduate route, the four-year Bachelor of Science (Research), is small and competitive. Students spend the final year on a research project, which makes it a good fit for anyone who already knows they enjoy lab work or deep problem-solving.
Known for
Fundamental researchPhysics & chemistryAerospaceComputational scienceInstitute of EminenceLeafy central campus
NIRF 2025: #1 University. Ranked second Overall in NIRF 2025 and first among universities, a position it has held since the university category began.
Programmes
Courses offered and how to get in
The main programmes and the entrance route for each. Seats, fees and cut-offs change every year, so confirm them on the official website.
ProgrammeLevelAdmission via
Bachelor of Science (Research)Undergraduate, 4 yearsJEE Main / JEE Advanced, NEET or IISER Aptitude Test scores
B.Tech in Mathematics and ComputingUndergraduateJEE Advanced, then JoSAA
M.Tech / M.Des / M.MgtPostgraduateGATE, CEED or CAT, depending on the department
M.ScPostgraduateIIT JAM
Ph.D / Integrated Ph.DDoctoralNational exams plus interview
Admissions
The admission process, step by step
1
Choose your track
Undergraduate research, an engineering B.Tech, or a postgraduate or PhD programme.
2
Sit the right exam
JEE, NEET or IAT for the BS; GATE, JAM, CEED or CAT for postgraduate study.
3
Apply on the IISc portal
Most programmes use the institute's own application, followed by a shortlist and interview.
4
Confirm on iisc.ac.in
Eligibility and dates change. The official admissions page is the only reliable source.
Campus life
Life at IISc Bengaluru
The campus is famous for its trees, its old stone buildings and a pace that feels slower than the city around it. Pravega, the undergraduate science and cultural fest, draws students from across the country.
Photos on this page are illustrative and do not show the actual campus.
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FAQ
Questions about IISc Bengaluru
Yes. The four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) and a B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing. Both are small and competitive. Most IISc students are postgraduate or doctoral researchers.
They are built for different goals. IISc is research-first and ranked first among universities in NIRF 2025. The IITs are larger and more focused on engineering degrees. Pick based on whether you want research or an engineering career.
It was envisioned by Jamsetji Tata and opened in 1909 with support from the Mysore state.
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