IISc Admission 2026

Indian Institute of Science

Bengaluru, Karnataka · IISc · Estd. 1909

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

IISc B.Sc (Research) 2026-27 admission portal opened on 4 May 2026 at admission.iisc.ac.in; closes 4 June 2026. IAT 2026 application is on iiseradmission.in. JEE Advanced 2026 (used for IISc B.Tech Math & Computing) is on 17 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Indian Institute of Science

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public deemed research university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in 1909 with the joint efforts of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the Government of India and the Maharaja of Mysore, IISc is India's oldest and most prestigious research institute. The institute was granted Deemed-to-be-University status in 1958 and conferred the "Institution of Eminence" recognition by the Ministry of Education in 2018. The 400-acre main campus in central Bengaluru is locally known as the "Tata Institute" — a tribute to its founder.

IISc has 40+ departments organised into 6 divisions: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Electrical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Research, Mechanical Sciences, and Physical and Mathematical Sciences. The institute offers two UG programmes (B.Sc Research and B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing) and a wide range of M.Tech, M.Des, M.Sc (Engg), MBA, MMgmt, and PhD/integrated PhD programmes. IISc has been ranked 1st in the NIRF University category for several consecutive years.

IISc UG admissions follow two distinct routes: B.Sc (Research) admits via the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) — replacing the discontinued KVPY — with applications on admission.iisc.ac.in. B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing admits exclusively through JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling. PG admissions follow programme-specific entries: GATE (M.Tech), CAT (MMgmt/MBA), and IISc-specific entrance for select Master's programmes. PhD admissions go through the IISc selection process based on UGC-NET / GATE / IISc entrance plus interview.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

IAT (B.Sc Research) / JEE Advanced (B.Tech)

Conducted by IISER + IIT Roorkee (JEE Advanced) + IISc

B.Sc (Research) admits through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) administered by the IISERs — IISc accepts ~137 students. B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing admits exclusively through JEE Advanced 2026 + JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admits through GATE; MBA/MMgmt through CAT; M.Des through CEED; integrated PhD/PhD through UGC-NET / GATE / IISc entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

IAT
JEE Advanced
GATE
CAT
CEED
UGC-NET
GRE (international)

Eligibility

B.Sc (Research): Class 10+2 from a recognised board (passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects; first class or 60%+ aggregate (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST). Valid IAT 2026 score. B.Tech Math & Computing: 10+2 with PCM and qualifying JEE Advanced 2026 rank via JoSAA counselling. M.Tech: BE/BTech with at least 60% and a valid GATE score. MMgmt: Bachelor's with at least 60% and a valid CAT score. PhD: Master's with 60%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / IISc entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
IISc B.Sc (Research) 2026-27 — application opens	04 May 2026	Application	admission.iisc.ac.in	Open
IISc B.Sc (Research) 2026-27 — application closes	TBA – 04 Jun 2026	Application	admission.iisc.ac.in	Ongoing
JEE Advanced 2026 (IISc B.Tech Math & Computing)	17 May 2026	Entrance	jeeadv.ac.in	Upcoming
IAT 2026 — entrance for IISc B.Sc (Research)	TBA	Entrance	iiseradmission.in	Upcoming
JoSAA 2026 — counselling for IISc B.Tech Math & Computing	TBA	Counselling	josaa.nic.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

IISc offers Government of India scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS via the National Scholarship Portal, the Foundation Scholarship for B.Sc (Research) students based on family income, the IISc Merit-cum-Means scholarships, and the prestigious Integrated PhD/PhD fellowships funded by UGC, CSIR and DST.

Reservations

Reservation per Government of India norms: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal across all categories. IISc additionally offers institute-specific seats for foreign nationals, sponsored and external candidates per the IISc admissions handbook.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Indian Institute of Science?

Indian Institute of Science admits students primarily through IAT (B.Sc Research) / JEE Advanced (B.Tech). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Indian Institute of Science?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Indian Institute of Science declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Indian Institute of Science are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Indian Institute of Science accept IAT (B.Sc Research) / JEE Advanced (B.Tech) scores?

IAT (B.Sc Research) / JEE Advanced (B.Tech) is the primary basis for admission at Indian Institute of Science. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.