IISc Bangalore offers admission to UG, PG, and PhD programmes in engineering and design. M.Tech (CSE) is a key course, and the listed total fees across courses include values such as INR 56,600, INR 78,200 to 3.58 Lakhs, and INR 8.38 Lakhs.

  • M.Tech (CSE) is the main popular programme at IISc Bangalore, and applicants need a completed B.E. or B.Tech degree for admission.
  • M.Tech (CSE) admission depends on the GATE entrance exam and the counselling process that follows it.
  • At IISc Bangalore, departments such as Aerospace, CSE, Civil, and Materials use the GATE score for 100% of selection, while many engineering departments such as Electrical, Mechanical, and Robotics use 70% GATE score and 30% interview performance.

Students can check course-wise M.Tech selection rules on the IISc M.Tech admission website.

IISc Bangalore Admission Dates 2026

Upcoming and ongoing entrance exam events related to IISc Bangalore admissions are given below.

Event Date
CAT 2026 registration closes September 22, 2026, 17:00
GATE 2027 regular online registration closes without late fee September 27, 2026
CEED 2027 details release October 1, 2026
GATE 2027 extended online registration closes with late fee October 5, 2026
JAM 2027 registration September 11 to October 19, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification October 14 to October 21, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card download November 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 4, 2027
CEED 2027 examination January 17, 2027
GATE 2027 examinations February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
JAM 2027 examination February 14, 2027
JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027
GATE 2027 result March 19, 2027

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IISc Bangalore UG Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore B.Sc Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers B.Sc (Research), and Physics and Biology are among the most chosen specialisations. Students need to complete 10+2 with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Particulars Details
Duration 3 years
Total Fee INR 78,200 to 3.58 Lakhs
No. of Specialisations 7
Specialisations
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • General
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environmental Science
  • Materials
Eligibility Criteria 10+2
Selection Process JEE Advanced / IAT + JoSAA Counselling

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IISc Bangalore B.Tech Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore runs B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing. The programme has 52 seats, including 40 regular seats, 8 supernumerary seats for female candidates, which is 20%, and 4 seats for Foreign Nationals/OCI candidates, which is 10%.

Particulars Details
Duration 4 years
Total Fee INR 8.38 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria 10+2
Selection Process JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling

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IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore M.Tech Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers M.Tech in 27 specialisations. Applicants need a B.E., B.Tech, or equivalent examination 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

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Popular Questions may be asked

Ques. Does IISc Bangalore conduct an aptitude test or interview for M.Tech admission?

Ans. Some M.Tech specialisations at IISc Bangalore include an interview and aptitude test after GATE based shortlisting. This applies to areas such as Electronics System Engineering, Climate Science, Computational Science, Earth Science, NanoScience, and Engineering. Students must first appear for GATE.

Ques. Can students get M.Tech admission at IISc Bangalore through management quota?

Ans. IISc Bangalore admits students to M.Tech through GATE score based selection. The institute does not offer management quota seats or any alternate direct admission route, so students need to appear for the national-level entrance exam.

IISc Bangalore M.Sc Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers M.Sc in 3 specialisations. Shortlisting for interview is done through JAM for Chemical Sciences, GATE for Life Science and Physics.

Particulars Details
Duration 2 years
Total Fee INR 1.49 Lakhs to 2.29 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Graduation
Selection Process GATE / JAM / CAT + JOAPS Counselling

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IISc Bangalore M.Management Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers a full-time M.Management programme. The selection score gives 15% weight to entrance exam score from CAT/GATE/GMAT, 15% to undergraduate marks, 30% to communication skills, and 40% to interview performance.

Particulars Details
Duration 2 years
Total Fee INR 5.79 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Graduation
Selection Process GATE / CAT / GMAT + Interview

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IISc Bangalore M.Des Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers M.Des in Product Design, Development, and Management specialisations. Final selection uses a combined score with 70% weight for CEED/GATE/CAT exam score and 30% for interview performance.

Particulars Details
Duration 2 years
Total Fee INR 56,600
Eligibility Criteria Graduation
Selection Process CEED/GATE/CAT score + Interview

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IISc Bangalore M.Sc + PhD Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers M.Sc + PhD in 4 specialisations. JAM 2025 scores are used for interview shortlisting, and JEST 2025 scores are also considered for Physical Sciences. Final admission to research programmes is based on an interview at IISc.

Particulars Details
Duration 5 years
Total Fee INR 1.19 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria 10+2
Selection Process JAM / JEST + Interview

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IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2026

IISc Bangalore offers PhD admission in 44 specialisations. Eligible applicants must have an M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or Chemical Sciences, a BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline, or a degree from a 4-year Bachelor of Science programme.

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

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IISc Bangalore Cutoff 2026

IISc Bangalore GATE Cutoff

IISc Bangalore GATE Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is given 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 JEE Advanced Cutoff

JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released for IISc Bangalore. IISc uses JEE Advanced for UG courses such as B.Sc (Research) and B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing.

The cutoff details for IISc UG courses are as follows:

  • The overall cutoff ranges from 856 to 2263.
  • B.Tech Mathematics and Computing has the lowest Round 1 closing rank of 856.
  • All 6 B.Sc (Research) courses have a high cutoff.

The General Category JEE Advanced cutoff for IISc Bangalore is listed below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 856
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 2025 has been released for IISc Bangalore. B.Sc Research admission is also offered through the IISER entrance exam.

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 CAT Cutoff

The overall CAT closing percentile for General Category students is 99. IISc Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is shown below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing percentile)
M.Sc Life Sciences 98.85
Master of Management 99

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 CEED Cutoff

IISc Bangalore CEED Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is given below.

Courses Round 1(Cutoff marks)
M.Des Product Design 52

IISc Bangalore JAM Cutoff

IISc Bangalore JAM Cutoff 2026 for the General Category is mentioned 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 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 given 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 starts with online registration on its admission portal for UG and PG programmes.

Students applying for IISc Bangalore M.Tech can follow these steps.

  • Register for the GATE entrance exam.
  • Complete registration on the official IISc Bangalore admission portal for M.Tech admission.
  • Select “New User Registration” after opening the admission portal.
  • Enter birth details, a valid email address, and other personal details during registration.
  • After meeting the eligibility rules, apply online and upload the required documents on the admission portal.
  • Update the GATE score on the portal through the application status section.
  • If the GATE exam was taken in the same year and the result is not out yet, leave the results column blank and update it after the result is declared.
  • Pay the online registration fee of INR 500 for general applicants.

IISc Admission FAQs

Ques. Is it possible to apply to multiple degree programmes at IISc Bangalore?

Ans. Students may apply to more than one degree programme at IISc Bangalore, but they must submit a separate online form for each programme. IISc Bangalore does not accept multiple forms for the same degree programme, so applicants should fill the form carefully because repeated forms for one programme are rejected.

Ques. What happens if a student misses the IISc Bangalore online registration deadline?

Ans. A student who misses the online registration deadline on the IISc Bangalore admission portal cannot secure a UG or PG seat, even with a strong rank. IISc Bangalore requires online admission registration, and students must enter all details in the form after qualifying through the national entrance exams.

Ques. How does IISc Bangalore handle mid-year PhD admission?

Ans. IISc Bangalore opens applications twice a year for mid-year PhD admission. Candidates are shortlisted through their academic record, national-level entrance exam performance, and a compulsory interview at IISc Bangalore. The mid-year PhD application process is tentatively held in October, and students need to apply through the online admission portal.