Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Institute of Eminence (deemed university, MoE-funded)
IISc, C.V. Raman Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012
Fees
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Hostel
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Rankings
NIRF: 2025: Overall #2, University #1, Research #1 (from public reports of the NIRF 2025 lists)
Programmes
B.S. (Research), M.Sc Life Sciences (new from 2022–23), Integrated Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (15–18 seats a year), M.Tech, Ph.D.
Division of Biological Sciences; Centre for Biosystems Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
Biological sciences (B.S. Research)
Masters
Life sciences (M.Sc); bioengineering-related (M.Tech)
PhD
Biological sciences (integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D.)
Seats
- Integrated Ph.D. in Biological Sciences: about 15–18 students a year (Careers360 answer, older)
- B.S. (Research): 125 seats including supernumerary (2026 admission guide)
Eligibility
B.S. (Research, 4 years): admission only through JEE Advanced or the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT); JEE Main and NEET UG are no longer accepted. Selection is on merit in the chosen exam with no interview; Class 12 at least 60% for General (SC/ST need a pass); application fee ₹500 (₹250 SC/ST/PwD); a candidate applies through one exam only (2026 admission guide).
Sources
- IISc PG admissions FAQ (official)
- Careers360 answer on the integrated Ph.D.
- Careers360 answer on M.Sc Life Sciences
- Cracku: IISc BS admissions 2026
- Careers360: IISc BS admission details
Collected 2026-10-24 · last checked 2026-11-03 (checked against 2026 admission pages and notices). Please confirm on the official website.