Message From Deans of Faculties

Dear Prospective Student,

Greetings from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), a premier institution for education, research, and innovation in science and engineering. We are delighted to know that you are considering joining IISc for your higher studies.

Since its inception in 1909, IISc has pioneered various postgraduate and undergraduate degree programs and continues to contribute to cutting-edge research. Our research-based approaches, leveraging the expertise of world-class faculty, enable us to offer exciting programs in both conventional and interdisciplinary areas of science and engineering.

We admit students to Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Tech. (Research), M.Tech. (Online), M.Tech(Sponsored), M.Des., M.Mgt., one-year M.Engg, and four-year undergraduate degree programs. We also offer Ph.D./M.Tech. (Research) for working professionals through external registration program. We welcome applications by International Students and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to various programs of the Institute.

One of the unique aspects of the research ecosystem at IISc is the coexistence of faculty in both basic sciences and engineering sciences. This has enabled our faculty to undertake challenging problems in multidisciplinary research, including mathematical and computational sciences, quantum technologies, energy, bioengineering, brain and artificial intelligence, water and climate change, and many more.The IISc Medical School is expected to start functioning soon, opening up numerous opportunities for cutting-edge research in healthcare

With an emphasis on the National Education Policy 2020 and the importance of practical training, we have introduced several new degree programs over the past few years, including M.Sc. in Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences, and M.Tech. in Bioengineering, Mobility Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, and Sustainable Technology.This year, a new M.Tech. program in Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems is being introduced. Additionally, building on the success of our path-breaking four-year undergraduate program in science, we launched a four-year interdisciplinary B.Tech. program in Mathematics and Computing in 2022.

Whatever your natural skills and interests—whether in mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, or emerging areas in engineering and technology—you will find a congenial and stimulating environment to develop and refine your abilities, enabling you to make original contributions in your chosen field.

IISc continues to play a leadership role, and we take pride in conducting advanced research across diverse fields of science and engineering. We focus on several areas of national and social importance, including nanoscience, space science, materials science, bioengineering, environmental and atmospheric sciences, urban mobility, viruses and vaccines, communicable and non-communicable diseases, robotics, and biomedical research.

The Institute hosts a vibrant Centre for Scientific and Industrial Consultancy (CSIC) and the Foundation for Science, Innovation, and Development (FSID) to promote translational research and collaborations with industrial partners. These centres have supported IISc-led start-ups and introduced new technologies and platforms.Furthermore, our research, high-end supercomputing facility (Param Pravega), and state-of-the-art testing facilities—such as the wind tunnel and shock tunnel—have been assisting public and private sector industries for many years.

Details of the Institute’s various academic programs and information on the admission process are available on this website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the serenity of our lush green campus. Feel free to direct any queries to us or to the departments/centres of your interest.