GATE COAP 2026 Round 4 offers have been released. Candidates who registered for COAP Counselling 2026 can now view their offers by visiting the official COAP 2026 portal at coap2026.iitr.ac.in. The decision window is open, and the last date to submit choices for Round 4 offers is June 3, 2026.
CEED 2027 exam date has been announced. The examination is scheduled to be held on January 17, 2027. The application process is expected to begin in October 2026 for admission to M.Des programmes.
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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, ranked #2 overall in NIRF 2024, offers admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs for the 2025–26 academic year. As India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research, established in 1909, IISc provides over 114 courses across Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Design. Admissions are entrance-based, requiring scores from national-level exams like JEE Advanced, GATE, CEED, IIT JAM, and UGC-NET, followed by counselling or interviews for certain programs. The application process is online via the IISc Admissions Portal, with no offline option. Below are the details for IISc Bangalore admission 2025, including eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and important dates.
| Particulars | IISc Bangalore Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral |
| Popular Courses | BSc (Research), BTech (Mathematics & Computing), MTech, MSc, MDes, PhD |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance-based |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | JEE Advanced, IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), GATE, CEED, IIT JAM, CAT, GMAT, UGC-NET, CSIR NET-JRF |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.iisc.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BTech/BSc (Research) Application Start Date | May 1, 2025 |
| BTech/BSc (Research) Application Last Date | June 6, 2025 |
| JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Date | May 18, 2025 (Tentative) |
| IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 | June 8, 2025 (Tentative) |
| BTech/BSc Counselling | June–July 2025 (Tentative) |
| MTech/MDes Application Last Date | March 25, 2025 |
| MTech/MDes Sponsored Application Last Date | April 6, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Exam Date | February 1–2, 8–9, 2025 |
| GATE COAP 2025 Round 1 Counselling Start | May 17, 2025 |
| GATE CCMT 2025 Counselling Registration Last Date | June 4, 2025 |
| GATE CCMT 2025 Seat Allotment Round 1 | June 9, 2025 |
| MTech/MDes Interviews/Aptitude Tests | April 14, 2025 |
| MSc (Life Sciences/Chemical Sciences) Application Last Date | March 25, 2025 |
| IIT JAM 2025 First Admission List | May 26, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PhD/Integrated PhD Application Last Date | March 22, 2025 |
| PhD ERP Application Last Date | April 6, 2025 |
| PhD/Integrated PhD Interviews | April–May 2025 (Tentative) |
IISc Bangalore offers a 4-year BTech in Mathematics and Computing, focusing on mathematics, computer science, and data science. Admission is based on JEE Advanced 2025 ranks, with institutional-level counselling. The fee is INR 2.05 lakh for the entire program. More details are below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | BTech (Mathematics & Computing) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) in 2023, 2024, or 2025; 60% marks (pass class for SC/ST) |
| Selection Criteria | JEE Advanced 2025 rank + Institutional Counselling |
| Total Fees | INR 2.05 lakh (4 years) |
| Seats | 52 (including 20% supernumerary for women, 10% for Foreign Nationals/OCI) |
| Application Fees | INR 500 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 250 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in |
The 4-year BSc (Research) program offers specializations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. Admission is based on JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 scores. Students can pursue a Master of Science by continuing for a fifth year. The fee is INR 75,800 for 4 years. More details are below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | BSc (Research) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Specializations | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Mathematics, Environmental Science |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with PCM in 2023, 2024, or 2025; 60% marks (pass class for SC/ST) |
| Selection Criteria | JEE Advanced or IAT 2025 score + Counselling |
| Total Fees | INR 75,800 (4 years) |
| Seats | 138 (111 approved, 22 supernumerary for women, 5 for Foreign Nationals/OCI) |
| Application Fees | INR 500 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 250 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in |
IISc Bangalore offers a 2-year MTech across 18 specializations, such as Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Quantum Technology. Admission requires a valid GATE 2023/2024/2025 score, followed by COAP counselling and, for some programs, interviews or aptitude tests. The fee is INR 29,200 for the first year. More details are below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MTech |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Specializations | Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Quantum Technology, and more |
| Eligibility | BE/BTech or equivalent with 50% marks |
| Selection Criteria | GATE 2023/2024/2025 score + COAP Counselling (70% weightage) + Interview/Aptitude Test (30% for some programs) |
| Total Fees | INR 58,400 (2 years) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization (e.g., 62 for Computer Science, 25 for Mechanical) |
| Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in; Register on COAP portal |
The 2-year MDes in Product Design and Engineering is offered by the Department of Design and Manufacturing. Admission is based on GATE or CEED scores, followed by an interview. The fee is INR 29,200 for the first year. More details are below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MDes (Product Design and Engineering) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | BE/BTech/BDes/BArch or equivalent with 50% marks |
| Selection Criteria | GATE 2023/2024/2025 or CEED score (70%) + Interview (30%) |
| Total Fees | INR 58,400 (2 years) |
| Seats | 18 |
| Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in |
IISc Bangalore offers a 2-year MSc in Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences. Admission is based on IIT JAM 2025 scores, followed by an interview for Life Sciences. The fee is approximately INR 29,200 per year. More details are below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MSc (Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | BSc or equivalent with 50% marks; Chemistry as a main subject (Chemical Sciences); Biology-related degree (Life Sciences) |
| Selection Criteria | IIT JAM 2025 score (100% for Chemical Sciences, plus interview for Life Sciences) |
| Total Fees | INR 58,400 (2 years) |
| Seats | 15 (Life Sciences), 20 (Chemical Sciences) |
| Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in |
IISc Bangalore offers PhD and Integrated PhD programs in various disciplines, including Engineering, Sciences, and Interdisciplinary areas. Admission requires GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR NET-JRF, or IIT JAM scores, followed by interviews. The fee is approximately INR 35,200 per year. More details are below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | PhD, Integrated PhD |
| Duration | PhD: Up to 6 years; Integrated PhD: 5–7 years |
| Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Computational & Data Sciences, and more |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree (PhD) or Bachelor’s degree (Integrated PhD) with 55% marks |
| Selection Criteria | GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR NET-JRF/IIT JAM + Interview |
| Total Fees | INR 2.1 lakh (PhD, 6 years); INR 1.75 lakh (Integrated PhD, 5 years) |
| Seats | Varies by department |
| Application Fees | INR 800 (General/OBC/EWS), INR 400 (SC/ST/PwD), INR 2,000 (ERP) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.admissions.iisc.ac.in |
If you want to take admission in the Bachelor of Science (Research) program at IISc Bangalore in 2025, here’s what you need to know. You must have completed your Class 12 (or will complete it in 2025) with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as your main subjects. You should have at least 60% marks (just passing marks if you belong to SC/ST category). Admission is based on exams like JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), and you must apply for those exams separately. You also need to apply on IISc’s own website. The application form is available from May 1 to June 6, 2025. The application fee is Rs 500 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD.
The total fees for the first year are around Rs 30,200 for General students. This includes tuition, lab, library, and other fees. For SC/ST/PwD students, tuition is free, so the total is about Rs 20,200. From the second year onward, the yearly fees will be around Rs 15,200. To apply, you will need your Class 10 and 12 marksheets, a passport-size photo, signature, and other basic documents. You can find all the details and apply online through bs-ug.iisc.ac.in.
So, if you have good marks and do well in JEE Advanced or IAT, you have a good chance to study at IISc!
As per the official website of the college, the highest package offered during 2023 IISc Bangalore placements was Rs 85 Lakhs per annum and the median package stood at Rs 28 Lakhs per annum. The placement cell of IISc Bangalore helps the candidates to get placed in their chosen companies. Some of the major recruiters participating in the placement drive are EY, Amazon, Dell, Bajaj, Mahindra and more.