Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Answered Questions

For admission to the BSc programme in Biology at the IISc, the candidates have to face the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) test or the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and Advanced. OU considers the scores of these exams for admission into its undergraduate programmes among the disciplines it offers include: KVPY exam takes place every year and hence the cutoff marks also tends to differs every year. The cutoffs for the SA stream for students studying in class 12 for the 2022 exam were 55-60 for the general category students. The statured Bangalore IISc offered a 4 year BS programme in Biology, which takes 30-40 students every year.

Yes, it's possible to get admission to the BTech programme at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) with a score of 87% in the JEE Mains exam:  The common eligibility for the BTech programme at IISc is a 45% aggregate in Class 12.  The selection criteria for the BTech programme is JEE Main and JEE Advanced, followed by counseling.  According to Engineering Career 360, a score of 62–87 in JEE Mains can result in a percentile of 84.56–91.59.  Some other admission requirements for IISc include:For the BSc program, the common eligibility is a 60% aggregate in Class 12 with PCM.  For the M.Tech program, the common eligibility is a 50–70% aggregate in graduation.  Some programs and disciplines at IISc admit students directly based on national entrance tests, while others shortlist candidates and conduct an interview. 

The latest cutoff information for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing at IISc Bangalore is based on the JEE Advanced exam. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the cutoff ranks are as follows:- General: 708- General (Female): 2616- EWS: 276- EWS (Female): 478- OBC-NCL: 634- OBC-NCL (Female): 1964- SC: 184- SC (Female): 584- ST: 199- ST (Female): 254- CRL-PWD: 19- KM: 778Please note that these cutoff ranks are subject to change, and you should check the official IISc website for the latest information .

IISc has a four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) course in Mathematics and Computing and not a regular B.Tech. The program can be considered to have a very large research component and lays emphasis on the basic mathematics and computer science courses. Although it is not specifically aimed at preparing graduates for industries related to computer science, the focus on research and problem solving ability make graduates of the program in high demand with major companies in the computing sector. The fees for the program are approximately INR 2,20,000 per year and in total, the fee for the entire 4 years program would be approximately INR 8,80,000. Placement details indicate that IISc has gained good placement records in that students secure average salaries of INR 15,00,000 to INR per annum.

The answer to this question depends on the course you are applying at IISC.For Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme, aspirants are offered admission based on JEE Main score. Hoewever, for BSc programme admission,  JEE is not compulsory. Candidates with a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test can also get admission. For other courses such as MTech, MSc and PhD, JEE Main is not required for admission at Indian Institute of Science (IISC).

Both IISc Bangalore and IIT Bombay are prestigious institutions, but they cater to different academic interests and career aspirations. IISc Bangalore is renowned for its B.Sc. (Research) program, which focuses heavily on fundamental sciences and research. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with opportunities for early exposure to cutting-edge research, making it ideal for students aiming for careers in academia or advanced studies. On the other hand, IIT Bombay's Science programs, such as its B.Sc. in Chemistry, have a more industry-oriented approach, blending rigorous academics with practical applications. Students interested in engineering or applied sciences might find IIT Bombay's environment more aligned with their goals. While IISc is research-centric and globally acknowledged for its contributions to science, IIT Bombay offers a balance of academic and industrial exposure, particularly for those considering diverse career paths. Your choice should depend on your career objectives and interest in either pure research or applied sciences.

Looking at the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), year-on-year growth was recorded in the median package offered to BTech/ BSc students. On the other hand, the median packages for PG (2-year) and PG (3-year) courses improved from 2021 to 2022 and for the last two years (2022 and 2023), the amount has been stagnant. See the table below showcasing the IISc Bangalore package trends:CourseMedian Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)BTech/ BScINR 13.50 LPAINR 22.50 LPAINR 30 LPAPG (2-year)MTech,  MSc,  MDesINR 20 LPAINR 22.50 LPAINR 22.50 LPAPG (3-year)INR 21.69 LPAINR 27.50 LPAINR 27.50 LPANOTE: The course-wise median package mentioned above is gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

The institute has not released the 2024 list of recruiters. However, the names of companies that participated in recent years' drives have been released. The eminent recruiters who were part of the IISc placements in the past years are listed below:IISc Bangalore Placements: Top RecruitersAmazonTata MotorsAirtelHoneywellFlipkartSiemensGoldman SachsJP Morgan ChaseMicrosoftWells FargoMyntraGoogleMercedes-BenzL&T ConstructionSchneider Electric