Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore-560012 has notified the admission to various Programmes for the Academic year 2026-27.

Applications are invited for admission to the regular program.

(i) Course Programmes in Science [M Sc in Life Sciences/ Chemical Sciences/Physics]

(ii) Integrated PhD Programmes

(iii) Course Programmes in Engineering [M.Tech./ M.Des./ M.Mgt./ M.Tech. through CFTI Mode/Joint M. Tech./ 1-Year M. Engg./ M. Tech./M. Des. for Sponsored candidates (Govt & PSU)

(iv) Research Programmes [Ph.D/M.Tech (Research)

(v) External Registration Programme (ERP) [Ph.D/M.Tech. (Research)]

Course Programmes offered in Science [M.Sc. Programme] and eligibility for admission

(i) Life Sciences- Minimum first class/equivalent in Bachelor’s/equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences), Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT), Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) or minimum first class/equivalent in BE /BTech

(ii) Chemical Sciences- Minimum first class in B.Sc./equivalent degree with Chemistry as one of the main subjects with Mathematics at the PUC or Plus 2 level

(iii) Physics- A minimum of first class or equivalent in B.Sc. or an equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects or BE/B Tech or equivalent in any discipline.

Integrated PhD Programmes and eligibility

(i) Biological Sciences- Minimum first class/equivalent in Bachelor’s/equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences) or minimum first class/equivalent in BE/B Tech

(ii) Chemical Sciences- Minimum first class in B.Sc./equivalent degree with Chemistry as one of the main subjects with Mathematics at the PUC or Plus 2 level

(iii) Mathematical Sciences- A minimum of first class or equivalent in BSc or equivalent degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects or BE/BTech or equivalent degree

(iv) Physical Sciences- A minimum of first class or equivalent in B.Sc. or an equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects, or BE/BTech or equivalent in any discipline.

M Tech Programmes are offered in the Departments / Disciplines of

Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductor Technology, Earth and Climate Sciences, and Signal Processing. Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronic Product Design, Electronic Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics and VLSI Design, Mobility Engineering, Quantum Technology, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems. Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Engineering, Computational & Data Sciences.

Other Master's Programmes

(i) Master of Design (M Des) programme offered by the Department of Design and Manufacturing

(ii) Master of Management (M Mgt) offered by the Department of Management Studies

(iii) M. Tech Programme through CFTI Mode of Entry

(iv) Master's in Engineering (M.Engg) Programme in Semiconductor Technology

(v) Joint M. Tech programme in Semiconductor Technology with Taiwanese Universities.

Research Programmes [Ph D/M Tech (Research)]

(a) Department /Centre/ Unit (i) Ph D in Science Faculty: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Developmental Biology and Genetics, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Solid State & Structural Chemistry, Instrumentation and Applied Physics [Ph D & M Tech (Research)]

(ii) M. Tech (Research) and Ph D in Engineering Faculty: Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Management Studies (Ph D only), Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering, Design & Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies, and Computational & Data Sciences

(iii) Ph D in Interdisciplinary areas: Bioengineering (offered by Department of Bioengineering), Energy (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research) [Ph D & M Tech(Research)], Mathematical Sciences (offered by IISc Mathematics Initiative), Water Research (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research), Cyber Physical Systems (offered by Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber Physical Systems) [Ph D & M Tech(Research)], Climate Change (offered by Divecha Centre for Climate Change), and Brain, Computation and Data Science

(iv) PhD in Medical Sciences: Public Health (offered by Issac Centre for Public Health). M. Tech (Res) is also offered by certain Science Faculty Departments and Interdisciplinary areas; details are mentioned on the IISc website.

Applications have also been invited under the External Registration Programme [Ph.D/M.Tech (Research) meant for

(1) professionals from R&D Organisations / Industries

(2) Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, and Medical Colleges/ Universities, recognised by the appropriate government agencies.

Details such as academic eligibility, national entrance test requirement, selection procedure, and other details are available in the Notification at https://www.iisc.ac.in/admissions/

Applications for Research, PG; Integrated PhD Programmes can be submitted at this site by 11:59 pm on 23.03.2026. Those possessing the educational qualification, including those in the final semester/year of their qualifying examinations, but expect to complete all the requirements for the award of the degree (like examinations, project dissertation, viva-voce, etc.) by July 31 2026 and can furnish the necessary certificates on or before October 31, 2026, are eligible to apply.

Applications for Sponsored & ERP Programmes can be submitted by 11.59 pm on 31.03.2026.