IISc Admission 2026–27 Open for UG, PG and PhD Programmes; Applications Begin February 11

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has officially released its admission notification for the academic year 2026–27, inviting applications from eligible candidates for a wide range of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Research, and Doctoral (PhD) programmes. As per the official notice (No. IISc/Acad/Admission/2026/01) issued on 4 February 2026, the online application process will commence from 11 February 2026 on the institute’s official website, iisc.ac.in.

Recognised as one of India’s premier institutions for advanced scientific research and higher education, IISc offers highly competitive admissions based on national-level entrance examinations, followed by interviews or written tests for select programmes.

IISc Admission 2026–27: Overview

Important Dates for IISc Admission 2026–27

Candidates planning to apply must carefully note the programme-wise deadlines:

IISc Admission Notification 2026–27 PDF Released

IISc has made the detailed admission notification PDF available on its official admissions portal. The document outlines eligibility criteria, programme-specific requirements, selection processes, and fee details for all courses. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete notification before filling out the application form.

Programmes Offered by IISc for 2026–27

IISc offers a diverse portfolio of programmes across science, engineering, management, and interdisciplinary domains:

🔬 Research Programmes

• PhD

• M.Tech (Research)

  • Science Faculty: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.

  • Engineering Faculty: Aerospace, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.

  • Interdisciplinary Areas: Bioengineering, Climate Change, Materials Science, Neuroscience, and more.

⚙️ Engineering & Design Programmes

• M.Tech (AI, Semiconductor Technology, Robotics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, and more)

• M.Des

• M.Mgt

🧪 Science Programmes

• M.Sc in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physics

🎓 Integrated & Undergraduate Programmes

• Integrated PhD (Biological, Chemical, Mathematical, Physical Sciences)

• Four-year BS (Research)

• B.Tech

  • New programmes introduced in 2026–27:

    • Materials Science and Engineering

    • Mechanics and Computing

    • Aerospace Engineering

IISc Eligibility Criteria (Programme-wise Highlights)

Eligibility varies by department and programme. Key requirements include:

• B.Tech: Admission through JoSAA 2026, based on JEE Advanced 2026 rank and Class 12 eligibility.

• BS (Research): Based on JEE Advanced 2026 or IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026; Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics mandatory in Class 12.

• M.Sc: First-class bachelor’s degree with valid JAM score (Life Sciences may accept GATE).

• M.Tech: Valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026); CFTI graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 eligible under non-GATE mode.

• PhD: Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree with valid GATE/NET-JRF/JEST/INSPIRE/JGEEBILS score (as applicable).

Age Limit

There is no specific age limit prescribed by IISc for admission; selection is strictly merit-based.

IISc Application Process 2026

• Mode: Online (except B.Tech)

• Steps:
  Visit iisc.ac.in → Admissions → Apply Online → Online Admissions Portal

• B.Tech Admissions: Conducted exclusively through JoSAA 2026

• Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI

Application Fee

(Fee is non-refundable)

IISc Selection Process 2026

• B.Tech: JEE Advanced rank via JoSAA counselling

• BS (Research): JEE Advanced / IAT rank (Foreign nationals: SAT/ACT + Interview)

• M.Sc:

  • Chemical Sciences: 100% JAM (CY)

  • Physics: JAM (PH) / JEST

  • Life Sciences: JAM/GATE + Interview

• M.Tech:

  • Many branches: 100% GATE

  • Others: 70% GATE + 30% Interview/Written Test

• PhD: National-level test score + Interview/Aptitude Test (department-specific)

IISc Scholarships and Fellowships

All regular PG and PhD students are eligible for government-funded scholarships from agencies such as MHRD, CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT, and DST. In addition, IISc offers institute and donor-funded fellowships, some of which provide enhanced monthly stipends based on merit.

FAQs on IISc Admission 2026–27

Q1. When was the IISc admission notification released?
👉 On 4 February 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for PhD and M.Tech programmes?
👉 23 March 2026 for most programmes.

Q3. Which new B.Tech programmes have been introduced?
👉 Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanics and Computing, and Aerospace Engineering.

Q4. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech admissions?
👉 GATE is the primary route, but CFTI graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 can apply without GATE under the CFTI mode.