FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the programs available at Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore? How can I get into IISc?
The following chart gives the information.
Online
information brochure is available on Institute’s website www.iisc.ac.in/admissions.
- Bachelor or Science (Research) Undergraduate program - (Master of Science is
offered only to those students who wish to continue after completing of 4
years)
- Course programs – M Tech/ M Des/ M Mgt
- Integrated Ph D program
- Research program – M Tech (Res)/ Ph D
1.
Bachelor of Science
(Research) program
a.
Is
there any course available at IISc after 12th Standard?
Yes, from 2011 onwards, 4 years Bachelor of Science
(Research) program is offered at IISc. The candidate must have studied Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics in +2/12th Standard.
In addition, the candidate need to qualify in one of the national tests - KVPY/ IIT-JEE (Main) or
(Advance)/ NEET.
b.
b. What are the subjects offered in
Bachelor of Science (Research) program?
There is no specific
subject offered in Bachelor of Science (Research) program. The student must
study Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science,
Materials. Only in the fourth year a specialized subject will be identified
based on the interest and performance of the student.
c.
What is the duration for Bachelor of Science
(Research) program?
4
years (8
semesters).
d.
Can
I apply for Biology in the undergraduate program?
No, there is no specific
subject offered in Bachelor of Science (Research) program. You can take biology
as major subject in the courses.
e.
Is
there Aeronautical course available at IISc?
No, there is no Aeronautical
course available at IISc for 10+2 candidates.
f.
Is
there any Engineering course offered at IISc for +2 candidates?
No, there is no Engineering
course offered at IISc for 10+2 candidates.
g.
When
does the semester start?
Semester starts from 1st working day of August every
year.
h.
When
will the application form available for undergraduate program?
Online application will be available from 1st of
February every year till end of April. There is no offline application form.
i.
How
to fill an online application?
Applicant has to register online https://admissions-august.iisc.ac.in link
and clicking on “Newuser Registration/Login” then select UG program and again
click on “New user to register
click here “ .
Applicant must use his email ID to register (email ID cannot be changed later)
preferably gmail account ID. After registration a verification email will be
sent to the registered email account, by confirming the email one can start
filling the online application.
j.
What
are the dates in Calendar of events for admission to UG program?
|
Events |
Date |
|
Website opens for on-line submission of
applications |
February 1st |
|
Last dates for on-line submission of
applications (website closes at 00:00 hours) |
April
30th |
|
Last date for
updating the following NET Results online: KVPY/IIT-JEE (Main) / IIT-JEE
(Advance)/ NEET (Applicants
must update their national test results by logging into Applicant’s
interface and clicking on “Update your national ent. Test result” link.) |
Within 1 week from the date of announcement of result |
|
Date of Reporting at IISc : |
Last
week of July |
|
Commencement of Classes |
August
1 |
k.
I
have some doubts regarding admission, whom should I contact?
You may send an email seeking
clarifications to the Dean, Undergraduate Program and the email address is deanugoff@admin.iisc.ernet.in.
Also there is a 24 x 7 Helpline
– 9845103264 - send a sms or whatsapp msg or send a
email to iiscadmissions16@gmail.com.
2.
Course
program (M Tech/ M Des/ M Mgt)
a.
What
is the selection procedure for admission to M Tech/M Des/M Mgt programs?
M Tech admission selection is
only through GATE. M Des admission selection is through GATE/CEED followed by a
Design Aptitude Test and interview; M Mgt admission selection is through GATE/GMAT/CAT
followed by a group discussion and interview.
b.
Is
there any interview or aptitude test in the selection procedure for admission
to M Tech programs?
Yes, M Tech program in Electronics
System Engg, Climate Science, Computational Science, Earth Science, and
Nanoscience and Engineering has an aptitude test and interview after short-listing
based on GATE score.
c.
Is
there any interview or aptitude test in the selection procedure for admission
to M Des program?
Yes, M Des program has a Design
Aptitude Test and interview after short-listing based on GATE/CEED score.
d.
Is
there any group discussion/interview in the selection procedure for admission
to M Mgt program?
Yes, M Mgt program has a group
discussion and interview after short-listing based on GATE/CAT/GMAT score.
e.
Is
there non-GATE admission to M Tech/M Des/M Mgt programs?
No, there are no non-GATE
admissions available for M Tech/ M Des/ M Mgt programs. GATE/ CEED/ GMAT/ CAT
score is needed for admission to M Tech/ M Des/ M Mgt programs accordingly.
f.
I
am a AMIE degree holder, am I eligible to apply to M
Tech/Research programs?
If you are a B Sc followed by
AMIE degree holder then you are eligible to apply for M Tech/ Research programs
with a valid GATE score.
g.
I
am a Diploma plus AMIE degree holder, am I eligible to apply to M Tech/
Research programs?
No, you are not eligible to
apply to any of the programs at IISc.
h.
What
are the criteria for applying to M Tech/ M Des programs?
Minimum of BE/B Tech second
class with a valid GATE score is the criteria for M Tech/ M Des programs with a
valid GATE/CEED.
i.
What
is the duration for M Tech/M Des/ M Mgt programs?
The duration is of 2 years (4 semesters).
j.
I wish to apply for M Tech and M Des programs should
I apply through a single application or should I have to fill two separate
application forms?
One application form is
sufficient to apply to M Tech and M Des programs, a maximum of 5 preferences
can be entered in one form.
k.
When
does the semester start?
Semester starts from 1st working day of August every
year.
l.
When
will the application form available for Course programs?
Online application will be available from 1st of
February every year till mid of March. There is no offline application form.
m.
How to fill an online application?
Applicant has to register online https://admissions-august.iisc.ac.in link
and clicking on “Newuser Registration/Login” then select PG program and again
click on “New user to register
click here “ .
Applicant must use his email ID to register (email ID cannot be changed later)
preferably gmail account ID. After registration a verification email will be
sent to the registered email account, by confirming the email one can start
filling the online application.
n.
What
are the dates in Calendar of events for admission to Course program?
|
Events |
Date |
|
Website opens for
on-line submission of applications |
February
1 |
|
Last dates for on-line submission of
applications (website closes at 00:00 hours) |
Mid
of March |
|
Last date for updating the following NET
Results online:
GATE/CEED/CAT/GMAT
(Applicants must
update their national test
results by logging into Applicant’s interface and clicking on
“Update your national ent. Test result” link. |
Within
1 week after the announcement of result |
|
Aptitude Test/interview for: (a) M Tech programme (b) M Des programme (c) M Mgt programme (Group discussion and
interview) |
Mid
of April Mid
of April Mid
of April |
|
Date of Reporting at IISc: |
July
25 |
|
Commencement
of Classes |
August – 1st working day |
l.
I
have some doubts regarding admission, whom should I contact ?
You may send an email seeking
clarifications to the Assistant
Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc, email address is admission.acad@iisc.ac.in.
Also there is a 24 x 7 Helpline
– 9845103264 - send a sms or whatsapp msg or send a
email to iiscadmissions16@gmail.com.
3.
Integrated Ph D
program
a.
What
are the streams/disciplines available in Integrated Ph D program?
Integrated Ph D in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences,
Physical Sciences and Mathematical Sciences are available streams/disciplines.
b.
I
am a M Sc, Biotechnology candidate and in II semester,
with B Sc in Microbiology, am I eligible to apply for Integrated Ph D program?
Yes you are eligible to apply for the Integrated Ph D program, but
you need to clear JAM examination.
c.
I
am in B Sc final year candidate with Physics, Maths & Computer Science, am
I eligible to apply for Integrated Ph D program?
If you are interested in
Physical or Mathematical Sciences in Integrated Ph D program, you are eligible
to apply with valid JAM score.
d.
I
am a B Tech, Biotechnology candidate can I apply for Integrated Ph D and
Research programs?
You are eligible to apply for
both Integrated Ph D and the Research programs. With regard to Integrated Ph D
you need to clear JAM examination and Research program GATE is needed.
e.
What
are the criteria for applying to Integrated Ph D program?
Applicant with a First Class B Sc degree and valid JAM score is
eligible to apply.
Applicant with a First Class BE/B Tech degree in Biotechnology and
valid JAM score in BT paper is eligible to apply.
Applicant with a First Class BE/B Tech degree in any Engineering
and valid JAM score in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics is eligible to
apply.
f.
What
is the duration for Integrated Ph D programme?
7 years.
g.
When
does the semester start?
Semester starts from 1st working day of August every
year.
h.
When
will the application form available for Integrated Ph D program?
Online application will be available from 1st of
February every year till mid of March. There is no offline application form.
i.
How
to fill an online application?
Applicant has to register online https://admissions-august.iisc.ac.in link
and clicking on “Newuser Registration/Login” then select PG program and again
click on “New user to register
click here “ .
Applicant must use his email ID to register (email ID cannot be changed later)
preferably gmail account ID. After registration a verification email will be
sent to the registered email account, by confirming the email one can start
filling the online application.
j.
What
are the dates in Calendar of events for admission to Int. Ph D program?
|
Events |
Date |
|
Website opens for
on-line submission of applications |
February
1 |
|
Last dates for on-line submission of
applications (website closes at 00:00 hours) |
Mid
of March |
|
Last date for updating the following NET
Results online:
JAM/JEST (Applicants must
update their national test
results by logging into Applicant’s interface and clicking on
“Update your national ent. Test result” link.) |
Within
1 week after the announcement of result |
|
Date of Interview |
End
of May |
|
Date of Reporting at IISc: |
July
27 |
|
Commencement
of Classes |
August – 1st working day |
k.
I
have some doubts regarding admission, whom should I contact?
You may send an email seeking
clarifications to the Assistant
Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc, email address is admission.acad@iisc.ac.in.
Also there is a 24 x 7 Helpline
– 9845103264 - send a sms or whatsapp msg or send a
email to iiscadmissions16@gmail.com.
4.
Research program (M
Tech (Res)/ Ph D
a.
What
are the criteria and eligible qualification to apply for Research-M Tech (Res) program?
Applicant
with BE/B Tech/B Sc (Engg) in Engineering (minimum second class) with a valid
GATE score are eligible to apply to Research program. The option of joining
only to M Tech (Res) program must be given at the time of interview to the
department interview committee.
b.
What
are the criteria and eligible qualification to apply for Research-Ph D program?
Applicant
with M Tech/ ME/ M Des/ M Sc(Engg)/ [MBA or MS or PGDBM or PGDCA (post BE / B
Tech)] / M Sc (Tech)/ M Arch/ M Pharm/ MBBS/ M Agri/ M V Sc are eligible to apply to Research-Ph D
program. There is no need to qualify in any of the national entrance tests.
Applicant
with BE/B Tech/M Sc and a valid GATE score are eligible to apply to Research –
Ph D program.
Applicant
with M Sc and a valid qualifying certificate from the UGC-NET JRF/ Joint
CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/ ICMR JRF/ DBT JRF/ JEST/ NBHM are eligible to apply to
Research – Ph D program.
Applicant
with MBA (other than post BE/B Tech) and a valid GATE/ UGC NET for JRF
certificate are eligible to apply to Research – Ph D program.
c.
Can
I apply specifically to M Tech (Res) or to Ph D in Research form?
No, you
cannot apply specifically to M Tech (Res) or to Ph D program in the Research
online form, there is no such option in the Research form. You can give your option of joining only to M
Tech (Res) or to Ph D program at the time of interview to the department
interview committee.
d. I am a M Tech/ ME/ M Des/ M Sc(Engg)/ [MBA or MS
or PGDBM or PGDCA (post BE / B Tech)] / M Sc (Tech)/ M Arch/ M Pharm/ MBBS/ M
Agri/ M V Sc candidate should I appear in any of the national entrance test for
admission to Research program?
You are
eligible to apply for the Research program without appearing in any national
entrance test. You will be shortlisted for interview based on your performance
in the Master’s degree indicated above. Weightage will be given to those
students who have cleared any of the national entrance tests either in the
current year or in the previous years. Also, weightage will be given to those
who have publications.
e.
I
am a M Sc, Biotechnology candidate and in II semester,
with B Sc in Microbiology am I eligible to apply for Integrated Ph D programme?
Yes you are eligible, you can apply for
the Integrated Ph D programme.
f.
I
am a BE, ECE candidate have no valid Gate score am I eligible for M Tech (Res) program?
All BE/
B Tech/ B Sc (Engg) candidates (in Engineering disciplines) need to have a
valid GATE score for any of the Research programs.
g.
I
wish to apply for 3 departments should I apply through a single application or
should I have to fill three separate application forms?
One application form is
sufficient to apply to 3 departments in Research program.
h.
I
am a B Sc Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronics
candidate am I eligible to apply for M Tech (Res) program?
No you are not eligible, you need to have a M Sc degree to become eligible
to apply for Research (M Tech (Res)) program with a valid GATE score.
i.
When
does the semester starts at IISc?
Semester starts from 1st working day of August every
year.
j.
What
is the duration of a Ph D program?
Minimum of 3 years and maximum
of upto 6 years.
k.
I
am a B Tech with MBA should I have to write Entrance Test for Ph D in
Management Studies?
Candidates
with MBA (post BE/B Tech) no need to write IISc Entrance Test. You would be
called for interview based on your performance in the qualifying degree.
l.
What
is the duration for M Tech(Res) program?
2 years six months duration (5
semesters).
m.
Can
I apply to more than one program?
Yes you can apply for more than one program based on your
qualification but must fill different online forms.
n.
What
are the dates in Calendar of events for admission to Research program?
|
Events |
Date |
|
Website opens for
on-line submission of applications |
February
1 |
|
Last dates for on-line submission of
applications (website closes at 00:00 hours) |
Mid
of March |
|
Last date for updating the following NET
Results online: Joint CSIR-UGC
Net for JRF/ UGC NET for JRF/ DBT JRF/ ICMR JRF/ NBHM/ JEST AM/JEST (Applicants must
update their national test
results by logging into Applicant’s interface and clicking on
“Update your national ent. Test result” link.) |
Within
1 week after the announcement of result |
|
Date of Interview |
First
week of June |
|
Date of Reporting at IISc: |
July
28 |
|
Commencement
of Classes |
August – 1st working day |
o.
When
will the Mid year admission start or forms will be
available for Ph D program?
Mid year admission forms will be available online during October
for Ph D program.
p.
What
are the dates in Calendar of events for admission to Mid Year Ph D program?
|
Events |
Date |
|
Website opens for on-line submission of
applications |
October |
|
Last dates for on-line submission of
applications (website
closes at 00:00 hours) |
October 30 |
|
Interview for Research programmes |
Mid of November |
|
Date of Reporting at IISc |
December 31 |
|
Commencement of Session |
January 1 |
q.
I
have some doubts regarding admission, whom should I contact?
You may send an email seeking
clarifications to the Assistant
Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc, email address is admission.acad@iisc.ac.in.
Also there is a 24 x 7 Helpline
– 9845103264 - send a sms or whatsapp msg or send a
email to iiscadmissions16@gmail.com.