IISc Bangalore Admission 2023-24: IISc Bangalore has opened Admission for Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme for the academic year 2023-24

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed research university dedicated to science, engineering, design, and management education and research. IISc has a rich legacy of fundamental scientific contributions as well as the application of its research findings for societal benefit.

The institute was founded in 1909. A visionary partnership between Sir Jamsetji Tata, the Royal Family of Mysore, and the Government of India was instrumental in the establishment of IISc.

Why Choose IISc Bangalore?

• The Institute was established with the goal of giving advanced education and doing original research in all fields of knowledge in order to promote the material and industrial welfare of India.
• IISc has placed equal emphasis on the pursuit of fundamental knowledge in science and engineering, as well as on leveraging research findings for the country's industrial and social welfare.
• The distinguishing element of IISc is its faculty's close involvement with industry and government research funding and initiatives. When it comes to Citations per Faculty, IISc is ranked 11th in the world and 3rd in Asia.
• Its former students and faculty include several eminent scientists such as Sir Homi J Bhabha, the founder of India’s nuclear program, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the founder of India’s space programme, the meteorologist Anna Mani, the biochemist and nutrition expert Dr. Kamala Sohonie, and solid state and materials scientist CNR Rao, to name just a few.

The IISc is offering a “Four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme” that is aimed at providing a balanced combination of core scientific and interdisciplinary subjects as a foundation for potential career opportunities in academia and industry.

Candidates can apply from the official website https://ug.iisc.ac.in/

Direct Link - Application for Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme

About the “Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme”

The four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme is organized into eight semesters. The final semester is devoted exclusively to a research project. The following major disciplines are available in the Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth & Environmental Science
• Materials
• Mathematics
• Physics

Students who satisfy the prerequisites for the achievement of the Bachelor of Science (Research) degree will have the option of acquiring a Master of Science degree by studying at the Institute for a fifth year.

Click here to read information brochure for ‘Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme’

Eligibility Criteria

Mandatory Educational Qualifications (Qualifying Exam)

• Candidates who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2023 and also those who are expecting to complete their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2023.
• The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam, along with any other subjects.
• The candidates must have secured a first-class or 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying examination (i.e.,10+2 or equivalent).

Selection Process

National Entrance Exam (i.e., Mode of Entry) Requirements

Selection will be based on the merit list of one of the following national examinations. The candidate must be qualified in any one of the exams mentioned below, and the exam result must be valid as on 01 August 2023.

• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) KVPY-2021, Stream-SA - Candidates selected through the Empowerment Initiative (SC/ST/PwD: Person with Disabilities categories) in KVPY2021, Stream-SA
• JEE Main -2023
• JEE Advance-2023
• NEET(UG)-2023
• IISER Aptitude test 2023

Note: IISER Aptitude Test is introduced as a new mode of Entry for the Academic Year 2023-24.

Candidates have to apply directly on the IISc admission portal to apply through this mode of Entry.

Important Dates

Application Fees

Note: The application fee is non-refundable; the applicant must bear any bank or payment gateway service charges. Payment options: Online payment through net banking, debit card, visa/master credit card/UPI.

Steps To Apply

Way 1

• Candidates have to fill online application by accessing the IISc website at iisc.ac.in.
• Click on admissions.
• Click on apply online.

Way 2

• Candidates have to fill online application by accessing the IISc website https://bs-ug.iisc.ac.in/
• Click on prospective students
• Click on apply online

The applicants are advised to visit the Four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) programme website at https://bs-ug.iisc.ac.in/news.html and the admissions portal, frequently for all admission-related updates.

Notes for applicants:

• Reservation/concession/relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Person with Disability (PwD) and Kashmiri-Migrants (KM), Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in the Kashmir valley: as per Government of India regulations.
• 10 % Supernumerary Quota over and above the approved intake for the program will be provided to female candidates.
• A minimum of “Pass Class” in the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or equivalent) is required for SC/ST students.
• Applicants applying under the EWS and OBC (as per the central list of OBC available at www.ncbc.nic.in) category must ensure that they have t h e valid EWS/OBC-NCL Certificates issued on or after April 1, 2023 (i.e., valid in FY: 2023-24) by 31 May 2023.

Scholarships:

All the students who join the Institute are eligible for a scholarship from the KVPY/INSPIRE/IISc Promotional Scheme (IIScP), depending upon their mode of entry. Scholarships from many Indian and multinational agencies and business houses are also available for meritorious students. The scholarship amount may vary for different scholarship agencies as per norms.

Direct link – Notice for Admission 2023-24 in Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme