PhD, Masters, and Undergraduate Admissions in Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has announced admissions for the 2026-27 academic year, with the session starting in August 2026. Applications are open for a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across science, engineering, and interdisciplinary domains. Programmes offered include Ph.D., M.Tech (Research), M.Tech, M.Des, M.Mgt, Joint M.Tech, 1-Year M.Engg, M.Sc. (Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physics), Integrated Ph.D., and several undergraduate degrees such as B.S. (Research) and B.Tech in Mathematics & Computing, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanics & Computing, and Aerospace Engineering. Eligibility requires a valid national-level entrance test score (GATE, NET-JRF, GPAT, JAM, JEST, CAT, CEED, JEE Advanced, or IAT, as applicable) and the minimum prescribed academic qualifications (Second Class or First Class, depending on the programme). Entrance test scores must be valid as of 01 August 2026. Detailed, department-wise eligibility and selection criteria are available on the official IISc website. Important dates include the opening of online applications on 11 February 2026, with the last date for Research/PG/Integrated PhD applications being 23 March 2026, and for ERP & Sponsored candidates, 31 March 2026. Dates for BS (Research) applications will be announced separately. Application fees vary by category and programme. Funding opportunities are robust, with eligible PG and PhD students able to receive fellowships from MHRD, CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT, DST, AICTE, and DAE (NBHM). Additionally, merit-based donor fellowships with enhanced monthly stipends are available. The institution is renowned for its research excellence in fields such as Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Materials Science, and Aerospace Engineering. Prospective students are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria and apply online through the official IISc admissions portal. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing advanced studies and research in science and engineering at one of India's most prestigious institutions.