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Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is a government institution in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, established in 1909. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

  • Main entrance University's own test
  • Type Government
  • Location Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
  • Established 1909
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Key facts

Type
Government: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1909
Main entrance
University's own test
AISHE code
U-0220
Courses offered
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
Eligibility
Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
Approval to check
A deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act (check UGC's list; off-campus centres need UGC approval); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Deemed University
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
That the university is on UGC's list and the programme has AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI or INC approval where needed; NAAC grade, NIRF rank, total fees and placements. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
iisc.ac.in

Entrance exams Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore accepts

  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
  • NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India

Questions about Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

How do I get admission to Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore?

Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore accept?

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore uses JEE Main, CAT and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Is Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore a government or private institution?

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore?

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India.

When was Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore established?

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was established in 1909.

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