IISc Bangalore BSc (Research) admissions is currently going on and the last date to apply is on May 07, 2024. IISc Banglore BSc Research admissions are based on national-level scores such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, KVPY, and NEET UG scores. IISc Bangalore offers a 4 year BSc (by Research) program in Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Materials, Mathematics, and Physics. The total fee charged by the institute is INR 74,600 for the General category and INR 34,600 for the SC/ST category students.

IISc Bangalore BSc Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Candidates who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination and also those who are expecting to complete their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2024.
  • The candidates must have studied PCM as the main subject 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 will be based on the merit list of one of the following national examinations: JEE Main, JEE Advance, NEET(UG), and IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 

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IISC Bangalore BSc Admission Process

IISc Bangalore BSc admission is based on national-level exam scores. The institute shortlists candidates for admission on the basis of KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and NEET UG exam scores. IISc Bangalore prepares separate merit lists as per the national-level exams. Candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria and cutoff set by the institute are selected for final admissions. On being selected for admission person needs to submit the required documents for verification. 

How to apply?

The application process for IISc BSc Admission is online. One can follow the given steps in order to register himself:

  1. Visit the official Website (https://www.iisc.ac.in/ug/)
  2. Click on the “New User Registration” link
  3. Enter the asked details
  4. Click on the “Submit” Button
  5. Verify the email ID through the link provided to you via email
  6. Login to your account
  7. Enter the academic and personal details
  8. Upload the documents
  9. Enter the Qualifying Entrance test details
  10. Pay the application fee through a Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking
  11. Submit the application form

Documents Required:

  • 10th and 12th class mark sheet and certificates
  • 5 passport sized photos
  • Qualifying Exam Scorecard
  • Qualifying Exam Admit Card
  • Medical Certificate
  • Category Certificate
  • Application form Print Out
  • GN/OBC/KM: INR 500
  • SC/ST/PWD: INR 250
  • Scanned copy of the candidate’s photo
  • Scanned copy of the candidate’s signature
  • Scanned copy of Caste certificates

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IISc Bangalore BSc Cutoff 2024 [Expected] 

Given below are the 2023 expected cutoff ranks for the qualifying exams accepted at IISc Bangalore for BSc admissions based on the previous year's cutoff. Aspiring candidates can go through the cutoff ranks to get an idea about the scores required in each exam:

IISc Bangalore KVPY Cutoff 2023
Category Rank 
KVPY-SA (General) 51
KVPY-SA (SC/ST) 40
KVPY-SA (PWD) 40
KVPY-SX (General) 52
KVPY-SX (SC/ST) 40
KVPY-SX (PWD) 40
KVPY-SB (General) 45
KVPY-SB (SC/ST) 32
KVPY-SB (PWD) 32
IISc Bangalore JEE Main Cutoff 2023 
Gen 200
EWS 4000
OBC 7500
SC 10000
ST 40000
PWD 10000
KM 1500
IISc Bangalore JEE Advanced Cutoff 2023
Gen 220
EWS 10000
OBC-NCL 12000
SC 15000
ST 50000
KM 10000
PWD 10000
IISc Bangalore NEET UG 2023
Gen 230
EWS 12000
OBC-NCL 13000
SC 15000
ST 50000
KM 10000
PWD 10000

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IISc Bangalore Bsc FAQs

Ques. What are the modes of payment for paying the online application fee for IISc Bangalore B.Sc admission? 

Ans. The application fee is to be paid online. The modes of payment are net banking, visa/mastercard debit/credit cards. The fees are Rs 500 for General/OBC students and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Ques. I belong to the Scheduled Tribes, from where can I get a valid ST certificate for applying to B.Sc course at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. According to the website of the college and you can obtain your ST certificate from any of the following authorities- 
  •  District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-divisional Magistrate / Taluk Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner.
  • Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
  • Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
  • Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his/her family normally resides.
  • Administrator / Secretary to Administrator / Development Officer (Lakshadweep Islands)

Ques. What are the main subjects under the curriculum for the B.Sc program at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The major disciplines offered by IISc for specialisation are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Environmental Science and Mathematics. Additionally, students also have to take courses in Engineering and Humanities.

Ques. What is the future scope of the BS( Research) program in Biology at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Specialising in Biology in the BS(Research) program gives students the opportunity to carry out a full-fledged research project under the supervision of scientists at IISc. This path helps you prepare for a career in academia, research or the industry.

Ques. What are some of the subjects included in BS (Research) Biology at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The program gives the students to take up challenging issues in the field of Biological Sciences. The areas include experimental, computational and theoretical Biology and interdisciplinary aspects of fundamental biology, biotechnology, health, agriculture, bio-engineering, systems biology and synthetic life.

Ques. How is a BS (Research) in Mathematics different from BSc (H) Mathematics at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The program in IISc provides a foundational base for pursuing a career in Mathematical Research. It combines quantitative skills with interdisciplinary courses in Physics, Chemistry etc. which is unique. Students learn from faculty who are well-known in Mathematics for their respective fields (Algebra, Analysis, Topology etc.) It is one of the few programs in India which prepares students for a career in research and development.

Ques. What are the entry channels for admission into BS (Research) at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. IIsc prepares merit lists from National Level Entrance exams like NEET, JEE(Main & Advanced) and KVPY. Candidates interested in the BS(Research) program must take any one of the above exams to be eligible for admission.

Ques. Are there any compulsory subjects at 10+2 level to be considered eligible for B.Sc admission to IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Yes, candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (All 3) compulsorily to be eligible for admission. Other subjects like Biology, Statistics, Computer Science etc. should be accompanied by the above three subjects.

Ques. What is the accommodation for students in the BS (Research) program at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. IISc has a capacity for housing 3000 students, including 500 girls. All the undergraduate students are housed in the hostels on-campus. There are 2 messes to accommodate different Indian cuisines.

Ques. Are students eligible for any scholarships for the undergraduate program at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Students are eligible for standard scholarships from KVPY, DST-INSPIRE etc. based on their performance in National Level examinations. The institute does not provide any additional scholarships.