| Updated On - Jun 26, 2026
IISc Bangalore has launched a 4-year BTech in Aerospace Engineering from the 2026-27 session. Admissions will be held only through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced 2026 ranks. No separate IISc application is required.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has launched a new four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in Aerospace Engineering from the 2026-27 academic session. The announcement was made on the official BTech admissions portal at btech-ug.iisc.ac.in. Admissions will be conducted only through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling.
Aerospace Engineering is one of three new BTech disciplines introduced at IISc this year. The other two are Mechanics and Computing, and Materials Science and Engineering. The existing BTech in Mathematics and Computing, started in 2022-23, will continue alongside the new branches.
Programme Highlights
The BTech in Aerospace Engineering spans eight semesters and 128 credits. The curriculum covers aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials, flight and space mechanics, and guidance and control systems.
- Aerospace Engineering X Lab for hands-on learning.
- Design-Build-Fly capstone project in the final year.
- Flexible electives across IISc departments.
- Structured research projects from Year 3 onwards.
- Graduate-level course access for high-performing students.
IISc BTech 2026-27 Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme name | BTech in Aerospace Engineering |
| Duration | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Total credits | 128 |
| Total BTech seats at IISc | 125 (across all four BTech branches) |
| Supernumerary seats for foreign students (Aerospace) | 3 |
| Total academic fee | Rs 3.58 lakh |
| Mode of admission | JoSAA 2026 counselling |
| Class start | August 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must hold a valid JEE Advanced 2026 score to be considered. They must also meet the Class 12 performance criteria set in the JoSAA 2026 Business Rules.
General category candidates need at least 75 percent aggregate marks in Class 12. The cut-off is 65 percent for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Foreign nationals may register directly for JEE Advanced 2026 without appearing for JEE Main.
How to Apply for IISc BTech Aerospace Engineering 2026?
There is no separate application form on the IISc admissions portal. The full selection is handled through JoSAA. Candidates must follow these steps.
- Qualify JEE Advanced 2026 with a valid rank.
- Register on the official JoSAA 2026 portal at josaa.nic.in.
- Fill and lock the choice of IISc Bangalore BTech Aerospace Engineering during the choice-filling window.
- Take part in the JoSAA seat allocation rounds.
- Complete document verification and reporting at the allotted institute.
IISc BTech Programmes Offered in 2026-27
| Programme | Status | Foreign student seats |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computing | Existing (since 2022-23) | 5 |
| Aerospace Engineering | New from 2026-27 | 3 |
| Mechanics and Computing | New from 2026-27 | 3 |
| Materials Science and Engineering | New from 2026-27 | 3 |
Campus and Hostel
All BTech students will be housed on the 400-acre IISc campus in Bengaluru. The institute offers on-campus hostel accommodation through the full duration of the programme. The medium of instruction for the programme is English.
IISc has historically been a postgraduate and research-only institute. The Mathematics and Computing BTech in 2022-23 was its first undergraduate engineering programme. Aerospace Engineering joins that short list and gives JEE Advanced toppers a new IIT-alternative for aerospace study.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Track the JEE Advanced 2026 result and your All India Rank.
- Register on the JoSAA 2026 portal as soon as it opens.
- Keep Class 12 marksheet, JEE Advanced scorecard, and category certificate ready.
- Lock IISc Aerospace Engineering high in your JoSAA choice list if it is your target.
- Arrange the academic fee of Rs 3.58 lakh before reporting.
Watch for the JoSAA 2026 schedule and IISc opening and closing ranks for Aerospace Engineering during the first counselling round.
.png?h=40&w=40&mode=stretch)
.jpeg?h=40&w=40&mode=stretch)
.jpeg?h=40&w=40&mode=stretch)
.jpeg?h=40&w=40&mode=stretch)
Comments