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What is it like to study at IISc Bangalore?

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Sreeram Panwar Posted On : August 17th, 2020
Ph.D Microelectronics & Analog Integrated Circuit Design, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2020)

IISc - Indian Institute of Science - seems like a different world. There are many elite institutions and universities in India, but IISc is one of its kind.

The first thing every student feels after entering the serene and green campus of IISc is belongingness. Every student immediately connects to this beautiful campus. The vision of Jamsedji Tata and the advice of Swami Vivekananda, combined with the generosity of Maharaja of Mysore state Shri Krishnaraja Wodeyar lead to the formation of IISc. There is a statue of Jamsedji Tata that overlooks the main building of the institute.

Most of the students join IISc owing to a genuine interest in their respective subjects and fields. Being mainly a research institution, IISc attracts post-graduate and doctoral students across numerous fields of science and engineering streams. There are over 25 departments that belong to either pure sciences, applied sciences, or engineering streams.

The atmosphere is very calm and ideal for academics. There is hostel accommodation inside the campus. The food provided in the hostel is hygienic and is also food joints near the campus.

Students enjoy academic freedom thoroughly here. It is not uncommon to find a student of electrical engineering sitting in a class of advanced mathematics. Even professors do that. They attend classes and take notes along with the students. Students are free to sit in any lecture (though, with the permission of the advisor, who generally obliges). One can see students from different departments discussing their work, sharing ideas, and even collaborating. There are also public lectures that students can attend.

There is a placement cell, but several students, including Masters degree holders, opt to go for jobs that are inclined towards research, and not the usual high-paying corporate jobs.

Apart from research, a lot of campus activities are there. There are plenty of student clubs, such as Literary Club, IISc Cycling Club, IISc Gymkhana, etc. The institute organizes a technical and cultural fest, Pravega.

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How does one get into IISc Bangalore?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : July 12th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

IISc Bangalore accepts students under 5 levels as regular students or researchers.

Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme:

This is a four-year UG Research Programme in Science designed especially to offer specialization in a science subject. All students take core courses in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and Humanities in the first 3 semesters and later choose electives of their choice. In the fourth year, there is a research-based project under the guidance of a faculty. There are three national-level exams for this program 

  • IIT JEE Main cutoff 200; JEE Advanced cutoff 220
  • KVPY cutoff 51
  • NEET cutoff 230

Masters Course:

  • M.Tech/M.Tech (Research): Admission to this program is done on the basis of GATE the cutoff of which depends on the department. MTech CSE cutoff is 675 and Mechanical cutoff is 730.
  • M.Des: This is a 2 year Master’s program in Design. Admission is done through two exams CEED and GATE. The GATE cutoff 2022 is 900 while the CEED cutoff 2022 is 45z
  • M.Mgmt: This course is like an MBA with a focus on Data Science and the exams accepted for this program are CAT & GMAT. GATE cutoff 803, CAT cutoff 99.01, and GMAT cutoff 230.

Integrated Ph.D.: 

This program is for those Bachelors who are inclined towards research and want to save time by skipping Masters. The students of this branch pursue advanced research in areas such as Biological, Chemical, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences leading to a Ph.D. degree. Exams accepted for this program are JAM and JEST

Ph.D.

Admission to the Ph.D. program at IISc Bangalore is done on the basis of four national exams; GATE, UGC NET, UGC CSIR, and INSPIRE. 

External Ph.D.:

This program does not require any kind of exam and is only for 

  • Individuals employed in R & D environments
  • Young Engineering or Science faculty members of all Engineering Colleges and Universities to pursue research degrees in Science / Engineering.

In addition to the above 5 levels, you can also apply directly to potential faculties for the position of Post Doc, Research Assistant, or Internship.

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What is the highest salary of IISc?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : May 4th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

IISc Bangalore has an excellent placement scenario thanks to its active placement cell that conducts placement drives every year. My knowledge is limited to IISc placement 2021-2022 only. The average salary package stood at INR 23 LPA and the highest salary of IISc was recorded at INR 60 LPA. 

Out of the total of 528, 276 graduating students were placed, and 6 UG students and 270 PG students were also placed. The median salary for UG students was recorded at INR 13.50 LPA, INR 20 LPA for the 2 years PG students, and INR 21.69 LPA for the 3 years PG students. 

Some of the past recruiters included

  • Adobe
  • India Bulls
  • Siemens
  • L&T, Tech Mahindra
  • ICICI bank
  • Cognizant
  • Birla Soft
  • Cipla
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What is life like at IISc Bangalore? I'm curious about undergraduate life, specifically about things other than academics, like social life. Also, what is the male-to-female ratio like?

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Anwasha Hazra Posted On : August 17th, 2020
BS(research) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2020)

Life at IISc is different from life at other universities owing to its uniqueness.

The campus of IISc is mesmerizing. The new hostels are pretty good and comfortable. In a mess, one has an option between 4 different types of meals(South Indian veg and non-veg; and North Indian veg and non-veg). Regardless of how good the mess menu is, one is bound to get bored of the taste eventually. But there are many food joints that deliver food just outside the hostels.

Academic life in the institute is quite hectic. Students have to spend a considerable chunk of their time in academics.

In IISc, there are numerous student-run clubs. It includes the major clubs like Dance, Music (Classical and Rock), Theatre and Sports. These clubs also conduct regular workshops and training for interested students. Apart from these clubs, there are plenty of other clubs like Nature club, Vivekananda Circle, Adventure Club, Notebook Drive(these club works for students and teachers from various schools to simplify lessons by incorporating play, models and fun activities), Bird watchers club, Photography club, Yoga club, the list is endless. Students from almost all parts of India study in IISc. Most of the festivals are celebrated by each and everyone irrespective of their background.

Gymkhana offers all sports facilities such as badminton, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, etc.

IISc offers excellent infrastructure and facilities for most departments, and the professors are extremely qualified and experienced in their field. Also, many Nobel Laureates regularly visit to impart their share of knowledge.

IISc organizes an Open Day, which is the only day IISc allows anyone to visit the campus. On this day, IISc students display fascinating experiments, models, and posters. School and college kids can also participate in various quizzes and competitions organized on Open day.

IISc students, with the help of authorities, organize a fest called Pravega. It is similar to fests organized by most colleges. It includes competitions and concerts.

The number of male students is higher for engineering courses. The male-female ratio is higher for core sciences and undergraduate courses.

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What is life like at IISc Bangalore? I'm curious about undergraduate life, specifically about things other than academics, like social life. Also, what is the male-to-female ratio like?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : July 12th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

My friend is currently a student at IISc Bangalore and is in awe of the institute that has been her dream college forever. Being a research enthusiast, she always wanted to join IISc Bangalore and now that she has achieved her dream, she shared a few experiences that made her college life even better than expected

  • The campus spreads across 400 acres and has a wide variety of flora and fauna.
  • The campus has amazing facilities of them including beautiful guest houses, hostels, and the institute building itself. ISC has modern labs with the latest instruments.
  • Every department has its own well-stocked library with books and journals
  • You get to interact with the most intelligent people from around the country and also build healthy conversations with the professors.
  • The food served is great and hygienic
  • The sports facilities and the gymkhana ensures a break from academics and focus on physical health

Overall, the staff, the students, the professors, and the institute all give off positive vibes that motivate you towards self-productivity. This is the best part of IISc. So the hype that IISc Bangalore gets is totally worth it and well-deserved.

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How is life after graduating from IISC Bangalore?

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Pratik Parikh Posted On : September 12th, 2023
Lives in Bangalore

Here are a few ways graduating from IISc Bangalore will change your life or affect it in any way 

  • IISc will give you the wings to fly and the ability to dream bigger. You may not get a hefty package but studying here will definitely change your perspective of life.
  • It's true when ex-students say you will leave IISc but IISc will not leave you. It will make you more thoughtful, with a deeper insight.
  • You will feel incompetent such is the quality of the crowd you will be surrounded with. Your peers will be people with exceptional intelligence, research skills, and multi-disciplinary talent.
  • You will realize that life is not just about survival, it's all about feelings and joy of learning and scientific discovery.

In all, IISc Bangalore will change your life completely!

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What is the minimum GATE rank to get into IISc Bangalore for M Tech?

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Deeraj Shah Posted On : July 14th, 2023
M.Tech from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2020)

You will not find an answer to this particular query anywhere. This is because IISc Bangalore and all the IITs release score-based GATE cutoffs for admissions into the M.Tech program. These cut-offs are not rank-based.

However, the most favorable chances for you are if your All India GATE rank is above AIR 50. This is not the case for all M.Tech branches at IISc Bangalore but for most of them.

Here is the branch-wise GATE cutoff for admissions into the M.Tech program at IISc Bangalore (General Category)-

Course

2023

Cutoff by Marks

2022

Cutoff by Marks

2021

Cutoff by Marks

CSE

675

675

680

Mechanical

700

730

854

A.I.

549

604

722

Civil Engg.

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720

Electrical Engg.

600

550

808

ECE

620

600

710

These are the IISc Bangalore score-wise GATE cutoffs for the most sought-after streams in M.Tech. 

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How can we get admission in IISc Bangalore after completing class 12th examination?

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Ayush Agarwal Posted On : February 8th, 2024
Studied at IISc Bangalore

KVPY (SA, SX and SB) is the easiest mode of securing admission into IISc Bangalore for UG studies. It is possible to get a seat even with an ordinary rank in the exam. But it is mandatory to register for the admissions beginning February. The other modes are JEE Mains, JEE Advanced and NEET. However, the cutoff ranks for these exams are high. With time, the cutoff ranks for KVPY are also getting higher.

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Is IISc is better than IIT?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : May 4th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

IITs are for those who are on the lookout for jobs and have little or no interest in research work. IISc on the other hand primarily focuses on research work. 

Basically, to pursue a career in any branch of engineering, the industry-oriented Bachelor's program offered at IITs is perfect. But for a research enthusiast who is keen to pursue a career in research, IISc is the best option.

Ultimately, the better institute is one that aligns with your preferences and area of interest.

For better reference, I have compared the IISc placement statistics with the topmost IIT Bombay

Particulars

IISc

IIT Bombay

Highest Salary

INR 40 LPA

INR 3.67 CPA

Average Salary

INR 10 LPA.

INR 23.26 LPA

Top Recruiters

Oracle, Toshiba, Godrej & Godrej, HSBC, Intel, Mahindra, Cisco, Dell, HP, KPMG, Walmart, EY, etc.

American Express, Honda Japan, Mc Kinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group

You can clearly see that IIT Bombay offers much better job opportunities than IISc.

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Which is better, IISc or IIT Bombay?

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Shree Gupta Posted On : April 5th, 2022
Ph.D. at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2020)

It actually depends on your degree. For bachelor's courses, IIT Bombay is a better choice. IISc started delivering UG courses recently. But for PG courses like M.Tech or Ph.D. IISc is definitely the better option.

B.Tech is the most valued course at IIT Bombay. It gives the UG student a sense of superiority. While each department of IISc has a limited number of PG and Ph.D. students. The building and resources are completely separate for UG and PG students. 

The student-professor ratio of IISc is around 7-8 students per professor. While it is around 25-30 students per professor at IIT Bombay. 

IISc MTech branches have a better placement record as well. Good placement opportunities, multidisciplinary approach, research focus, are some of the perks of joining IISc. 

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