Ques. What is the minimum requirement for admission to the MTech and MDES courses at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. The minimum requirement for admission to course programmes – M Tech / M Des is a second class or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination as indicated against each department.
Ques. Can a candidate joining MTech later transfer to integrated PhD at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. Candidates who have initially joined MTech can be eligible for a transfer to the Integrated PhD program if their academic performance (assessments) are up to the mark. This depends on the discretion of the Institute.
Ques. Can someone in the final year of their undergraduate/diploma course at IISc Bangalore apply for the MTech/MDES programs?
Ans. Yes, candidates in the final year of their qualifying examination and awaiting results are also eligible to apply. However, they should have completed all the requirements for the award of their qualifying degree, including all examinations, dissertation projects, viva-voce, etc., before joining.
Ques. Is there any additional test required for admission to MTech programs at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. Yes, some programs require aptitude test/interview post initial screening via GATE scores. The final score will be 70% GATE score and 30% aptitude test/interview. The programs requiring aptitude test and interview are:
- Electronic Systems Engineering (ED)
- Computational and Data Science (CP)
- Climate Science (CL)
- Earth Sciences (ER)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Microelectronics and VLSI Design (MV)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
The programs requiring interview are:
- Communication and Networks (CN)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Signal Processing (SP)
- Nano Science and Engineering (NE)
- Smart Manufacturing (SM)
Ques. Does the M.Des program require any additional steps after GATE/CEED at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. Yes, after initial screening based on the GATE / CEED score, a design written test and interview will be conducted at the Institute. Final selection will be based on performance in the design aptitude test and interview. Weightage will be 70% for GATE/CEED score and 30% for the written test/interview.
Ques. How will I know if I have been selected for the interview/aptitude test at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. The list of shortlisted candidates will be posted on the candidate’s portal on the IISc website atleast 2 weeks in advance. There will be no separate communication from the Institute.
Ques. Does IISc Bangalore provide travel and accommodation for shortlisted candidates?
Ans. No, candidates shortlisted for the interview/aptitude test/ group discussion rounds for MTech and MDes programs have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. The candidates will be given sufficient notice for the same.
Ques. Can I apply for the MTech program by visiting IISc Bangalore campus?
Ans. No, the entire application process for MTech programs at IISc is online. This includes the payment of application fees (Rs 800 for GN/EWS/OBC & Rs.400 for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and subsequent communication for further steps of selection.
Ques. What are the acceptable modes of payment for application fees at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. The modes of online payment available are: Net banking, Visa Card/Mastercard, Debit/Credit Cards. Bank charges incurred on any transaction are not included in the application fees mentioned above.
Ques. I appeared for GATE in 2016. Can I apply for MTech at IISc Bangalore?
Ans. No, the institute accepts only GATE scores of the previous three years. For example, if you apply for the MTech batch intake of 2023 then GATE scores of 2021, 2022 or 2023 will be accepted.
Fee structure for Course Programme (M.Tech./M.Des./M.Mgt.) (in Rs. per annum)
|
|
GN/OBC/EWS Category
|
SC/ST Category
|
Particulars |
M.Tech./M.Des. |
M.Mgt. |
M.Tech./M.Des. |
M.Mgt. |
Tuition Fee (Annual) |
9,000 |
1,70,000 |
Fully waived |
Gymkhana Fee (Annual) |
1,200 |
1,200 |
1,200 |
1,200 |
Other Academic Fees (Annual) |
3,700 |
80,000 |
3,700 |
80,000 |
Statutory Deposit (Refundable)* |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
Library Deposit (Refundable)* |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
Students Emergency Fund (Annual) |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
TOTAL |
29,200 |
2,66,500 |
20,200 |
96,500 |
* to be paid in the first year only |
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