The Indian Institute of Science is a public research university that offers higher education and research in engineering, science, management, and design. It is located in Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka. Jamsetji Tata supported the establishment of the institute in 1909. The institution is locally called "Tata Institute". It is one of the most prestigious universities in India, and it has the highest faculty citation among all universities. It received university status in 1958 and Institute of Eminence status in 2018.

Indian Institute of Science Campus

The IISc campus can be found in the north of Bangalore. It is approximately 6 km from Bangalore City Railway Station or Kempegowda Bus Station to Yeshwantpur. The campus is located approximately 35 km from Kempegowda International Airport. Other research institutes such as Raman Research Institute, Indian Space Research Organization, Wood Research Institute, and Central Power Research Institute are all within easy reach of IISc. Many of these institutes can be connected to IISc via a regular shuttle bus. It is fully residential and spreads over 400 acres in the middle of Bangalore. Six canteens, a gymkhana, a gymnasium and sports complex, a football field and a cricket pitch, four dining halls, one multi-cuisine restaurant, nine men's hostels (dormitories) and five women's hostels are part of the campus. There is also an airstrip, two shopping centres, faculty members and other staff residences, and many other amenities.

The IISc campus is home to about 110 exotic and native plant species.

The main building houses the administration and faculty hall. It is classically designed, with a handsome tower in grey. Gilbert Bayes's work surrounds it, a monument erected in memory of J. N. Tata. An inscription is placed at its feet to remind future generations about the generosity of Jamsetji Tata, and the perseverance with which he worked towards the welfare of India. This building is a landmark in Bangalore and was designed by C. F. Stevens and Company, Bombay, between 1912-13.

Otto Königsberger, a German architect, designed the buildings for the aerospace and metallurgy departments in 1940.

Challakere has a second campus, located on 1,500 acres (6 km2) of land. The infrastructure developed here includes the Talent Development Centre and Skill Development Centre, which were funded by HAL under CSR Act. A Solar Power Research Center was also built. Under the project C-BELT, the Centre for Bio-energy and Low-Carbon Technologies, the Centre for Sustainable Technologies began its activities here.

IISc Bangalore Ranking

• Ranked 186 on the QS World University Rankings 2022.

• Ranking 6 in the ARIA rankings 2021.

• Ranked 185 on the QS World University Rankings 2021.

• Ranked 56 in QS Asia University Rankings 2021.

• In THE World University Rankings 2022, Ranked in the 301-350 rank group.

• In THE World University Rankings 2021, Ranked in the 301-350 rank group.

• Ranked 37 in the 2021 THE Asia University Rankings.

• Ranked 1 in NIRF University Rankings 20,21.

• Ranked 2 in NIRF's Overall Rankings 2021.

Indian Institute of Science Campus life

Events

Pravega, an Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore's annual science, technology, and cultural festival, is called Pravega. The fest was started by IISc undergraduates in 2013. It is held every January on the third weekend.

IISc has several active sports teams. The most popular is in football, volleyball, badminton, cricket and badminton. They take part in the IISM (inter IISER sport meet), as well as a variety of other tournaments.

Alumni associations

IISc has an alumni association (AA), in Bangalore, and branches all over the world, including the USA (IISCAANA). Recent disputes have involved a parent association. One reason appears to be attempted by some to allow non-IISc degree holders into the AA. IISC AANA creates a similar situation by allowing multiple non-IISc members to be active in the team. IIScAANA allows individuals who have not completed a degree to be members. To qualify for membership, you must add the clause that you have completed at least one semester of IISc coursework.

IISc Bangalore Admission

Eligibility requirements for admission to UG, PG and research courses at IISc Bangalore must be met.

• Online applications are accepted

• Based on their performance in the qualifying entrance exam, candidates are allocated seats

• You can find application forms on the official website

• Fill out an online application for 2022-23 UG Courses

• Online application for PG admissions

Documents are required

• Class 10: Marksheet and passing certificate

• Class 12: Marksheet and passing certificate

• Qualifying examination degree

• Scorecard and admit card for the qualifying exam

• Recent passport-sized color photographs

• Offer Letter

• Domicile certificate

• Category certificate

IISc Bangalore Placements

IISc Bangalore's active placement cell is known as OCCaP or the Office of Career Counseling and Placement. It organizes annual recruitment drives for final-year students. Placements are available as well as internship opportunities. The 2020 placement drive began in October 2020. The campus was visited by recruiters from Airtel, Dell Technologies and KPMG.

Below are the highlights of IISc Bangalore Placements 2020

• The Engineering students earned the highest salaries at INR 40 LPA.

• The average salary for engineering students was INR 10 LPA

• 31% of the batch was offered salary packages ranging from INR 20 LPA up to INR 30 PPA.

• 19% of students received salary packages ranging from INR 15 LPA up to INR 20LPA.

• 18% of students were awarded salary packages ranging from INR 30 LPA up to INR 40LPA.

• 15% of students were awarded salary packages ranging from INR 10 LPA up to INR 15LPA.

• 11% of students were awarded less than INR 10 LPA

• 5% of the batch was awarded INR 40 LPA and more.

IISc Bangalore Summer Internship Opportunities

IISc offers a 3-month internship to its students. The internship process begins in March every year. The institute completed the 2022 and 2021 summer internship placement drives. The 2021-22 batch received an average stipend of INR 1.15 Lakhs per month. The average stipend for the 2020-21 batch was INR 57K per month.

IISc Bangalore Facilities

IISc Bangalore is an independent campus that offers almost all the facilities required within its premises. Below is a list of the facilities that are available:

• Two travel agencies: There are two travel agencies on the college campus that offer domestic and international travel services

• Hostel: There are hostels on campus with mess and other facilities for staff and students from outstation. The campus has guest rooms for 3000 students, including girls and boys.

• Gymkhana: This campus offers facilities for wellness, including a swimming pool, gym, and kung fu classes.

• IISc Health Center: IISc's well-equipped health center offers outpatient and inpatient services, as well as facilities such as a clinical lab, dental unit, and operation theaters.

• Provision and General Stores - There are two provision stores that supply daily necessities to staff and students.

• Additional facilities include a tailoring shop, photocopying and DTP center, banks, eateries as well as amenities halls, auditoriums, etc.

IISc Bangalore Courses

IISc offers full-time on-campus courses at UG, PG, and research level in engineering and management streams. The details of the courses along with their specializations are tabulated below: