Indian Institute of Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #63 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 876 | In India |
| #1 of 59 | In Karnataka |
| #1 of 22 | In Bangalore |
| #68 of 3,207 | For Condensed Matter Physics |
| Top50% | For 168 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,695
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- iisc.ac.in
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 29%*
* Indian Institute of Science is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | University degree in Science or Engineering at Bachelor level |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
| Enrollment | 4,695 |
Research profile
Indian Institute of Science is a world-class research university with 80,690 scientific papers published and 1,767,212 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Indian Institute of Science majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 625 | 4690 |
| 1994 | 756 | 5172 |
| 1995 | 767 | 5255 |
| 1996 | 905 | 6251 |
| 1997 | 818 | 6493 |
| 1998 | 841 | 7258 |
| 1999 | 812 | 7959 |
| 2000 | 916 | 8919 |
| 2001 | 1036 | 10217 |
| 2002 | 1475 | 13883 |
| 2003 | 1441 | 15677 |
| 2004 | 1335 | 17346 |
| 2005 | 1588 | 21584 |
| 2006 | 1648 | 24367 |
| 2007 | 1643 | 27094 |
| 2008 | 1785 | 30711 |
| 2009 | 1969 | 35071 |
| 2010 | 2023 | 40356 |
| 2011 | 2255 | 47105 |
| 2012 | 2598 | 52425 |
| 2013 | 3352 | 59338 |
| 2014 | 2993 | 66515 |
| 2015 | 2925 | 70628 |
| 2016 | 2842 | 75402 |
| 2017 | 3066 | 81118 |
| 2018 | 3368 | 90874 |
| 2019 | 3354 | 102951 |
| 2020 | 3859 | 119822 |
| 2021 | 3936 | 138579 |
| 2022 | 3907 | 134164 |
| 2023 | 3748 | 139037 |
| 2024 | 3205 | 137671 |
| 2025 | 2219 | 119563 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 5,000-15,000 per annum (INR) |
|---|
Indian Institute of Science has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Indian Institute of Science.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Genetics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Technology |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Genetics, Industrial Design, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Water Science |
Indian Institute of Science alumni
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Sudha Murthy
- Occupations
- computer scientistscience fiction writerphilanthropistwriter
- Biography
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Sudha Murty is an Indian educator, author, and philanthropist. She is the Founder-Chairperson of the non-profit charitable organization Infosys Foundation. She is married to the co-founder of Infosys, N. R. Narayana Murthy. In 2024, Murty was nominated as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha on 8 March 2024 for her contribution to social work and education. Murty was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for social work by the Government of India in 2006. In 2023, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.
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S. Somanath
- Born in
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India - Occupations
- military flight engineer
- Biography
-
Sreedhara Panicker Somanath is an Indian aerospace engineer served as the chairman of ISRO. Under his chairpersonship, ISRO carried out the third Indian lunar exploration mission named Chandrayaan-3. The lander named Vikram and the rover named Pragyan landed near the lunar south pole region on 23 August 2023 at 18:04 IST, making India the first country to successfully land a spacecraft near the lunar south pole and the fourth country to demonstrate soft landing on the Moon.
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Sivan Kailasavadivoo
- Enrolled in Indian Institute of Science
- 1980-1982 graduated with Master of Engineering in aerospace engineering
- Occupations
- aerospace engineerscientistmilitary flight engineer
- Biography
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Kailasavadivu Sivan is an Indian aerospace engineer who served as the secretary of the Department of Space and chairman of ISRO and Space Commission. He has previously served as the director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.
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A. S. Kiran Kumar
- Occupations
- military flight engineer
- Biography
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Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar is an Indian space scientist, member of board of governors of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur and former chairman of ISRO, having assumed office on 14 January 2015. He is credited with the development of key scientific instruments aboard the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan space crafts. In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of science and technology. Kiran Kumar previously served as Director of the Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad.
Indian Institute of Science faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Ecology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Chemical Sciences | Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Earth and Environmental Sciences | Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Department/Division : Electrical Sciences | Computer Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Physical and Mathematical Sciences | Applied Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Physics |
| Research Division : Super Computer Education | Computer Education |
General information
| Alternative names | IIS भारतीय विज्ञान संस्थान |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 012 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,327,000 |