Indian Institute of Science: Statistics

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#496 of 14,131 In the World
#78 of 5,830 In Asia
#3 of 876 In India
#1 of 59 In Karnataka
#1 of 22 In Bangalore
#67 of 3,091 For Condensed Matter Physics
Top50% For 167 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
4,695
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
iisc.ac.in
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
27%*

* 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 RequirementsUniversity degree in Science or Engineering at Bachelor level
Academic CalendarAugust to July
Enrollment4,695

Research profile

Indian Institute of Science is a world-class research university with 70,306 scientific papers published and 1,298,214 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.

Publications
70,306
Citations
1,298,214

Indian Institute of Science majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
51,461 / 964,935
Physics
51,038 / 981,355
Chemistry
48,744 / 975,325
Quantum and Particle physics
40,261 / 799,213
Biology
37,090 / 785,770
Materials Science
33,488 / 686,920
Organic Chemistry
31,618 / 694,682
Environmental Science
28,270 / 553,995
Computer Science
26,058 / 414,186
Biochemistry
19,699 / 433,700
Geology
16,488 / 342,214
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
16,461 / 281,555
Optical Engineering
15,846 / 311,000
Electrical Engineering
14,779 / 250,927
Metallurgical Engineering
14,698 / 330,567
Medicine
14,250 / 249,370
Genetics
14,216 / 289,852
Geography and Cartography
12,746 / 251,721
Mathematics
12,431 / 198,072
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
12,076 / 197,464
Nanotechnology
10,067 / 257,464
Chemical Engineering
9,919 / 275,447
Statistics
9,533 / 165,328
Physical chemistry
9,491 / 217,348
Ecology
9,376 / 201,738
Telecommunications
8,518 / 110,000
Paleontology
8,443 / 174,546
Philosophy
8,422 / 140,275
Condensed Matter Physics
8,223 / 196,357
Mechanical Engineering
7,967 / 123,731
Business
7,463 / 111,414
Psychology
6,833 / 109,776
Aerospace Engineering
6,826 / 109,084
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
6,711 / 142,751
Astrophysics and Astronomy
6,287 / 115,292
Computer Networking
6,029 / 74,861
Computer Vision
5,655 / 77,870
Nuclear Physics
5,567 / 113,051
Structural Engineering
5,551 / 89,353
Acoustical Engineering
5,350 / 89,968

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 544 3464
1992 618 3790
1993 591 3957
1994 724 4312
1995 730 4445
1996 857 5394
1997 753 5499
1998 782 6201
1999 762 6835
2000 852 7579
2001 970 8646
2002 1375 11460
2003 1315 12511
2004 1253 14371
2005 1502 18017
2006 1535 20250
2007 1543 23031
2008 1582 26296
2009 1882 30688
2010 1831 34574
2011 2024 40649
2012 2303 44632
2013 3102 51194
2014 2678 57272
2015 2722 60797
2016 2745 64537
2017 2846 68218
2018 3135 76118
2019 3195 85129
2020 3491 97699
2021 3690 113361
2022 3568 114929
2023 3305 114705
Academic rankings

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
Master's Degree Engineering, Engineering, Engineering, Engineering, Technology
Doctor of Philosophy Engineering, Natural Sciences

Indian Institute of Science alumni

  1. Sudha Murthy

    Sudha Murthy
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    science fiction writercomputer scientistwriterphilanthropist
    Biography

    Sudha Murty is an Indian educator, author, philanthropist and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She is married to the co-founder of Infosys, N. R. Narayana Murty. Murty was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for social work by the Government of India in 2006. Later in 2023, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.

  2. Sivan Kailasavadivoo

    Sivan Kailasavadivoo
    Years
    1957-.. (age 67)
    Enrolled in Indian Institute of Science
    1980-1982 graduated with Master of Engineering in aerospace engineering
    Occupations
    aerospace engineerscientist
    Biography

    Sivan Kailasavadivu is an Indian aerospace engineer who served as the Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Space Commission. He has previously served as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.

  3. A. S. Kiran Kumar

    A. S. Kiran Kumar
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    aerospace engineer
    Biography

    Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar is an Indian space scientist and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, 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 Ahmedabad Space Applications Centre.

  4. Ritu Karidhal

    Ritu Karidhal
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Occupations
    physicist
    Biography

    Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is an Indian scientist and aerospace engineer working in the Indian Space Research Organisation. She was a Deputy Operations Director to India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. She has been referred to as one of the many "Rocket Women" of India. Giving tribute to her excellence in Mangalayaan mission, a Bollywood film Mission Mangal was created where Indian actress Vidya Balan did her role.

All 59 notable alumni

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

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