INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

The Indian Institute of Science, a leading institution of higher learning with a strong tradition of research, offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme which is designed as a balanced blend of core science and interdisciplinary topics to serve as a platform for attractive career opportunities in academia and industry.

The Institute which started with just two departments – General and Applied Chemistry and Electrical Technology – today has over 42 departments spread across six divisions: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Electrical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Research, Mechanical Sciences, and Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2020 and those who are expecting to complete their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2021 are eligible to apply. The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam (10+2 or equivalent).. Candidates who have studied Biology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, etc., in addition to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are also eligible to apply. The candidates must have secured a first class or 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent)

Based on the merit list of one of the following national examinations: KVPY-SA [appeared in 2019 and selected for the Fellowship], KVPY-SB [appeared in 2020 and selected for the Fellowship], KVPY-SX [appeared in 2020 and selected for the Fellowship], KVPY-SA[appeared in 2019] and SX[appeared in 2020] Fellows selected through the Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST candidates, IIT-JEE-Main [appearing in 2021 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54 % (EWS), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PwD)], IIT-JEE-Advanced [appearing in 2021 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54 % (EWS), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PwD)], and NEET-UG [appearing in 2021 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (EWS), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PwD)]. 

The on-line application may be prepared and submitted by accessing the IISC website at www.iisc.ac.in → Admissions → click Apply Online with effect from 22.02.2021. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for GN/EWS/OBC/KM candidates and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PwD categories.

The website is already open for online form submission on 22 February ; and the last date for online form submission is 30 April,2021.