Undergraduate Programmes at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, offers highly selective undergraduate programmes in Science and Engineering disciplines that combine strong academic foundations with a deep culture of research and innovation. Anchored in IISc’s globally recognised research ecosystem, these programmes are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in science, technology and higher education.
The four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) programme, introduced in 2011, is research-intensive by design, providing broad interdisciplinary training in the initial years followed by specialisation in a major discipline. Students may choose majors in Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. The programme culminates in a substantial faculty-guided research project, making it an ideal pathway for careers in research and academia.
IISc offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes, starting with Mathematics and Computing (since 2022) and expanding with three new B.Tech programmes from the Academic Year 2026. These modern programmes have been designed to cater to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. The goal is to integrate strong theoretical foundations, hands-on research exposure, and industry-relevant skills, enabling graduates to pursue high-quality placements in leading technology organisations as well as research and higher studies. The location of IISc in Bengaluru—India’s technology and startup hub—further strengthens opportunities for industry interaction, internships, and innovation-driven careers.
“The IISc Undergraduate programme is structured around two major themes”
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Why IISc.
Founded in 1909 with the visionary support of J. N. Tata, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) stands as one of India’s most prestigious centres for education and research, with a global reputation for academic excellence. The undergraduate programmes at IISc offer students a unique opportunity to learn in a research-intensive environment alongside world-class faculty and more than 2,000 active researchers across diverse scientific and technological frontiers. With over 40 departments and centres spanning biological, chemical, physical, mathematical, engineering, and interdisciplinary sciences, students benefit from a truly interdisciplinary ecosystem that encourages curiosity, innovation, and collaboration. State-of-the-art facilities, rich library and computing resources, strong industry and international collaborations, and a vibrant, green campus in the heart of Bengaluru together create an ideal setting for intellectual growth. IISc’s undergraduate education, especially the four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) programme, is designed to build strong fundamentals, foster independent thinking, and prepare students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Student & Alumni Achievements
IISc UG students score high at PLANCKS
Denormalisation Group, a team of undergraduate students from IISc, secured the sixth place at PLANCKS 2025, a prestigious international theoretical physics competition held in Barcelona, Spain, from 1–5 May 2025. This marks the highest-ever ranking achieved by an…
UG students win Gold Medal and Best SDG Impact Nomination at iGEM 2025
We are thrilled to share that iGEM IISc UG Team has won a Gold Medal and received a Nomination for Best Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Impact at the prestigious iGEM Grand Jamboree 2025! The 15 student-team tackled the critical issue of nitrate leaching – the…
IISc UG teams win gold and silver at iGEM Jamboree
The IISc software team won a gold medal for their project on a protein modelling tool called Integrated Modelling of Protein Complexes Via Single-shot registration using DREAM (IMPROViSeD) that designs protein complexes using experimentally derived geometric…