UG Programme - IISc Bangalore
Selection Process
Undergraduate Education Rooted in Research Excellence
Four-Year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme
Proposed program Intake:
Gender Neutral:100
Supernumerary seats for Females: 20% of approved intake=20
Foreign National/OCI(F):5
Total:125
Eligibility
Mandatory Educational Qualifications. (Qualifying exam)
- Candidates who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2024 and 2025, and those who are expecting to complete their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in 2026. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the respective national entrance exam conducted in the year of admission.
- Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam along with any other subjects.
- Candidates must have secured a first-class or 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or equivalent)
- The marksheet submitted by the candidates for their Class XII (or equivalent) examination must be issued by a single examination Board.
Mode of Entry and Selection Criteria
A. Indian Nationals / OCI (I) Candidates
Admission shall be based on merit in any one of the following national-level examinations, as applicable to the programme:
- JEE Advanced 2026
- IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026
Selection shall be strictly in accordance with the rank/merit list of the respective examination and the applicable admission rules notified for the relevant academic year.
B. Foreign National / OCI (F) Candidates
Admission of Foreign National / OCI (F) candidates shall be through the following modes, subject to the conditions specified below:
Mode 1: SAT / ACT
- SAT (2025 or 2026)
- ACT (2025 or 2026)
Candidates shall be shortlisted based on SAT/ACT scores, and the final selection shall be made on the basis of performance in an interview.
Mode 2: IAT / JEE (Advanced)
- IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026
- JEE (Advanced) 2026
For admission through IAT or JEE (Advanced), selection shall be based on the respective ranks obtained by the candidates. The cutoff rank for Foreign National / OCI (F) candidates shall be the same as or better than the cutoff prescribed for General (GN) / Unreserved (UR) category candidates in the corresponding mode of entry.