Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public university for scientific research and higher education located in Bangalore, India. Established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata it is also locally known as the "Tata Institute". It acquired the status of a Deemed University in 1958. IISc is widely regarded as India's finest institution in its field and has been ranked at number 11 and 18 worldwide (and ranked 3rd and 6th in Asia) when considering the criteria of Citations per Faculty in 2014 and 2015 respectively. IISc has been ranked number 1 and 4 in the BRICS and Asian region respectively while considering the criteria of Papers per Faculty in 2015. IISc has made significant contribution to advanced computing, space, and nuclear technologies. IISc is one of the two educational institutes in India which have been listed in Quacquarelli Symonds’(QS) list of top 200 universities globally in 2015.

• A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent.
• For all programs: Minimum 60% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.

• Admissions are made through JEE Advanced rank followed by counselling.

• Placement assistance provided.
• Scholarships for meritorious and deserving students.
• Deemed university by UGC.
• Collaborations with foreign organisations.
• Promotes research and innovation among students.
• Organizes conferences, guest lectures and seminars.

• The Institute offers a wide range of placement services to its students through recruiters.
• Some leading organizations visit campus and offer job opportunities to students.
• It has integration with some of the best companies through which it helps its students to get better placements with best remuneration.

• CPRI
• Fidelity
• ICICI Analytics
• Relecura
• Target Corporation
• TCS
• Wipro

• In 2011, IISc was the only Indian university ranked in the top 500 by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, at 301-400th place overall.
• In 2013, it ranked 43rd in Chemistry and 51-75 in Computer Science.

• Well-equipped gymnasium with the latest multi-trainer and wall-bar equipment.
• The Ranade library, attached to the Gymkhana, has a collection of 10,000 books and subscribes to over 50 magazines.
• Indoor and outdoor sports facility is available.
• The well-kept outdoor swimming pool, the T.V., music and reading rooms, as also the snack parlor situated in the premises.
• Medical facility is available for students and staff.
• State-of-the art computing facilities equipped with latest hardware and software.
• Well-stocked spacious library.