Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, was conceived as a 'Research Institute' or 'University of Research' by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata in 1909. The major facilities are library with a huge collection of books, magazines and journals, an eServer IBM Blue Gene/L, two 16-processor P575 systems, gymkhana, healthcare assistance, hostel facilities for girls and boys etc. The major student clubs and associations are students’ council, looking around - students’ forum for interdisciplinary interactions, women's forum, IISc Amateur Astronomy club, IISc freethinkers group etc.

• A pass in UG with minimum 60% aggregate.

• Admissions are made through CMAT 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.