Indian Institute of Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #496 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #78 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 876 | In India |
| #1 of 59 | In Karnataka |
| #1 of 22 | In Bangalore |
| #67 of 3,091 | For Condensed Matter Physics |
| Top50% | For 167 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,695
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- iisc.ac.in
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* Indian Institute of Science is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | University degree in Science or Engineering at Bachelor level |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
| Enrollment | 4,695 |
Research profile
Indian Institute of Science is a world-class research university with 70,306 scientific papers published and 1,298,214 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Indian Institute of Science majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 544 | 3464 |
| 1992 | 618 | 3790 |
| 1993 | 591 | 3957 |
| 1994 | 724 | 4312 |
| 1995 | 730 | 4445 |
| 1996 | 857 | 5394 |
| 1997 | 753 | 5499 |
| 1998 | 782 | 6201 |
| 1999 | 762 | 6835 |
| 2000 | 852 | 7579 |
| 2001 | 970 | 8646 |
| 2002 | 1375 | 11460 |
| 2003 | 1315 | 12511 |
| 2004 | 1253 | 14371 |
| 2005 | 1502 | 18017 |
| 2006 | 1535 | 20250 |
| 2007 | 1543 | 23031 |
| 2008 | 1582 | 26296 |
| 2009 | 1882 | 30688 |
| 2010 | 1831 | 34574 |
| 2011 | 2024 | 40649 |
| 2012 | 2303 | 44632 |
| 2013 | 3102 | 51194 |
| 2014 | 2678 | 57272 |
| 2015 | 2722 | 60797 |
| 2016 | 2745 | 64537 |
| 2017 | 2846 | 68218 |
| 2018 | 3135 | 76118 |
| 2019 | 3195 | 85129 |
| 2020 | 3491 | 97699 |
| 2021 | 3690 | 113361 |
| 2022 | 3568 | 114929 |
| 2023 | 3305 | 114705 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 5,000-15,000 per annum (INR) |
|---|
Indian Institute of Science has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Indian Institute of Science.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Engineering, Engineering, Engineering, Engineering, Technology |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
Indian Institute of Science alumni
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Sudha Murthy
- Occupations
- science fiction writercomputer scientistwriterphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Sudha Murty is an Indian educator, author, philanthropist and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She is married to the co-founder of Infosys, N. R. Narayana Murty. Murty was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for social work by the Government of India in 2006. Later in 2023, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.
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Sivan Kailasavadivoo
- Years
- 1957-.. (age 67)
- Enrolled in Indian Institute of Science
- 1980-1982 graduated with Master of Engineering in aerospace engineering
- Occupations
- aerospace engineerscientist
- Biography
-
Sivan Kailasavadivu is an Indian aerospace engineer who served as the Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Space Commission. He has previously served as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.
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A. S. Kiran Kumar
- Occupations
- aerospace engineer
- Biography
-
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar is an Indian space scientist and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, having assumed office on 14 January 2015. He is credited with the development of key scientific instruments aboard the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan space crafts. In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of science and technology. Kiran Kumar previously served as Director of Ahmedabad Space Applications Centre.
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Ritu Karidhal
- Born in
-
India - Occupations
- physicist
- Biography
-
Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is an Indian scientist and aerospace engineer working in the Indian Space Research Organisation. She was a Deputy Operations Director to India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. She has been referred to as one of the many "Rocket Women" of India. Giving tribute to her excellence in Mangalayaan mission, a Bollywood film Mission Mangal was created where Indian actress Vidya Balan did her role.
Indian Institute of Science faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Ecology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Chemical Sciences | Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Earth and Environmental Sciences | Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Department/Division : Electrical Sciences | Computer Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Physical and Mathematical Sciences | Applied Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Physics |
| Research Division : Super Computer Education | Computer Education |
General information
| Alternative names | IIS भारतीय विज्ञान संस्थान |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 012 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,327,000 |