IISc Bangalore BSc admission form 2023 are going to begin soon. Admission to the program is based on national-level scores such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, KVPY, and NEET UG scores. The JEE Main 2023 exam is going to be conducted in 2 sessions. The session 1 exam is going to be conducted on January 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2023. The applications for the same are open and the last date to apply is January 12, 2023. The JEE Advanced 2023 exam is going to be conducted on June 4, 2023. The application for the same will began on April 30, 2023, and end on May 5, 2023. Check the full schedule tabulated below:

IISc Bangalore offers a 4 year BSc (by Research) program in Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Materials, Mathematics, and Physics. Total fee charged by the institute is INR 74,600 for General category and INR 34,600 for the SC/ST category students.

IISc Bangalore BSc Admission 2023 Dates

Events Dates
JEE Main 2023 Notification Release December 15, 2022
JEE Main 2023 Phase 1 Application Form Release December 15, 2022
Last date of Application submission January 12, 2023 (9 PM)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee January 12, 2023 (11:50 PM)
JEE Main 2023 Phase 1 Admit Card Release Date 3rd week of January 2023 [Tentative]
JEE Main 2023 Phase 1 Exam Date January 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Phase 1 Result Date 2nd week of February 2023 [Tentative]
JEE Main 2023 Phase 2 Application form Release February 7, 2023
Last date of Application submission March 7, 2023 (9 PM)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee March 7, 2023 (11:50 PM)
JEE Main 2023 Phase 2 Admit Card release date Last week fo March 2023 [Tentative]
JEE Main 2023 Phase 2 Exam Date April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Phase 2 Result Date 1st week of May 2023 [Tentative]
JEE Main 2023 Counselling Date 1st week of June 2023 [Tentative]
JEE Advanced 2023 Application begins April 30, 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Application Ends May 04, 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Admit cards release May 29 – June 4, 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Exam June 04, 2023
Paper 1: 09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon 
Paper 2: 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
JEE Advanced 2023 Results June 18, 2023

IISc Bangalore BSc Eligibility Criteria

  • A pass in +2 level examination with minimum 60% aggregate marks with Physics, Maths and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
  • SC/ST candidates just need to pass (no minimum marks).
  • Those who have studied Biology/Electronics//Statistics/Computer Science in addition to above subjects are also eligible. 

Candidates qualifying any of the Test (KVPY/JEE Main/JEE Advanced/NEET) requires to meet the specific eligibilty for the admission.

JEE Main / Advanced Qualified

Examination JEE Main Minimum marks JEE Advanced Minimum marks
General 60% 60%
OBC 54% 54%
SC, ST, PwD 30% 30%

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IISc Bangalore BSc Courses

IISc Bangalore offers 6 courses under 4 year BSc (Research) program. Following are the major disciplines of the program:

Biology Chemistry
Earth & Environmental Science Materials
Mathematics Physics

IISC Bangalore BSc Admission 2023

IISc Bangalore BSc admission is based on national-level exam scores. The institute shortlists candidates for admission on the basis of KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and NEET UG exam scores. IISc Bangalore prepares separate merit lists as per the national-level exams. Candidates satisfying the eligibility crietria and cutoff set by the institute are selected for final admissions. On being selected for the admission person needs to submit the required documents for the verification. 

Documents Required:

  • 10th and 12th class marksheet and certificates
  • 5 passport sized photos
  • Qualifying Exam Score card
  • Qualifying Exam Admit Card
  • Medical Certificate
  • Category Certificate
  • Application form Print Out

How to apply?

Application process for IISc BSc Admission is online. One can follow the given steps in order to register himself:

  1. Visit the official Website (https://www.iisc.ac.in/ug/)
  2. Click on “New User Registration” link
  3. Enter the asked details
  4. Click on “Submit” Button
  5. Verify the Email id through the link provided you via email
  6. Login to your account
  7. Enter the academic and personal details
  8. Upload the documents
  9. Enter the Qualifying Entrance test details
  10. Pay the application fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking
  11. Submit the application form

Note: Candidates can check the fee payment status after 24 hours of fee submission. 

IISc Bangalore BSc Application Fee:

  • GN/OBC/KM: INR 500
  • SC/ST/PWD: INR 250

Documents Required:

  • Scanned copy of candidate’s photo
  • Scanned copy of candidate’s signature
  • Scanned copy of Caste certificates

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IISc Bangalore BSc Cutoff 2023 [Expected] 

Given below are the 2023 expected cutoff ranks for the qualifying exams accepted at IISc Bangalore for BSc admissions based on previous year cutoff. Aspiring candidates can go through the cutoff ranks to get an idea about the scores required in each exam:

IISc Bangalore KVPY Cutoff 2023 [Expected]
Category Rank 
KVPY-SA (General) 51
KVPY-SA (SC/ST) 40
KVPY-SA (PWD) 40
KVPY-SX (General) 52
KVPY-SX (SC/ST) 40
KVPY-SX (PWD) 40
KVPY-SB (General) 45
KVPY-SB (SC/ST) 32
KVPY-SB (PWD) 32
IISc Bangalore JEE Main Cutoff 2023 [Expected]
Gen 200
EWS 4000
OBC 7500
SC 10000
ST 40000
PWD 10000
KM 1500
IISc Bangalore JEE Advanced Cutoff 2023 [Expected]
Gen 220
EWS 10000
OBC-NCL 12000
SC 15000
ST 50000
KM 10000
PWD 10000
IISc Bangalore NEET UG 2023 [Expected]
Gen 230
EWS 12000
OBC-NCL 13000
SC 15000
ST 50000
KM 10000
PWD 10000

Note: SA refers to candidates pursuing Class XI (with Science subjects); SX refers to candidates who are appearing or have passed Class XII with Science Subjects; SB refers to candidates who are in the 1st year of their UG program in Basic Sciences.

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IISc Bangalore BSc Fees 2023

IISc Bangalore charges a tuition fee of around INR 10,000 annually for a 4-year BSc program. The amount is payable by General/OBC category students only. For SC/ST category students, the tuition fee is fully waived. All the factors in the IISc Bangalore BSc fee structure is given in the table below:

Particulars Gen/OBC SC/ST
Tuition Fee (Annual) INR 10,000 Fully Waived
Gymkhana Fee (Annual) INR 1,200 INR 1,200
Other Academic Fee (Annual) INR 3,700 INR 3,700
Students Emergency Fund (Annual) INR 300 INR 300
Statutory Deposit (refundable: to be paid in the first year only) INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Library Deposit (refundable: to be paid in the first year only) INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Total INR 74,600 INR 34,600

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FAQs

Ques. What are the modes of payment for paying the online application fee for IISc Bangalore B.Sc admission? 

Ans. The application fee is to be paid online. The modes of payment are net banking, visa/mastercard debit/credit cards. The fees are Rs 500 for General/OBC students and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Ques. I belong to the Scheduled Tribes, from where can I get a valid ST certificate for applying to B.Sc course at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. According to the website of the college and you can obtain your ST certificate from any of the following authorities- 
  •  District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-divisional Magistrate / Taluk Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner.
  • Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
  • Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
  • Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his/her family normally resides.
  • Administrator / Secretary to Administrator / Development Officer (Lakshadweep Islands)

Ques. What are the main subjects under the curriculum for the B.Sc program at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The major disciplines offered by IISc for specialisation are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Environmental Science and Mathematics. Additionally, students also have to take courses in Engineering and Humanities.

Ques. What is the future scope of the BS( Research) program in Biology at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Specialising in Biology in the BS(Research) program gives students the opportunity to carry out a full-fledged research project under the supervision of scientists at IISc. This path helps you prepare for a career in academia, research or the industry.

Ques. What are some of the subjects included in BS (Research) Biology at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The program gives the students to take up challenging issues in the field of Biological Sciences. The areas include experimental, computational and theoretical Biology and interdisciplinary aspects of fundamental biology, biotechnology, health, agriculture, bio-engineering, systems biology and synthetic life.

Ques. How is a BS (Research) in Mathematics different from BSc (H) Mathematics at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The program in IISc provides a foundational base for pursuing a career in Mathematical Research. It combines quantitative skills with interdisciplinary courses in Physics, Chemistry etc. which is unique. Students learn from faculty who are well-known in Mathematics for their respective fields (Algebra, Analysis, Topology etc.) It is one of the few programs in India which prepares students for a career in research and development.

Ques. What are the entry channels for admission into BS (Research) at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. IIsc prepares merit lists from National Level Entrance exams like NEET, JEE(Main & Advanced) and KVPY. Candidates interested in the BS(Research) program must take any one of the above exams to be eligible for admission.

Ques. Are there any compulsory subjects at 10+2 level to be considered eligible for B.Sc admission to IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Yes, candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (All 3) compulsorily to be eligible for admission. Other subjects like Biology, Statistics, Computer Science etc. should be accompanied by the above three subjects.

Ques. What is the accommodation for students in the BS (Research) program at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. IISc has a capacity for housing 3000 students, including 500 girls. All the undergraduate students are housed in the hostels on-campus. There are 2 messes to accommodate different Indian cuisines.

Ques. Are students eligible for any scholarships for the undergraduate program at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Students are eligible for standard scholarships from KVPY, DST-INSPIRE etc. based on their performance in National Level examinations. The institute does not provide any additional scholarships.