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IISc Bangalore MSc Admission 2023: Dates, Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Application Process

Bangalore, KarnatakaPublic College

Master of Science [M.Sc]


Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

16 K

1 Year Fees

1.21 Lakhs

Total Fees

2.27 Lakhs

Detailed Fees

general
yearTuition FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
year 1₹ 16000₹ 105200₹ 1.21 Lakhs
year 2₹ 16000₹ 90200₹ 1.06 Lakhs

Course Information

Course Description

IISc Bangalore MSc admission 2023 will begin soon. Admissions to the program are based on the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) scores, conducted by IIT Guwahati. The admit cards for the same will be released on January 10, 2023. IIT JAM 2023 exam will be held on Feb 12, 2023. The final selection will be done on the basis of IIT JAM cutoff released by the university. Check IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2023

IISc Bangalore MSc is a 2 year PG program specialized in Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences. Admission to the program requires 500 marks in the GATE exam and 275 marks in JAM exam. The Total fee for the program is INR 2.27 Lacs.

IISc Bangalore MSc Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IISc Bangalore has released cutoff scores for all MSc courses. The table below shows the expected cutoff ranks for admissions based on previous year ranks:

Categories Life Science
GATE JAM
General 500 275
EWS 475 300
OBC 475 300
SC 200 2000
ST 2022 2000

Check More: IISc Bangalore Cutoff

IISc Bangalore MSc Admission Dates 2023 

Event Dates
Website opens for online submission of applications February 01, 2023
Last date for online submission of applications (website closes at 23:59 hours of 23.03.2023) March 23, 2023
Last date for receipt of printed version of Sponsored/ERP applications upto 5.30 p.m March 31, 2023
M Sc-Life Sciences interview schedule April 17-21, 2023
Reporting for Course programmes  July 17-18, 2023
Commencement of Classes August 01, 2023
IIT JAM 2023 Application Process Sep 7, 2022- Oct 11, 2022
IIT JAM 2023 Admit cards January 10, 2023
IIT JAM 2023 Exam date February 12, 2023
Declaration of IIT JAM 2023 Result March 22, 2023
Online Application for Admission (IIT JAM) April 11, 2023- April 25, 2023

IISc Bangalore MSc Eligibility Criteria

MSc (Life Sciences)

  • At least first class or equivalent in a bachelor's degree in physical, chemical, or biological sciences (including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, veterinary, and agricultural sciences) (or) A minimum of first class or equivalent in an engineering or business-related degree.

  • Candidates Must have qualified IIT JAM 2023 in Biotechnology (BT) or Chemistry (CY) or Mathematics (MA) or Physics (PH) (or) GATE in Biotechnology (BT), Biomedical Engineering (BM), Electronics Communication Engineering (EC), Ecology (EY), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH), Life Sciences (XL).

MSc (Chemical Sciences)

  • Candidates must have obtained a minimum of a first-class B.Sc., or an equivalent degree, with mathematics at the Plus 2 level and chemistry as one of the major topics.

  • Candidates must have qualified in the IIT JAM exam in Chemistry (CY).

IISc Bangalore offers admission to candidates on the basis of scores obtained in the IIT JAM 2023 exam for MSc courses. For Life Sciences, candidates will be offered admission on the basis of scores obtained in the IIT JAM examination and Interview, both of which will have equal weightage that 50% written test + 50% interview. Whereas for Chemical Science admission will be offered on the basis of JAM scores only. The details of Jthe AM examination are as follows.

IISc Bangalore MSc Entrance Exam 2023

IIT JAM is an online entrance exam held in English language. The paper has 3 sections and contains 60 questions. Details of the exams are given below:

Section No of Questions Marks Negative Marking
A 10 MCQs 1 mark each 1/3
20 MCQs 2 marks each 2/3
B 10 MCQs 2 marks each Not Applicable
C 10 NAT Questions 1 mark each Not Applicable
10 NAT Questions 2 marks each Not Applicable

Check More: IISc Bangalore Admission 2023

IISc Bangalore MSc Application Process

For admissions into the MSc Program at IISc Bangalore, candidates will have to qualify the IIT JAM examination, based on the scores of which candidates will be offered admission. For Life Sciences, candidates will be offered admission on the basis of scores obtained in JAM and Interview, both of which will have equal weightage that 50% written test + 50% interview. Whereas for Chemical Science admission will be offered on the basis of JAM scores only.

Candidates can apply for IISc Bangalore by following the processes outlined below.

  • Candidates shall visit the online portal https://admissions.iisc.ac.in, and click on the PG course programme.
  • Click on New User Registration to register yourself.
  • Register by providing your name, email address and date of birth. (Make sure this is correct as no changes can be made afterwards.)
  • After registration, you will receive an email stating your application no. or user ID and password along with a link to confirm your email address.
  • Click on the link in the email.
  • Provide all the information asked like Personal Information, Educational qualifications and other Information.
  • Upload the documents asked as these will be used at later date for admission.
  • Pay the required sum as asked on the website.

The Application fee for IIT JAM is as follows.

IIT JAM 2023 Application fee
Category Fee for one test Fee for two tests
Female INR 750 INR 1,050
All others INR 1500 INR 2100

IISc Bangalore MSc Selection Criteria 

Discipline Criteria
Life Sciences 50% written test + 50% interview. Candidates will be short listed for test/interview based on their JAM scores in BT, CY, MA, PH score / GATE in BT, BM, EC, EY, MA, PH, XL score.
Chemical Sciences 100% JAM (CY) scores

IISc Bangalore MSc Course Details 

IISc Bangalore offers MSc in Life Science and Chemical Sciences. For Life, Sciences candidates must have completed their bachelor's in Biotechnology whereas for Chemical Science candidates must have completed their graduation in Chemistry as a specialisation. 

  • Only 50 Students are admitted per course.
  • The course consists of a total of 64 credits (36 Credits for Theory+Lab Course and 28 Credits for Research projects).
  • The MSc program is implemented in four semesters.

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IISc Bangalore MSc Syllabus

Life Sciences: The area of study for Life Science include: Biochemistry and Biophysics; Cell and Developmental Biology; Ecology and Evolution; Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; Neuroscience and Behaviour. The subjects taught in Semester I and Semester II are as follows.

Semester I Semester II
Critical thinking and Scientific Ethics Soft skills lecture series and workshops
Mathematics and Statistics for biologists Molecular biology
Soft skills lecture series and workshops Ecology and Evolution
Biochemistry and Biophysics Developmental Biology and Genetics
Cell Biology Physiology and Neurobiology
Microbiology, Virology and Immunology Genetics and Ecology
Molecular Techniques -

Chemical Sciences: Quantum Chemistry, Statistical Mechanics, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Organic Reactions, Spectroscopy, Main Group Chemistry, and Organometallic Chemistry are the area of study for Chemical Sciences.

IISc Bangalore MSc Fees 2023 

IISc Bangalore MSc Fee Structure 2023
Particulars M.Sc (Life Sciences) M.Sc (Chemical Sciences)
GN/OBC/EWS Category SC/ST Category GN/OBC/EWS Category SC/ST Category
Tuition Fee (Annual) INR 16,000 Fully waived INR 16,000 Fully waived
Bench Fee (Annual) INR 85,000 INR 42,500 INR 45,000 INR 22,500
Gymkhana Fee (Annual) INR 1,200 INR 1,200 INR 1,200 INR 1,200
Other Academic Fees (Annual) INR 3,700 INR 3,700 INR 3,700 INR 3,700
Statutory Deposit (Refundable)* INR 7,500 INR 7,500 INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Library Deposit (Refundable)* INR 7,500 INR 7,500 INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Students Emergency Fund (Annual) INR 300 INR 300 INR 300 INR 300
TOTAL INR 1,21,200 INR 62,700 INR 81,200 INR 42,700
* to be paid in the first year only

Check more details on IISc Bangalore Courses & Fees

IISc Bangalore MSc FAQs 

Ques. How can I get into IISc Bangalore’s MSc course?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to IISc Bangalore’s MSc course will have to appear for JAM 2023 which will be conducted by IIT. Based on the scores obtained by candidates in JAM 2023, he/she will be offered admission to the MSc Programme of IISc Bangalore.

Ques. Has IISc Bangalore started its application process for MSc 2023 admissions?

Ans. IISc Bangalore has not started the application process for the Intake of 2023. The application process will start after the conduction of JAM 2023. A merit list will be prepared based on which candidates will be offered admission.

Ques. Does IISc Bangalore offer reservation in MSc seats?

Ans. As IISc Bangalore is a Central University, it does offer admission to SC/ST candidates and has seats reserved for SC/ST students in each department. The seats reserved are as per the directions given and mandated by the government.

Ques. What are the facilities at IISc Bangalore for MSc students? 

Ans. IISc Bangalore is one of the best universities and has a Library, Classroom, WIFI, Hostels, Computer laboratory, canteen, Research laboratories, Auditorium, etc.

Ques. What is the list of documents required for admission to the IISc Bangalore MSc course?

Ans. While going for admission to IISc Bangalore, a candidate should have the following documents:

  • 10th Marksheet and Certificate
  • 12th Marksheet and certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets and Degree
  • JAM 2023 Entrance scorecard
  • Caste Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Photo ID Proof
  • And an attested copy of all the above-mentioned documents.

Ques. How to apply for IISc Bangalore MSc courses?

Ans. Students are selected on the basis of the merit and scores obtained in the JAM 2023 Entrance examination that is held particularly for the Post Graduate entrances. Students will have to select IISc Bangalore’s MSc course while filling out the JAM 2023 form.

Ques. How do I reach IISc Bangalore?

Ans. IISc Bangalore is 35 KM away from the Bangalore airport and is 7 KMs away from the Bangalore Railway station. A taxi will be available right outside the Airport as well as Railway Station.

Ques. What is the cut-off of IISc Bangalore’s MSc course?

Ans. IISc Bangalore will be undertaking a score of JAM 2023 this year and a definite cut-off cannot be predicted. However, candidates can take a look at the previous year’s cut-off to predict the expected cut-off for the current year.

Ques. When will the application procedure for IISc Bangalore’s MSc course will start?

Ans. The application procedure for the MSc course of IISc Bangalore will start after the results of JAM 2023 are declared. Admissions to the MSc course of IISc Bangalore will be offered on the basis of scores in the JAM 2023 exam.


Course Details

Life Science

Total Fees

227,400
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats50
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Chemical Sciences

Total Fees

227,400
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats50
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus

Placement

Highest Placement₹ 85.0 Lakhs
Average Placement₹ 28.0 Lakhs
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Answered Questions

Indian Institute of Science - [IISc]: 47 answered questions

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Pratik Parikh

21 Mar 23Lives in Bangalore

When choosing between a computer science or statistics perspective for ML, it's important to consider your goals. Statisticians have high standards for theoretical guarantees and usually publish in journals. It may take 5-6 years after initial conception for a method to be accepted and used. On the other hand, computer science and ML move quickly with conferences as the primary venues. Methods and code quickly spread, and people start using them.

In general, computer science is considered a better choice for ML than statistics departments. If you're considering the ISI Machine Intelligence Unit, note that it's mostly made up of statisticians who research fuzzy logic and publish in stats or application-specific journals. Their papers don't usually appear in flagship ML venues like NIPS, ICML, or KDD.

When deciding between a CS or statistics Ph.D., also consider your employment options after graduation. The majority of people in top Indian labs like MSR, Google, and XRCI are CS PhDs, if not 100%. Statistics PhDs, on the other hand, typically work in actuarial firms or investment banks, which have different work objectives.


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Navneet Goswami

09 Sept 21Studied at LPU

It's a much sought-after degree at Vignan University. My brother pursued the same and did his MS later. There are two ways to get an internship in the IISC Bangalore. 

  • First, make an application to the Indian Academy of Sciences Summer Research Fellowship program and choose IISC in the institute preference option. 
  • Second, simply email a professor and try to convince them to let your daughter intern at the IISC. 

My brother chose the second option to get his preferred spot. 


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Deepesh Sinha

01 Aug 22Dual Degree(Btech+Mtech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

ISI Kolkata is the best option for MSc in Maths, followed by IISc. IIT KGP is reputed in the technology domain, but for core science subjects, it’s not a good option. If you are interested to pursue pure Mathematics, choosing ISI is the best option among these. It specializes in the field. You will get better career opportunities and exposure in the field. 


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Pratik Parikh

21 Mar 23Lives in Bangalore

 The benefits of studying an M.Tech at IISc Bangalore are:

  • IISc brand: Attending IISC comes with many social benefits as you will be preferred over non-IITian competitors in your professional life.
  • Affordability: Being a government initiative, IISC education is subsidized and affordable. The total fees for a four-year BS-MS course should be around Rs 15-20 lakhs, but students only have to pay around Rs 4 lakhs. Scholarships are also available for reserved category students, and banks are ready to give loans for studying at IISc Bangalore.
  • Nation Building: Studying at IISc allows you to contribute to the growth of the nation, and by staying or returning back to India after gaining knowledge, you can utilize it for the future generations of the nation. IISCians are increasingly returning to India after globalization.
  • Avoiding expensive study abroad: Studying abroad is an expensive dream that not everyone can afford, with costs ranging from Rs 10 lakhs for a five-year course to Rs 74 lakhs for more expensive universities. Studying at IISC saves you from the financial burden of studying abroad.
  • Family matters: Staying in India after completing your education at IISC allows you to stay close to your family and contribute to the growth of your motherland, rather than facing challenges with cultural differences while living abroad.

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Anupama Srivastava

18 Aug 21Studied Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering at National Institute of Industrial Engineering (2019)

Having to know some people from both these institutes, I can say that both have the sand management course but still, there's a lot of difference between the mindset of the two. 

  • The curriculum remains the same but the change comes in the teaching method. 
  • IISc, as usual, has a research-oriented way of teaching. 
  • Whereas NITIE focuses more on the logical and decision-making skills from the managerial point of view.
  • Both are different in the placement domain as there's a marginal difference between the average packages. 
  • Also, IISc is a tier 2 college unlike NITIE.
Categories PGDIE at NITIE Mumbai MMS at IISc Bangalore
Course Fee 14.63 lakh 3.18 lakh
Highest CTC 28 LPA 26 LPA
Average CTC 15 LPA 12-18 LPA
Recruiting Companies Wipro, ZS Associates, IBM, HP, etc. Infosys, Cognizant, Dell, TCS, etc.

So ultimately it is your decision to choose between these two colleges. Assess every criteria before finalizing one. As this will shape your career further.


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Disha Das

22 Jun 21Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (2018)

It depends upon you whether you want to pursue your dream of getting a government job or pursue higher studies further. Either you pursue M.Tech from IITs or go for PSU jobs. It totally depends upon you what your interest level and what do you want to achieve as both are very different career options.

  • M.Tech from IISC Bangalore will be a good option for you. This college offers better facilities, faculties, environment, and atmosphere.
  • If you want to pursue research studies then this option will be good.
  • If you want a job after M.Tech then you should go to IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
  • If you want R&D Profile then you should select you should go for M.Tech from IIT.
  • BARC, CSIR, HRDO and HAL recruit R&D profiles through GATE scores.

It finally depends on you and how you want your career to be shaped further. Because both have entirely different outcomes. Both can be equally good for your career if you are dedicated enough.


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What is the differnce between IISc and IISER?

By Aaditya Hari Nairon 10 May 22
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Shree Gupta

10 May 22Ph.D. at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2020)

IISc Bangalore is more than 110 years old and it is the first choice of most students for Science, Engineering, and Technology-related courses. Seven IISER were established recently with the goal of providing quality education in pure science. IISERs were established with the expectations that they would reach global standards in the field of basic sciences and offer intensive research like IISc. 

IISERs offer courses such as BS-MS, integrated Ph.D., and Ph.D. to students. Although IISERs were established recently, they have good faculties and research facilities. Getting admission at IISc is more challenging compared to IISERs. 


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Aditi Banerjee

29 Mar 23Lives in Bangalore

When it comes to pursuing MTech in civil engineering, choosing between IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras can be a challenging decision. Both institutions are renowned for their academic excellence and have a long-standing reputation for producing some of the finest graduates in the field. To help you make an informed decision, let's explore the differences between the two institutions based on your future plans.

If you're planning to pursue a career in academia, then IISc Bangalore might be the better option for you. 

Here are some reasons why:

  • IISc Bangalore has a strong emphasis on research-oriented teaching, which makes it an ideal choice for those who want to pursue a career in research or teaching.
  • The faculty at IISc Bangalore are highly experienced and well-versed in their respective fields, which means that you'll be learning from some of the best minds in the country.
  • The research facilities and infrastructure at IISc Bangalore are world-class, which means that you'll have access to the latest tools and technologies to carry out your research.

On the other hand, if you're planning to pursue a career in the corporate world, then IIT Madras might be the better option for you. Here are some reasons why:

  • IIT Madras has a strong reputation for producing graduates who are industry-ready and have the skills and knowledge to excel in the corporate world.
  • The on-campus placements at IIT Madras are some of the best in the country, which means that you'll have a higher chance of getting placed in a top-tier company.
  • IIT Madras has strong industry connections and collaborations, which means that you'll have opportunities to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience.

Whether IISc Bangalore or IIT Madras is better for M.Tech in civil engineering depends on your plans.


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Hindol Mukharjee

16 Jun 22PhD from National Institute of Science Education and Research (2017)

For pure science, IISc is the obvious choice among these. It is the best in India, in terms of research interface, faculties, and alumni base. 

If you are particularly interested in Physics, you should definitely choose IISc. It has an excellent Physics department. IISc Bangalore, Department of Physics has a Theoretical Cosmology group. The research interest of the group mostly involves early universe cosmology topics. For pure science courses, the preference order for these institutes is - IISc>>IISER>NISER


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Aditi Banerjee

06 Apr 23Lives in Bangalore

Jobs in IISc Bangalore, IITs, and IIMs are considered government jobs in India. These institutions are all funded by the government of India and operate under the Ministry of Education. The faculty and staff are considered government employees and are subject to the rules and regulations that apply to all government employees.

The recruitment process for faculty and staff positions in these institutions is usually through a competitive selection process that includes a written test, a personal interview, and other selection criteria, as determined by the respective institutions. The salaries and other benefits for faculty and staff in these institutions are also determined by the government of India, based on the recommendations of the Pay Commission.

Therefore, jobs in IISc Bangalore, IITs, and IIMs are considered to be prestigious and highly sought after in India, as they provide job security, a good salary, and other benefits associated with government jobs



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