IISc BS Admission 2026 - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has started the process of IISc BS 2026 registration on the official website, iisc.ac.in. The IISc BS 2026 application form link has been activated on May 1. Candidates who cleared class 12th in 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026 can apply for IISc BS admission. 125 seats are available under the IISc BS 2026 seat matrix. The selection for BS Research programmes will be based on JEE Advanced exam and ISER Aptitude Test.
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IISC Bs Research Application Fee 2026 varies by category: GN/OBC/KM candidate are required to pay Rs 500, while SC/ST/PWD candidates must pay Rs 250. Check teh page for complete information on the IISc BS admission 2026.
The authority has announced the IISc BS 2026 admission dates on the official website. Candidates can check the IISc BS admission 2026 dates in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Start Date of Application | May 1, 2026 |
Last Date of Application | June 4, 2026 |
IISc BS counselling (JEE Advanced exam) | June 2026 |
Last date to submit the provide their roll no. and CRL rank (JEE Advanced mode) | June 2026 |
Online counselling and seat allotment for JEE Advanced candidates | June 2026 |
Last date to update the application number and overall rank (IAT mode) | July 2026 |
IISc BS counselling (IAT exam) | July 2026 |
IISc BS admission online counselling for IAT candidates | July 2026 |
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Admission to IISc Bangalore BS is through two channels/modes which include JEE Advanced and IISER IAT. Candidates have to apply for admission by filling out the online application form from the website of the institute. Candidates who fill out and submit the form within specified dates will be shortlisted based on their scores.
Candidates who fill and submit the application form within the specified date and time are considered for admission. The selection of candidates will be based on their score in the exam through which they apply - JEE Advanced or IISER Admission Test (IAT). The institute prepares the IISc BS cutoff based on the score through different modes of admission. Candidates who meet the IISc BS cutoff have to appear for online counselling.
Candidates applying for IISc BS admission 2026 must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria of the institute. IISc BS admission eligibility has several criteria from subjects in class 12, year of passing class 12 among others. Candidates are provided here with the complete list of all conditions to make sure they are eligible for IISc BS admission 2026.
Eligibility | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|
Qualifying Exam | Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) in 2024/ 2025 or should be appearing in the exam in 2026 to be eligible for the admission process. |
Compulsory Subjects | Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects along with other subjects during their 10+2 (or equivalent). |
Qualifying Marks | Candidates must have secured a first-class or 60% or equivalent grade in the 12th Standard exam. However, there is no minimum percentage for SC/ST candidates, they are only required to pass in the 10+2 (or equivalent). |
| Category | Minimum marks required class 10+2 or equivalent |
|---|---|
General | 60% |
SC/ST | Class pass |
Candidates applying for IISc BS admission 2026 have to fill out the application form by providing the basic details. The application form for IISc BS admission 2026 has been released on May 1. Only online applications are accepted.
Documents to be kept ready before filling the IISc BS Application Form
Details of the admission Channel (JEE Advanced/IISER IAT)
A scanned image of the photograph of the candidate
A scanned image of the signature of the candidate
Scanned image of the signature of the Parent/Guardian
Scanned image of Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Steps involved in filling the application form:
Step 1- Registration: The first step in filling out the application form is registration. At this stage, candidates have to provide their basic details like name, email ID, mobile number and date of birth. After providing three basic details and submitting the details, candidates will receive details on their email and mobile regarding their registration number and password.
Step 2- Filling of Detailed Application Form: At this stage, candidates have to log in using the registration number/email ID and password received by them. After login, candidates have to fill out a detailed application form by providing details of education, address, and parents.
Candidates also need to enter choices of the exam through which they are applying (JEE Main/Advanced/KVPY) and the choices of course/specialisation while filling out the application form.
Step 3- Uploading Documents: Candidates also need to upload the scanned images of their passport-size colour photograph, signature and parents' signature. The scanned images have to be within the permissible size and dimension otherwise students will face difficulty in uploading them. Advised is to make the images as per dimension and size prescribed by the IISc.
Step 4- Payment of Fees: The last stage in filling out the application form for IISc BS admission 2026 will be the payment of the application fee. The payment has to be done online using a credit/debit card or internet banking.
Category | Fees |
|---|---|
GN/OBC/KM | Rs 500 |
SC/ST/PWD | Rs 250 |
Candidates will be provided with the IISc BS admission cutoff 2026 as and when released. Meanwhile, check the previous year cutoff here.
| Categories | IISER IAT 2024 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 43 |
GN(F) | 141 |
EWS | 15 |
EWS(F) | 58 |
OBC | 47 |
OBC(F) | 116 |
SC | 33 |
SC(F) | 146 |
ST | 57 |
ST(F) | 153 |
PWD | 7063 |
KM | 45 |
| Categories | JEE Main 2024 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 2263 |
GN(F) | 4301 |
EWS | 978 |
EWS(F) | 2342 |
OBC | 3073 |
OBC(F) | 4724 |
SC | 770 |
SC(F) | 1027 |
ST | 616 |
ST(F) | 1090 |
PWD | 40 |
KM | 2489 |
| Categories | IISER IAT 2024 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 38 |
GN(F) | 94 |
EWS | 13 |
EWS(F) | 32 |
OBC | 35 |
OBC(F) | 56 |
SC | 30 |
SC(F) | 61 |
ST | 46 |
ST(F) | 69 |
PWD | 20 |
KM | 4 |
| Categories | JEE Main 2024 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 903 |
GN(F) | 1169 |
EWS | 1214 |
EWS(F) | 1636 |
OBC | 1665 |
OBC(F) | 2992 |
SC | 581 |
SC(F) | 687 |
ST | 314 |
ST(F) | 336 |
PWD | 4 |
KM | 1509 |
Categories | JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 1095 |
GN(F) | 1763 |
EWS | 829 |
EWS(F) | 1483 |
OBC | 2348 |
OBC(F) | 3013 |
SC | 484 |
SC(F) | 579 |
ST | 190 |
ST(F) | 205 |
PWD | 19 |
KM | 1200 |
Categories | IISER IAT 2023 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 17 |
GN(F) | 41 |
EWS | 54 |
EWS(F) | 189 |
OBC | 420 |
OBC(F) | 515 |
SC | 1236 |
SC(F) | 2127 |
ST | 4897 |
ST(F) | 5500 |
PWD | 1500 |
KM | 1000 |
| Categories | JEE Main 2023 Cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 360 |
GN(F) | 777 |
EWS | 7531 |
EWS(F) | 10830 |
OBC | 7827 |
OBC(F) | 10830 |
SC | 20558 |
SC(F) | 22000 |
ST | 30282 |
ST(F) | 50000 |
PWD | 8000 |
KM | 8000 |
| Categories | JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff |
|---|---|
GN | 360 |
GN(F) | 777 |
EWS | 7531 |
EWS(F) | 10830 |
OBC | 7827 |
OBC(F) | 10830 |
SC | 20558 |
SC(F) | 22000 |
ST | 30282 |
ST(F) | 50000 |
PWD | 8000 |
KM | 8000 |
The institute will release a merit list of all the candidates who apply for admission. The merit list will be released separately for different channels under which admission is applied. The allotment of seats will be based on the IISc BS merit list 2026.
The admission of candidates will be managed by an online counselling process conducted by the institute. Candidates who are shortlisted are required to confirm their seat online by logging into the official website.
| Fee Details | Gen/OBC/EWS Category | SC/ST/PwD Category |
|---|---|---|
Tuition Fee | Rs 10,000 | Fully Waived |
Statutory Deposit | Rs 7,500 | Rs 7,500 |
Library Deposit | Rs 7,500 | Rs 7,500 |
Other Academic Fee | Rs 3,700 | Rs 3,700 |
Students Emergency Fund | Rs 300 | Rs 300 |
Gymkhana Fee | Rs 1,200 | Rs 1,200 |
Total Fees | Rs 30,200 | Rs 20,200 |
Candidates are provided here with the contact details for IISc BS admission. Candidates can contact the institute in case they have any queries regarding the admission process.
For programme-related queries:
The Assistant Registrar (Academic)
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore - 560 012
Email: ar.acad@iisc.ac.in
Phone: 080 2293 2977
Fax : +91-80-23601413
For admission fee/application fee-related queries:
Dean, Undergraduate Studies,
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore - 560 012
Email: office.ugdean@iisc.ac.in
Phone: 080 2293 3379, 080 2293 3388/3689
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