IISc Bangalore PG Admission through GATE 2021, Last Day to Apply Online

By Kajal Vats|Updated : March 31st, 2021

IISc Bangalore M Tech Admission through GATE 2021: IISc PG Admissions 2021 Notification PDF released. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore invites applications from eligible candidates for admissions to regular postgraduate programs namely (1) Research Programmes [Ph.D. / M Tech (Research)] (2) Course Programmes [M Tech/M Des/M Mgt], (3) Integrated Ph.D. Programs, and also to (4) Ph.D. under External Registration Programmes.

Candidates satisfying the educational qualification including those in the final semester/year of their qualifying examinations, but who expect to complete their qualifying examinations (including all examinations, project dissertation, viva-voce, etc.) can apply for the various courses in this prestigious institute if they can furnish the necessary certificates.

IISc Bangalore PG Admission through GATE 2021 online application link activated on 22nd February 2021. Candidates should check the eligibility before applying for the PG programs.

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IISc Bangalore PG Admission Notification 2021

IISC Bangalore 2021 PG Admissions Application Form Link: Apply Here

IISc PG Admissions 2021 Notification PDF, Download Here

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: Important Dates

S. No.ParticularsDates
1.Online application begins22nd February 2021
2.Last Date for Online Application31st March 2021(11:59 PM)

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: Research Programmes PhD/M. Tech (Research)

S. NoProgramsResearch Areas
1.PhD in Science FacultyAstronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Solid State & Structural Chemistry
2.M Tech (Research) and PhD in Engineering FacultyAerospace Engineering, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science  & Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, Management Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering, Product Design & Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies, and Computational and Data Sciences – (Computational Science Stream and Computer Systems Stream)
3.PhD in Interdisciplinary areasBio-systems Science and Engineering (offered by Centre for Biosystems Science and Engineering), Energy (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research), Mathematical Sciences (offered by IISc Mathematics Initiative), Nanoscience and Engineering (offered by the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering), Water Research (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants possessing a minimum of second class or equivalent in the following degrees as applicable to the individual departments / areas are eligible to apply:
Qualifying degreeQualifying in national entrance tests (Mode of entry)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ 4-year Bachelor of Science
  • Valid GATE score* / NET JRF** is mandatory
  • Master’s degree in Science / Master’s degree in Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, Computer Science/ Application
  • Valid GATE score / NET JRF is mandatory
  • Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary Sciences
  • Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF/GPAT
  • MS/MBA (post BE/B Tech/M Sc) – (applicable for the department of Management Studies/Ecological Sciences)
  • Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF
  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering/ Technology from any Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 out of 10 or its equivalent (for Ph D only)
  • Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF
  • MBBS/MD
  • Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF
  • B Pharma
  • Valid GPAT score / JRF
  • Bachelor’s degree holders in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science /Electronics followed by qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognised by UPSC/AICTE as being equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Valid GATE score / NET JRF is mandatory
  • *The GATE score should be valid as on 02 August 2021. Candidates securing the valid GATE score for the years 2019/2020/2021 may apply.
  • ** NET JRF includes – Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; UGC-NET for JRF; DBT JRF; ICMR JRF; JEST; NBHM Screening Test 2020; INSPIRE fellow.

Selection Procedure for Research Programs

  • Candidates are shortlisted for an interview based on their performance in the National Entrance Test and/or the qualifying degree as detailed in the above table.
  • The selection is based on the performance in the interview (in some of the departments, an aptitude test/preliminary interview will precede the interview/final interview)

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: COURSE PROGRAMMES [M Tech/M Des/M Mgt]

M Tech Programmes

Dept. /ProgrammesBasis of Selection
  • Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Systems, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Signal Processing
  • Based only on the GATE score
  • Electronic Systems Engineering, Microelectronics, and VLSI Design
  • Based on a 70% GATE score + 30% Career Analysis Marks(CAM)
  • Climate Science, Earth Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering, Quantum Technology, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems
  • Based on a 70% GATE score + 30% performance in an online interview
  • Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering
  • Based on a 70% GATE score + 30% performance in online written test
  • Computational & Data Sciences, Smart Manufacturing
  • Based on 70% GATE score + 30% performance in online written test and interview

Note: CAM: means figure of Merit based on 10th/12th/UG/PG marks/GPA

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants possessing a minimum of Second Class or equivalent in a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of
    • Engineering / Technology or
    • B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g AMIE by Institutions of Engineers).
    • Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics,
  • Statistics, Geology, Instrumentation, Electronics, Computer Applications as applicable to individual departments/programs with a valid GATE 2019 / 2020 / 2021 score are eligible to apply

Note: Candidates enrolled up to 31.05.2013 with professional societies(e.g AMIE) recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE are only eligible to apply.

Selection Procedure

  • Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) provides a common platform for the candidate to make the most preferred choice for admission into M.Tech Programmes through GATE in participating institutions (IISc & IITs).
  • Admission offers for M Tech programs of IISc for all the above disciplines and also for M.Des. (from GATE stream) will be made on COAP.
  • Sponsored candidates from Defence, BARC, DRDO, ISRO, NAL, NTRO, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA, PWD, and CPRI applying for a course program under the sponsored category must compulsorily fill an online application form and submit the printed version, in duplicate, on or before 5 April 2021.

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: Master of Design (M Des)

  •  Product Design and Engineering offered by Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants possessing a minimum of the second class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology Design / Architecture with valid GATE 2019/ 2020/ 2021 or CEED 2021 score as of 2nd August 2021 are eligible to apply.

Selection procedure

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for a design aptitude test and an interview based on the GATE / CEED score as per the schedule given on the IISc website under Important
    Dates.
  • Selection will be based on the performance in 70% GATE / CEED, and 30% performance in online design aptitude test and interview.
  • The announcement of the results and issue of admission of offers for candidates shortlisted on GATE score will be through COAP, and for those based on CEED, directly by the Institute.

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: Master of Management (M Mgt)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants possessing a minimum of the first class or equivalent in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent with a valid GATE 2019/ 2020/ 2021 or CAT 2020 or GMAT scores are
    eligible to apply.

Selection Procedure

  • Candidates will be short-listed for online interviews based on GATE / CAT / GMAT scores as per the schedule given on the IISc website under Important Dates.
  • Selection will be based on 15% (GATE / CAT / GMAT scores) + 15% UG performance + 30% Communication skill + 40% performance in online interview.

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: INTEGRATED Ph. D. PROGRAMMES

Disciplines Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualificationQualifying examination
Biological Sciences
  • A minimum of first class or equivalent in Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences) or
  • A minimum of first class or equivalent in BE/ B Tech degree
JAM 2021 in Biotechnology(BT) or
Chemistry (CY) or Mathematics (MA) or Physics (PH) or Biotechnology (BT)
Chemical Sciences
  • A minimum of first class in B.Sc. or an equivalent degree with Chemistry as one of the main subjects with Mathematics at the PUC or Plus 2 level
JAM 2021 in Chemistry (CY) or
Physics (PH)
Mathematical Sciences
  • A minimum of first class or equivalent in B Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects or BE/BTech or equivalent degree.
JAM 2021 in Mathematics (MA) or
Mathematical Statistics (MS)
Physical Sciences
  • A minimum of first class or equivalent in B.Sc.or an equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects
JAM 2021 in Physics (PH) or
JEST 2021

Selection procedure

  • Candidates will be short-listed for interviews based on their JAM 2021 score for all the four disciplines, and those cleared JEST 2021 for Physical Sciences.
  • Selection for (a) Chemical Sciences will be based on the performance in the interview; (b) Biological, Physical and Mathematical Sciences will be based on combined performance in the qualifying examination and interview.

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: Ph.D under External Registration Programme (ERP)

  • This programme is meant for (1) professionals from R&D Organizations / Industries and (2) Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Medical Colleges/ Universities, recognized by the appropriate government agencies

Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualifying in one of the national entrance tests like CSIR-UGC NET for JRF, UGC-NET for JRF, DBT JRF, ICMR JRF, GATE, NBHM is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Further, the candidate should have completed two years of full-time employment in the current organization after completion of degree.
  • The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employing organizations.

Selection Procedure

  • Based on the performance in an interview

IISc Bangalore PG Admission 2021: Application Fee 

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS (economically weaker section) ₹ 800
SC / ST / PwD (Person with disability)₹ 400
ERP candidates (all categories)₹ 2000
Sponsored candidates from Defence, BARC, DRDO, ISRO, NAL, NTRO, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA, PWD, and CPRI₹ 800

For more details, check the IISc Bangalore Website

IISc Bangalore Official Website

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