Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore


Established in 1909, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, carries out research based programs in the fields of science and technology. It is popularly known as IISc. The institute provides degrees by research like Ph. D, integrated Ph. D, M.Sc. (Engg.) and degrees by coursework (M. E. / M. Tech. / MBA / M. Des.)

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was established in 1909. Also known as IISc in short, this came up due to the efforts made by JN Tata. This institution carries out research in various fields of science and technology. The institute is located at a distance of 22 kilometers from the Bangalore Hal Airport and 7 kilometers from the railway station. The degrees that are provided by IISc, Bangalore are:
  • Degrees by Research: Ph. D, integrated Ph. D and M.Sc. (Engg.)
  • Degrees by coursework (M. E. / M. Tech. / MBA / M. Des.)
The various departments of the Indian Institute of Science of Bangalore are as follows:

Division of Chemical Sciences:
  • Materials Research Centre
  • NMR Research Centre
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
  • Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit
Division of Biological Sciences:
  • Centre for Ecological Sciences
  • Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics
  • Microbiology and Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biophysics Unit
Division of Electrical Sciences:
  • Computer Science and Automation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Communication Engineering
  • Centre for Electronic Design and Technology
Division of Mechanical Sciences:
  • Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
  • Civil Engineering
  • Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Management Studies
  • Centre for Earth Sciences (CEaS)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Materials Engineering
  • Centre for Sustainable Technologies (formerly known as ASTRA)
Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences:
  • Centre for High Energy Physics
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics Program
  • Centre for Contemporary Studies
  • Instrumentation
  • Mathematics
  • Centre for Cryogenic Technology
  • Physics
Centers under the Director:
  • JRD Tata Memorial Library
  • Supercomputer Education and Research Centre
  • National Centre for Science Information
  • Digital Information Services
  • Bio-Informatics Centre
  • Centre for Continuing Education
The three new courses that have been introduced from 1997-98 are:
  • ME Programme in Signal Processing
  • M.Des. Programme in Product Engineering and Design
  • ME Programme in Microelectronics
Also from the year 1999-2000, MBA program has been introduced in the Management Studies Department and M Tech (Computational Science) program has been introduced in the Supercomputer Education and Research Centre.

The various facilities that are provided at Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore are:
  • Medical store
  • Xerox center
  • Juice Shop
  • Saloon
  • Book shop
  • Confectionery
  • Travel Agencies (Domestic and International Travel)
  • Laundry
  • Tea corner
  • Ladies Boutique
  • Tailor
  • Coffee house
  • Hostel
  • Vegetable shop
  • Bank (Canara Bank and State Bank of India)
Address and contact number of the institute is provided below:

  • Indian Institute of Science
    Bangalore 560 012
    Telephone: +91-80-23600757

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