Which is better IIT or IISc Bangalore?
Both IISc and IITs are the premier institutes of India. But there are certain distinctions between them in terms of research, faculty, ranking, etc. deciding which university is better varies from student to student based on different parameters set by them. However, as per NIRF 2023 Rankings, IISc
IISc Bangalore has been ranked 1 and 2 by the NIRF 2023 Rankings under the 'University' and 'Overall' categories, respectively. The NIRF ranking is better than most of the IITs. Also during IISc placements 2023, the highest package offered was INR 85 LPA and the average package offered was INR 28 LP
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There are 12 Fellowships that are active for BTech to support needy students. These fellowships are offered by different individuals and organisations. Typical monthly stipend is INR 7,000. They are awarded to eligible students.
Yes, IISc Bangalore follows reservation policy of the government for BTech admission. Details of seat matrix are given below:
| Student Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
EWS | 10% |
OBC-NCL | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
PwD (With at least 40% impairment) | 5% (Horizontal reservation) |
Please Note: There is one seat reserved in Supernumerary for Kashmiri Migrants / Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants).
IISc Bangalore BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced score. Admission is given through counselling by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Aspirants need to register for JoSAA counselling. No separate application is required to be submitted on the IISc admission portal.
Application fee for BSc at IISc Bangalore varies according to the category of the student. Details are given in the table below:
| Student Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | INR 500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | INR 250 |
Several foundations have collaborated with IISc Bangalore to provide financial support to needy students in the form of scholarships for BSc as follows:
Scholarship/Fellowship | Amount |
|---|---|
Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Up to INR 2 Lacs over degree duration |
Shraman Foundation UG Fellowship | Need-based support |
Late Hallimysore Hirannaiah Fellowship | INR 7,000 per month |
Ms Sumana Memorial UG Fellowship (For women only) | INR 7,000 |
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