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Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
(IISc)
About
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as...
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 45 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,020
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 26 : 74
- Staff
- 537
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 49 | 145.6 | 2019 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
QS
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =73 | 75.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =90 | 73.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | =93 | 72.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =100 | 72.0 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 107 | 68.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =113 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 116 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =125 | 74.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =129 | 73.2 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 143 | 67.9 | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 96 | 59.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 101–125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =155 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =180 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =209 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =210 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =255 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =321 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =324 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 335 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 345 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =357 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =389 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =418 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =428 | 48.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Indian Institute of Science Bangalore?
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =221, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =633.
When was Indian Institute of Science Bangalore founded?
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore was founded in 1909.
What are the top subjects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore?
Top subjects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore include: Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Data Science, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Materials Science.
Where is Indian Institute of Science Bangalore located?
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore is located in Bengaluru, India.