The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) started in 1909 by J.N. Tata is a leading institution of research and advanced instruction. Being an institute of higher learning and constantly in pursuit of excellence, it is one of the oldest education centers of its kind in India with a high reputation in the academic world. In 1956, the Institute came under the purview of University Grants Commission as a deemed university.

The Institute has contributed to a great extent in the areas of research and development in the frontier areas science and engineering technologies. It is the first Institute in the country to introduce innovative Integrated Ph. D. Programmes in Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences for science graduates.

It also confers the Honorary Fellowship on eminent scholars and scientists and on those who have made noteworthy and lasting contributions to the cause of science and industry in India. Apart from formal education, there are also short term programmes for engineers and scientists offered by the Institute. The programmes offered by IISc Bangalore at different departments are as follows.

I - Division Biological Sciences

• Integrated Ph D Programme in Biological Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Ecological Sciences
• Molecular Biophysics
• Microbiology & Cell Biology
• Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics

II - Division Chemical Sciences

• Integrated Ph D Programme in Chemical Sciences
• Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
• Materials Research
• Organic Chemistry
• Solid State & Structural Chemistry

III - Division Electrical Sciences

·        M E Degree - Computer Science & Engineering

·        M E Degree - Internet Science & Engineering

·        M E Degree – Telecommunications

·        M E Degree - High Voltage Engineering

·        M Tech Degree - Electronics Design & Technology

·        M E Degree - Signal Processing

·        M E Degree - Micro Electronics Systems

·        M E Degree - Electrical Engineering

·        M E Degree - Systems Science & Automation

·        Computer Science & Engineering

·        Intelligent Systems and Automation

·        Communications Systems

·        Electronic Devices, Circuits and Technology

·        Power and Energy Systems

·        High Voltage and Insulation Engineering

·        Power Electronics and Drives

·        Photonic Devices, Circuits and Systems

·        Electromagnetics, Microwaves and Antennas

·        Signal Processing, Acoustics and Bioengineering

·        Dissertation Project

IV - Division Information Sciences

·        Supercomputer Education & Research Centre

·        Management Studies

·        Foreign Languages

V - Division Mechanical Sciences

·        Aerospace Engineering

·        Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

·        Civil Engineering

·        Chemical Engineering

·        Mechanical Engineering

·        Product Design and Manufacturing

·        Metallurgy

·        Sustainable Technology

VI - Division Physical & Mathematical Sciences

·        Instrumentation

·        Mathematics

·        Physics

·        Astronomy & Astrophysics

·        High Energy Physics