The Indian Institute of Science offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs with a transparent and government-regulated fee structure.
IISc also provides extensive scholarships and fellowships to eligible students, making most research programs financially sustainable.
This section covers IISc course-wise fees, application charges, and available scholarships/fellowships.
Fee structures are subject to revision from the academic year 2026–27, as notified by the Institute.
Online Application Fees
| Programme |
Category |
Application Fee |
| PG / PhD |
General / OBC / EWS |
₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD |
₹400 |
| ERP Candidates |
₹2,000 |
| Sponsored (Govt / PSU) |
₹800 |
| M.Tech (Online) |
All Categories |
₹2,000 |
| UG |
General / OBC / EWS |
₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD |
₹250 |
Online payment must be made through UPI, net-banking, debit card, or Visa/Master credit card.
Scholarships & Fellowships
| Programme |
Monthly Scholarship / Fellowship |
| PhD |
JRF ₹37,000 / SRF ₹42,000 |
| M.Tech (Research) |
₹12,400 |
| M.Tech / M.Des |
₹12,400 |
| Integrated PhD |
₹16,000 / JRF ₹37,000 / SRF ₹42,000 |
Scholarships are available through CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, AICTE, DST, DAE (NBHM), and other agencies depending on the mode of entry.
Industry-sponsored scholarships from organisations such as Infosys, IBM, Tata, Philips, and Microsoft are also available for deserving students.
Fees for Research Programmes (Per Annum)
| Programme |
GN / OBC / EWS |
SC / ST / PwD |
| PhD |
₹40,800 |
₹20,800 |
| M.Tech (Research) |
₹35,800 |
₹20,800 |
| Integrated PhD |
₹35,800 |
₹20,800 |
Fees for Course Programmes (Per Annum)
| Programme |
GN / OBC / EWS |
SC / ST / PwD |
| M.Tech / M.Des |
₹35,800 |
₹20,800 |
| M.Mgt |
₹2,97,100 |
₹97,100 |
| M.Sc |
₹81,800 – ₹1,21,800 |
₹43,300 – ₹63,300 |
UG Programme Fees
| Programme |
Gen / OBC / EWS (1st Year) |
SC / ST / PwD (1st Year) |
| B.Tech |
₹2,20,800 |
₹20,800 |
| B.Sc (Research) |
₹1,00,800 |
₹20,800 |
FAQs on Indian Institute of Science Courses & Fees
Q1: Does IISc provide scholarships to most postgraduate and PhD students?
Yes, most PG and PhD students at IISc receive scholarships or fellowships.
Funding depends on program type and mode of entry.
Research students are generally fully supported.
Q2: Are SC/ST/PwD students eligible for fee waivers at IISc?
Yes, tuition fees are fully waived for SC/ST/PwD students in most programs.
They pay only minimal institutional charges.
This significantly reduces the overall cost.
Q3: Can IISc fees change in future academic years?
Yes, IISc has notified that fee structures may be revised from 2026–27.
Changes are published officially.
Applicants should always check the latest notification.
Q4: Are external registration programme students eligible for fellowships?
External registration programme students usually pay higher fees.
Fellowship eligibility depends on employer sponsorship and program rules.
Institute-funded fellowships are generally not applicable.
