IISc Bangalore BTech Admission 2026 via JoSAA; 3 New Courses Available

The JoSAA 2026 counselling process officially commenced on June 2, 2026, at 5 PM. This is the first time IISc Bangalore has joined this centralized system, which streamlines the admission process for students seeking to enroll in its BTech programs.

IISc Bangalore BTech Programs: Key Facts

This year, IISc Bangalore is expanding its BTech offerings significantly. The institute will provide the following four BTech courses:

• BTech Aerospace Engineering
• BTech Materials Science and Engineering
• BTech Mechanics and Computing
• BTech in Mathematics and Computing (existing since 2022)

The introduction of the three new programs aims to cater to the growing demand for specialized engineering education and research in these fields.

Admission Process for IISc Bangalore BTech Courses via JoSAA 2026

Admission to all four BTech courses at IISc Bangalore will be conducted through the JoSAA 2026 counselling process. Candidates will be allotted seats based on their JEE Advanced 2026 ranks. This marks a departure from the previous years when IISc managed its own admission process for the Mathematics and Computing program.

It is important to note that no separate application needs to be submitted through the IISc admission portal for these courses. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria set forth by JoSAA, which includes performance in the Class XII (or equivalent) examination as outlined in the JoSAA Business Rules for IIT admissions.

Eligibility Criteria for IISc Bangalore BTech Admission 2026

To be eligible for admission to the BTech programs at IISc Bangalore, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

• Performance in the Class XII (or equivalent) examination must meet the standards specified by JoSAA.
• Candidates must have a valid JEE Advanced 2026 rank.

These criteria ensure that only qualified candidates are considered for the competitive BTech programs offered by the institute.

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