IISc Bengaluru Launches 3 New BTech Courses, Admission via JEE Advanced

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has announced the launch of three new Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes beginning from the 2026–27 academic session. The expansion aims to strengthen the institute’s undergraduate engineering offerings and provide interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Admission to the newly introduced programmes will be based on JEE Advanced ranks, with seat allocation carried out through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.

New BTech Courses Introduced at IISc Bengaluru

The institute has added three specialised engineering programmes designed to combine strong theoretical foundations with research-oriented training. The newly launched BTech programmes include:

• BTech in Aerospace Engineering
• BTech in Mechanics and Computing
• BTech in Materials Science and Engineering

These courses will be offered alongside the existing BTech in Mathematics and Computing, which IISc already runs for undergraduate students. The new programmes are expected to emphasise advanced engineering concepts, interdisciplinary research and industry-relevant skills.

IISc BTech Admission Process Through JEE Advanced

Admission to IISc’s undergraduate engineering programmes will follow the same national counselling mechanism used by the IITs. Key details of the admission process include:

• Entrance exam: JEE Advanced 2026
• Counselling authority: JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority)
• Admission mode: Rank-based seat allocation through central counselling

From 2026 onwards, IISc will conduct BTech admissions exclusively through JoSAA counselling, eliminating the need for a separate application through the institute’s own portal. Candidates must therefore qualify in JEE Advanced and participate in JoSAA counselling to be considered for these programmes.

Eligibility Criteria for IISc BTech Programmes

Students applying for the BTech programmes must satisfy the eligibility conditions set for JEE Advanced candidates. Important eligibility requirements include:

• Valid rank in JEE Advanced 2026
• Completion of Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Meeting the academic eligibility criteria specified by JoSAA

The selection of candidates will depend on JEE Advanced rank, reservation category and seat availability during counselling.

IISc Expands Undergraduate Engineering Opportunities

The launch of new programmes marks a significant expansion of IISc’s undergraduate engineering portfolio. The institute traditionally focused more on research-oriented postgraduate programmes, but it has gradually increased its undergraduate offerings in recent years. With the addition of the new BTech programmes, IISc aims to provide students with strong research exposure, interdisciplinary learning and pathways for higher studies or advanced technology careers.