The Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) is a new undergraduate program at IISc in that seeks to enter a niche area with the aim of producing future leaders, who will be at the forefront of research, development, and innovation in futuristic disciplines and next generation technologies that require deep use of Mathematics, Computer science, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanics and Computing, Aerospace Enginerring and Data Science. The program leverages the unmatched expertise available across the institute in achieving this goal.
The program hopes to attract some of the best young minds across the nation, qualifying through the JEE Advanced examination. Students from this program will be sought after as graduate students across the globe.
Frequently asked question about UG program can be accessed here. There is no scholarship for this program.
► Eligibility:
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria, including performance in the Class 12 or equivalent examination, as prescribed in the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) Business Rules for admission to IITs applicable for the relevant academic year.
► Selection:
• Admissions to all B.Tech programmes shall be conducted through JoSAA 2026.
• It is mandatory for the candidates to register, fill choices through the official JoSAA 2026 online portal for admission to B.Tech programs at IISc.
• No separate application is required to be submitted on the IISc admission portal for B.Tech admissions.
► Disciplines Offered
a. Mathematics and Computing: Existing program
b. Materials Science and Engineering: Newly launched from Academic Year 2026-27
c. Mechanics and Computing: Newly launched from Academic Year 2026-27
d. Aerospace Engineering: Newly launched from Academic Year 2026-27
For any queries, refer to the FAQ below or please contact: admission.oir@iisc.ac.in ►
► Fee structure:
International and OCI/PIO (F) category students need to pay their annual fees (in INR) as per the fee structure and schedule for the General category students. For further details: https://btech-ug.iisc.ac.in/MathandComputing/prospective-students/fee-structure/
► FAQ’s: UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
1. What is the name of the degree that will be offered under B.Tech. Mathematics and Computing?
The degree will be called Bachelor of Technology in Mathematics and Computing.
2. What is the duration of the B.Tech. program?
The duration of the program is four years organized into eight semesters.
3. Which are the entry channels for admission to the B.Tech. program?
Admissions to all B.Tech programmes shall be conducted through JoSAA 2026. It is mandatory for the candidates to register, fill choices through the official JoSAA 2026 online portal for admission to B.Tech programs at IISc. No separate application is required to be submitted on the IISc admission portal for B.Tech admissions.
4. What is the cut-off score for JEE Advanced (Foreign Nationals) in B.tech Program for Math and Comuting at IISc for the academic year AY 2025-26?
The JEE Advanced cut-off is 856. 1
5. What is the structure of the B.Tech. Math and Computing program?
See https://btech-ug.iisc.ac.in/MathandComputing/courses/
6. What are the unique features of the program?
This is a modern program designed with the aim of producing future leaders, who will be at the forefront of research, development, and innovation in futuristic disciplines and next generation technologies that require deep use of mathematics, computer science, and data science. The core of the program spread over four semesters includes six courses each in Mathematics and Computing. Students can then choose softcore credits from a large pool of courses in Mathematics and Computing areas apart from many exciting electives from across the institute. To help students navigate through the large number of available courses and guide them towards specialization, study tracks have been designed in Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computational Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Quantum Computing, Signal Processing, Computational Biology and Mathematical Finance.
7. Does the institute provide any supernumerary Quota for female candidates for admission to the B.Tech. Mathematics and Computing?
Yes, a 20 % Supernumerary Quota over and above the approved intake for the program will be provided to female candidate
8. What are the different opportunities available to graduates from the B. Tech. program in Mathematics and Computing?
Students from this program will be sought after as Master’s and Ph.D. students by academic institutions across the globe. There is a significant demand from the industry side as well. In particular, Bangalore being a tech hub can lead to several such opportunities.
9. What is the medium of instruction of the B.Tech. Program?
English.
10. What is the fee structure for the program?
Click on the “Fee Structure’’ option under the “Prospective Students’’ tab on the program website https://btech-ug.iisc.ac.in/MathandComputing/
11. What are the hostel and mess facilities at IISc? Where will UG students be housed?
Nearly 3000 students, including about 500 girls, are housed in various hostels on campus. Two hostels, each of capacity 600, have been built recently. Girl students are housed in one of these hostels. UG boys in their first two years will be housed together in a single hostel. We currently have two messes that cater to the tastes of a variety of cuisines from different parts of India.
12. Will there be personal interview as part of the admission screening process?
No
13. Are foreign national candidates eligible for appearing in JEE(Advanced) 2026?
The foreign national candidates, at the time of registering for JEE (Advanced) 2026 are NOT required to write JEE (Main) 2026 and may register for JEE (Advanced) 2026 directly subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria. for further details refer to https://jeeadv.ac.in/foreign.html).
14. Shall a foreign national will be entitled to the benefit of reservation under GEN/EWS/OBC/SC/ST category?
As an international or OCI/PIO (F) candidate, you will NOT be entitled to the benefit of reservation under GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST category for the allocation of seats or in any other benefits come in future.
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