Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
(IISc Bangalore)Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Established
1909
Campus Size
400.00 Acres
Total Students
4,500
Faculty
500
Student-Faculty
9:1
IISc Bangalore Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
Placement Overview - Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
IISc is India's #1 research institution with unique placement characteristics - most students are postgraduate (MTech/PhD), and a significant fraction enters research or academia rather than industry placements. For those seeking industry roles, IISc placements are among India's best, with packages comparable to top IITs.
Placement Statistics (2024)
| Metric | MTech | BS (Research) | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹22-28 LPA | ₹20-26 LPA | ₹25-35 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹20-24 LPA | ₹18-22 LPA | ₹22-30 LPA |
| Highest CTC | ₹80 LPA | ₹70 LPA | ₹1.2 Cr |
| Placement Rate (industry) | 75-85% | 60-70% | 50-60% |
| Research/Academia | 15-25% | 30-40% | 40-50% |
Recruiter Breakdown
| Sector | Key Recruiters | Package Range |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor/VLSI | Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Samsung, NVIDIA | ₹25-50 LPA |
| Tech/Product | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Adobe | ₹25-60 LPA |
| Quant/Finance | Goldman Sachs, Tower Research, DE Shaw | ₹35-80 LPA |
| Research Labs | Google Research, Microsoft Research, IBM Research | ₹30-50 LPA |
| Core Engineering | DRDO, ISRO, HAL, Siemens, ABB, L&T | ₹12-25 LPA |
| Startups/Deep Tech | Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Razorpay (tech roles) | ₹20-40 LPA |
IISc vs IITs - Placement Comparison
| Institution | MTech Avg CTC | Research Role % | Core Engineering % |
|---|---|---|---|
| IISc Bangalore | ₹22-28 LPA | 20-30% | 30-40% |
| IIT Bombay MTech | ₹22-26 LPA | 10-15% | 25-30% |
| IIT Delhi MTech | ₹20-24 LPA | 10-15% | 25-30% |
| IIT Madras MTech | ₹20-24 LPA | 15-20% | 30-35% |
Research advantage: IISc's unique value is in research-oriented placements - Google Research, Microsoft Research, NVIDIA Research, and DRDO/ISRO scientific positions that don't recruit from most IITs. PhD graduates often join as research scientists at ₹30-50 LPA - roles that require PhD-level expertise in ML, materials science, or semiconductor physics.
Highest Package
₹65.00 LPA
Average Package
₹26.35 LPA
Median Package
₹24.62 LPA
Lowest Package
₹10.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹65.00 LPA | ₹26.35 LPA | ₹24.62 LPA | 70.00% |
| 2024 | ₹60.00 LPA | ₹24.00 LPA | ₹22.50 LPA | 65.00% |