IISc Bangalore M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences at IISc Bangalore is a 5 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 18 seats.

  • The total fees for the M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences program at IISc Bangalore is ₹ 1.19 Lakhs.
  • Students need to pay ₹ 35,800 in the first year.

Admissions to M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences at IISc Bangalore are primarily based on IIT-JAM. Candidates must have completed Graduation with 55% + IIT JAM to be eligible for admission. The overall IIT-JAM cutoff for the M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences program is 200 - 4500 across all categories. Check IISc Bangalore Admission

Times Higher Education Science ranking 2020, ranks IISc Bangalore at 251-300 out of 801 in India.

Find detailed IISc Bangalore M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course HighlightsDetails
duration5 Years (Full Time)
course levelPG (Degree)
mode of studyOn Campus
total fees₹ 1.19 Lakhs
eligibilityGraduation with 55% + IIT JAM
entrance testIIT JAM
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IISc Bangalore Latest Updates and News

10 Feb, 2026 IISc Bangalore will begin M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences Admission 2026 from Feb 11. Application deadline ranges from Mar 23 to 31. The written test/interview will be held from Apr 13 to Jun 4, 2026. Read news.

10 Feb, 2026 IISc Bangalore Fee Structure 2026 is out for M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.19 Lakhs. Check details.

IISc Bangalore M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences Fees

IISc Bangalore M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences fees 2026 is ₹ 1.19 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
  • This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 75,000, Other Fees of ₹ 44,000.
  • Candidates need to pay ₹ 35,800 in the first year.
  • For OBC category students, the total fees is ₹ 1.19 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences fees at IISc Bangalore was ₹ 1.01 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 17,800 over the year.

Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fee₹75,000
total fee₹1.19 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

Important Dates for M.Sc + Ph.D Biological Sciences at IISc Bangalore

Important Events

EventsDates
Freezing Choices - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 06, 2026
First List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 25, 2026
Fee Payment for 1st List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 30, 2026
Second List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 08, 2026
Fee Payment for 2nd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 11, 2026
Third List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 16, 2026
Fee Payment for 3rd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 20, 2026
Forth List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 27, 2026
Fee Payment for 4th List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 30, 2026
Additional Round List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 03, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Interview/Written Test for Session 2026 [M.Sc] (Research)
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Submission of Application - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Mar 27, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [M.Sc] (Research)
Feb 11, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Freezing Choices - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 06, 2026
First List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 25, 2026
Fee Payment for 1st List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 30, 2026
Second List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 08, 2026
Fee Payment for 2nd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 11, 2026
Third List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 16, 2026
Fee Payment for 3rd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 20, 2026
Forth List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 27, 2026
Fee Payment for 4th List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 30, 2026
Withdrawal Window - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 03, 2026 - Jul 03, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Interview/Written Test for Session 2026 [M.Sc] (Research)
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Submission of Application - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Mar 27, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [M.Sc] (Research)
Feb 11, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026
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IISc Bangalore: Students' Opinion

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The biological sciences department now offers an M.Sc. course alongside its existing Ph.D. programs, enhancing its academic offerings. The favorable faculty-to-student ratio ensures students have easy access to faculty, with each semester featuring mid-term and end-term exams aligned with the curriculum. Although primarily research-oriented, the institute assures better placement options, yet many students opt for higher studies like Ph.D. and postdoctoral research instead of immediate placements. First-year life sciences students focus on lab projects rather than internships, gaining essential research and publication skills.

The campus supports internships and project work for students from any institute, with project assistant positions available. M.Sc. Life Science students pay annual fees of approximately 29,000 INR for General, OBC, and EWS categories, and 20,000 INR for SC/ST categories. The program does not provide direct financial assistance, but students with scholarships, such as the Aspire scholarship, may benefit. Additionally, master's students receive a 16,000 INR stipend, with 37,000 INR for JRF and 42,000 INR for SRF during Ph.D.

studies. However, campus job opportunities are limited.

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IISc Bangalore: 1 Answered Question

Should I join IISC or JNCASR for integrated MSC-PHD in biology?

Srishti Jain
Seenu AroraInt. Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research.

Both are excellent institutions, but the experience will differ between the two. Whereas IISc is much larger and has a more vibrant student community, the smaller batches in JNCASR allow for more attention and a better chance of getting into at least one of their preferred labs.

IISC is smack dab in the middle of a commercial area (well, actually, the commercial areas grew around IISc, but let's not get into that). JNCASR is less centrally located and more of a sleepy campus. It's a completely different story after the second year when the pressure is intense and lab work can be extremely demanding. 

There are no holidays for students (not even Sundays or national holidays like the 15th of August or the 26th of January, but there is a flag hoisting event so you get off work for at least an hour) and most P.I.s do not allow paid leave of more than two weeks per year. This is not to say that there isn't any fun on campus. Most of the rules governing on-campus life are lax, and the guards and staff are laid-back and don't make a fuss when asked to overlook a few things.

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Fees and Financial Aid:

The annual fee for the academics is around 29000 for Gen/OBC/EWS and 20000 for SC/ST. There are financial aids for the Us as we get 16000 stipend for the masters and then 37000 jrf for phd and 42000 srf
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Fees and Financial Aid:

I am not aware of the fee hike policy. In M.Sc. life science, they were not providing any financial assistance but if you have any scholarship like aspire then you can get also one. Here you will not get time to do campus jobs.
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