4-Year Research UG · NIRF #1 University · 40 Seats
Bachelor of Science (Research) in Materials
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#1
Annual Intake
40
Avg CTC (2025)
₹11.5 LPA
Total Program Fee
₹1 Lakh
NAAC Accreditation
CGPA 3.83 — top accreditation tier in India
Investment
₹1.0L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Tuition Fee₹25,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Minimum Percentage
60% in Class 12 board exams
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
82%
Top recruiters
Research-First Curriculum + Residential Campus
You'll study structure-property correlations, nanomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, biomaterials, and advanced characterization techniques. Fully residential program with hostel and scholarship support available.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you're a PCM student craving serious research exposure at India's #1 ranked university, this is a no-brainer. Fees are rock-bottom, placements are strong, and the 4-year research structure sets you up beautifully for both industry roles and a PhD abroad. Just be ready for fierce competition with only 40 seats.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Premier research exposure
- ✓ Affordable top-tier education
- ✓ Strong industry & PhD pathways
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large batch sizes and expansive campus life