The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was founded in 1909 as a result of the joint efforts of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the Government of India, and the Maharaja of Mysore. In 1886, Jamsetji Tata conceived of a university of science that would work for the benefit of India, and in 1898 created an endowment for establishing such an institution. The Government of India then took up the effort, and, in consultation with scientists in England and in India, decided to locate the Institute in Bengaluru, where the Maharaja of Mysore, Shri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, donated 372 acres of land. The Institute was formally vested in 1909, the foundation stone was laid in 1911, and the first batch of students started their studies in the same year. Over the last century, IISc has become the premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education in India. Beginning with 2 departments and 21 students in 1911, today IISc has 39 departments, units, or centres, 3500 students, and about 500 academic and scientific staff, supported by 600 administrative personnel. About 2200 students are in various PhD programs, almost 900 are enrolled for various Masters degrees, whereas about 400 are registered in the newly established, research oriented, four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) programme. In recent years, the Institute has vigorously promoted interdisciplinary research. New centres such as the CiSTUP, the Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber Physical Systems and a new Centre for Brain Research (funded by a large private endowment) are expected to conduct translational research in their respective areas, in order to better connect with industry and society. With the recent construction of modern buildings, acquisition of new research facilities, and induction of a large number of new faculty members, the Institute can look forward to an era of high productivity, increasing impact, and rising prominence in the world.
View Top Employees from Indian Institute of Science (IISc)Website | http://www.iisc.ac.in/ |
Revenue | $140.7 million |
Employees | 5,915 (5,071 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1909 |
Address | Bengaluru C V Raman Ave, Science Institute, Karnataka 560012, IN |
Phone | +91 80 2293 2228 |
Fax | +91 80 2360 1310 |
Industry | Research, Colleges & Universities, University of Research, Education |
Web Rank | 38125 |
Web Visits | 1 Million |
Keywords | Science, Advanced Education, Interdisciplinary, Masters Program, Doctoral Degree, Research Institute |
SIC | SIC Code 82 Companies, SIC Code 8221 Companies, SIC Code 822 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 6113 Companies, NAICS Code 611 Companies, NAICS Code 61 Companies, NAICS Code 61131 Companies, NAICS Code 611310 Companies |
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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) annual revenue was $140.7 million in 2024.
5,071 people are employed at Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is based in Science Institute, Karnataka.
The NAICS codes for Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are [6113, 611, 61, 61131, 611310].
The SIC codes for Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are [82, 8221, 822].