IISc, Bangalore Reviews

One of the best science research institute not only in India but all over the Globe. Established in 1909, IISc is India s leading institution of advanced education and research in the sciences and in engineering. From its beginnings, IISc has laid equal emphasis on fundamental investigations and the solution of practical problems in such a setting.

simply best institute in India... heaven for every student

Nice place to visit and Good environment to read books.....

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was conceived as a 'Research Institute' or 'University of Research' by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, in the twilight years of the 19th century. A long period of almost thirteen years was to elapse from the initial conception in 1896 to the birth of the Institute on May 27, 1909. The early history of the Institute is a fascinating chapter in the story of higher education and scientific research in India. The cast of characters in the drama that led to the establishment of the Institute includes, in addition to its charismatic and generous founder J.N. Tata, figures from the pages of Indian history. There is Swami Vivekananda, whom J.N. Tata befriended on his famous voyage to the United States, the Maharaja of Mysore, Shri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his mother then acting on his behalf, and Lord Curzon the Viceroy of India, whose first task on arrival on December 31, 1898 was to receive a draft proposal prepared by the Provisional Committee set up to plan the establishment of the Institute.

The plan was shepherded through many difficult years by Burjorji Padshah, a close associate of J.N. Tata. Unfortunately, J.N. Tata died in 1904 unaware that his vision would indeed be realized a few years later. When the British Government finally issued the Vesting Order in 1909, an unmatched experiment in higher education and research was launched in India. IISc is truly the first example of a public-private partnership in this country; an institution, whose evolution over a century is testimony to the robustness of its foundations. The Institute occupies nearly 400 acres of prime land in Bangalore, generously donated bythe Maharaja of Mysore in March 1907. Indeed, the contribution from the princely state of Mysore was the decisive element in determining the location of J.N. Tata's proposed institution. Remarkably, in a gesture unmatched in the annals of private philanthropy in India, Tata did not wish his name to be associated with the Institute. His dream was to create an institution that would contribute to the development of India. The name, Indian Institute of Science, which was finally chosen, reflects in every way the wishes of J.N. Tata. Visitors to Bangalore who seek out IISc still have to ask local residents for directions to the 'Tata Institute', a clear recognition that Jamsetji Tata's act of generosity has remained undimmed in public memory, despite the passage of a century.

The Institute began with only two departments: General and Applied Chemistry and Electro-Technology. The first Director, Morris W Travers began the task of organizing the Institute shortly after his arrival in India at the end of 1906. Travers began the construction of the main building, which is one of Bangalore's landmarks today. The Departments of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry together with the Library were among the earliest to be established. The Physics department came into being in 1933, when C.V. Raman became the first Indian Director of the Institute. In the century that has passed since its inception, IISc has grown to become India's premier centre for research and postgraduate education in science and engineering. The evolution of the Institute over the past one hundred years has mirrored the development of science and technology in India. A long history, a strong tradition of academic research and an ambience that favours scholarly activity have been important elements in making the Institute a most attractive place for students and faculty.

Awarded best campus by many survey, lots of tree and very healthy environment. Motivate to do highly focused research. Produces best scientist in the world. Good courses and great teaching view. Messes are nice and not much costly for food. They offer all different type foods, north and south indian, veg and nonveg.

Second Best research university for Computer Science in INDIA! THE First Best is IIT Bombay!

Nice Ambience, very good canteen facilities. A historical educational institution

Apart from the fact that it's one of the best educational institute of the world.

It has a brilliant lush green campus which is beautiful.

The canteen prices are rock bottom with good food

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public institute for research and higher education in science, engineering, design, and management. It is a premier scientific research institute in India and has been ranked first in the 'university' and 'overall' category for the last three consecutive years in the NIRF rankings (by the Government of India). It is located in Bangalore, India, and was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and H.H. Sir Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore. It is also locally known as the "Tata Institute". It was granted the Deemed University status in 1958

Ocean of Knowledge....perfect place for research.......i am proud to be an IISc'ian

Best among all institutions of the country. We should feel proud that we have IISc.

Went for open day...Experienced a lot of tech stuffs

This premier institute has a really large and well designed campus. It s full of various kinds of trees which is an amazing thing. I ve been here a couple times during the open day event and really loved the detailed insights they have on various scientific process

I love this place, very big campus and very good atmosphere.

I love this place, very big campus and very good atmosphere.

A lush green campus, unlike most other in India. Calm and conducive for the research pursuits that occur here

This is an amazing Educational Institution, I just loved this place ...

Ample opportunities to learn and get inspired! Awesome climate, good food and lot of extra curricular activities !

Who am I to rate this place...It's the 2nd best in india

Best place for Science and technological research in India. Great food at very low prices.Good environment. Low pollution.

Very wonderful university with international standard quality education.

Great campus with great environment. Very well maintained place. It is a very big campus located in heart of the city.

Awesome place to learn new technologies and "Its theory to implementation"

I wanna be a part of it after my grad...for post grad degree

India top research institute which produce many scientist and top professor in our country.

It is the place where you get the best of the best education and training in pure sciences and mathematics

Best college i have visited in my life. Beautiful campus

Got admitted this year...looking forward to pursue the unknown

My friend ( Prashanth Reddy ) will be there in a couple of months.Beware Competitors !!!!!!!!!

Beautiful campus. Wish tech parks could be more like it

Once upon a time, long long ago, we used to have our FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) conferences here. That was when the determined Atul Chitnis was alive. Good infrastructure. Nice place.

Temple of science in India. Excellent place to learn

This the oldest and first science and technology institute in india.

Heaven on earth.
Most usefull brains live here.

The best place for Research in India... But I loved it's natural surroundings...

Best institute to study in. Great environment and the faculty are also of high class

IISc is my alma matter. If I have to capture IISc in one word, I would say "HEAVEN". We had amazing teachers and a great research atmosphere. The campus is awesome. Very green, fresh air, lot of flowering tree (especially during April and May) etc. It is also home to a lot of fauna. One of the few places where you have slender loris. Thousands of fireflies twinkling in the forests in front of IISc main building is a site to behold. And yes, if you are there, make it a point to visit Chowdeshvari juice centre.

I had a visit on "Open Day" . It was an awesome experience.

Campus with amazing forest and trees. Had lot of fun during Open Day.

The natural beauty of this campus is very beautiful and pleasant.
The campus can be spent all day on this large campus if nature is a loving person.
There are plenty of vegetarian cuisine in the restaurant and there are lots of delicious vegetarian food here.
Here's the price of which food is normal and cheap.
The Behaviour of all the staff and officers is unparalleled. Although the language has varying varies, it is fitting and sincere.

Nice institute, i actually had been there during a open day for a public.. N i really liked all the those huge departments of each courses n were very interesting...

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