IISc Bengaluru launches three new BTech programs for 2026 admissions through JEE Advanced

The Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru has expanded its undergraduate offerings by introducing three new BTech programs for the 2026 academic session.

Admissions to the newly announced courses will be conducted through JEE Advanced 2026 scores followed by JoSAA counseling.

The newly launched programs are:

• BTech in Materials Science and Engineering
• BTech in Mechanics and Computing
• BTech in Aerospace Engineering

Program Structure and Focus

According to the institute, the new courses have been designed to prepare students for advanced research, innovation, and interdisciplinary engineering fields.

IISc said that the programs integrate core engineering concepts with computational methods and foundational sciences to address complex technological and industrial challenges.

The curriculum during the initial semesters will focus on engineering fundamentals, mathematics, and computational training before moving into specialized areas of study.

The institute added that graduates from these programs are expected to develop analytical, computational, and practical expertise suited for careers in research institutions, academia, and global industries.

IISc Bengaluru currently offers undergraduate programs, including Bachelor of Science (Research) and BTech in Mathematics and Computing.

Until now, admissions to the BTech Mathematics and Computing program were conducted through JEE Advanced scores using the IISc admission portal.

This year, IIT Roorkee is the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026. The entrance examination is scheduled to be held on May 17.

Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026

Candidates seeking admission through JEE Advanced 2026 must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

• Must rank among the top 250,000 successful candidates in the JEE Main 2026 BE/BTech paper
• Must be born on or after October 1, 2001, with applicable relaxation for reserved category candidates
• Can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years
• Must have appeared for the Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in 2025 or 2026
• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics should be compulsory subjects in Class 12 or equivalent examination