IISc Bengaluru Included in JoSAA 2026, Get B.Tech Admission Easily Using Your JEE Advanced Rank

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee announced on January 26, 2026, that admission to the BTech programmes of IISc Bengaluru for the Academic Year 2026-27 shall be made through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 using JEE (Advanced) 2026 ranks. 

If you are a student dreaming of a career in engineering or pure sciences, there is a major update for the 2026-27 academic year. The prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has officially joined the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 for its BTech program admissions. This is a game-changer for thousands of students across India who previously had to navigate multiple applications to get into the country’s top-tier institutes.

What is the Change?

Starting in 2026, admission to the BTech programs at IISc Bengaluru will be conducted through the common JoSAA portal using JEE (Advanced) 2026 ranks. In the past, while IISc used JEE (Advanced) ranks, it operated its own separate application process. Now, it will be listed alongside the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) during the seat allocation process.

Key Highlights of JEE (Advanced) 2026

To be eligible for a seat at IISc Bengaluru or any of the IITs, students must first clear the JEE (Main) and then qualify for the JEE (Advanced). Here is the essential schedule for the 2026 examination:

• Exam Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026.
• Structure: The exam consists of two mandatory papers: Paper 1 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and Paper 2 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
• Organizing Institute: For 2026, the exam is being organized by IIT Roorkee.

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Why This Matters for Students

For a student currently in or passing the 10th grade, this simplified process offers several benefits:

1. Single Window System: Instead of filling out separate forms for IITs and IISc, you only need to participate in the JoSAA 2026 counseling.
2. Better Decision Making: During choice filling, you can compare seats in top IITs with the BTech program at IISc Bengaluru on a single screen.
3. Reduced Stress: Missing a separate application deadline for IISc is no longer a risk, as everything is now integrated into the JoSAA schedule.

Eligibility at a Glance

To reach the stage of JoSAA counseling, candidates must meet specific criteria:

• Attempts: You can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
• Class XII Appearance: You must appear for your 12th-grade exams for the first time in either 2025 or 2026.
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory.

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