At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | IISc | VJTI |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of ScienceBangalore · Estd. 1909 | VJTI MumbaiMumbai · Estd. 1887 |
| Admission route | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. |
| Type | Government (Public Deemed University) | Government |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A++ · NIRF #2 | NAAC A · NIRF #101 |
| Branch-wise fees | Current fee rows are not available on this comparison page. | |
Overview
IISc Bangalore (1909, NIRF #2) and ISI Kolkata (1931) are both India top research institutes. IISc broader engineering and sciences; ISI focused on statistics, mathematics and CS.
Both IISc and VJTI are established engineering institutions — IISc founded in 1909 (NIRF Engineering #2) located in Bangalore, and VJTI founded in 1887 (NIRF Engineering #101) located in Mumbai. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.
Academics
IISc offers 4-year B.S. (Research) — multi-disciplinary. ISI offers B.Stat (Hons.) and B.Math (Hons.) — uniquely strong statistics-focused.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. IISc is Government (Public Deemed University) with NAAC A++ accreditation. VJTI is Government with NAAC A accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Campus Life
IISc Bangalore 400-acre Mallathahalli-Yeshwantpur campus. ISI Kolkata Baranagar campus.
Verdict
IISc for broader engineering/research. ISI for statistics/quantitative-track careers.
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