Indian Institute of Science
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is one of the premier post-graduate institutions of research and higher learning located in Bangalore, India. It offers postgraduate and doctoral education to over 2,000 active researchers working in 37 specialized departments -- ranging from aerospace engineering to molecular biophysics. IISc was ranked No. 1 in India in terms of research output (citation and impact factor) by the journal Current Science.
History
IISc was started in 1909 through the pioneering vision of the industrialist J.N. Tata who established a provisional committee in 1898 to set up the institute. The Nobel Laurete Sir William Ramsay recommended Bangalore as the ideal location, and Morris Travers (the co-discoverer of noble gases) FRS became the first Director. The first Indian Director was the Nobel Laurete Sir C.V. Raman, and the current Director is Goverdhan Mehta.
Some notable alumni/fellows
Homi Bhabha
Satish Dhawan
Jawahar Lal Nehru
G.N. Ramachandran
C.V. Raman
Raja Ramanna
C.N.R. Rao
Vikram Sarabhai
J.R.D. Tata
Morris Travers
M Vishveswaraya
Campus pictures
Aerial view of the IISc campus
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| Research Institutes: Indian Institute of Science - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research - Institute of Mathematical Sciences - Indian Agricultural Research Institute - All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Christian Medical College |