Indian Institute of Science
India
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Higher degrees (see description).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Class I or very high class II range.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year integrated ME degree (admission requirement to the integrated ME is a 3 year class I BS degree).
Documents required: Official mark sheets/transcripts/records; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1909; an "institute of national importance". Aim is advanced instruction and research, a postgraduate institution. Considered to be an excellent school.
Grading systems:
S | 8 | 6.9-8.0 | Class I with distinction |
A | 7 | 5.6-6.8 | Class I |
B | 6 | 4.0-5.5 | Class II |
C | 5 | ||
D | 4 | ||
E | 2 |
Some Indian institutions award class on last year; some on honours courses; some do not count failed/repeated courses. We calculate average on all marks/grades. Examinations held at end of each term (3 terms to an academic year).
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1.5-4 years after specified degree. Entrance examination or GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) required for admission.
Ph.D.: 2-5 years after specified degree.
Last updated: May 09, 2005