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2.4 Organizational Structure

2.5 Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation/contribution

2.6 Address of the Institute

2.7 Institute working hours

2.1 Objective / purpose of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc)

The objects of the institute shall be

(a) to provide for advanced instruction and to conduct original investigations in all branches of knowledge and, in particular, in such branches of knowledge as are likely to promote the material and industrial welfare of India,

(b) to establish and maintain chairs and lectureships in Science, Arts and Technology,

(d) to cooperate as far as possible with such recognized institutions as exist or are founded in future for cognate objects in India, and

(e) to do all such things as are incidental, necessary or conducive to attainment of all or any of the objects of the Institute.

Source: Scheme, Regulations and Bye-laws of Institute.

2.2 Brief history of the Institute and context of its formation

Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata (1839-1904) was one of the extraordinary men who even towards the end of the nineteenth century was convinced that the future progress of the country depended crucially on research in Science and Engineering. He envisaged this Institute as destined to promote original investigations in all branches of learning and to utilise them for the benefit of India.

After consulting several authorities in the country, he constituted a Provisional Committee to prepare the required scheme for the setting up of the Institute. On 31st December 1898, a draft prepared by the Committee was presented to Lord Curzon, the Viceroy-designate. Subsequently, upon the request of the Secretary of State for India, the Royal Society of London asked for the help of Sir William Ramsay, Nobel Laureate. Ramsay made a quick tour of the country and reported Bangalore to be the suitable place for such an Institution.

On the Initiative of the Dewan, Sir K Sheshadri Iyer, the Government of Shri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore came forward with an offer of 372 acres of land, free of cost and promised other necessary facilities. Thus the original scheme of Jamsetji Tata became a tripartite venture with the association of the Government of India and the Government of Maharaja of Mysore.

The constitution of the Institute was approved by the Viceroy Lord Minto, and the necessary Vesting Order was signed on 27th May 1909. Early in 1911, the Maharaja of Mysore laid the foundation stone of the Institute and on 24th July the first batch of students were admitted in the Departments of General and Applied Chemistry and Electro technology.

With the establishment of the University Grants Commission in 1956, the Institute came under its purview as a deemed university.

Source: Institute Website

2.3 Main activities/functions of the Institute

Conduct research in all branches of Science and Engineering leading to award of Ph.D and M.Sc (Engg) degree by research. Offer Master’s Degree programmes in all branches of Science and Engineering including interdisciplinary areas.

Source: Deputy Registrar, Academic

2.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

2.5 Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation contribution

The Council of the Institute has representatives of the Parliament: two from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha as members and they are actively participating.

Source: Deputy Registrar, Unit – I A

2.6 Address of the Institute.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

BANGALORE – 560 012,

KARNATAKA STATE

Source: Public Information Officer.

2.7 Institute working hours.

9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

Source: Assistant Registrar, Unit – IA / Assistant Registrar, Unit-IB