Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore established in 1909 as a 'Research Institute' or 'University of Research' by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.

• IISc Bangalore is a unique institute concerned with research in frontier areas and education in current technologically important areas.
• It came into existence with the combined endeavors of Tatas, the Government of India, and the Government of Maharaja of Mysore.
• The University Grants Commission, which was established in 1956, granted IIS Bangalore the status of deemed University.