Infosys Foundation signs Rs.5 Cr MoU with IISc Bengaluru
2017-09-28Infosys, through its philanthropic arm Infosys Foundation, has entered into a Rs. 5 Crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for research activities in the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research (CIDR).
The Economic Times quoted Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murthy stating "With this MoU, Infosys Foundation aims to set milestones in the area of research of infectious diseases. We will focus on motivating researchers to perform cutting-edge research, as well as train them to raise awareness about infectious diseases," This association will facilitate an interdisciplinary approach, with a focus on research about infectious diseases, leading to the development of new drug targets, drug delivery systems and novel diagnostic tools, she said
IISc is a Deemed University, ranked No. 1 in India by NIRF, Govt of India, for the last 2 consecutive years. Besides other PG and research programs, It offers highly valued 4 Year B.Sc (Research) after 10+2.
IISc was founded in 1909 as a result of the joint efforts of Jamsetji Nussarwanji Tata, the Government of India and the Maharaja of Mysore. The Institute was formally vested in 1909, the foundation stone was laid in 1911, and the first batch of students started their studies the same year
Among the current faculty members, there are 51 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardees, 74 INSA fellows, 97 IASc Fellows, 57 NASI fellows, 50 INAE fellows, and 56 J.C. Bose National Fellows, which is indicative of the high level of academic excellence of the Institute faculty.
In 2011, the Institute introduced the 4 Year B.Sc (Research) program. The students are exposed to research in the laboratories of the Institute. They can also choose to graduate with a dual degree (i.e., a Master of Science as well) by putting in a total of five years of study. The novelty of this programme lies in its interdisciplinary approach, strong flavour of engineering, exposure to disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, and a year-long research project.
The following 4 Entrance Exams are the route for admission to its BSc (Research) in IISc :
(a) KVPY
- KVPY-SA [appeared in 2016 and selected for the Fellowship]
- KVPY-SB [appeared in 2017 and selected for the Fellowship]
- KVPY-SX [appeared in 2017 and selected for the Fellowship]
- KVPY Fellows selected through the Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST candidates [appeared in 2016 for SA, 2017 for SB/SX and selected for the Fellowship]
(b) JEE-Main: Appearing in 2018 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PWD)
(c) JEE-Advanced: Appearing in 2018 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PWD)
(d) NEET-UG: Appearing in 2018 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PWD).