IACS is Asia's oldest scientific institution, founded in 1876, offering PhD and M.Sc.-Ph.D. programs in physics, chemistry, and biology. Learn about its admission criteria, fees, scholarships, and facilities. Admission to Integrated Bachelor's-Master's Program in Science and Master's/Integrated Master's-Ph.D. Program in Science – 2025 A national institution for higher learning and research in basic sciences, founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar. Located at Jadavpur, it has about 80 faculty members, a library, computing facilities and Internet connection. Founded on July 29, 1876 by Dr Mahendra Lal Sircar, IACS is the oldest institute in India devoted to the pursuit of fundamental research in the frontier areas of basic sciences.
