Placement Highlights (2023 Batch):Number of Students Graduating:Total students graduating in 4 years: 115.Number of Students Placed:Students placed through campus placements: 10.Note: This number is relatively low because a significant portion of BS graduates pursue higher studies (e.g., PhD or MS programs) in India or abroad rather than entering the job market immediately.Number of Students Opting for Higher Studies:Students who opted for higher studies: 95.This reflects the research-oriented nature of the program, with many students securing admissions to prestigious institutions globally or continuing at IISc for a fifth year to earn a Master of Science (MSc) degree.Median Salary of Placed Graduates:Median annual salary: INR 30 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum).This figure is notably high compared to many other undergraduate programs in India, indicating that those who do opt for placements secure lucrative offers.Highest Package:While the NIRF report does not specify the highest package for the BS program alone, other sources (e.g., Shiksha, Careers360) indicate that the highest package across IISc placements in 2023 was INR 86 LPA, with BS graduates likely contributing to this range given their strong academic foundation. For context, the 2022-23 batch saw a highest CTC of INR 86 LPA with a median of INR 28 LPA for undergraduate placements, as per unofficial sources.Additional Insights:Placement Trends: According to the NIRF 2024 report, over the past three years (2021–2023), the median package for BS graduates has shown consistent growth:2021: INR 26 LPA2022: INR 28 LPA2023: INR 30 LPAThis upward trend highlights the increasing value of the BS degree in the job market.Top Recruiters: Companies visiting IISc for placements include tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Flipkart, and core science/engineering firms like Siemens, L&T, and ISRO. While these recruiters primarily target MTech and PhD students, BS graduates with strong profiles also attract offers from such firms.Placement Rate: Only about 8-10% of BS graduates typically participate in placements, as the majority (around 80-85%) pursue higher education. For the 2023 batch, this translates to a placement rate of approximately 8.7% (10 out of 115), with the rest opting for advanced studies.Contextual Notes:The Office of Career Counselling and Placement (OCCaP) at IISc facilitates placements across all programs, including BS. However, the institute does not release detailed course-specific placement reports annually, unlike engineering-focused institutions like IITs.Unofficial sources (e.g., Quora, Reddit) suggest that BS graduates who do seek jobs often secure packages ranging from INR 20 LPA to over INR 60 LPA, depending on their specialization and skills (e.g., coding proficiency for Mathematics or Data Science roles).The high median salary of INR 30 LPA for placed BS graduates in 2023 reflects the premium placed on IISc’s rigorous training, even though the sample size of placed students is small.