Yes, IISc Banglore is one of the best institutes for pursuing a doctoral degree in the field of Engineering and Sciences. The institute offers cutting-edge research opportunities that are supported by the state of the art facilities to produce high-quality original research. 

Candidates who are interested in the PhD program at IISc Banglore must meet one of the eligibility criteria.

•  Bachelor's degree in either Engineering, Technology, or a four-year Science program with a valid GATE/ NET JRF Score.
•  Master's degree in Science, or a Master's in Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, or Computer Science/Applications with Valid NET JRF Scores. 
•  Master's degrees in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Agriculture, Pharmacy, or Veterinary Sciences with valid NET JRF/GPAT Scores. 
• MS/MBA (after BE, BTech, or MSc) – applicable to Management Studies or Ecological Sciences departments with valid GATE score / NET JRF.
• MBBS/MD/MDS/Pharm D with Valid NET JRF/ Gate Score.
• A Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Chemical Sciences from IISc with at least an 8.5 CGPA or its equivalent with a valid Gate/NET JRF score.

The Indian Institute of Sciences is approved by the University Grants Commission(UGC). The institute is ranked by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with the highest A++ Grade. IISc ranked 1st in the university category and 2nd in the overall category in the ranking published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

No, IISc Banglore does not offer an Online PhD program. However, you can consider for Online DBA(Doctorate of Business Administration) which is offered Online mode from some of the globally recognized universities. Online DBA is a 3-year doctoral degree designed for working professionals to enable them with the flexibility to manage their professional commitments and academic learning.