Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public university for scientific research and higher education located in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India. Established in 1899 unofficially with active support from Jamshetji Tata it is also locally known as the "Tata Institute".It acquired the status of a Deemed University in 1958. IISc is widely regarded as India's finest institution in its field, and has made significant contribution to advanced computing, space, and nuclear technologies. It was on May 27, 1909 that Lord Minto, the then Viceroy of India, approved the Resolution and the Vesting Order leading to the establishment of the Indian Institute of Science.