C. N. R. Rao (1953) - Eminent chemist, Bharat Ratna awardee, and former Director of IISc.
U.R. Rao (1960) - Renowned space scientist, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Roddam Narasimha (1961) - Aerospace scientist, former Director of the National Aerospace Laboratories, and a distinguished professor at IISc.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1955) - Former President of India, aerospace scientist, and a key figure in the development of India's missile and nuclear weapons programs.
K. Radhakrishnan (1973) - Former Chairman of ISRO, instrumental in the success of the Mars Orbiter Mission.
