The ISI Council is the highest policy-making body of the Institute as per the Memorandum of Association. The Council also makes the final decision about the formal award of degrees and diplomas and the membership of the Institute. The members of the Council are listed below.
President of ISI: Professor Padmanabhan Balaram
Former Director, Indian Institute of Science(IISc.), Bangalore, Recipient of the third highest Indian Civilian Honour of Padma Bhushan (2014).
