IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

To apply for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) admissions, the route depends on the programme level: Undergraduate (B.Tech in Aerospace, Avionics, Engineering Physics)Eligibility: Must qualify JEE Main and then JEE Advanced 2026 (exam on 17 May 2026).Process:Register for JEE Advanced (23 April – 2 May 2026).After results, apply via the IIST UG admission portal (June 2026).Fill choices and participate in IIST counseling.Admission is based on JEE Advanced rank + preferences. Postgraduate (M.Tech/M.Sc)Eligibility: Valid GATE score in relevant disciplines.Process:Apply online via the IIST PG admissions portal (April–May 2026).Shortlisting based on GATE score.Attend interview/written test at IIST. Ph.D. ProgramsEligibility: Master's degree in relevant field + GATE/NET/JRF qualification.Process:Apply online through the IIST portal.Written test + interview at IIST.Admissions announced twice a year (May & November). Key Dates (2026 Cycle)JEE Advanced Registration: 23 April – 2 May 2026JEE Advanced Exam: 17 May 2026IIST UG Portal: Opens June 2026 (after JEE Advanced results)PG Admissions: Notifications April–May 2026Ph.D. Admissions: May & November 2026 

IIST admission is open only to specific courses for the academic session 2026. The college has admissions open for Btech, as JEE Main is ongoing for session 2. However, GATE 2026 is over already which is required to take admission in the MSc and M.Tech programmes. Candidates who have qualified the exam can take admission for the academic year 2026.

No, candidates can not take direct admission at IIST. The institute offers only entrance-based admission into different UG and PG courses. The college accepts score of entrance exam such as JEE Main, JEE Advance for BTech. The college accepts score of GATE for MSc or M.Tech admissions.

Candidates applying for BTech at IIST should have passed Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Maths with at least 75% aggregate score (general/OBC) and 65% for reserved category. They have to qualify JEE Main and JEE Advance and participate in counselling for seat allocation.

Candidates applying for PG courses at IIST, should fuflil the below mentioned eligibility before applying. Check the eligibility for PG course at IIST:Course Eligibility MTechBachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).MScBachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).PhDBTech/ BE/ ME/ MTech/ MS pass candidates in the relevant stream

IIST Indore offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams including JEE Main, MPPET, and GATE. To get admission to IIST Indore, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

Indore Institute of Science and Technology application process is conducted online. Candidates meeting eligibility can fill out the form on the institute's website. Check below the steps to apply:Open the university official website.Register with basic details and generate login credentials.Login and fill out the form.Upload documents and pay the application fees.Submit the form.

IIST Indore tuition fee costs around INR 62,000 – INR 1.4 L. This is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. It is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is not really costly.