IIST Begins PhD Admissions 2026; Apply by November 20

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, has announced the commencement of PhD. Admissions for the 2026 January Session.

The online application window for the PhD course is open from November 3, 2025, to November 20, 2025, through the university’s portal iist.ac.in.

If the candidate is selected for the PhD programme at IIST, they must then pay an application fee of Rs. 1500 upon joining. This fee is in addition to the semester fees, hostel charges, and a refundable caution deposit. Students are not required to pay the application fee while filling out the application form.

IIST PhD Admission Dates 2025

For detailed information, visit the official website iist.ac.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

Eligibility for a full-time PhD at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is limited to Indian citizens under 35 years old, though part-time candidates from government and industry have no age limit. Academic qualifications depend on whether the candidate applies with a master’s or a bachelor’s degree.

For a master’s in engineering, technology, science, or related areas, the student needs at least 60% marks or equivalent (55% for reserved groups). Students also need a valid national eligibility test score, like GATE or UGC-NET.

If the applicant is applying with a bachelor’s degree, then it is mandatory to have at least 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) and a valid test score. Final year students can also apply.

After selection, the candidate must report in person to the institute. They should register in their respective department and pay the required fees. They are also required to submit all documents within the timeline, or their admission will be cancelled.

Throughout the PhD, candidates need to pay their fees every semester and follow the institute's rules to maintain registration status. The guidelines ensure that admission is transparent, with both merit and procedural requirements clearly stated for every candidate.

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 The university advises all students to carefully read the Admission Information Brochure and to visit the official website regularly for updates.