IIST Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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21 Jun, 2025 IIST Admission is ongoing for Doctorate program (Regular/Sponsored) for the July 2025 Session. Further, the provision list of selected candidates will release on July 1, 2025. For more details, Click Here.

IIST UG Admission 2025 is ongoing. The Seat Allotment/Acceptance rounds will be held between June 13 to July 3, 2025. To know more, Click Here.

IIST ME/M.Tech Admission 2025 is ongoing. The interview round is scheduled from June 20 to June 27, 2025. 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs, which lead to two primary degrees: B.Tech and M.Tech. The institute offers B.Tech program in three specialisations and M.Tech programs in fifteen specializations. Admission to the B.Tech program is through the JEE Advanced followed by IIST Counselling. The candidates may apply through online mode, and the online Registration for Admission Process start from May 27, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025.

For 2024, In IIST Thiruvananthapuram the JEE Advanced overall cutoff rank for the general category ranged from 192 to 1087 and the Total fee for B.Tech program is INR 5.53.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Important Dates 2025

Events Dates
Date of Online Registration for Admission Process [B.Tech] May 27, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
Date of Seat Acceptance Rounds [B.Tech] Jun 13, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025
Date of Joining IIST [B.Tech] Jul 21, 2025
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc] Jul 26, 2025
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech] Jul 26, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc] Jul 28, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech] Jul 28, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc] Aug 14, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech] Aug 14, 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Admission 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram provides admission to the B.Tech program in three specializations such as Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering Data Science.

For admission to all seats, candidates must have appeared in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. The B.Tech first year fee ar IIST Thiruvananthapuram is INR 1.45 Lakhs. Here are the tabulated form of Courses and Eligibility and Selection process.

Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria
B.Tech 10+2 examination passed with Physics, Mathematics, with 75% marks (65% for SC/ST), & Need to appear for the JEE Advanced + JEE Mains

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Seat Matrix

The table below shows IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Seat intake capacity.

Courses Seat Intake
Aerospace Engineering 75
Avionics Engineering 75
Computer Science and Engineering Data Science 20

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech Admission 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram offers admission to the M.Tech program in fifteen specializations. For admission to M.Tech program candidates must have completed graduation and have valid score in GATE entrance examination. The first year fees for the M.Tech program is INR 87,400.

Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria
M.Tech Graduation in B.Tech with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), & Need to appear for the GATE

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech Seat Matrix

The table below shows the IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech Seat Intake Capacity.

Courses Seat Intake
Digital System & Signal Processing 19
MAchine Learning and Computing 20
Control System 19
Earth System Science And Technology 11
Geoinformatics 8
Aerodynamics And Flight Mechanics 18
VLSI And Microsystem 20
Quantum Technology 11
Thermal And Propulsion 20
Structures And Design 19
Material Science and Technology 16
Power Electronics 20
Rf And Microwave Engineering 20
Optical Engineering 12
Manufacturing Technology 6

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Sc Admission 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram offers admission to the M.Sc program in Two specializations are Astronomy and Astrophysics. For admission to M.Sc program candidates must have completed graduation and have a valid score in GATE entrance examination. The first year fees for the M.Sc program is INR 87,400.

Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria
M.Sc Graduation in B.Sc with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), & Need to appear for the GATE

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Sc Seat Matrix

The table below shows the IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Sc Seat Intake Capacity.

Courses Seat Intake
Astronomy & Astrophysics 10

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Ph.D Admission 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram offers Ph.D programs in seven specializations. For Admission to the Ph.D program candidate should have completed post graduation and have valid score in UGC NET. The first year fees for the Ph.D program is INR 1.45 Lakhs.

Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Ph.D Post Graduation in relevant discipline and have valid score in UGC NET

IIST Thiruvananthapuram FAQs

Ques. What is the Eligibility for B.Tech program at IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

Ans. For admission to the B.Tech program candidate should have completed 10+2 with 75%(65% for SC/ST) with subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. And should have appeared in JEE Mains and Advanced followed by IIST Counselling.

Ques. Is there scholarship provided to students at IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

Ans. Yes, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram provides scholarships and financial support to its students, primarily funded by the Department of Space (DoS), Govt of India.

Ques. How is the counselling process conducted for UG admission at IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

Ans. For the counselling for UG admission at IIST Thiruvananthapuram , Candidates have to register on the IIST website after JEE Advanced results, Choice filling will be done online and seats will be allotted based on JEE Advanced rank and preferences.

Ques. What is the admission process for the M.Tech/M.Sc program at IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

Ans. For admission to the M.Tech/M.Sc program, candidates should have B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. degree with a valid GATE score (or written test).

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M.Tech & M.Sc2
M.Tech/M.Sc2
B.Tech/B.Tech + M.Tech1
UG1
Ph.D4

IIST Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
M.Tech
15 Courses
87,400 (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 60% + GATE22 Jan - 27 Feb 2025
B.Tech
3 Courses
1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced27 May - 09 Jun 2025
87,400 (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 60% + GATE22 Jan - 27 Feb 2025
B.Tech + M.S
2 Courses
1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced27 May - 09 Jun 2025
Ph.D
7 Courses
21,400 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation + UGC NET8 Apr - 07 May 2025
B.Tech + M.Tech
2 Courses
1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced27 May - 09 Jun 2025

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IIST Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Jul 26, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Jul 28, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Aug 14, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE COAP 2025Mar 27, 2025
GATE 2025 Result DateMar 19, 2025
Date of Fee Payment for First Allotment for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Mar 12, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Seat Acceptance Rounds [B.Tech]
Ongoing
Jun 13, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025
Date of Joining IIST [B.Tech]Jul 21, 2025
JEE-Advanced counselling
Ongoing
Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Online Registration for Admission Process [B.Tech]May 27, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
JEE Advanced Result DateJun 02, 2025
JEE Advanced Exam DateMay 18, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Jul 26, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Jul 28, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Aug 14, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE COAP 2025Mar 27, 2025
GATE 2025 Result DateMar 19, 2025
Date of Fee Payment for First Allotment for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Mar 12, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Seat Acceptance Rounds [B.Tech]
Ongoing
Jun 13, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025
Date of Joining IIST [B.Tech]Jul 21, 2025
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Jul 26, 2025
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Jul 26, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Jul 28, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Jul 28, 2025
JEE-Advanced counselling
Ongoing
Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]Aug 14, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]Aug 14, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Online Registration for Admission Process [B.Tech]May 27, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
JEE Advanced Result DateJun 02, 2025
JEE Advanced Exam DateMay 18, 2025

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I applied to the top for IITs giving courses in aerospace and this IIST and no private institutions because this degree is of low importance and intrest in the students of India and difficult to study and maintenance of these labs is far costly for getting profits through admissions and no nit institute is giving this course. My rank is less than required to enroll in IITs so I went for IIST.
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The whole admissions process is being done with the website. Don't judge by the looks of the website, the course can't be changed later once confirmed in the website. So be careful while selecting the preferences of the branches.
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As i am JEE Advanced qualified student, i have many options in JOSAA counselling like i am getting Mechanical in IIT BHU, Civil in IIT Goa, chemical in IIT ISM Dhanbad and also chemical in IIT Bhubneshwar but i choose IIST over those colleges because as I mentioned it is focused on academics and this institute has labs better than any other college in India also the I am getting ECE branch here that is why. Yes i got rejection from many IITs and NITs because my rank was not too good to be there. Our college has a very simple admisaion process, from what i remember, you have to fill the counselling form of this college which opens during the time of JOSAA counselling but on its own website. Then as the counselling starts if you got a seat then you have to pay the seat acceptance fee amount but if you didn't get one then you can wait for spot rou d which will have a high chances for your selection for that you have to pay an extra amount over seat acceptance fees. The eligibility criteria of more than 75 percent aggregate in 12th is not there but you should have to be JEE Advance qualifier. There are no other exams for getting admission in this college, the only exam which you have yo give is JEE Advance and the minimum criteria is the passing marks
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I have qualified Jee Advance. I have applied for IITs and I got IIT Bhubneshwar, Metallurgy in 2nd round. But I like Space Science from my childhood, So I opt for Aerospace Engineering in IIST over Metallurgy in IIT. It is really easy to ISRO being an IISTian. I have applied for ISI but I was not qualified by 2 marks. For admission in IIST, You have to qualified Jee Advance. On the basis of your Jee Advance Score IIST conduct their own Councelling for their different courses. For my year 2022, Jee Advance was bit tough and cutoff was 20%.
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