IIST B.Tech + M.S Astronomy & Astrophysics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

To gain admission to the institute, applicants must take the JEE (Advanced) exam and be ranked on the institute's list based on their scores. The registration period usually starts in late May and ends by mid-June. The institute prides itself on having a strong academic staff, with all 98 faculty members holding PhDs, and many have contributed to projects with ISRO and the Department of Space (DoS). The faculty comes from 19 different states, reflecting a diverse teaching environment.

Students maintaining a GPA above 7.5 each semester are eligible for an assistantship; those who don't qualify must pay a semester fee of 48,500 INR. There are partial fee relaxations for reserved category students. Placement opportunities are available in organizations like ISRO, DRDO, Airbus, Philips, and Wipro for students with a CGPA above 7.5, with a placement rate of about 70-80%. BTech students can gain hands-on experience through internships and projects at ISRO and DoS centers, with additional international opportunities, including free internships at an Australian university.

Top-performing students have the chance to intern abroad. Students not placed often take ISRO exams or pursue further studies such as MTech. The institute offers a scholarship program where students with a GPA above 7.5 receive a full semester fee refund. For SC/ST students, those with a GPA above 6.5 receive a full refund, while a GPA above 5.5 qualifies them for a 50% fee refund, effectively making the semester free for those who qualify.