IIST Trivandrum M.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaDeemed to be UniversityEstd 2007NAAC Grade A++ 3.5

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M.Tech at IIST is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 15 specializations. The most popular specializations include Machine Learning and Computing, Digital System & Signal Processing, Quantum Technology.

The total M.Tech Fees at IIST for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 1.72 Lakhs. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1.4 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the IIST M.Tech program, candidates must have passed Graduation with 60% + GATE (or equivalent). M.Tech admissions at IIST are offered based on GATE. The overall IIST GATE Cutoff marks 2025 is 354 - 597 for General category students. Check IIST M.Tech Cutoff Here

Read the section below for further details on IIST M.Tech admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

Total Fees:₹1.72 Lakhs

4.1(8 Reviews)15 Courses2 Years Full Time

(Based on 2.0K views last year)

Median Salary₹8,20,000

Eligibility:

Graduation with 60% + GATE

Application Date:

19 Feb - 17 Mar 2026

Machine Learning and Computing

₹1.72 Lakhs

4.0

(Based on 232 views last year)

Vlsi And Microsystem

₹1.72 Lakhs

(Based on 207 views last year)

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech Fees

IIST M.Tech Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 1.72 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 2.08% (~₹3) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 85,900 per year.

The total M.Tech fees covers-

Total tuition fee of ₹ 1.4 Lakhs
Caution fee of ₹ 5,000
Total other fee of ₹ 26,800

The hostel fees for IIST is 6,000.

Based on 8 reviews and 1.68 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular M.Tech specialisation is Machine Learning and Computing, Digital System & Signal Processing, Quantum Technology.

M.Tech Machine Learning and Computing total fees is ₹ 1.72 Lakhs
M.Tech Digital System & Signal Processing total fees is ₹ 1.72 Lakhs
M.Tech Quantum Technology total fees is ₹ 1.72 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 1.4 Lakhs
caution fees*	₹ 5,000
other fees	₹ 26,800
total academic fees	₹ 1.72 Lakhs
hostel fees	₹6,000
total fees	₹ 1.78 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

IIST Trivandrum Latest Updates and News

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15 May, 2026 IIST Trivandrum Fee structure 2026 has been released for M.Tech programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.72 Lakhs.

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IIST Trivandrum M.Tech Admission 2026

Students must have Graduation with 60% + GATE to be eligible for M.Tech admission at IIST.

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to IIST M.Tech program was January 22 - February 27, 2025.

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Closing Date of Admission for Session 2026 [M.Tech]	Aug 14, 2026
Commencement of Classes for Session 2026 [M.Tech]	Aug 05, 2026
Reporting at Institution for Admission 2026 [M.Tech]	Aug 03, 2026

IIST Trivandrum Seat Intake 2026

There are 90 M.Tech seats in IIST. These include 6 seats of Machine Learning and Computing, 6 seats of Digital System & Signal Processing, 6 seats of Quantum Technology.

Particulars	Number of Seats
Machine Learning and Computing	6
Vlsi And Microsystem	6
Quantum Technology	6
Geoinformatics	6
Digital System & Signal Processing	6
Thermal And Propulsion	6
Control Systems	6
Aerodynamics And Flight Mechanics	6
Optical Engineering	6
Rf And Microwave Engineering	6
Material Science and Technology	6
Earth System Science And Technology	6
Power Electronics	6
Manufacturing Technology	6
Structures And Design	6

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIST ranks #60 out of 500 colleges in India. According to 8 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the M.Tech program at IIST is rated 4.1/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1006/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

IIST is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, IIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#61 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#14 out of 160 under IIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#60 out of 500 (2025) #3rd Kerala	-
	#61 out of 300 (2025) #2nd Kerala	#51 out of 300 (2024) #2nd Kerala
	#20 out of 146 (2026)	#14 out of 160 (2025) #1st Kerala

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Comments

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govinda

Jul 9, 2022 07:48

Hey, I am bsc chemistry student may i eligible for do master in material science (iist)

Jaspreet Kaur

Jul 17, 2022 20:11

No, you are not eligible to apply for the Master of Technology [M. Tech] (Material Science and Technology) as the minimum eligibility set requires one to have B.E./B.Tech./Master of Science degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

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