IIST Admission 2026

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · IIST · Estd. 2008

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

IIST B.Tech 2026 admissions through JEE Advanced 2026 (May-June 2026 expected). JEE Main qualification required before JEE Advanced. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), established in 2007 (operational from 2008) at Valiamala in Thiruvananthapuram, is India's first university dedicated to the study, research and development in space sciences and technology. IIST is wholly funded by the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India, and operates under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been declared a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act.

IIST has four departments — Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Physics, and Mathematics — and offers B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering with specialisation in Avionics; Engineering Physics), 5-year Dual Degree (BTech + MS or BTech + MTech), MTech (in 10+ specialisations), MS by research, MSc (Astronomy & Astrophysics, Solid State Physics, Earth System Sciences) and PhD. Top performers are absorbed into ISRO/DoS centres after graduation.

UG admissions to BTech and Dual Degree are through JEE Advanced (the top JEE Advanced rankers are considered). MTech through GATE. MSc through IIST-conducted entrance. PhD through IIST PhD entrance. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%).

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

JEE Advanced

Conducted by IIT (Joint Admission Board)

B.Tech and Dual Degree admissions through JEE Advanced — only candidates among the top JEE Advanced rankers (typically top 8000 in CRL) can apply to IIST. MTech through GATE; MSc through IIST entrance; PhD through IIST PhD entrance.

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 75% (65% SC/ST) + JEE Advanced rank within IIST cutoff. MTech: BTech 60% + valid GATE. MSc: bachelor in science 60% + IIST entrance. PhD: PG 60% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
JEE Main 2026 Session 1	25 Jan 2026	—	jeemain.nta.nic.in	Upcoming
JEE Advanced 2026 Examination	17 May 2026	—	jeeadv.ac.in	Upcoming
IIST Application 2026	05 Jun 2026	—	iist.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

IIST merit scholarships, Department of Space-funded fellowships for PG/PhD, AICTE PG Scholarship for GATE-qualified, Inspire Scholarship, MCM scholarships, ISRO research fellowships.

Reservations

Central reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; female supernumerary 14% seats; foreign nationals supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admits students primarily through JEE Advanced. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accept JEE Advanced scores?

JEE Advanced is the primary basis for admission at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.