IIST Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

• IIST Thiruvananthapuram admissions are primarily done on entrance-basis. 
• IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech admissions 2025-26 are provided to the students who pass JEE Main examination. 
• Students willing to get IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech admissions, need to clear GATE or JEST examination.
• To get IIST Thiruvananthapuram PhD admissions 2025-26, students are required to complete bachelors degree from a recognised university and score in entrance exam.
• According to the IIST Thiruvananthapuram Annual Report 2023-24, admissions were offered to 136 students in BTech (72 in Aerospace Engineering and 64 in Avionics), 20 in Dual Degree); 138 MTech students and 98 PhD students (54 full time and 44 part time). 
• Total IIST Thiruvananthapuram Student Strength: 582 in BTech; 40 in Dual Degree; 254 in MTech and 374 in PhD as on March 31, 2024.

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, offers admissions at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech as well as dual degree admissions are based on the performance of the candidate in JEE Advanced. 

The IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech and MS selection process is done based on the performance of the candidate in the GATE/ JEST followed by an interview. The PhD admissions to IIST Thiruvananthapuram are based on performance in the entrance examination and interview. 

The candidates must meet IIST Thiruvananthapuram eligibility criteria to apply for the courses. The details of the IIST Thiruvananthapuram admission process 2025 are given below.

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The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for IIST Thiruvananthapuram admission 2025-26.

Which Entrance Exams are Accepted for IIST Thiruvananthapuram Admissions 2025-26?

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accepts the score of below mentioned entrance examinations for different programme.

How to do IIST Thiruvananthapuram Registrations 2025-26?

• The candidate must visit the college website for the IIST Thiruvananthapuram application 2025-26.

• Fill all the necessary details correctly.

• Scan and upload the necessary documents.

• Finally pay the IIST Thiruvananthapuram fees.

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The college offers B.Tech and Dual degrees at the undergraduate level. The duration of a B.Tech is 4 years and dual degrees is 5 years. 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 2026

What is the IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Admission Process 2025-26?

• The candidates must meet IIST Thiruvananthapuram UG eligibility criteria. 

• The candidates must appear and qualify JEE Advanced. 

• If the candidate meets the cutoff released by the college then, he/she should apply for the counselling process. 

• The candidates must select the specialisations in the order of their preference. 

• Seats will be allotted based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination.

• Documents will be verified followed by IIST Thiruvananthapuram fee payment. 

The college offers M.Tech and MS at the postgraduate level. The duration of courses lasts for 2 years. 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram PG Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 2026

The details of IIST Thiruvananthapuram admission process for M.Tech and MS programmes is given below.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Admission Process 2026 for M.Tech and MS Programmes

• The candidates must meet IIST Thiruvananthapuram PG eligibility criteria. 

• The candidates must apply for IIST Thiruvananthapuram admission online and select the courses in the order of preference. 

• The candidates must appear and qualify the GATE/JEST examination.

• Then the candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance of the candidate in the entrance examination.

• The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

• The IIST Thiruvananthapuram admissions are done based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination, interview, vacancy of seats and preferences given by the candidate. 

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The college offers PhD in 7 specialisations. The duration of courses may last for 6 years.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admissions Eligibility Criteria 2026

IIST Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission Process 2026

• The candidates must meet IIST Thiruvananthapuram PhD eligibility criteria. 

• The candidates with M.E/M.Tech as their highest qualifying degree, IIST Thiruvananthapuram PhD selection process will be based on an online screening test followed by an interview.

• The Interview will be conducted through Video Conference mode.

• For the candidates with a valid CSIR/NET-JRF or Lectureship post their M.E/M.Tech, will be directly called for the interview through Video Conference mode.

• Finally, document verification will be done followed by fee payment. 

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• Passport size photograph

• Degree certificate

• 10th marks sheet

• 12th marks sheet

• Scorecard of the entrance examination (GATE/NRF/JRF/JEE Advanced)

• Caste certificate

Note: Selected candidates must download and keep a copy of their application form and allotment letter for future reference.