IIST PG admissions 2026: Application window opens May 5
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has opened regular postgraduate admissions for the 2026 session. Applications for M.Tech and MS programmes start on May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM and close on June 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM via the official portal iist.ac.in.
IIST PG admissions 2026: key dates students must note
The application portal will remain open for exactly 30 days . Shortlisted candidates will be announced on June 11, 2026 . Interviews are scheduled across a 3-day window from June 17–19, 2026 and may be held online or offline.
The institute will publish the final rank list on June 29, 2026 , and selected candidates must pay the first allotment fee by June 30, 2026 . Reporting and the start of classes at the IIST campus in Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, are set for August 3, 2026 . Admissions close on August 14, 2026 .
IIST PG admissions 2026: how to apply and selection stages
Register and submit your application on the official admission portal at iist.ac.in before the June 4 deadline. The application fee must also be paid by June 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM ; the portal handles submission and payment.
Selection follows three clear stages: shortlisting on academic and entrance credentials, interviews, and a merit-based final rank list. Interview schedules will be communicated to shortlisted applicants; after interviews, the final rank list and selection notifications will appear on June 29, 2026 .
Candidates may be called for interviews either on campus or through an online link. If attending in person, bring original academic certificates and a valid photo ID to the interview. Admit card details should be checked and verified before attending.
Eligibility and immediate student impact
Eligible applicants typically hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with first-class marks and a valid GATE score or equivalent for most programmes. You must upload educational certificates and entrance scores during application and verify programme-specific requirements on the official portal.
The tight schedule means candidates should complete applications early to avoid last-minute issues. Shortlisted candidates should be ready for interviews between mid-June and to arrange travel or online access accordingly.
For programme-specific eligibility, fee structure, reservation rules and seat intake, refer to the official IIST admission notification on iist.ac.in.