IIST Admission 2024: Dates, Courses, Eligibility, Cut Off, Application Process

The IIST offers undergraduate programmes as well as a Dual degree programme.

• Dual Degree (B.Tech. + M.S./M.Tech.) will provide the candidate to obtain B.Tech. degree in Engineering Physics along with the Post-Graduate degree specializations in any one of the (i) M.S. (Astronomy & Astrophysics) (ii) M.S. (Earth System Science) (iii) M.S. (Solid State Physics) (iv) M.Tech. (Optical Engineering).
• Once a candidate enrolls for the Dual Degree programme, he/she cannot opt out after the completing the B.Tech part of the course post 4 years.
• The B.Tech programmes have an intake of 60 seats whereas the Dual Degree programme enrolls a selected 20 students only.

Counseling Procedure:

The admission to under graduate courses is done through personal counseling based upon merit which is strictly governed by the reservation policy laid down by the Government.

• Candidates who wish to pursue under graduate courses must register themselves online on the IIST website, ensuring that they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• The institute generates an admission list based upon the same.
• Therefore, only those, registered online will be considered eligible for this admission list.
• This admission list will include JEE(Advanced) All-India Rank (including category rank of the candidates).

IIST B.Tech. & Dual B.Tech. courses Application Process 2021

Candidates must register for the JEE Main or JEE Advanced, if they wish to enroll for UG in IIST. Post registration, he/she will receive a roll number which must be retained for reference at the time of admission. He/she must submit the application fee of INR 600 (INR 300/- for SC, ST, PWD and women candidates).

Multiple technical courses at the post graduate level are offered by the IIST.

• If a candidate wishes to apply for more than one course at a time, he/she will be required to pay the individual fee for each course as listed by the respective Department.
• For M.Tech in Earth System Sciences, candidates who hold M. Sc. degree must have studied Physics, Mathematics as main subjects during graduation whereas students having B. Tech or BE degree in other branches of engineering will be eligible when they also have relevant experience in concerned areas of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences/ Meteorology/ Geology/ Remote Sensing etc.

IIST M.Tech. & MS Courses Application Process 2021

• B.E./B.Tech./Master of Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.50 out of 10 for General / EWS & OBC category and minimum of 55% marks or CGPA 6.00 out of 10 for SC/ST/PD category. A valid score in GATE in the relevant area as the case may be is essential.
• He/she must ensure the eligibility criteria and then fill in the application form online on the institute website.
• The registration fee as to be paid online according to the category the candidate falls in.
• It is compulsory to carry the hard copy of the form at the time of personal interview/entrance examination.
• The application fee for PG programs is INR 600 (INR 300/- for SC, ST, PWD and women candidates).

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The doctoral courses offered by the IIST requires candidates to be:

• Candidates who hold an M.Tech degree should have secured first class during the completion of the course or an that of an equivalent value. The admission to the post graduation in technical course must be based upon the GATE score.
• If he/she has a MS degree in Engineering or that of an equivalent value from top foreign Universities with a maintained excellent academic performance throughout need not have a valid GATE score.
• IF he/she has completed an Integrated Master degree (or Dual Degree) in Engineering / Technology from institutes such as IITs and IISc, maintaining a CGPA 9.0/10 need not have a valid GATE score. OR
• He/she must have a degree in post-graduation in the respective or relevant field, securing first class division. He/she should also have qualified UGC/CSIR NET-JRF/JEST (or) GATE in respective or relevant fields. OR
• He/she must have a degree in post-graduation in the respective or relevant field, securing first class division. He/she should also have qualified UGC NET JRF in respective or relevant fields. OR
• Candidates with an exceptionally excellent academic performance in their graduation can be considered for direct admissions to Ph.D. programmes. They must have secured CGPA of 9.0/10 (or more that that), valid GATE score of 675 or better. Those who hold B.E./B. Tech degrees from IITs should have secured a CGPA better than 9.0/10 and do not require a valid GATE score.

IIST Ph.D. courses Application Process 2021

1. Students can apply for the doctoral programmes offered by IIST by visiting the official website only.
2. While filling out the details, he/she must thoroughly check it because once submitted, there will be no scope of any corrections in the already filled application form.
3. If the candidate wishes to enroll for multiple courses, he/she must submit the non-refundable application fee for each course separately. The application fee is INR 700/- per department (INR 250/- per department for SC/ST/PWD and Women). The candidate must carry the challan copy at the time of admission.
4. It is mandatory to produce a “No Objection Certificate” for those who are working in Government/Semi Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies from their present employer.
5. Candidates seeking out admission to reserved seats must upload the relevant certificate on the website while filling out the details in the application form.

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