IIST PG Admissions 2023 – Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala invites application for Post Graduate programmes for the academic year 2023-2024.
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About IIST
IIST is an autonomous academic institution under Department of Space, Govt of India for providing quality human resources to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and other National Research and Development Organizations and Industries
PG Programs Offered by IIST
Aerospace Engineering
| Programme Code | Programme |
| MAE01 | M.Tech in Thermal and Propulsion |
| MAE02 | M.Tech in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics |
| MAE03 | M.Tech in Structures and Design |
Avionics
| Programme Code | Programme |
| MAV01 | M.Tech in RF and Microwave Engineering |
| MAV02 | M.Tech in Digital Signal Processing |
| MAV03 | M.Tech in VLSI and Microsystems |
| MAV04 | M.Tech in Control Systems |
| MAV05 | M.Tech in Power Electronics |
Earth and Space Sciences
| Programme Code | Programme |
| MES01 | M.Tech in Earth System Science |
| MES02 | M.Tech in Geoinformatics |
| MES03 | Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Physics
| Programme Code | Programme |
| MPH01 | M.Tech in Optical Engineering |
| MPH02 | M.Tech in Quantum Technology |
Chemistry
| Programme Code | Programme |
| MCH01 | M.Tech in Materials Science and Technology |
Mathematics
| Programme Code | Programme |
| MMA01 | M.Tech in Machine Learning and Computing |
IIST PG Admissions 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality – Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
Age limit: 32 years as on 02.05.2023
Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/Persons with disability (PD) category as per Government of India Orders.
Minimum Qualifications –
- 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 relevant area as the case may be is essential.
- When CGPA & equivalent percentage are both provided in the mark list/certificate, CGPA alone would be considered for eligibility.
Educational Qualification
Aerospace Engineering
| Programme Code | Name of the Branch | Educational Qualification |
| MAE01 | Thermal and Propulsion | (i) B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent (ii) A valid GATE Score in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering |
| MAE02 | Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics | (i) B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent (ii) A valid GATE Score in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering |
| MAE03 | Structures and Design | (i) B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent (ii) A valid GATE Score in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering |
| MAV01 | RF and Microwave Engineering | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication or equivalent, (ii) A valid GATE Score in Electronics and Communication Engineering. |
| MAV02 | Digital Signal Processing | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication or equivalent, (ii) A valid GATE Score in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering/ Electrical Engineering. |
| MAV03 | VLSI and Microsystems | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication / Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent (ii) A valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Instrumentation Engineering/ Electrical Engineering. |
| MAV04 | Control Systems | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communication/ Instrumentation or equivalent (ii) A valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Instrumentation Engineering/ Electrical Engineering. |
| MAV05 | Power Electronics | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communication/ Instrumentation or equivalent, (ii) A valid GATE score in Electrical Engineering (EE) |
Mathematics
| Programme Code | Name of the Branch | Educational Qualification |
| MMA01 | Machine Learning and Computing | (i) M.Sc/MS/BS-MS in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics / Statistics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics and Computing or equivalent OR B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Avionics/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Information Technology/Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (iii) A valid GATE Score in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science and Information Technology / Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering |
Chemistry
| Programme Code | Name of the Branch | Educational Qualification |
| MCH01 | Materials Science and Technology | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Polymer Science and Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Rubber Technology/ Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science/Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Production and Industrial Engineering/ Plastic Technology OR M.Sc/M.S in Chemistry (all branches)/Physics/Material Science/ Nanoscience and Technology or equivalent. (ii) A valid GATE score in Engineering Sciences/Chemical Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production and Industrial Engineering/ Chemistry/Physics. |
Physics
| Programme Code | Name of the Branch | Educational Qualification |
| MPH01 | Optical Engineering | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/ Engineering Physics OR M.Sc. in Physics/ Applied Physics/ M.S. (Integrated) Physics. (ii) A valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering/Physics/ Computer Science and Engineering. |
| MPH02 | Quantum Technology (subject to AICTE approval) | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Engineering Physics/Computer Science and Engineering/Physical Sciences OR M.Sc. in Physics/ Applied Physics/Photonics/ M.S. (Integrated) Physics or related areas. (ii) A valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electrical Engineering/ Physics/ Computer Science and Engineering |
Earth and Space Sciences
| Programme Code | Name of the Branch | Educational Qualification |
| MES01 | Earth System Science | (i) B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Avionics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, Engineering Science, Engineering Physics, Agricultural Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent. OR M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/ M.S. (Integrated) Physics/ Earth Science (ii) A valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Engineering Sciences / Physics/ Mathematics or equivalent. |
| MES02 | Geoinformatics | (i) B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering or M.Sc. degree in any branch of Science with Mathematics as a subject at degree level. (ii) A valid GATE score in Agriculture Engineering/ Architecture and Planning/Civil Engineering /Computer Science and Information Technology/Electrical Engineering /Electronics & Communications Engineering / Engineering Sciences/ Environmental Science and Engineering/Geomatics Engineering/Geology and Geophysics/ Mathematics/ Mining Engineering/Physics |
| MES03 | Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics | (i) B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree in any branch OR Master of Science / M.Sc. in Physics, Space Physics, Space Science, Space Science and Technology (ii) A valid score in any one of the following: GATE in any one of these subjects – Physics/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electrical Engineering /Instrumentation Engineering/Engineering Science. For Engineering Science, at least one of the following papers- Fluid Mechanics, Material Science, Thermodynamics, Atmospheric and Ocean Science OR JEST score in Physics |
Schedule for IIST PG Admissions 2023
| Event | Date |
| Opening of online submission of applications | 06 April 2023 |
| Closing of IIST website for online submission of applications | 02 May 2023 |
| Display of shortlisted candidates for the branches which have GATE as well as online interview | 16 May 2023 |
| Display of shortlisted rank list for PG programmes which is based on only GATE score | 17 May 2023 |
| Fee payment of First Allotment | 19 May 2023 |
| Interview for candidates for M.Tech in Earth System Science and Master of Sciences in Astronomy and Astrophysics | 23-26 May 2023 |
| Display of rank list for M.Tech in Earth System Science and Master of Sciences in Astronomy and Astrophysics | 06 June 2023 |
| Reporting date at the Institution | 29 July 2023 |
| Classes begin for PhD Programme | 31 July 2023 |
| Last Allotment for PG Admission | 11 August 2023 |
Revalidation Dates
All candidates would be considered for allotments in the subsequent vacancy filling rounds only if the candidate chooses “REVALIDATE and PROCEED “option in the web portal as specified dates below –
| Re-validation of candidature Round – 1 | June 02 (1700hrs) – 05(1100hrs), 2023 |
| Re-validation of candidature Round – 2 | July 07 (1700hrs) – 10(1100hrs), 2023 |
| Re-validation of candidature Round – 3 | July 28 (1700hrs) – 31 (1100hrs), 2023 |
IIST PG Admissions 2023 Application Form
- Candidate can fill online application on the IIST official website.
- The applicants who wish to apply for more than one programme shall exercise their order of preference/option of Post Graduate Programmes, at the time of applying itself.
- Applicants can choose a maximum of Five preferences within or across all the departments. The preference once exercised shall be final
Application fee
| Category | For 1 – 3 programmes Amount (INR) | For 4 – 5 programmes Amount (INR) |
| Male candidates in General/EWS/OBC-NCL | 600 | 1200 |
| For SC, ST, PD and women candidates | 300 | 600 |
How to fill IIST PG Admissions 2023 Application Form?
Steps to fill the application form for IIST M.Tech and M.Sc, programs –
Step-1-New User Registration: To access it, the candidates will have to access the ‘Profile Registration’.
Step-2-Register for IIST PG Admission: In the ‘Profile Registration’, the candidates will have to submit the following details:
- Personal Detail
- Address
- Academic Details
- Score Details (like GATE Score)
- Experience Details
- Photograph and Signature
- Any Other Relevant Information.
After this, check all the details and if required make the necessary changes.
Once the Admission form is submitted successfully, a Registration Number and Password will be allocated to the candidates.
Step-4-Branch Registration
Step-5-Fee Payment
IIST PG Admissions Selection Criteria
For the M.Tech. Programmes offered by Departments of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and M.Tech in Geoinformatics, candidates will be rank listed based only on the valid GATE score. An admission list would be prepared based on the rank list & available number of vacancies & preference given by the candidate.
The shortlist for online interview will be prepared based on GATE / JEST score for the M.Tech in Earth System Science & Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics programmes offered by Department of Earth & Space Sciences. The applicants who are shortlisted for these M.Tech./Master of Science programmes are required to appear for an online Interview. List of shortlisted candidates for online interview for those programmes will be displayed in the IIST website on 16 May 2023. Shortlisted candidates may download their online interview call letter from the portal.
Interview will be conducted through video conference mode.
A provisional admission list will be prepared based on the GATE score, interview score, number of vacancies & preferences given by the candidate.
Candidates who are employed in Government/Semi Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies need to produce a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” at the time of interview. For candidates who are employed and who apply to branches where there are no interviews, the NOC has to be submitted at the time of admission.
Scholarship
- M.Tech students with valid GATE score will receive scholarship through AICTE.
- For the students admitted for Master of Science programme, the scholarship will be paid by IIST.
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Schedule for IIST PG Admissions 2022
| Event | Dates |
| Availability of Application Form | April 30, 2022 |
| Last date to Submission of Form | May 26, 2022 |
| Display of shortlisted candidates for the branches which have GATE as well as online interview | June 07, 2022 |
| Display of shortlisted rank list for PG programmes which is based on only GATE score | June 08, 2022 |
| Fee payment of First Allotment | June 10, 1700 hrs – June 13, 1100hrs |
| Interview for candidates for Departments of Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences and Mathematics | June 13-21, 2022 |
| Display of rank list for Departments of Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences and Mathematics | June 28, 2022 |
| Reporting date at the Institution | July 29, 2022 |
| Classes begins for M. Tech/Master of Science (Tentative) | August 01, 2022 |
IIST PG Admissions 2021
Schedule for IIST PG Admissions 2021
| Event | Dates |
| Availability of Application Form | May 21, 2021 |
| Last date to Submission of Form | June 16, 2021 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | June 16, 2021 |
| Display of shortlisted candidates for Test/Interview (Tentative) | June 23, 2021 |
| Online Interview (Tentative) | June 28 – July 02, 2021 |
| Display of Provisionally selected candidates (Tentative) | 05 Apr 2021 |
| Reporting date at the Institution (Tentative) | July 30, 2021 |
| Classes begins for M. Tech/Master of Science (Tentative) | August 02, 2021 |