IMPORTANT DATES (For regular candidates)
| Sl. No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening of IIST website for online submission of applications | 03 November, 2025 - 1100 hrs (Monday) |
| 2 | Closing of IIST website for online submission of applications | 20 November, 2025 - 2359 hrs (Thursday) |
| 3 | Display of shortlisted candidates for Screening Test & Direct Interview | 27 November, 2025 (Thursday) - 1600hrs |
| 4 | Date of screening test (Venue : IIST Campus, Valiamala) Note: Orientation and lab visit will be arranged in the afternoon | 15 December, 2025 (Monday) |
| 5 | Interview Dates (Venue: IIST Campus, Valiamala) | 16-19 December, 2025 |
| 6 | Display of provisionally selected candidates | 26 December, 2025 (Friday) - 1700hrs |
| 7 | Payment of Seat Acceptance fee & Rounds | 29 December, 2025 – 16 January, 2026 |
| 8 | Reporting date at the Institution | 02 January, 2026 (Friday) |
| 9 | Classes begin for Ph.D Programme | 05 January, 2026 (Monday) |
| 10 | Last date of Admission | 16 January, 2026 (Friday) |
*Tentatively