IMPORTANT DATES (For regular candidates)
| Sl. No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening of IIST website for online submission of applications | April 08, 2025 - 1700 hrs (Tuesday) |
| 2 | Closing of IIST website for online submission of applications | May 07, 2025 - 2359 hrs (Wednesday) |
| 3 | Display of shortlisted candidates for Screening Test & Direct Interview | May 16, 2025 - 1700 hrs (Friday) |
| 4 | Date of screening test (Venue : IIST Campus, Valiamala) Note: Orientation and lab visit will be arranged in the afternoon | June 16, 2025 ( Monday) 1000hrs-1100hrs |
| 5 | Interview Dates (Venue: IIST Campus, Valiamala) | June 17-19, 2025 |
| 6 | Display of provisionally selected candidates | July 01, 2025 – 1700 hrs (Tuesday) |
| 7 | Fee payment for first allotment | July 02, Wednesday 1700hrs – July 04, Friday 1100hrs |
| 8 | Reporting date at the Institution | July 26, 2025 (Saturday) |
| 9 | Classes begin for Ph.D Programme | July 28, 2025 (Monday) |
| 10 | Last date of Admission | August 14, 2025 (Thursday) |