Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has been established in the year 2007 as an autonomous academic Institution under Department of Space, Governemnet of India.  IIST is committed to (i) attract talented students, (ii) putting in place a system which ensures high academic standards, (iii) actively encourage innovative research in areas of relevance to space science, space technology and othe related areas.

Applications are invited for admission to the following Post Graduate programmes of the Institute for the academic year 2020-2021. The total number of seats in each programme is 4 (four) (for ISRO/DoS employees).

The Institute is offering

1. Two years full time PG programme: ISRO/DoS employee shall avail 24 months study leave to pursue and complete PG programmes with stay at IIST.

2. PG programmes leading to Ph.D programmes: Those candidates with CGPA 8.00 and above, at the end of first year may register for Ph.D programmes and complete the required course work for Ph.D programme during the second year project period. ISRO/DoS sponsored employees shall avail 24 months laeve.

3. PG programmes converted to Part Time after cousre work completion: ISRO/DoS sponsored employee shall avail 10 months/(2 Semester) study leave and complete all the first year courses. Project work can be continued in their respective ISRO centres in a part-time mode and project report should be submitted after 2 years works/3 year after enrollment.

Fellowship

• Selected candidates are not eligible for fellowship in addition to their applicable emoluments as ISRO/DoS employees

Selection Procedure

• The applicants who are shortlisted for M.Tech/M.S. programmes are required to appear for an interview. List of shortlisted candidates will be intimated to the concerned authorities of DOS/ISRO Units/Centres. Application forms received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.
• Number of seats in each programme is 4 (FOUR).
• You may apply for only two preference in or accross the departments.
• Candidates who are selected for the admission have to join the course on the notified date.
• Classes for the selected MTech/M.S candidates will tentatively commence on July 20, 2020.
• Candidates from Thiruvananthapuram based ISRO/DoS centres shall appear for the interview in person at IIST, Valiamala, where as, other ISRO/DoS candidates can appear through “Skype” for the interview in the given slot.

How to Apply

• Candidates have to apply through online and submit the approved hard copy through proper channel.

• The filled in online application form may be sent through proper channel to the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 547 along with the self attested copies of certificates / testimonials on or before March 17, 2020.

Age Limit

45 years as on March 02,2020.

Minimum Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/Master of Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 out of 10 for General & OBC category and minimum of 55% marks or CGPA 6.0 out of 10 for SC/ST & PD category.
• You may apply for only two preferences in or across the department.
• In addition to the educational qualifications listed below an ISRO/DOS employee having a B.E or B.Tech or Master’s degree in any area, can apply to a PG programme provided they have a minimum of three years’ work experience in that area. Those candidates have to upload a note (Maximum 3 pages) on their work experience (Hard copy to be routed through proper channel along with the application).

• Notification (English version Revised on 28-02-2020) - Online application Date is extended up to 12-03-2020.