IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Dates, Application Form, Fees, Interview Date, Cut off

IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Dates, Application Form, Fees, Interview Date, Cut off

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Samridhi MishraUpdated on 17 May 2025, 11:29 AM IST

IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - IIST commenced the IIST M.Tech 2025 admission on May 16, 2025. Candidates can complete the IIST M.Tech registration for the Machine Learning and Computing branch on the website, iist.ac.in. Admission to all other branches will be done through CCMT counselling. To secure admission to the M.Tech program at IIST Thiruvananthapuram, candidates must have a valid score in the GATE exam 2025. The authority has announced the complete IIST M.Tech admission date 2025 online. Read the full article to know more about IIST M.Tech admission 2025.
Direct link to apply for the IIST M.Tech admission through the IIST portal

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  1. IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 Highlights
  2. IIST M.Tech 2025 Admission Dates
  3. IIST M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2025
  4. IIST M.Tech Application Form 2025
  5. IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2025
  6. IIST M.Tech Rank List 2025
  7. IIST M.Tech Admission 2025
  8. IIST M.Tech Programmes 2025
  9. IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Fee Structure
  10. IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Seat Matrix
IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Dates, Application Form, Fees, Interview Date, Cut off
IIST M.Tech Admission

IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 Highlights

Particulars

Details

Name of Examination

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology M.Tech Admission

Commonly Known As

IIST M.Tech

Conducting Authority

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Examination Level

University Level

Application Fee

Rs 600 per department (Rs 300 for SC, ST, PD and women candidates)

Selection Criteria

GATE Score/Interview/Written Test

IIST Official Website

iist.ac.in

IIST M.Tech 2025 Admission Dates

Events

Dates

Release of IIST M.Tech application form 2025

May 16, 2025

Last date to submit IIST M.Tech application form

June 12, 2025

Last date for payment of the application fee

June 12, 2025

Display of shortlisted candidates for interview

June 18, 2025

Interview for candidates

June 20 to 27, 2025


Display of rank list after interviewJuly 3, 2025

Fee payment of first allotment

July 4, 2025


Reporting date at the institution

August 1, 2025

Commencement of classes

August 4, 2025

PG admission closes

August 14, 2025

Revalidation Dates

Events

Dates

Re-validation of candidature Round - 1


July 25 to 29, 2025

Re-validation of candidature Round - 2

July 2025

Re-validation of candidature Round - 3

July 2025

IIST M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2025

The authorities have released the eligibility criteria of IIST M.Tech admissions 2025 on the official website, iist.ac.in. Candidates can check the IIST M.Tech admission notification to know the eligibility criteria of IIST M.Tech admission 2025. It should be noted that no candidate will be eligible for final IIST M.Tech admission if he/she does not satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria. The following table can be referred to check the detailed IIST M.Tech eligibility criteria 2025.

IIST M.Tech 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Particulars

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidate should be a citizen of India

Age Limit

The age limit is 32 years.

(Age relaxation applies to SC / ST / Persons with disability (PD) category as per Government of India Orders. No age relaxation for OBC/EWS and women candidates)

Minimum Qualification

  • Candidates should have obtained BE/B.Tech/Master of Science or equivalent degree with at least 60% marks or CGPA of 6 out of 10 for General and OBC candidates.

  • The minimum percentage marks in the qualifying exam for SC/ST & PD candidates is 55% marks or a CGPA of 6.00 out of 10.

  • Candidates should have a valid score in GATE.

To check the programme-specific IIST M.Tech eligibility criteria - Click Here

IIST M.Tech Application Form 2025

The authority will release the IIST M.Tech 2025 application form online. The eligible candidates must fill the application form before the last date. The IIST M.Tech application process comprises registration, form filling, course selection and payment of the application form. Below are steps to fill the IIST M.Tech application form.

Steps to fill out IIST M.Tech 2025 Application Form

Candidates can check the detailed IIST M.Tech application process here-

Step 1: Registration - Candidates will have to first complete the IIST M.Tech registration using a valid email id. Candidates will be required to upload scanned copies of all the relevant documents, photographs, and signatures in the format specified by the authorities. It should be in jpeg/JPG format in size less than 100 KB. After uploading the necessary documents, candidates have to submit the details like educational qualifications, personal details, and address of communication. Upon successful registration, the authorities will send the registration number and login password to the candidate’s registered email address.

Step 2: Course registration - After completing the registration process, candidates will have to log in using the provided registration number and password. After successful login, candidates will have to select the course and fill out all the required details. Once the registration is done, a fee registration number will be generated. Download and take a printout of it.

Step 3: Payment of the application form - Using the fee registration number, candidates will have to make the payment of the IIST M.Tech 2025 application form through SBI Collect.

IIST M.Tech Application Fee 2025

Category

Application Fee

SC, ST, PD and women candidates for upto 3 preferences

Rs. 300

Others for upto 3 preferences

Rs. 600

SC, ST, PD and women candidates for 4-5 preferences

Rs 600

Others for 4-6 preferences

Rs 1200

IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2025

The minimum marks required by the candidates to be eligible for admission are made available to the candidates through the cutoff of IIST M.Tech admission 2025. The IIST M.Tech 2025 cutoff will be available on the official website. In the meantime, students can check the previous year's cutoff below-

IIST M.Tech 2024 Cutoff

PG ProgramMax ScoreMin Score

Structures and Design

566504
Optical Engineering514466
Thermal and Propulsion535500
RF and Microwave Engineering618434
Earth System Science520462
Digital Signal Processing481444
Power Electronics490446
VLSI and Microsystems558523
Manufacturing Technology451404
Machine Learning and Computing668621
Geoinformatics743570
Control Systems540454
Materials Science and Technology461410
Quantum Technology592525
Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics697420
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics643553

IIST M.Tech 2023 cutoff

ProgrammeGENERALOBC-NCL / EWSSC/ST/PWD
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics350315175
Structures and Design350315175
Thermal and Propulsion350315175
Control System350315175
Digital Signal Processing350315175
Power Electronics350315175
RF and Microwave Engineering350315175
VLSI and Microsystems350315175
Materials Science and Technology350315175
Astronomy and Astrophysics ( GATE score)350315175
Astronomy and Astrophysics ( JEST Rank)300331438
Earth System Science350315175
Geoinformatics350315175
Machine Learning and Computing350315175
Optical Engineering350315175
Quantum Technology350315175
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IIST M.Tech 2022 cutoff

1663736992955

IIST M.Tech 2021 Cutoff

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IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2020

M.Tech Programme

GATE CUTOFF

General

OBC-NCL/ EWS

SC/ ST/ PwD

Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

500

450

250

Structures and Design

500

450

250

Thermal And Propulsion

500

450

250

Control System

500

450

250

Digital Signal Processing

450

405

225

RF and Microwave Engineering

425

382

212

Power Electronics

500

450

250

VLSI and Microsystems

450

405

225

Materials Science and Technology

450

405

225

Astronomy and Astrophysics (GATE)

425

382

212

Astronomy and Astrophysics (JEST)

JEST Rank upto 300

Earth System Science

490

441

245

Geoinformatics

450

405

225

Machine Learning and Computing

500

495

275

Optical Engineering

450

405

225

Solid State Technology

425

382

212

IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2019

S. No.

Programme

GATE SCORE CUT – OFF

General

OBC-NCL /

EWS

SC/ST/PD

1

Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

530

477

265

2

Structures and Design

530

477

265

3

Thermal and Propulsion

530

477

265

4

Control System

490

441

245

5

Digital Signal Processing

450

405

225

6

RF and Microwave Engineering

450

405

225

7

Power Electronics

450

405

225

8

VLSI and Microsystems

450

405

225

9

Materials Science and Technology

425

382

212

10

Astronomy and Astrophysics (GATE)

450

405

225

Astronomy and Astrophysics (JEST)

JEST Rank upto 300

11

Earth System Science

470

423

235

12

Geoinformatics

450

405

225

13

Machine Learning and Computing

550

495

275

14

Optical Engineering

425

382

212

15

Solid State Technology

425

382

212

IIST M.Tech Rank List 2025

The authorities will release the rank list of the IIST M.Tech admission 2025 online. The IIST M.Tech rank list includes the names of all the shortlisted candidates. The IIST M.Tech rank list is prepared based on marks scored by the candidates in the GATE exam. All the shortlisted candidates can download the interview call letters from the official website. It should be noted that all the candidates shortlisted through the IIST M.Tech rank list have to confirm their willingness to be considered for further allotments in the web portal by choosing the "Revalidate and Proceed" option. Candidates who fail to confirm their willingness will not be considered for admission.

It should be noted that interviews will not be conducted for the Departments of Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and M.Tech.in Digital Signal Processing, RF and Microwave Engineering and VLSI and Microsystems offered by the Department of Avionics.

IIST M.Tech Admission 2025

The short-listed candidates have to appear for the interview on the specified date and time. It should be noted that the interview is conducted in five centres namely New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram. However, the interview is conducted for only M.Tech courses offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Physics and Avionics.

Candidates have to submit their first two preferences for the centre of an interview at the time of registration. The authorities also interview video conferencing mode for four centres namely New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad & Hyderabad. Finally, the IIST M.Tech admission list is prepared based on GATE score, interview test score, number of vacancies & preferences given by the candidate.

IIST M.Tech Programmes 2025

The institute offers admission to various M.Tech courses. The following table can be checked to know the IIST M.Tech courses.

IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - M.Tech Programmes

Department

Programme Code

Programme

Aerospace Engineering

MAE01

M.Tech in Thermal and Propulsion

MAE02

M.Tech in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

MAE03

M.Tech in Structures and Design

Avionics

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

Mathematics

MMA01

M.Tech in Machine Learning and Computing

Chemistry

MCH01

M.Tech in Materials Science and Technology

Physics

MPH01

M.Tech in Optical Engineering

MPH02

M.Tech in Solid State Technology

Earth and Space Sciences

MES01

M.Tech in Earth System Science

MES02

M.Tech in Geoinformatics

MES03

Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics

IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Fee Structure

S. No

Particular

Fees (Rs)

Remarks

PG Programmes Fees payable per semester

1

Statutory Semester Fees

5000

SC/ST Students are exempted

2

Student Amenities Fees

1350


3

Hostel charges

4500

Also applicable to those DOS/ISRO sponsored students who are staying in the IIST Hostel

4

Establishment charges

8000


5

Medical cover

800



Subtotal

19,650


One-time payment at the time of admission

6

Caution deposit

3000



Grand Total

22,650


IIST M.Tech Admission 2025 - Seat Matrix

Department

Number of Seats

Department of Aerospace Engineering

24

Department of Avionics

44

Department of Chemistry

7

Department of Earth and Space Sciences

27

Department of Mathematics

8

Department of Physics

20

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the IIST M.Tech application form 2025 be released?
A:

The IIST M.Tech 2025 application form was released on May 16, 2025

Q: What is the IIST M.Tech cutoff for Control System?
A:

IIST M.Tech 2024 cutoff for Control System was 540 for General candidates.

Q: Which are the IIST M.Tech courses for which candidates will have to appear for an interview?
A:

The interview was conducted for only M.Tech courses offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Physics and Avionics.

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