Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Entrance Exam 2023

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology also abbreviated as IIST is a government-aided institute and a deemed university for the study and research of space science. It is also one of the first universities in Asia to be only dedicated to the study and research of Outer Space. To secure admission to this university you need to pass an entrance exam. The derails for the same can be find in the following blog.

Here is an overview of what the entrance exam will look like. Read on to know more.

Exam Name	Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Short Name	IIST
Exam Conducting Body	Institute of Space Science and Technology
Programmes Offered	Master of Science in Astronomy and AstrophysicsMaster of Science in Solid State PhysicsM.Tech. in Earth System ScienceM.Tech. in Optical Engineering
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Official Website	https://www.iist.ac.in/

Also Read: How to Become a Space Scientist?

IIST 2023 Application Process

All Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) applicants will have to follow some steps before applying for this university. In order to apply for the same, all IIST candidates will have to go through the same steps, which include, Registration, IIST Password, procurement of Enrollment ID, Filling the Application form and uploading scanned photographs and other necessary documents, payment of online fees etc.

Here are all the steps which will need to be followed in order to apply for this university:

Step 1: Registration

In order to register for the same, all students/ applicants will have to provide some of their necessary details such as date of birth, name, email address, contact details, residence address, choice of stream, specializations, entrance exa, details and much more.

Step 2: Uploading documents

At the time of filling out the application form, all students will be required to digitally upload their recent passport-size photograph along with their signature. Keep in mind, that the file needs to be submitted within the specified size limit in the form.

Step 3: Submission of Application Form

Once the above-mentioned steps are completed, a confirmation notification will soon pop up on the screen. After reading the same, the student will need to click on ‘I accept the terms and conditions.’

The application form will for one last time appear on the screen and after going through the form, the students will click on Save and Print.

It is very necessary that the students take a printout of all the forms. After this, the student will be given a Payment ID for reference which will be helpful in paying the application process. 

Step 4: Payment of Fees

The payment for the application form can be paid through online mode by using a debit/credit card or by net banking. The amount once paid will not be refunded at any point in time. The option of paying the fees will only come after the application form has been completed and submitted. 

Step 5: Confirmation of the Application Form

Once the payment for the application form has been made, the students will receive an online receipt on their contact details. This will show the completion of the registration process. 

At the same time, the student will also get a confirmation mail on their registered email, where they will get a PDF file of the application form as well as a payment receipt. One needs to take a printout of all the documents and keep it for future reference.

Also Read: A Career in Space Science

Application Fees

General Category for UG and PG courses	INR 600
Reserved Category for UG and PG courses	INR 300

IIST Exam 2023 Eligibility 

It is very important for all the candidates who are applying to be a part of this university to know the eligibility criteria. This will help in understanding whether they are qualified to be part of the same or not. Here are the eligibility criteria:

General Eligibility 

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The candidate must be a native residence certificate of the resided state and justify their local stay.
• When reporting for the university’s admission process, he/she must submit the following documents; birth certificate, and medical fitness which will be used in verifying their age criteria and physical capability.

Eligibility for UG courses 

In order to be eligible for UG courses, the student must be under the age of 21. He/She must have passed their 10th and 12th board exams from a recognized school with an aggregate of 75 per cent and 65 per cent for the SC/ST category. The students must have also studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics. They must have also taken the JEE Advanced exam with a merit card with minimum qualifying marks.

Eligibility for PG courses 

The student’s age limit must be 32 years, and a few relaxations can be given. The applicant must have completed their UG degree with B.Tech/B.E from any recognized university with a qualifying 60 per cent mark and 55 per cent marks for reserved category students. They must have also taken some of the qualifying exams which include, GATE, UGC NET/ JEST.

IIST Exam 2023 Syllabus

IIST Mathematics Syllabus	Sets, Relations, and Functions. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations. Coordinate Geometry. Matrices and Determinants. Permutations and Combinations. Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability. Integral Calculus.Mathematical Induction. Physics and Measurement. Binomial Theorem. Sequences and Series. Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability. Differential Equations. Three-Dimensional Geometry. Vector Algebra. Statistics and Probability. Mathematical Reasoning.
IIST Physics Syllabus	Laws of Motion. Work, Energy, and Power. Rotational Motion. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism. Properties of Solids and Liquids. Kinetic Theory of Gases. Oscillations and Waves. Current Electricity. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents. Electronic Devices. Electromagnetic Waves. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation. Atoms and Nuclei. Communication Systems. SECTION-B – Experimental Skills.
IIIST Chemistry Syllabus	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry. The States of Matter. Atomic Structure. Chemical Thermodynamics. Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure. Chemical Kinetics. Surface Chemistry.
Inorganic Chemistry	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties. P – Block Elements (Group 13 to Group 18 Elements). General Principles and Process of Isolation of Metals. Environmental Chemistry. S – Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals). d – and f – Block Elements. Coordination Compounds.
Organic Chemistry	Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds. Principles Related to Practical Chemistry. Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry. Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen. Organic Compounds Containing Halogens. Bio-MoleculesChemistry in Everyday Life.

IIST Exam Pattern 2023

• The question paper of IIST 2023 will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions and there will be 3 sections in the IIST 2023 question paper on the subjects of physics, chemistry and mathematics.
• The exam for IIST 2023 will be conducted in offline mode.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
• Three marks will be awarded to the students for each right answer.
• While one mark will be deducted from the total marks scored in IIST Entrance Exam 2023.

IIST Exam Preparation Strategy in 2023

It is very important for the students to know some exam tips which will help them in cracking the exam. Here are some of the exam preparation tips which will help them to prepare for the exam.

• Know the exam pattern
• Know the IIST entrance exam marking scheme
• Know the IIST entrance exam syllabus
• Follow/ go through all the prep books
• Test your knowledge by going through all the mock tests
• Make a proper timetable wherein you give time to each and every subject
• Refer to last year’s question papers

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