Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Entrance Exam 2023: Exam Dates, Check Eligibility

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology entrance exam 2023 will be based on the candidate’s performance in national-level competitive exams like the JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, JEST, GATE, UGC NET, etc. The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram at various exam centres. The IIST entrance exam 2023 will offer admission to various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. The duration of these Undergraduate courses will be of 4 years for B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) and 5 years for a Dual Degree (B.Tech. + Master of Science/Master of Technology). The duration of Postgraduate courses at IIST will be 2 years.

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology are eligible for Undergraduate courses. The exam pattern will be different for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates who have appeared for the JEE Advanced are also eligible for the IIST entrance examination 2023. Read this article to know all about the IIST entrance exam 2023.

Exam Name	IIST 2023
Exam Full Form	Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology Entrance Exam 2023
Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology
UG Courses	B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)
PG Courses	MSc in Astronomy & Physics Master of Science in Solid State Physics M. Tech in Earth System Science  M. Tech in Optical Engineering
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Level	National level
Location	Trivandrum, Kerala
Official Website	https://www.iist.ac.in/

About Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is a premier public research institution situated in the Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. IIST annually offers admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Space Science and technology and other related subjects. The IIST was established in 2007 by the Indian Space Research Organisation, headed by the Space Department. Admissions to the UG and PG courses will be based on national-level competitive examinations like the JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NET, GATE, UGC, JEST, etc.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Entrance Exam 2023 Latest Updates

The IIST UG admission 2023 will be based on the JEE Advanced 2023. The officials of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology will publish the UG 2023 admission brochure online on its website on 1st May 2023. Candidates can check the online portal of the IIST after the JEE Advanced 2023 results are published. For Postgraduate courses, the application process started on 6th April 2023.

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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Entrance Exam 2023 Important Dates

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology had released all the important dates related to the 2023 admission process. The entrance for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses will be different. Admissions for the UG courses at the IIST will depend on candidates’ scores in the JEE Advance 2023. 

Undergraduate Dates

Admission for Undergraduate courses at IIST will be based on the candidate’s performance in the JEE Advanced 2023. Check the table below to know all the important dates related to the IIST 2023 undergraduate admissions.

Activities	Important Dates
JEE Advanced 2023 application begins on	30th April 2023
Last date for online payment	8th May 2023
Release of Admit Card	29th May to 4th June 2023
JEE Advance 2023 exam date	4th June 2023
Declaration of online answer key	18th June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Results	18th June 2023

Postgraduate Dates

Check the table below to know all the important dates related to the IIST 2023 postgraduate admissions.

Activities	Important Dates
Online application begins	6th April 2023
Last date to apply	2nd May 2023
List of shortlisted candidates for the branches having GATE and Online Interviews	16th May 2023
The rank list of shortlisted candidates for PG programmes based on GATE score only	17th May 2023
First allotment fee payment	19th May 2023
Interview for M.Tech in System Science & M.Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics	23rd to 26th May 2023
The rank list of selected candidates for M.Tech in System Science & M.Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics	6th June 2023
Date of Reporting at the Institution	29th July 2023
Classes begin for all PG programmes	31st July 2023
Final allotment for PG admission	11th August 2023
PG admission closes	14th August 2023

Candidates can click here to know everything about the IIST 2023 PG courses.

IIST 2023 Application Process

The IIST 2023 application process will be different for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. To apply for the IIST 2023, candidates will have to register online on the official portal of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. The IIST 2023 application process will involve 4 steps – New Registration, Profile Registration, Branch Registration and Payment of the Application Fee. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to complete their IIST 2023 application process.

The IIST 2023 undergraduate application process will be as follows.

• Candidates will have to register themselves by visiting the official website of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology at https://www.iist.ac.in/
• Candidates will have to enter their name, education qualification, contact details, etc to complete their registration.
• After registration is completed, you will be provided with a user ID and password, using which you can log in on the IIST website.
• Now you can start your application process.
• For Undergraduate courses, candidates must show their JEE Advanced 2023 results.
• Candidates will have to upload other documents, such as a 10th-class certificate, 10+2 certificate, domicile, signature and a passport-size photograph.
• You will have to select the course you wish to apply for.
• The next step will be to pay the application fee.
• The application fee will be INR 600 for both UG and PG courses.
• Candidates belonging to the reserved categories will have to pay INR 300 as an application fee.

IIST 2023 Eligibility Criteria

In order to successfully complete the IIST 2023 application process, candidates must ensure that they possess all the eligibility criteria. The IIST 2023 eligibility criteria will include details like your educational qualification, age limit and nationality. The eligibility criteria will vary according to the courses.

Undergraduate Courses

The table mentioned below highlights the eligibility criteria for the IIST 2023 undergraduate courses.

Course Name	Eligibility Required
B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering	Candidates possessing a 10+2 certificate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects and a minimum aggregate of 75% from a recognised institution are eligible for this course. Candidates must show proof of their JEE Advanced 2023 result.
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)	Candidates must have scored at least 75% in their 12th standard and have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as compulsory subjects. Candidates must have appeared for the JEE Advanced 2023.
Dual Degree (B.Tech. + Master of Science/Master of Technology)	Candidates must have scored at least 75% in their 12th standard and have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as compulsory subjects.Candidates must have appeared for the JEE Advanced 2023.

Postgraduate Courses

The eligibility criteria for the postgraduate courses at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology will be as follows.

• Candidates must have completed any of the following degrees – Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Science or any equivalent degree.
• Candidates belonging to the General/ EWS/ OBC category must have scored at least 60% marks in any of the above-mentioned degrees.
• Candidates belonging to the reserved categories must have scored at least 55% in their graduation.
• Candidates must also have a valid score in GATE/ JEST in the relevant area.

IIST Courses And Fees

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses to eligible candidates. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a UG or PG course from the IIST must know everything about the course and its fee structure.

Course Name	Total Fees
B.E/ B.Tech	INR 2.5 to 6.25 lacs (4-5 years)
M.E/ M.Tech	INR 1.4 to 6.25 lacs (2-5 years)
M.Sc	INR 1.4 lacs (2 years)

Click here to know more about the IIST UG 2023 course fees.

IIST 2023 Preparation Tips

All the candidates who will be appearing for the IIST 2023 entrance exam and who are looking forward to this exam must prepare efficiently to clear the cut-off marks. Here are some preparation tips which will surely help you in securing good marks in the IIST 2023 entrance exam.

• Understand all the aspects of the exam pattern and the syllabus.
• Make a detailed study plan and try to study consistently.
• Highlight all the topics where you are strong and weak.
• In subjects where you are weak, try to revise them daily.
• To improve your reading and vocabulary skills, you must read newspapers and magazines daily.
• Try to solve mock tests and sample papers to adapt better to the exam environment.
• During the last days of your preparation, try to revise all the topics you’ve covered throughout your study plan.
• Do not overdo it in the last days and avoid studying anything new.

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IIST 2023 Admit Card

The IIST 2023 admit card will be released by the officials of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology before the exam date. Candidates who have successfully completed their application process can download their admit cards by visiting the official website of the IIST after the admit cards are released. IIS 2023 admit cards will be released separately for the UG and PG courses. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned instructions to download the IIST 2023 admit card.

• Log on to the official website of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology at https://www.iist.ac.in/.
• Under the dashboard, look for the ‘Admit Card’ option and click on it.
• To download their IIST 2023 admit card, candidates will have to enter their application number and date of birth, as mentioned while filling out the registration form.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• Your IIST 2023 admit card will be displayed on your screen.
• Check all the information mentioned on it carefully and download it.

IIST 2023 Answer Key

IIST 2023 answer key will help you in calculating your section-wise and total score in the IIST entrance exam. The IIST 2023 answer key will be released separately for all the UG and PG courses. Candidates who will be appearing for the IIST 2023 entrance exam will be able to download their answer keys by visiting the IIST official website. Here are all the instructions which will guide you to download the IIST 2023 answer key.

• Go to the IIST official website at https://www.iist.ac.in/.
• Under the notification section, look for the ‘Answer Keys’ option and click on it.
• Names of all the courses offered under the IIST 2023 exam will appear on your screen.
• Click on the course for which you applied.
• Then enter all the required information.
• Your IIST 2023 answer key will be displayed on your screen.
• You can calculate all your scores by cross-checking from the answer key.

IIST 2023 Result

IIST 2023 results will be displayed online on the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology website. All the candidates who will be appearing for the IIST 2023 entrance exam can check their results after they have been declared by the officials. Here are all the steps which you can follow to check the IIST 2023 results.

• Visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology at https://www.iist.ac.in/.
• On top of the page, there will be a ‘Results’ option.
• Click on it, and a new tab will be displayed on your screen.
• There will be results for all the courses offered through the IIST 2023 entrance exam.
• Click on the course for which you applied.
• Your IIST 2023 results will be displayed on your screen.
• Check all the details mentioned on the result sheet carefully and download it.

IIST 2023 Cut-Off

The IIST 2023 cut-off list is released with the results. The officials of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology release the cut-off list of both UG and PG courses on its website after the exam is over. Check the table mentioned below which highlights the cut-off details of IIST 2021.

Category	B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering)	B.Tech (Electronics & Communication)	Dual Degree (B.Tech. + Master of Science/Master of Technology)
General	46.67%	50.83%	41.67%
OBC	26.67%	24.44%	25.56%
EWS	25.28%	25%	22.78%
ST	21.11%	8.33%	8.06%
SC	20.83%	14.72%	21.94%

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