Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects.
Minimum 75% aggregate in PCM for General/OBC/EWS category; 65% for SC/ST/PwD categories.
Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Must have a valid score in JEE Advanced, for which they must first qualify JEE Main.
Date of birth criteria: General/OBC candidates born on or after October 1, 1994; SC/ST/PwD candidates born on or after October 1, 1989.
Note: This integrated 5-year program leads to a B.Tech in Engineering Physics and an M.S. or M.Tech in one of four specializations: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Earth System Science, Solid State Physics, or Optical Engineering.
Admission Process
Fee Structure Breakdown
Total tuition fee for the 5-year dual degree course: Approximately Rs. 6.83 Lakhs.
Yearly tuition fee: Approximately Rs. 1.37 Lakhs per year.
Hostel and mess fee per semester is approximately Rs. 98,200, which includes a one-time admission fee of Rs. 9,000 and various semester fees totalling Rs. 67,950, among other charges.
Note: Tuition fee waivers are available for eligible students based on parental annual income.
Average placement package: Data not specified; top recruiters include ISRO, Intel, Mercedes Benz, and Ernst & Young.
Seat Matrix
Total seats: 24, with reservations: General/OBC/SC/ST: 20, EWS: 2, Women Supernumerary: 2.
Admissions are based on JEE Advanced scores and centralized counseling.
Admission Process
Step 1: Entrance Exam: Candidates must have a valid score in JEE Advanced (for which they need to qualify JEE Main).
Step 2: Application: Register for centralized counseling conducted by IIST based on JEE Advanced ranks.
Step 3: Counseling & Selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their JEE Advanced scores and are called for document verification and choice filling.
Step 4: Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the JEE Advanced score and the candidate's performance in the counseling process.
Post-Selection Reporting
Upon selection, candidates must report to the campus for document verification and fee payment.
Required Documents: Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates, JEE Advanced scorecard, Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate (if applicable), Caste certificate (if applicable), Domicile certificate (if applicable), Passport-size photographs, Medical fitness certificate, Anti-ragging undertaking.
Campus Location: Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695547.
