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    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - Rank List (Today), Dates, Fees, Interview, Cut off

    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - Rank List (Today), Dates, Fees, Interview, Cut off

    Simran KashyapUpdated on 30 Jun 2026, 10:16 AM IST

    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - The IIST has declared the IIST M.Tech rank list 2026 on June 29, 2026. The IIST M.Tech 2026 rank list link has been updated on the official website, iist.ac.in. To check the IIST M.Tech rank list, students need to login through their credentials. Admission to other M.Tech branches will be conducted through CCMT counselling. Candidates must have a valid GATE 2026 score to be eligible for admission to the M.Tech programme at IIST Thiruvananthapuram. The IIST M.Tech 2026 application form for the Machine Learning and Computing branch was completed from May 12 to June 04, 2026. The institute has released the complete schedule for IIST M.Tech admission 2026 online. Read the article for IIST M.Tech admission 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 Highlights
    2. IIST M.Tech 2026 Admission Dates
    3. IIST M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. IIST M.Tech Application Form 2026
    5. IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2026
    6. IIST M.Tech Rank List 2026
    7. IIST M.Tech Admission 2026
    8. IIST M.Tech Programmes 2026
    9. IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - Fee Structure
    10. IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - Seat Matrix
    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - Rank List (Today), Dates, Fees, Interview, Cut off
    IIST M.Tech Admission

    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 Highlights

    ParticularsDetails

    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 2026 Admission Dates

    EventDates

    Opening of IIST website for online application submission

    May 12, 2026 (5:00 PM)

    Last date for online application submission

    June 04, 2026 (11:59 PM)

    Last date for payment of application fee

    June 04, 2026 (11:59 PM)

    Display of shortlisted candidates for interview

    June 11, 2026

    Interview for shortlisted candidates

    June 17 to 19, 2026

    Display of rank list after interview

    June 29, 2026

    Fee payment for first allotment

    June 30, 2026

    Reporting date at the institute

    August 03, 2026

    Beginning of classes for all PG programmes

    August 03, 2026

    Closing of PG admission process

    August 14, 2026

    IIST M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The IIST M.Tech 2026 eligibility criteria has been released on the official website, iist.ac.in. Candidates should check the official admission notification to ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements before applying. Only candidates who had meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be considered for admission. The table below provides the detailed IIST M.Tech 2026 eligibility criteria.

    IIST M.Tech 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    ParticularsEligibility 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 2026

    The IIST M.Tech 2026 application form was available online from May 12 to June 04, 2026, on the official website. Eligible candidates had to complete and submit the application before the deadline. The application process included registration, filling in personal and academic details, selecting the preferred M.Tech course, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee. Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the IIST M.Tech 2026 application form.

    Steps to fill out IIST M.Tech 2026 Application Form

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

    Step 1: Registration - Candidates had to first register for the IIST M.Tech 2026 application using a valid email ID. During registration, they need to upload scanned copies of the required documents, a passport-size photograph, and their signature. The files should be in JPG/JPEG format and less than 100 KB in size. After uploading the documents, candidates must fill in their personal details, educational qualifications, and communication address. Once the registration is completed successfully, the registration number and login password will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID.

    Step 2: Course registration - After completing the registration, candidates must log in using their registration number and password. They should then select their preferred M.Tech course and fill in all the required details in the application form. After successfully submitting the application, a fee registration number will be generated. Candidates should download and print the fee registration number for future reference.

    Step 3: Payment of the application form - Using the fee registration number, candidates will have to make the payment of the IIST M.Tech 2026 application form through SBI Collect.

    IIST M.Tech Application Fee 2026

    CategoryApplication 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 2026

    The authority will release the IIST M.Tech cutoff on the official website. The IIST MTech 2026 cutoffs is the minimum score required for candidates to be eligible for admission. The cutoffs will be published after admission process. Until then, candidates can refer to the previous year's cutoff to get an idea of the expected admission scores.

    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 ProgrammeGATE 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.NoProgrammeGATE Score Cutoff



    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 2026

    The IIST M.Tech 2026 rank list has been released online on June 29, on the official website. It contains the names of candidates shortlisted for the admission process based on their GATE scores. Shortlisted candidates can download their interview call letters from the official website. Candidates who are shortlisted must confirm their willingness to participate in the admission process by selecting the "Revalidate and Proceed" option on the admission portal. Those who will not complete this step will not be considered for further seat allotment.

    However, interviews are not required for admission to M.Tech programmes offered by the Department of Aerospace Engineering, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Avionics for Digital Signal Processing, RF and Microwave Engineering, and VLSI and Microsystems.

    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026

    Candidates shortlisted for the interview must attend it on the scheduled date and time. The authority will conduct interviews for only M.Tech programmes offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Physics, and Avionics. The interview centres will be New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram. Applicants who will choose New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, or Hyderabad will also be able to attend the interview through video conferencing. The final IIST M.Tech admission list 2026 will be prepared based on the candidate's GATE score, interview performance, number of available seats, and the preferences submitted during the admission process.

    IIST M.Tech Programmes 2026

    Candidates can check the list of IIST M.Tech programmes 2026 from the table below:

    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - M.Tech Programmes

    DepartmentProgramme CodeProgramme

    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 2026 - Fee Structure

    Fee ParticularsAmount (Rs.)

    Tuition Fee (per semester)

    35,000

    Other Fees (per semester)

    5,450

    Total Semester Fee (A)

    40,450

    Hostel Fee (per semester)

    8,750

    Admission Fee (One-time, Non-refundable)

    1,500

    Caution Deposit (One-time, Refundable)

    5,000

    Total One-time & Hostel Fee (B)

    15,250

    Grand Total (1st Semester)

    55,700

    Grand Total (2nd Semester onwards)

    49,200

    Additional Fee Details

    ParticularsAmount (Rs.)

    Supplementary Examination Fee

    100 per paper

    Thesis Submission Fee

    1,000

    Convocation Fee

    2,000

    Alumni Registration Fee

    500

    IIST M.Tech Admission 2026 - Seat Matrix

    DepartmentNumber 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 2026 be released?
    A:

    The IIST M.Tech 2026 application form was released on May 12, 2026

    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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