Applications are invited from highly motivated applicants for admission to the Ph.D. Programme Starting in January every year, in the areas
Aerospace Engineering,
Avionics,
Earth and Space Sciences,
Chemistry,
Humanities,
Mathematics,
Physics

Age Limit

Part-time scholars from the Centres/Units of Department of Space should be below 45 years on the date of their application to IIST.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the relevant area, and must have secured first class or equivalent throughout their academic career. However, outstanding candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with excellent academic record (above 85% or equivalent throughout their academic career) and aptitude for research may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Programme.

Selection Procedure :

Applications will be received until last date, only through on-line.

From the eligible applicants, a short-listing will be done, taking into account their best GATE/NET scores as applicable.

The candidates are advised to enter

GATE score through which the Master's Degree has been pursued.

Best GATE score if the applicant possesses more than one GATE score.

Application Fee is to the extent of Rs. 250/- per Department code (for SC/ST/PWD and Women - Rs.125/- per Department code).

The application fee is non-refundable.

IMPORTANT DATES (TENTATIVE)

Time of opening of IIST website for online submission of applications
April/May

Closing date for online submission of applications
April/May

Ending date for Payment of application fee and uploading the chellan
May/June

Time for display of shortlisted applicants for written test/interview in website
May/June

Schedule of Interview June/July

Time for display of selected applicants (for admission) in IIST website
June/July

Contact Details :
0471 256 8452

Address :

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Valiamala Road, Valiamala,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547