IIST 2026 Counselling (Open): Get Seat Allotment Link Here

IIST 2026 Seat Allotment has been released for Round 3. Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology offers admission in various UG & PG courses. IIST every year organises this national level admission procedure.

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IIST 2026 Counselling – Allotment Out (Round 3)

 IIST 2026 Seat Allotment has been released for Round 3.  Click here to check seat allotment.

The institute offers courses in the field of Engineering, space sciences, space technology, and space applications. There will be no entrance test for offering admission to above mentioned courses. The admission is done based on various national level examinations such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, JEST, etc. 

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In this article, candidates can check complete information about IIST counselling 2026 such as counselling procedure, admission schedule etc.

IIST Admission Procedure 2026

Authority organises IIST 2026 counselling for successfully qualified candidates. The counselling is conducted in various rounds as per the seat availability after each round of counselling.

Seats are allotted on the basis of rank scored by the candidates. Merit lists are published for shortlisted candidates. Further, such candidates are then called for the counselling. Admission to UG (B.Tech) course is provided on the basis of JEE Mains and JEE Advanced.

For PG courses, various national level entrance exam score cards will be taken into consideration. No TA/DA will be admissible for written test/ interview. Interview will start from October/ November 2026.

IIST 2026 Counselling Process

For the programme offered by Departments of Aerospace Engineering and Avionics, candidates will be shortlisted for the counselling based on the valid GATE score.

UG Seat allotment is released for all rounds. It is released through online mode on the website. Candidates need to register themselves for participating in the counselling rounds.

After the successful registration of candidates, authority releases the rank list for shortlisted candidates. On the basis of that merit list, authority calls the shortlisted candidates for further counselling procedure.

Registered candidates must have check their cut off or opening / closing ranks. The seats are allotted on the basis of prepared merit list by the IIST admission authority. Candidates those who will accept the seat will have to submit their original documents at the counselling centre.

IIST Admission Schedule 2026

Check below official schedule of counselling/ interview for UG and PG courses:

For UG Courses:

IIST 2026 Counselling Procedure

• The registered eligible candidates whose names appeared in the IIST UG Admission rank list must have to visit official website and login with their IIST Registration number and password.
• The Online filling-in of Choice (preference) of branch of study will be done via online mode.
• Candidates will have to select their choice of branch of study in the order their preference. At the end of the date/time allotted for this purpose, their choices will be automatically locked. Further, changing of choices will not be possible.
• Students are strictly advised to choose a branch of study based on their interest and preference only.
• It will be NOT mandatory to give all the three choices.
• Select only those branches in which you are really interested.
• There will be NO option to “FREEZE‟ a seat allotment, if you are allotted your second or third choice. You shall be automatically “SLIDED‟ to your higher preference/choice when the vacancy arises during the seat allocation rounds.

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IIST Admission Procedure 2026

• IIST counselling is organised through online mode by the authority.
• Without having a valid photo identity card, candidates are not allowed to enter in the counselling center.
• Candidates must have to present in person at any of the counselling centre on the counselling day.
• The candidates will have to bring their original certificates of the required documents.
• If the candidate found eligible in all aspects, then only they will be allowed to fill choices.
• Candidates must have to fill their choices/preferences of the programmes.
• The filled choices will not be altered at later stage. Candidates are advise to attend their counselling according to the prescribed schedule.
• After the last of counselling, no candidates will be offered admission.

Documents required at the time of Counselling/ Admission:

Candidates will have to bring these given below documents in original along with one set of photocopy on the day of counselling.

• JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ GATE Admit Card
• JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ GATE Rank Card
• 10+2 or Equivalent Mark sheets
• 10+2 or Equivalent Passing Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Category Certificate
• Counselling Letter
• Income Certificate, etc.

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