Applications are now open for undergraduate admissions at the Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram for the 2026 academic cycle. Candidates can apply for B.Tech programs in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Engineering Physics, or the Dual Degree (B.Tech + Master's) course. Admission is strictly based on your JEE Advanced 2026 score, and IIST conducts its own separate counselling process, independent of JoSAA. Successful applicants are sponsored under the ISRO Service Bond, which may lead to a career with ISRO after graduation. International candidates have a dedicated application channel. If you aspire to work in India's space sector, this is a unique opportunity to join a premier institute.