IMPORTANT DATES
| Sl. No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening of IIST website for online submission of applications | November 12, 2025 - 1700 hrs. (Wednesday) |
| 2 | Closing of IIST website for online submission of applications | November 27, 2025 - 2359 hrs. (Thursday) |
| 3 | Last Date of Receipt of approved hard copy of application | December 04, 2025 - 1700 hrs. (Thursday) |
| 4 | Display of shortlisted candidates for Screening Test & Direct Interview | December 08, 2025 (Monday) - 1600hrs |
| 5 | Date of screening test (Venue : IIST Campus, Valiamala) Note: Orientation and lab visit will be arranged in the afternoon | December 15, 2025 (Monday) |
| 6 | Interview Dates (Venue: IIST Campus, Valiamala) | December 16-19, 2025 |
| 7 | Display of provisionally selected candidates | December 26, 2025 (Friday) - 1700hrs |
| 8 | Payment of Seat Acceptance fee & Rounds | December 29, 2025 – 16 January, 2026 |
| 9 | Reporting date at the Institution | January 02, 2026 (Friday) |
| 10 | Classes begin for Ph.D Programme | January 05, 2026 (Monday) |
| 11 | Last date of Admission | January 16, 2026 (Friday) |
*Tentatively