| Admission Process | Timeline | Revised Timeline |
| Opening of Online Registration and Filling-in of Branch Preferences | Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00Hr. | Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00Hr. |
| Closing of Online Registration | Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 23:59 Hr. | |
| Publication of IIST Admission Rank List | Friday, June 19, 2026, 17:00 Hrs | |
| Closing date for Modification of Branch Preferences | Sunday, June 21, 2026, 17:00 Hrs | |
| Seat Allotment/ Acceptance rounds | Monday, June 22, 2026- Sunday, July 12, 2026 | |
| Joining IIST** | Monday, July 27, 2026, (Reporting Time:10:00 Hrs) | Monday, July 27, 2026, (Reporting Time:10:00 Hrs) |
Spot Admissions (Online) Notification,
| Monday, July 13, 2026, 14:00 Hrs | |
| Spot Admissions (Online) Registration, if required (Applicable only for remaining wait-listed candidates after last round of seat allotment) | Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 09:00 Hrs – Saturday, July 18, 2026, 23:59 Hrs | |
| Spot Admissions, if required. (Online) (Applicable only for remaining wait-listed candidates after last round of seat allotment) | Monday July 20, 2026- Friday, July 24, 2026 | |
| Closing of Admission | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | |
| Induction Programme | Monday, July 27, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026 | Monday, July 27, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | Monday, August 03, 2026 | Monday, August 03, 2026 |
Important Notes:
The above dates are tentative. Any change of date will be indicated in the IIST Admission website. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.