Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology envisions the integration of Space Technology and Space Science educational programs with basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of science and technology in general and of the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere and offers doctoral and postdoctoral programmes.
Online Applications are invited from highly motivated applicants for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in January 2021, in the areas given below.
Interested candidates are encouraged to go through the department and faculty profiles for details of research areas pursued at IIST.
Part-time Ph.D. Scholars are not eligible for any Research Fellowship in addition to their applicable emoluments as ISRO/DoS employees.
Note:- The applicants who are shortlisted for admission are required to appear for an Interview. The list of shortlisted candidates for will be intimated to the concerned authorities of DOS/ISRO Units/Centres. Application forms received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.
The filled in online application form, through proper channel may be sent to Deputy Registrar(Academics), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 547 along with the self-attested copies of certificates/testimonials on or before January 04 , 2021.
IMPORTANT DATES (Tentative) | ||
Sl. No | Event | Date |
1 | Opening of IIST website for online submission of applications | December 09, 2020 - 1500 hrs (Wednesday) |
2 | Closing of IIST website for online submission of applications | December 29, 2020 – 2359 hrs (Tuesday) |
3 | Last Date of Receipt of approved hard copy of application | January 04, 2021 (Monday) |
4 | Display of shortlisted candidates for Test/Interview | January 07, 2021 – 1700 hrs (Thursday) |
5 | Date of online screening test | January 10, 2021 (Sunday) |
6 | Publishing of screening test results | January 13, 2021 – 1700 hrs (Wednesday) |
7 | Interview | January 18 - 19, 2021 |
8 | Classes begins for Ph.D | January 25, 2021 |
Applicant should be below 48 years as on December 29, 2020.
M.Tech/M.Sc/Master of Science/Master of Humanities or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.50 out of 10.
Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.