IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology)

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Updated On Date: Aug 11, 2025

IIST EXAM PATTERN

IIST 2026 EXAM PATTERN

The university will not administer entrance exams to individuals. However, admissions will still be determined by national entrance tests like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, JEST, UGC NET, GATE, and so on. IIST M.Tech/MSc admissions are generally based on GATE scores, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates in certain specializations.

JEE Advanced Examination Pattern

Paper

Sections

Type of Questions

Duration

Paper 1

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (all compulsory)

MCQs, MSQs, NATs

3 hours

Paper 2

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (all compulsory)

MCQs, MSQs, NATs

3 hours
  • MCQ: Multiple Choice Questions (single/multiple correct options)
  • MSQ: Multiple Select Questions
  • NAT: Numerical Answer Type (no options, numerical input)
  • Both papers are conducted on the same day, with a short break in between

GATE Examination Pattern

Component

Details

Subjects

Engineering/Science discipline chosen by the candidate

Type of Questions

MCQS, MSQs, NATs

Total Questions

65 (including general aptitude section)

Total marks

100

Duration

3 hours
Get More Details About IIST 2026 Eligibility Criteria

IIST 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

Ques.1 What is the mode of the IIST 2026 examination?

Ans. The IIST 2026 exam is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode.

Ques.2 How many papers are there in the IIST exam?

Ans. There are two compulsory papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, each lasting 3 hours.

Ques.3 What types of questions are included?

Ans. The IIST exam includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that may have one or more correct answers, numerical answer type questions (NATs) where you enter numeric answers without options, match the following or matrix-type questions, and sometimes assertion-reason or paragraph-based questions.

 
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