IIST Thiruvananthapuram fees depend on the course and level of study offered by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram, located in, Kerala. The institute is a central government institution under the Department of Space and provides education in space science, engineering, and technology.
IIST offers BTech, integrated BTech+MS and BTech+MTech, MTech, MS, and PhD programmes. For BTech and integrated courses, the semester tuition fee is ₹62,500, while PG courses such as MTech and MS have a tuition fee of ₹35,000 per semester. PhD programmes have a lower tuition fee of ₹2,500 per semester. In addition to tuition, students must pay one-time admission fees, examination fees, and other charges. Hostel and mess fees range from ₹42,200 to ₹98,200 per semester, depending on the course.
IIST Fees 2026 for BTech and Integrated courses (BTech+MS and BTech+MTech) include a semester tuition fee of ₹62,500. A one-time admission fee of ₹9,000 is applicable, along with an examination fee of ₹500 and additional fees of ₹4,650. IIST hostel fee is ₹98,200 including mess charge for students opting for residential facilities:
| Particulars | Semester Fees |
| Tution Fees | ₹62,500 |
| One Time Fees | ₹9,000 |
| Exam Fees | ₹5,00 |
| Additional Fees | ₹4,650 |
| Hostel & Mess Fees | ₹98,200 |
IIST Fees 2026 for PG courses (MTech and MS) include a semester tuition fee of ₹35,000. Students are required to pay a one-time admission fee of ₹10,000, an examination fee of ₹500, and an additional charges of ₹4,950 per semester. IIST hostel fee is ₹73,700 including mess charge for students opting for residential facilities:
| Particulars | Semester Fee |
| Tution Fees | ₹35,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹10,000 |
| Exam Fees | ₹5,00 |
| Additional Fees | ₹4,950 |
| Hostel & Mess Fees | ₹73,700 |
IIST Fees 2026 for PhD courses include a semester tuition fee of ₹2,500. A one-time admission fee of ₹10,000 is charged, along with an examination fee of ₹500 and an additional fees of ₹4,450 per semester. Students staying in campus hostels must pay ₹42,200 for hostel and mess facilities:
| Particulars | Semester Fee |
| Tution Fees | ₹2,500 |
| One Time Fees | ₹10,000 |
| Exam Fees | ₹5,00 |
| Additional Fees | ₹4,450 |
| Hostel & Mess Fees | ₹42,200 |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹40,000 - 2,50,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 75% marks or top 20 percentile in board examinations, qualify in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and JEE Advanced |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹1,40,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or CGPA 6.5/10, Minimum aggregate score of 55% or CGPA 6/10 for SC/ST/PD candidates, Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (or equivalent), Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.5 out of 10, Minimum 55% marks or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 for SC/ST/PwD categories, Valid score in GATE, Valid score in JEE Main | |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹42,300 | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum qualifying marks vary by field and category, Valid GATE score, UGC/CSIR NET qualification |
| M.S. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 65% or CGPA 6.5 out of 10, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or CGPA 6.0 out of 10 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline | |
| B.Tech. + M.Tech. | ₹40,000 - 6,25,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate of 75% marks or top 20 percentile in board examinations, qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, qualify in JEE Advanced |