IIST offers the following specialized academic programs in space science and technology: B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, and a Dual Degree (B.Tech in Engineering Physics + M.Tech/MS in specialization areas). At the postgraduate level, it offers M.Tech/MS programs in the following streams: Thermal & Propulsion, Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics, Structures & Design, RF & Microwave Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Earth System Science, and Machine Learning & Computing. The Ph.D. programs are designed to be focused on the cutting-edge research in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, and Earth & Space Sciences. The students are equipped with theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, which will prepare them for careers in ISRO, global space agencies, and the aerospace industry.
IIST provides fully residential hostel facilities for all students, ensuring a comfortable and secure living environment. The hostels are well-equipped with furnished rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, common study areas, indoor games, and recreational spaces. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls, with 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, and medical assistance. The institute also offers a hygienic mess facility, serving nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. There is laundry, housekeeping, and other such essentials to ensure the convenience of staying.
The hostel fees are very low, so students do not have to pay much for staying in the hostels. The approximate hostel charges, which include room rent, mess fees, and other facilities, lie in the range of ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per year. The exact amount may differ with the type of room and the services that one avails of. Scholarships and other forms of financial assistance are provided to students to avoid the barrier of accommodation cost from education.