ISAT entrance exam is conducted by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) for admissions to Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) courses in various branches of engineering. The institute, which is a deemed university, offers courses in the field of engineering and technology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. ISAT Entrance Test is generally conducted in the month of April.
ISAT admission test is conducted at various test centers situated across India, which include Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai and Mumbai. Selection of the candidates is strictly done on the basis of their performance in the entrance test and counseling, which is conducted by the institute. Located in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology holds the distinction of being the only Space University not only in India, but also in the entire Asian continent.