Notice for Applicants

1. It is mandatory for all applicants to have a latest Aadhaar card (not later than 03 years) at the time of counselling.

2. Applicants applying under the EWS category must have EWS certificate in the name of the applicant. Parents/guardians are advised to get the certificate issued in the applicant’s name from the concerned authority. The certificate must be issued on or after 01/04/2026.

3. Applicants applying under the OBC category must have an OBC certificate in the name of the applicant. All OBC applicants must ensure that only OBC certificate from the Central Government list will be considered for ISTC admission.

4. Applicants applying under the SC/ST category must have certificate in the name of the applicant.

AGE:

Those born on or after 1st August 2007 (1st August 2004 in case of SC/ST candidates) are eligible to apply for ISTC Admissions-2026.

Essential Qualifications:

Candidate must have passed the Matriculation or equivalent examination with Mathematics, Science and English as subjects from any recognized school / board with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) *. Those who have appeared in the Matriculation or equivalent examination this year are also eligible to apply.

* Refer ISTC Information Brochure - 2026 for further details