CSIO ISTC Admissions 2026-27: The Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC) of CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIRCSIO) has officially announced the opening of applications for its prestigious Three-years full-time Diploma Programme for the 2026-27 academic session. The IIITA PGDM program is designed strictly for Graduate Students. Admission will be granted on the basis of merit in the Entrance Exam to be conducted by CSIR-CSIO on 05.07.2026 (Sunday). The Exam will be conducted at Chandigarh and New Delhi
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Eligible candidates from across India can apply online at https://career.csio.res.in/istc2026/. Online registration will open on 01.05.2026 and end on 03.06.2026 at 05.00 PM. Interested and eligible candidates can find the detailed admission procedure, eligibility criteria, and application links below.
CSIO ISTC Admissions 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC) of CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIRCSIO) |
| Course Category: Diploma Courses |
| Academic Year: 2026-27 |
| ISTC Entrance Exam Date: 05.07.2026 |
| Registration Starts: 01.05.2026 |
| Registration Close: 03.06.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://career.csio.res.in/istc2026/ |
Course Offerings:
- Advanced Diploma in Die & Mould Making (04 Years) – 30 Seats
- Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics & Industrial Automation (04 Years) – 30 Seats
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering (03 Years) – 60 Seats
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die) (03 Years) – 60 Seats
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- 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.
Age Limit:
- Those born on or after 1 August 2007 (1 August 2004 in case of SC/ST candidates) are eligible to apply.
Selection Process:
- Entrance Exam
- Admission Counselling
Application Fee for CSIO ISTC:
- For ST/SCApplicants – Rs.600/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.1200/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Entrance Exam Syllabus:
The Entrance exam will comprise of questions in Mathematics, Science, Aptitude, English and General Knowledge. The syllabus for the entrance test will be of 10 class
How to Apply for CSIO ISTC?
- Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria are required to apply online. The link of the online application is: https://career.csio.res.in/istc2026/. The official online registration window is set to open on 01.05.2026 and will remain active until 03.06.2026 at 05.00 PM.
Crucial Dates:
- Online Registration Start Date: 01.05.2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 03.06.2026 at 05.00 PM
- ISTC Entrance Exam – 2026: 05.07.2026
- ISTC Entrance Exam – 2026 Result Declaration: 10.07.2026
- ISTC Admission Counselling for Session 2026-27: 30.07.2026 & 31.07.2026
- Commencement of ISTC Session 2026-27: 03.08.2026
CSIO ISTC 2026 Prospectus & Apply Link:
| Official Website: Visit CSIO ISTC |
| Information Prospectus for CSIO ISTC: Click to Download |
| Online Application for CSIO ISTC: Click Here to Apply |
