Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, admission 2025 is open for postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs in remote sensing, geoinformatics, and geospatial technologies. Established in 1966 under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, IIRS is a premier institute for capacity building in geospatial technology. Located at 4, Kalidas Road, Hathibarkala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IIRS collaborates with Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, for M.Tech and the University of Twente (ITC), Netherlands, for M.Sc. and PG Diploma programs. The institute serves approximately 500 students with 50 faculty members across 20+ courses. Admissions are entrance-based for M.Tech (GATE) and M.Sc./PG Diploma (IIRS entrance test), with merit-based selection for certificate courses. Government-sponsored and foreign candidates are exempt from entrance tests, though foreign candidates require online interviews. The application process is online via the IIRS admission portal. IIRS is renowned for its advanced labs, satellite data reception station, and international collaborations. Below are the details for eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and key dates for IIRS admission 2025.
Particulars | Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate |
Popular Courses | M.Tech (Remote Sensing & GIS), M.Sc. (Geoinformatics), PG Diploma (RS & GIS) |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-based (GATE for M.Tech, IIRS Entrance Test for M.Sc./PG Diploma); Merit-based for Certificate |
Entrance Exams Accepted | GATE, IIRS Entrance Test |
Application Mode | Online (IIRS Admission Portal) |
Official Website | Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Official Website |
Event | Date |
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M.Tech/M.Sc./PG Diploma Application Start Date | January 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Tech/M.Sc./PG Diploma Application Last Date | March 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
IIRS Entrance Test (M.Sc./PG Diploma) | May 10, 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Tech/M.Sc./PG Diploma Interview | May 20–25, 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Tech/M.Sc./PG Diploma Merit List Release | June 5, 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Tech/M.Sc./PG Diploma Counselling/Admission | June–July 2025 (Tentative) |
Certificate Course Application Start Date | Varies (e.g., February 19 for SAR, April 24 for AI-ML) |
Certificate Course Application Last Date | Varies (e.g., June 15 for SAR, July 27 for AI-ML) |
IIRS offers a full-time M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS for 2 years, in collaboration with Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, with specializations including Agriculture & Soils, Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis, Geosciences, Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Urban & Regional Studies, Water Resources, Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry, Geoinformatics, and Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management, with a total intake of 60 seats. Admission is entrance-based through GATE. The eligibility criteria for M.Tech admission is a B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch/M.Sc. in a relevant field (e.g., Civil, Electronics, Agriculture, Forestry, Physics, Computer Science) with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) from a recognized university. The total tuition fee is approximately INR 3.28 lakh. More details about M.Tech are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Tech (Remote Sensing & GIS) |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Agriculture & Soils, Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis, Geosciences, Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Urban & Regional Studies, Water Resources, Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry, Geoinformatics, Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management |
Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch/M.Sc. with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | GATE score + Interview |
Counselling | Not applicable |
Total Fees | INR 3,28,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 60 (varies by specialization) |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (approx.) |
How to apply | Register on the IIRS admission portal, fill the application form, upload documents (10th, 12th, bachelor’s/master’s mark sheets, GATE scorecard, 4 photographs), pay the fee online, and submit. Shortlisted candidates attend an interview at IIRS, Dehradun, and complete document verification and fee payment upon selection. |
IIRS offers a full-time M.Sc. in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (Geoinformatics) for 2 years, in collaboration with the University of Twente (ITC), Netherlands, with an intake of approximately 20 seats. The first year is taught at IIRS, and the second at ITC. Admission is entrance-based through the IIRS Entrance Test, with government-sponsored and foreign candidates exempt (foreign candidates require online interviews). The eligibility criteria for M.Sc. admission is a B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in a relevant field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography) with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) from a recognized university. The total tuition fee is approximately INR 3.00 lakh. More details about M.Sc. are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Sc. (Geo-information Science and Earth Observation, Geoinformatics) |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Geoinformatics |
Eligibility | B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | IIRS Entrance Test + Interview (exempt for government-sponsored) |
Counselling | Not applicable |
Total Fees | INR 3,00,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 20 |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (approx.) |
How to apply | Register on the IIRS admission portal, fill the application form, upload documents (10th, 12th, bachelor’s/master’s mark sheets, 4 photographs), pay the fee online, and submit. Appear for the IIRS Entrance Test (at centers like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Dehradun), attend an interview if shortlisted, and complete document verification and fee payment at IIRS, Dehradun, upon selection. |
IIRS offers a full-time Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Remote Sensing & GIS for 1 year, with specializations including Agriculture & Soils, Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis, Geosciences, Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Urban & Regional Studies, Water Resources, Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry, Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management, and Spatial Data Science, with a total intake of approximately 50 seats. Admission is merit-based for government-sponsored candidates and entrance-based (IIRS Entrance Test) for others, with foreign candidates requiring online interviews. The eligibility criteria for PGD admission is a bachelor’s/master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Engineering, Geography) with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). The total tuition fee is approximately INR 1.44 lakh. More details about PGD are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Post Graduate Diploma (Remote Sensing & GIS) |
Duration | 1 year |
Specializations | Agriculture & Soils, Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis, Geosciences, Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Urban & Regional Studies, Water Resources, Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry, Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management, Spatial Data Science |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s/Master’s with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | IIRS Entrance Test + Interview (exempt for government-sponsored) |
Counselling | - |
Total Fees | INR 1,44,000 (approx.) |
Seats | 50 (varies by specialization) |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (approx.) |
How to apply | Register on the IIRS admission portal, fill the application form, upload documents (10th, 12th, bachelor’s/master’s mark sheets, 4 photographs), pay the fee online, and submit. Appear for the IIRS Entrance Test, attend an interview if shortlisted, and complete document verification and fee payment at IIRS, Dehradun, upon selection. |
The candidates applying for the course should have the following qualification:
The candidates applying for the course should have the following qualification:
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Physics/ Appl. Physics/ Electron./ Math./ Appl. Math./ Stat./ IT/ Comp. Sci./ Geology/ Geophysics/ Geo-Engg./ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Urban and Reg. Plann. or any Natural/Env. Sci., OR Master in Geog. (having B.Sc. in science subjects), OR B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc.(Engg.)/ Graduate (with four year deg. course) in Civil Engg./ Electron. & Comm./ Comp. Sci./ Comp. Engg./ IT/ Geoinformatics/ Agril. Engg./ Geosci. Engg./ Petrol. Engg./ Mining Engg./ Agri. Inform./ Agriculture/ Forest Inform./ Forestry or equivalent, OR B.Arch./ B.Plann./ M.Arch./ M.Plann., OR MCA (having B.Sc. in Science subjects), OR equivalent.
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