ISTC Admission 2027: Important Dates
The ISTC 2027 notification is not out yet. If ISTC follows its 2026 pattern, the online form will open in early May 2027, close in early June, the entrance exam will be held on a Sunday in early July, results will come in mid July, and counselling will be at the end of July.
| Event | Expected 2027 | Official 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Online application opens | Early May 2027 Expected | 01 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Early June 2027 Expected | 03 Jun 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| E-admit card download | Mid June 2027 Expected | 16 Jun 2026 (tentative) |
| Entrance exam (Sunday) | Early July 2027, on a Sunday Expected | 05 Jul 2026 |
| OMR sheet and answer key published | The day after the exam Expected | 06 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Last date for representations | About 3 days after the exam Expected | 08 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Result declared | Around mid July 2027 Expected | 10 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Counselling | End of July 2027 Expected | 30 and 31 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Session begins | Early August 2027 Expected | 03 Aug 2026 |
How we project the 2027 dates
ISTC publishes a "Key Dates" notice each year along with the Information Brochure. The 2026 notice set the form window from 01 May to 03 June and the exam on Sunday 05 July. Earlier cycles followed the same May to July rhythm. We show the 2026 official date next to each expected 2027 date so you can see the basis of every projection.
The moment ISTC releases the 2027 notice, this table switches to official dates. If you want a message when that happens, use the alert form on this page.
What to prepare before the form opens
- A recent passport-size photograph (JPG, 80 to 100 KB) and signature (JPG, 10 to 20 KB).
- Class 10 marksheet scan (JPG, 50 to 250 KB), or your roll number if the result is awaited.
- Category certificate if applicable. In 2026, OBC and EWS certificates had to be issued on or after 01 April 2026, so a fresh certificate will likely be needed for 2027.
- An Aadhaar card updated within the last 3 years. The 2026 portal made this mandatory at counselling.
Frequently asked
When will the ISTC 2027 application form be released?
ISTC has not announced it yet. In 2026 the form opened on 01 May and closed on 03 June at 5 PM. A similar window is expected for 2027.
When is the ISTC entrance exam 2027?
The date is not official yet. In 2026 the exam was held on Sunday 05 July. The 2027 exam is expected on a Sunday in early July.
When does the ISTC session start?
The 2026 session began on 03 August 2026. The 2027 session is expected to begin in early August 2027.
Last verified against istc.ac.in and the official 2026 Information Brochure on .