ISTC – INDO-SWISS TRAINING CENTRE (ISTC) of CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) invites online applications from the candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the Skill-based Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs for the academic session 2026. Candidates who have successfully completed their Matriculation (or equivalent) with Mathematics, Science, and English, with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) are now eligible to apply for the Skill-based Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs for the 2026 session.
The application window is strictly defined, with online registration opening on 01.05.2026, and concluding on 03.06.2026 5:00pm IST. Prospective students must navigate the official admission portal at www.istc.ac.in to submit their credentials and review the comprehensive Information Brochure at a Glance. Applicants are encouraged to finalize their documentation early to avoid the last-minute technical traffic often experienced on thewww.istc.ac.in portal.
ISTC Admission 2026: Key Highlights
| Organization Name: | ISTC – INDO-SWISS TRAINING CENTRE (ISTC) of CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) |
| Course: | Skill-based Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs |
| Academic Session | 2026 – 2027 |
| Eligiblity: | Must have passed Matriculation (or equivalent) with Mathematics, Science, and English, with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
| Starting Date: | 01.05.2026 |
| Last Date: | 03.06.2026 5:00pm IST |
| Apply Mode: | Online Only |
| Official Portal: | www.istc.ac.in |
Programmes of Study:
| 1. | Advanced Diploma in Die & Mould Making |
| 2. | Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics & Industrial Automation |
| 3. | Diploma in Electronics Engineering |
| 4. | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die) |
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Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
- Candidate must have studied Mathematics, Science, and English in matriculation or equivalent examination.
- Unreserved, OBC, and EWS candidates must have passed with a minimum of 50% marks.
- SC or ST candidates must have passed with a minimum of 40% marks.
Age Limit:
- Born on or after 1st August 2007 (1st August 2004 for SC/ST candidates).
Method of Selection:
| 1. | Final merit list based on marks obtained in the ISTC Entrance Exam. |
| 2. | Course allocation will be based on this merit list. |
| 3. | Admission is also subject to satisfying all eligibility criteria (educational, age, category) and physical fitness. |
| 4. | Counseling for admission is tentatively scheduled for 30 & 31.07.2026. |
Online examination Cities:
| 1. | Chandigarh |
| 2. | New Delhi (Subject to a minimum of 50 students) |
Application Fee:
| Application fees | Rs. 1200/- for General/OBC/EWS Candidates, and Rs. 600/- for SC/ST Candidates |
How to Apply?
Candidates must visit the official ISTC admission portal (“www.istc.ac.in”) during the registration window, which remains open from 01.05.2026, until 03.06.2026 5:00pm IST.
Entrance Examination Details
- Exam Date: July 5, 2026 (Sunday).
- Exam Centres: Chandigarh and New Delhi (New Delhi is subject to a minimum of 50 candidates).
- Pattern: 100 objective multiple-choice questions to be completed in 100 minutes.
- Syllabus: Based on the 10th-grade level, covering Mathematics, Science, Aptitude, English, and General Knowledge.
- Marking: 1 mark per correct answer; 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Important Dates & Deadlines:
- Date for commencement of submission of online application form: 01.05.2026
- Last date for submission of online application form: 03.06.2026 5:00pm IST
- Starting Date to print e-Admit Card: 16.06.2026 (Tentative)
- ISTC Entrance Exam Date: 05.07.2026 (Sunday)
- ISTC Entrance Exam Result Declaration: 10.07.2026 (Tentative)
- ISTC Admission Counseling: 30 & 31.07.2026 (Tentative)
- ISTC Session 2026-27 Starts: 03.08.2026 (Friday)
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