To be a world class educational and research institution contributing significantly to the Space endeavours.

Create a unique learning environment enriched by the challenges of the Space Programme.

Nurture the spirit of innovation and creativity.

Establish Centres of Excellence in niche areas.

Provide ethical and value based education.

Promote activities to address societal needs.

Network with national and international institutions of repute.

Create an enduring atmosphere ensuring global excellence in space science and technology education and pioneering research.

Ensure the implementation of robust quality assurance mechanisms to maintain academic standards through regular curriculum revisions and the creation of knowledge.

Advocate for policies and procedures that foster transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across all institutional activities.

Cultivate an enriching academic and research milieu by providing faculty and students with the necessary support, infrastructure, and resources.

Conduct routine assessments and evaluations for enhancement and refinement.

Promote collaboration with premier institutions and industry stakeholders to enhance global competitiveness and impact of IIST.

Actively involve faculty, students, alumni, employers, and regulatory bodies in aligning quality assurance efforts with global standards and expectations.

Initiate the accreditation and recognition from national/international agencies as a testament to the institute's commitment to quality and excellence in space education and research.

Continuously review and update quality assurance strategies in response to meet evolving demands of the educational landscape and adhere to adopted education policies framed by the government.

Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning among all members of the institute community; thereby creating knowledge for the advancement of society through space exploration and discovery.

To be a center for learning and innovation in Aerospace Engineering, igniting in students the spark to explore the unknown and contributing at national and global level

Provide excellent teaching and research environment for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students conducive for critical thinking in the areas of aerospace engineering

Equip the students with the capacity to acquire integrated systems engineering approach, leading to innovative thinking for smart solutions in the areas of aerospace technology

Strive to create a longstanding synergy between the society, industry and other peer institutions to collectively address the nation’s technological needs

Instill a deep sense of commitment to accept and overcome technological challenges, thereby nurturing future leaders of tomorrow

To be globally recognized for being at the forefront of innovation in higher education and research for empowering students in Avionics and allied areas to contribute significantly to the benefit of the society at large and Indian space science and technology.

Inspire and educate our undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students and impart deep understanding of Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Computing and related areas.

Nurture the spirit of innovation and creativity among students and contribute to the growth of the nation through excellence in teaching, research and development following ethical practices.

Develop skills in design and building of systems that impact society and space technology.

Continue to collaborate and establish a peer-to-peer network with institutions and industries of national and international repute

To be a centre of symbiosis of different branches of science ultimately leading to novel material development, their testing and applications in diverse areas of Materials Science & Technology including materials to cater to the demand of future space programmes of the nation.

To provide excellent teaching and research environment for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students in diverse areas of Material science & Technology

To facilitate design and development of novel materials and processes to meet future technological challenges

To achieve ultimate goal of contributing to India’s future space missions including Human in Space program.

To contribute towards the advancement of knowledge and innovation in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Atmospheric sciences, Geology, and Remote Sensing along with supporting national space research, addressing regional and global scientific challenges related to the Earth and space.

To offer postgraduate and doctoral programs in inter-disciplinary and emerging areas of Earth and Space Sciences.

To provide innovative and sustainable solutions for space missions through cutting-edge research.

To actively initiate and strengthen collaborations between academia and industry

To attain excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning with Social Sensitivity.

To mould scientists and engineers with a humanitarian concern, management skills and with a sensitivity towards the socio-economic reality of society.

To support the vision of the institute in providing a holistic education by disseminating ethical education, soft skills, entrepreneurial ability and spirit of innovation.

To bridge the gap between space technology and socio-economic, cultural & managerial development of the country.

To foster interdisciplinary collaboration between humanities, social sciences, and management faculty and other science and engineering disciplines.

To be a distinguished centre for research and education in Mathematics and its applications, recognised nationally and internationally for its high-quality research and teaching.

Provide an excellent teaching and research environment for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students for critical and innovative thinking in different areas of Mathematics and its societal applications.

Foster research collaborations at the national and international levels to cultivate a dynamic and active research ecosystem.

Establish IIST as a prominent national-level knowledge center for a wide spectrum of mathematical activities.

To be internationally recognized as an effective and most creative physics department for novel space and technological applications

To be an effective and successful undergraduate and graduate programs in the country

To build up qualitative and most sought after Ph.D. programs in the country

Providing students with rigorous and comprehensive courses that allow them to perform at the highest level of competitiveness.

Maintaining a research environment in which key scientific and technical innovations are generated.

Fostering curiosity and excitement about physics and its applications.

Providing undergraduate and master’s students' research experience, through which they contribute to the scientific enterprise.

Maintain a healthy level of external research funds allowing us to provide financial support for Ph.D. students during their thesis research and prepare them for academic, research, and industrial careers.

Having faculty who can bring exciting and current research problems to the classroom.

Providing service and outreach activities to the nearby underprivileged students and the broader community.

Providing experimental skills to students to make instruments on their own after graduation