IIRS Dehradun offers admission to M.Tech, M.Sc, and PG Diploma and higher education, and training in the field of Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, and Environmental and Disaster Management, GPS Technology for Natural Resources. IIRS admission is done based on marks secured in the entrance examination conducted at the institute level. The admission to IIRS is conducted online as well as offline.

  • Admission to M.Tech and M.Sc programs is done based on the IIRS Entrance Exam, Interview, and academics. Candidates who hold a graduate degree in B.E/B.Tech or M.Tech/M.Sc degree in the relevant discipline is eligible for admission to the program.
  • Admission to the PG Diploma program is based on merit on the Entrance Test.

IIRS Dehradun Important Dates for Admission

Some important dates for Admission 2025 at IIRS Dehradun are given below-

Course Name Last Date to Apply
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Remote Sensing & GIS March 31, 2025, 17:30 hrs
M.Sc. in Geo-information Science & Earth Observation with specialization in Geoinformatics March 31, 2025, 17:30 hrs
Certificate Course on Remote Sensing and Image Analysis November 16, 2025, 17:30 hrs
Remote Sensing Data Analytics in Agriculture May 18, 2025, 17:30 hrs

IIRS Dehradun MSc Admission 2025

IIRS Dehradun offers an MSc in Geoinformatics in collaboration with the Faculty of Geo-information Science & Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente (UT), The Netherlands. The eligibility, fees, and selection criteria are mentioned-

Course Fees Eligibility Selection Criteria
MSc Geoinformatics INR 1.6 lakhs Graduation or Master’s in a relevant field with 55% marks. Entrance test, Interview, and Academic records

IIRS Dehradun PG Diploma Admission 2025

IIRS Dehradun offers PG Diploma courses in 9 specializations. The fees, eligibility, and selection criteria are mentioned-

PG Diploma Specialization Fees Eligibility Selection Criteria
Agriculture & Soils INR 72,000 UG/PG level and Intermediate/ Pre-University Level (including Diploma) with 55% marks Online Interview and Academic Records.
Forest Resources & Ecosystem Analysis
Geosciences
Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management
Urban & Regional Studies
Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Satellite Image Analysis & Photogrammetry
Water Resources
Spatial Data Science

FAQs

Ques: How can candidates get admission to IIRS Dehradun?

Ans: The candidates applying for the course should have the following qualifications for Intermediate/ Pre-University Level (including Diploma) and UG/PG levels with SScience stream (with at least any two subjects out of Physics/ Chemistry/ Maths/ Statistics/ Biology/ Comp. Science). M.Sc. in Agriculture/ M.Sc./M.Sc.

Ques: What is IIRS's salary package?

Ans: The average Indian Institute of Remote Sensing salary ranges from approximately ₹1.8 Lakhs per year for an Intern to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year for a Research Fellow

Ques: What are the benefits of the IIRS course?

Ans: Students develop a capacity for independent research, problem analysis and solution. To empower students undertaking this course to develop their knowledge and understanding through formal coursework and a program of independent reading.

Ques: How to Apply for IIRS Dehradun?

Ans: Candidates seeking admission can register themselves for the IIRS Entrance Exam by visiting the official website. Whereas, the candidates seeking admission in PG Diploma courses and Sponsored courses, must download the application form from the official website.

  • Visit the official website of IIRS.
  • Go to the Academic Programs tab followed by the Application Form page.
  • Login/Register
  • Enter your details.
  • Enter your address details.
  • Enter your education details.
  • Enter other details.
  • Upload Photo, ID & Signature.
  • Select Course
  • Submit the application form.

Ques: How is the postgraduate diploma program at IIRS Dehradun?

Ans: The Post Graduate Diploma program is offered in Remote Sensing & GIS in 9 specializations for 1 year, consisting of three modules. The first module is common to all the participants, which deals with Geospatial Technologies focusing on the Fundamentals of Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry and the Basics of GIS. In the second module, the participants will be exposed to the application of geospatial technologies in their respective specializations. In the third module, participants will carry out a pilot project.