All the hostels are equipped with Chess, Carrom and Table Tennis and these are accessible 24X7

The students amenities center (SAC ) has the following facilities

Recreation hall
Chess, Carrom, Billiards and Table Tennis
Gymnasium equipped with Various facilities like treadmill, elliptic trainer, multigym and ab machine.
Badminton courts
Squash court

The SAC houses multiple facilities that cater to the needs of the IIST student community. The following facilities are currently operational in the SAC.

Indoor sports and fitness facilities
Kitchen and mess hall with seating capacity of 450
Amphitheatre with seating capacity of 820
Multipurpose hall with seating capacity of 450

Yearly swimming training classes are arranged at Pirappancode international aquatic complex
IIST students are grouped into five houses and regular inter-house tournaments are organised for various events, culminating in the annual sports meet.IIST has teams for Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Chess, Football and Badminton which participate regularly in inter-collegiate events

Students also have access to the following outdoor facilities

Basketball court
Volleyball court
Outdoor gym
Cricket net pitch area
Cricket/Football ground