K.M. Nair, controller of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), said: 'Currently IIST functions from the infrastructure provided at VSSC. Even though the inauguration of the campus is taking place Tuesday, we will move to the new campus only January next year.'

The state government will Tuesday formally transfer the ownership of the 54 acres of land free of cost to the IIST.

The campus consists of 100 acres, and the remaining land would be transferred from the VSSC unit at Valiamala.