Kerala

Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Candidates will be categorised as Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) if they are not of Kerala origin but satisfies anyone of the following conditions:
Candidates who have undertaken qualifying course in Kerala and their Non- Keralite parents belong to Government of India/

Hello Arunima,
IIT Mumbai is an old hand in this branch and keeps itself updated on a regular basis. It's at the top of ranking for this branch. On the other hand, IIST is a new entrant but is supported by ISRO. This college too has good faculty. However, I would prefer IIT to IIST.

Hello Sakshi,
Yes, IIST promoted by ISRO is one of the best institutes of learning and if you are getting admission here, then I would advise you to take it without any doubts.

Hi Anil,
Candidates interested in B.Tech at undergraduate level need to attend an entrance test, known as KEAM, short for Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical.
Please refer the link below for the eligibility criteria for KEAM:
https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/exams/keam
Regards.

Hello Akshay, You indeed have obtained a good rank in KEAM. I feel that you can get admission in your desired college. But it depends on how those placed above you give their choice. However, to help you, I am attaching a link that will predict college for you. https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/resourc