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IIST Trivandrum: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Ranking, Cut Off, Placements

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Last updated on 30 Jul '25

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, IIST ranks #51 under the category 'Engineering'.

A few more updates are given below:

The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/MTech/PhD courses will be conducted from Feb 7, 2026 to Feb 8, 2026, and then from Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 15, 2026.

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IIST Trivandrum Highlights 2025
IIST Trivandrum Popular Programmes 2025
IIST Trivandrum Admission Dates 2025
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IIST Trivandrum Cutoff 2024
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IIST Trivandrum Highlights 2025

The Government of India's Department of Space established IIST Trivandrum in 2007 as an autonomous body. It is deemed-to-be-University and offers full-time BTech, MTech, MSc, and dual-degree courses at UG and PG levels in Aerospace Engineering, Earth & Space Sciences, Physics, Avionics, and others. It also offers PhD through its various departments.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the first Chancellor of the university. Professor U.R Rao, renowned space scientis and former ISRO chairman is the second chancellor. The university has multiple MoUs with international universities and organisations. These include University of Caltech, the University of Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Danish Aerospace Company, etc. The major highlights of IIST Trivandrum are as below:

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment Year	2007
Ownership Type	Deemed University
Location	Thiruvananthapuram
Recognised by	UGC, AICTE
Entrance exams accepted	JEE Advanced, GATE
No. of departments	7
Flagship course	BTech, MTech
NIRF Ranking 2023	48 (engineering)
Shiksha rating	4.1/ 5
Official website	https://www.iist.ac.in/

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Q: Is it expensive to study BTech at IIST Trivandrum?

IIST Trivandrum offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for IIST Trivandrum BTech is INR 6.25 L. Students can also check out the various scholarship schemes offered by IIST Trivandrum.

IIST Trivandrum Popular Programmes 2025

IIST Trivandrum comprises 7 departments, including the Department of Aerospace Engineering, the Department of Avionics, and the Department of Physics, among others. Through its departments, IIST offers various UG, PG, and PhD courses.

The BTech and MTech programmes offered at IIST are very popular among the students. IIST Trivandrum offers two, four-year BTech programmes: Aerospace Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. Apart from this, IIST offers postgraduate programmes in fifteen areas of space science, space engineering and others. The popularity of these programmes is attributed to their curriculum which has been developed and upgraded to enhance the knowledge of students in various branches of space engineering and technology. IIST also provides its students with the opportunity to work extensively in specialised areas of research in collaboration with different ISRO centres.

Below are some of the most popular IIST Trivandrum courses, along with eligibility and selection criteria:

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B.E. / B.Tech

3 Courses

4.1(56)4 - 5 years#61 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.25 L

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Median Salary

₹10.5 - 13.2 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

17 Courses

3.9(4)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Median Salary

₹6.2 - 18.5 LPA

M.Sc.

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Median Salary

₹10 LPA

Ph.D.

1 Course

3.0(2)5 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.75 L

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Placement Rating

3.0

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Q: Which is the top courses of IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

The top courses of IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology are:

Aerospace Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)
Dual Degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics / Earth System Science / Solid State Physics / Optical Engineering

These courses are the most popular among students and have a very good placement record. Graduates from these courses are highly sought-after by top companies in the space industry and other related fields.

IIST Trivandrum Admission Dates 2025

The mode of IIST Trivandrum admission is primarily online. Admission to most of its courses is entrance-based. The institute offers the BTech programme at the UG level and the MTech programme at the PG level.

For admission to its BTech programme, IIST Trivandrum accepts the JEE Advanced scores. Candidates have to appear for the JEE Main exam to qualify themselves to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. Candidates interested in the MTech programme must appear for the GATE exam.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Trivandrum takes into account the NET/ GATE/ JEST scores of the candidates while shortlisting them for the PhD programme.

Interested candidates must fill out the online application for the respective courses on the official website of the institute.

A few of the documents required at the time of admission are mentioned below:

Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or birth certificate
Class XII (or equivalent examination) mark sheets
Category (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PD) certificates
Transfer Certificate from the institute last attended
Candidate’s AADHAR Card

The below-mentioned are IIST Trivandrum admission dates for 2025:

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B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

3 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

17 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST)

Ph.D. Admissions 2026

1 Course5 years

Important dates

Dates	Events
May '26-Jun '26	JEST 2026 Application WindowTentative
Jun '26	JEST 2026 Admit CardTentative
Jun '26	JEST 2026 Exam DateTentative

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Q: When shall I download the GATE 2026 admit card?

GATE 2026 admit card is now available for download on its official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates appearing for GATE this year must download their hall ticket to appear for exam. To download admit card, candidates have to provide their enrollment ID and password at GOAPS portal.

Q: What is the cutoff of IIST for 2024 admission?

IIST Trivandrum cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the M.Tech specialisations on the basis of GATE scores. The last round closing scores varied between 350 and 461 for the General AI category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks were between 286 and 496. The table given below provides the last round closing ranks for the IIST Trivandrum GATE cutoff for the General AI category candidates:

Course	2024
M.Tech. in Control System	370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems	439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing	354
M.Tech. in Earth System Science	370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics	403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing	528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology	361
M.Tech.7 in Optical Engineering	365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics	389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering	350
M.Tech. in Structures and Design	404
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion	415
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology	450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology	355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics	350

Q: What should be my target score for M.Tech admission at IIST Trivandrum?

To target M.Tech specialisation at IIST Trivandrum, candidate must target the score as per the category they belong to. Candidates belonging to the General AI category must target a score of atleast 350. The last round closing scores for the General AI category candidates were closed between the range of 350 and 528.

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The top recruiting companies were ISRO, Mahindra, Agnikul, airolab opticals etc.

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For example, in many IITs and NITs there will be lot of internships offered by companies itself, but in IIST, there are no companies at all.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

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Best placements for 2025 .

Placements: ISRO recruits most of the students, and all others are recruited by top companies like Texas Instruments, etc. Along with that, many startups come here. The highest package of the passing out batch of 2025 is about 38 LPA. There are many startups from the college that are offering jobs to students.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi service is available in all hostels with centralized AC classrooms. There are various sports facilities like badminton, cricket, football, squash, table tennis, chess, carrom, basketball, volleyball, etc. available. There is also a gym with various equipment.

Faculty: All professors are excellent, and their way of teaching is amazing. All the professors are Ph.D. holders and are from different IITs and IISc. Along with that, the teaching assistants are very good as they help you in every possible way with labs and courses.

Other: For aerospace engineering, this is an excellent college as you will get various opportunities for learning about it and doing research.

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Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Tech in Optical Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.4

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied and happy.

Placements: 100 percent placement till now due to ISRO. Around an 8 LPA package. Till now, only ISRO is the major recruiter. Everyone got internships, mainly in ISRO centers or IIST itself. Roles include optical engineer and various other roles such as system designer, tester, and laser technician.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, classrooms, and library are all good and present and are really at the top. The library is state of the art, only needing some power backup. Hostel quality is good but very far from the city. The mess food is good and can’t be complained about. They also keep changing the menu regularly.

Faculty: Yes, all teachers are good and qualified. They teach well and concentrate more on understanding than marks. Yes, the course helps in making students industry-ready and helps us learn the standard software. Semester exams are challenging enough, with around a 90 percent pass percentage.

Other: Very good college. Teaches how to live, not only academics.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

IIST - Unique or just another IIT?

Placements: One of the main reasons students select this college, other than research, is ISRO placements. Every year, more than 60% of students in the whole batch get placed in ISRO if they meet the requirement of a 7.5 CGPA till the 8th semester. The ISRO interview is generally taken during the 6th semester, in which students must have a CGPA of 7 on a scale of 10. Other than ISRO, other core and non-core companies also visit.

Infrastructure: Since the college started in 2007, hostels have been pretty new and always clean. Since it's not a very populated college, you will always find it calm and peaceful here. In the first year, one has to share a room with 2 other batchmates, which turns into 2 people per room from the 2nd year onwards.

Faculty: Faculty members are good, except for some. They are well-qualified and often explain the subjects well. The curriculum is not difficult but not easy either. You will be grinded for the whole semester with assignments, quizzes, labs, and practicals. Now, quizzes have changed to mid-sems, but still, it's not that easy. Exams are of moderate level, and it's relatively graded.

Other: The only reason I chose this course was because of Aerospace and ISRO.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2028

3.8

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A good institute for study and research.

Placements: You can get placed directly in the ISRO organization in IIST after completing your course. Criteria required by ISRO organization to recruit the IIST students. 1. You have to attain a CGPA greater than 7.5 at the end of your course. 2. Maintain the proper discipline throughout the college year; you are going to be placed in a country space organization at the end of your college life, so for that you have to make yourself better to that extent. Information regarding placement. 1. There are 75 seats in our batch (aerospace); from the seniors and the data I got, more than 40 students were able to get the ISRO job by the ISRO organization. 2. For ECE and engineering students, the number is about the same extent. 3. Companies that were visited in previous years other than ISRO: Agnikul Cosmos, TATA Consultancy Service, TATA Elxsi, Artificial Brain, Mercedes Benz, Infosys, and many more. About the package offered: 1. The highest salary package offered last year in the aerospace course is around 13 LPA, and for ECE, the number is around 23 LPA. 2. Median is around 10.5 LPA.

Infrastructure: 1. The infrastructure is really good; the college was set up in 2007, so you can imagine how new the department buildings are: 2. Personally, I am amazed after seeing the lab facilities in IIST. There are more than 30 labs in IIST that are well-functioning. You will find one or two Ph.D. students working in the labs always. (for example, we have a space lab in our college. I personally visited that lab and did some work also. 3. Talking about other facilities, classrooms are very nice (having AC and a digital projector along with a big blackboard). Sitting chairs in classrooms are very comfortable. 4. The library is good; you will get the option to issue the books also (min. 6 in a month). One thing that I don't like is the losing and opening time of the library; actually, it is 8:15 am to 9:00 pm, and I always thought, why is it not 24/7 like one can get the mood of study anytime, right (and I am not joking; I am serious; don't laugh). 5. Wi-Fi is very good throughout the campus with a decent speed. 6. Talking about the hostel room, it is well painted, has three beds, and has three almirahs along with a table and chair. So, rooms are really good. 7. Mess food is okay; personally, I'm from the northern part of India. So, I have the taste problem. It does not mean it is not good; you will get the variety and also the quality.

Faculty: Teachers are really good, well knowledgeable, and qualified. Apart from the professors, there are two assistant teachers in every subject. So, one can get help from the TAs also about the academic problem. You will get the tutorial from time to time, not in every subject, but, yeah, in core subjects you will get it. Talking about the semester exams, it is not that difficult; one can easily get a good CGPA after focusing in the class and giving two hours daily to study. The problem one can face is in core subjects. You have to do hard work to get a good CGPA.

Other: I choose this course because I am interested in space science and wanted to work in ISRO. About the campus life, I will say it is a little bit boring, although we have different fests, such as Conscientia, Dhanak, and events like Konchords Night, but still the social life is boring. The reason I can say it is a research organization is that the institution focuses on the research and study.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2026

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is a good college in terms of education.

Placements: About 80% of students got placed in the last year's batch. A few students choose to study further. The main recruiter is ISRO, so there are no highest package criteria. Along with ISRO, there are a few other companies like Skyroot and Agnikul Cosmos. Everyone got internship offers in ISRO and a few other companies and institutions.

Infrastructure: Apart from sports facilities, all facilities are available like labs, classrooms, a library, etc. The hostel facilities are good. The quality of the food is good. The taste is not good. I don't know what the staff says. It's South Indian food. I am a South Indian but I don't like the food. Medical facilities are good. There is only one small canteen in the entire campus. It is open only from 8 AM - 11 PM. It is difficult to find a canteen facility during exam time, so we need a night canteen.

Faculty: Teachers are well qualified and exams conducted by them also little challenging.Frome 2024 they made few changes is curriculum..they kept few credits for extra curricular activities it's good thing for future students.academics wise no complaint. IIST Is mainly focused on academics so study wise no problem

Other: Since my childhood, I wanted to be a scientist, so I chose this course. The easiest way to join ISRO is IIST, so I opted for this college. Sports facilities are good. The crowd in our college is very small. Due to less crowd, a few problems arise during college fests and events. Our college is far from the city. We have to depend on KSRTC. The connectivity is the main issue. Extracurricular activities are not supported by our college management. I am from a dance club IIST. There is no support from the management. We ask for permission for everything that we require.

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) - Batch of 2028

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college is good for students who have an interest in space science.

Placements: The highest salary package offered in the avionics course in 2024 is 23 LPA. The highest salary package offered in the aerospace course is 13 LPA. The average salary package offered in the avionics course is 13 LPA. The average salary package offered in the aerospace course is around 6 LPA - 8 LPA. I don't know much about engineering and physics. I don't think it has much scope from here. If students are coming here, come only for knowledge, not to seek jobs.

Infrastructure: If students want to work in labs, this place is a heaven. Hostels aren't top-notch but they are better than NITs. Wi-Fi has restrictions for games and some websites like other institutes. The mess is not good. It does not provide good food like other colleges.

Faculty: Professors are very helpful. If students are enthusiastic about knowledge, this is the best institution. The curriculum is very difficult. Exams are difficult. Most of the work is lab-based so students can get industry-ready. The only bad thing here is the attendance. The attendance percentage is 80%.

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IIST Trivandrum Cutoff 2024

IIST Trivandpuram accepts various national-level exams such as JEE Advanced, GATE, and others, for admission to its courses. Candidates must appear for at least one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the course they wish to pursue.

The IIST determines the cut-off depending on the number of candidates and the seats available. The cutoff is also affected by the category of the candidate, with candidates from the reserved categories given a relaxation in the cutoff.

Interested students are advised to visit the official website of the college and fill out the application form for the course(s) they wish to enrol in.

Check below to know the latest information about the IIST Trivandrum BTech cut off , along with other courses:

M.E./M.Tech Cut Off 2025 for GATE Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

GATE Round 5 score (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems	447	440
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing	375	436
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics	403	483
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing	530	– / –
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion	415	425

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Q: How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIST?

To get a seat at IIST Trivandrum through CCMT, candidate must target a score mentioned in the cutoff list. The cutoff was released for different the categories belonging to the All India quota. Among the General AI category candidates, the target score for different specialisations were at the range of 350 and 528, for different specialisations.

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IIST Trivandrum Rankings 2024

Over the last years, IIST Trivandrum has been ranked by several organisations such as NIRF and ARIIA. A few of the important IIST Trivandrum rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Year	Category	Rank
NIRF	2023	Engineering	48
NIRF	2022	Engineering	43
NIRF	2021	Engineering	40

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	48	51	61

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

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IIST Trivandrum Placements 2024

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Trivandrum, offers placement assistance to its students. Every year, IIST Trivandrum conducts a placement drive for students and is visited by top companies such as Adobe, Intel, Infosys, TCS, and others. IIST BTech students who had scored a CGPA of 7.5 and above were absorbed directly into different centres of ISRO. During 2023 placements, the highest package offered to BTech and Dual Degree students was INR 16.60 LPA and INR 13.20 LPA, respectively. Out of 77 MTech students who appeared for the drive, 51 were placed during IIST placements 2023. The total number of offers made to MTech (including intern and full-time) was 99. The BTech batch 2019-23 comprised 130 students. Out of these, 81 were eligible for ISRO absorption and 38 Non-ISRO placements/ full-time offers were made.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	- BTech: 130 - Dual Degree: 18 - MTech: 80
Total no. of students eligible for ISRO absorption	- BTech: 81 - Dual Degree: 16
No. of Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers	- BTech: 38
Highest package	- BTech: INR 16.60 LPA - Dual Degree: INR 13.20 LPA - MTech: INR 28 LPA
Top Recruiters	Intel, Adobe, JSW Group, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, General Electric, and others

Note: The above-represented data has been collated from multiple sources and hence, is indicative.

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Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹10.5 - ₹13.2 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹6.2 - ₹18.5 LPA
M.Sc.	₹10 LPA

Top Recruiters

Mahindra and Mahindra

Mercedes Benz

Texas Instrument

Infosys

Tata Capital

Intel

ITC Infotech

MathWorks

Dhruva

Bosch Ltd

Insights on Placements

Based on 23 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Loved in first year but not in later years

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the highest salary offered during IIST placements?

The institute has disclosed the highest package details for BTech, M.Tech and Dual Degree branches passing-out in 2023. The highest package bagged by the BTech batch 2019-23 was INR 16.60 LPA. The highest package for Dual Degree courses stood at INR 13.20 LPA. The table below depicts the IIST the highest package 2023:

BTech Branch	the highest Package (2023)
Aerospace Engineering	INR 13.20 LPA
ECE in Avionics	INR 16.60 LPA
Dual Degree Branch	the highest Package (2023)
MTech in Optical Engineering	INR 13.20 LPA
MS in Solid State Physics	INR 13.20 LPA
MS in Earth System Science	INR 13.20 LPA
MS in Astronomy & Astrophysics	INR 13.20 LPA

In addition to above statistics, tHe M.Tech the highest salary 2023 stood at INR 28 LPA. Take a look at the table below to know the branch-wise M.Tech the highest packages offered during IIST placements 2023:

MTech Branch	the highest Package (2023)
Aerospace Engineering	INR 10.50 LPA
Avionics	INR 23 LPA
Chemistry	INR 10.50 LPA
Earth & Space Science	INR 10 LPA
Mathematics	INR 29 LPA
Physics	INR 9.18 LPA

Q: Does IIST have good placements?

The institute has a decent placement record. Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers for BTech increased from 18 in 2022 to 38 in 2023. The total offers (Intern + full-time) made to M.Tech students increased from 96 in 2022 to 99 in 2023. The table below compares the IIST placements 2023 with 2022:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	- BTech: 115 - Dual Degree: 19	- BTech: 130 - Dual Degree: 18 - MTech: 80
Total no. of students eligible for ISRO absorption	- BTech: 78 - Dual Degree: 7	- BTech: 81 - Dual Degree: 16
No. of Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers	- BTech: 18 - Dual Degree: 7	- BTech: 38
No. of placement/ full-time offers	- MTech: 64	- MTech: 63
Total offers (Intern + full-time)	- MTech: 96	- MTech: 99
No. of students available for placement	- MTech: 102	- MTech: 77
No. of students placed	N/A	- MTech: 51

Q: What is the salary offered during IIST BTech placements?

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology placement package offered to BTech batch 2019-23 is presented in the table below:

BTech Department	Median Package (2023)	Highest Package (2023)
Aerospace Engineering	INR 10.50 LPA	INR 13.20 LPA
ECE in Avionics	INR 10.50 LPA	INR 16.60 LPA

Q: How are BTech placements at IIST?

Out of 130 BTech students in the batch 2019-23, 81 were eligible for ISRO absorption. Further, 38 Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers were made. Earlier, 18 Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers were made to the BTech batch 2018-22. The comparative analysis of IIST BTech placements 2022 and 2023 are depicted below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	115	130
Total no. of students eligible for ISRO absorption	78	81
No. of Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers	18	38

IIST Trivandrum Scholarships 2025

Students of IIST get scholarships based on merit. Below are the details regarding IIST scholarships:

The top 5 undergraduate students who are admitted in 2021-22 and secured AIR (All India Rank, in JEE Advanced Examination, 2021) up to 1000 would be entitled to a full fee waiver for the first year. However, they have to maintain a CGPA of 9.0 and above on a scale of 10 at the end of each year to obtain a full fee waiver for the subsequent year.
Those UG students who are admitted in 2021-22 and secure a CGPA of 9.0 or higher (on a scale of 10) in a given semester would receive a 50 percent tuition fee waiver in the next semester. The number of waivers shall be limited to ten percent (10%) of the admitted students in each programme.
Also, students from MTech courses with valid GATE scores will receive scholarships through AICTE.

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IIST Trivandrum Courses and Fees 2025

IIST Trivandrum consists of 7 departments, including Avionics, Physics, Chemistry, and Humanities & Social Sciences, among others. These departments offer a wide range of courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels.

At the UG level, the institute offers the following BTech programmes:

BTech in Aerospace Engineering
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

IIST Trivandrum also offers a five-year dual degree programme (BTech + MSc/ MTech), consisting of 10 semesters. In this programme, the students are awarded a BTech degree in Engineering Physics and an MSc/ MTech degree in one of the following postgraduate streams:

Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Science in Solid State Physics
MTech in Earth System Science
MTech in Optical Engineering

Currently, IIST offers PhD programmes in over six disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.

Candidates can check some of the popular programmes offered at IIST Trivandpuram along with the eligibility criteria and the total course fee in the table provided below:

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Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)	6.3 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main JEE Advanced
M.E./M.Tech(17 courses)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE JEE Main+1 More
M.Sc.(1 course)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE
Ph.D.(1 course)	1.8 LGet Fee Details	– / –

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accept JEE score?

Yes, IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accepts JEE score for admission to its undergraduate programs. The JEE score is the only criteria for admission to IIST.

Students must qualify the JEE (Advanced) exam and then apply for IIST counseling. Admissions are based on the aggregate marks scored in JEE (Advanced).

Q: What is the BTech application fee at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

BTech Application fee at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology:

Category	Fees
Male candidates (General and OBC)	INR 600
Female candidates (General and OBC)	INR 300
SC/ ST/ PD	INR 300

Q: What is the cost of BTech at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

The overall cost of BTech at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is NR 2.5 Lakh - INR 6.3 lakh. The fee also includes application fees which are INR 600 for male OBC/GEN, INR 300 for female OBC/GEN, and INR 300 for ST/SC/PD. The fee is sourced from various sources, hence indicative. The fees also include other one-time payments such as , alumni fees, convocation cum degree fee, etc. Candidates must make the payment online. The institution also offers exemption for ST/SC/ PD students.

Q: What is the cutoff for IIST Thiruvananthapuram?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram cutoff 2024 has been concluded for further admissions. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India category candidates. The institute accepts CCMT scores for admission to the M.Tech specialisations. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the closing scores were between the range of 350 and 461. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff in the table below:

Course	2024
M.Tech. in Control System	370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems	439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing	354
M.Tech. in Earth System Science	370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics	403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing	528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology	361
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering	365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics	389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering	350
M.Tech in Structures and Design	404
M.Tech.1 in Thermal and Propulsion	415
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology	450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology	355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics	350

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IIST Trivandrum Vs Other Institutes: Which is better?

The below-mentioned table reflects on the comparison between IIST Trivandrum and other institutes:

College Name	NIRF 2023 Ranking	Highest Package 2023	Median Package 2023 (BTech)
IIST Trivandrum	48 (engineering)	INR 28 LPA	INR 9.14 LPA – INR 10.64 LPA
IISc Bangalore	02 (overall)	INR 85 LPA	INR 22.5 LPA
VIT Vellore	11 (engineering)	INR 1.02 crore per annum	INR 7 LPA – INR 8 LPA
NIT Trichy	09 (engineering)	NA	INR 12 LPA

Note: The above-represented data has been collated from multiple sources and hence, is indicative.

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIST Trivandrum	₹ 10.5 LPA - 13.2 LPA	₹ 6.25 L	#61 NIRF, 2025
IIT Palakkad Compare	-/-	₹ 8 L	#64 NIRF, 2025
IIIT Kottayam Compare	-/-	₹ 11.62 L	-/-
IIT Goa Compare	₹ 8.5 LPA - 17 LPA	₹ 8 L	101-150 NIRF, 2025
INA	-/-	₹ 99.79 K	-/-
IIT Jammu Compare	₹ 6.5 LPA - 15 LPA	₹ 8 L	#56 NIRF, 2025

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Q: Is IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology best in Thiruvananthapuram?

Yes, IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is one of the best engineering colleges in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a specialised institution for space Science and technology, and it offers several advantages over other engineering colleges in the city. The institute was established in 1956 and is recognised by the UGC. IIST was ranked 40 for Engineering by NIRF 2021 and was ranked among the top 45 engineering institutes of the country according to 2022 NIRF rankings of MHRD with a high score of more than 75% in Teaching, Learning, and Resources, which is relatively superior to many premier institutes in the country. IIST offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and dual degree programs under various departments such as Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, and Physics.

IIST Trivandrum Application Process 2025

Students who wants to join BTech and Dual Degree programmes at IIST Trivandrum have to apply separately. Applications are available on the IIST portal. You can follow these steps to apply for diffeent BTech courses at IIST:

Visit online application portal

Select Undergraduate Admission option, and follow instructions given.

Fill out all necessary details in application form

Pay application fee and submit form.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: When shall I download the GATE 2026 admit card?

Q: What should be my target score for M.Tech admission at IIST Trivandrum?

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IIST Trivandrum Infrastructure

IIST Trivandrum offers modern amenities and state-of-the-art infrastructure to students. The campus amenities include a library, research centres, canteen, recreation rooms, activity rooms, convenience stores, ATMs, and health services. The institute’s library is housed in a six-story building at the hub of the campus and also offers e-resources to the students. IIST also provides a hostel facility to students with separate hostels for the BTech, MTech, and research scholars. The institute has well-developed laboratories with modern types of equipment to impart world-class teaching to the students.

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IIST Trivandrum Departments

At present, IIST Trivandrum offers BTech, MTech, and PhD programmes. These programmes are offered through the following seven departments:

Department	Popular Programme
Aerospace Engineering	BTech, MTech in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
Avionics	BTech in Electronics & Communications Engineering, MTech in RF and Microwave Communication, PhD
Chemistry	Core and elective courses for the BTech and MTech programmes, PhD
Earth and Space Sciences	Dual degree programmes, MSc in Earth System Science
Humanities and Social Sciences	Core and elective courses, PhD
Mathematics	MTech programme in Machine Learning and Computing
Physics	Core and elective courses, PhD

IIST Trivandpuram is known for its excellent faculty who have obtained their Master's and Doctorate degrees from prestigious Institutes of India and other reputed national and international universities. Currently, the institute has 98 faculty members from 11 different states of the country, supported by a large number of non-teaching staff. Lady faculty members account for about 23 % of the total faculty strength of the institute. The students get to learn under the expert guidance of the faculty members in academic and co-curricular areas.

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IIST Trivandrum FAQs

Below mentioned are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding IIST Trivandrum:

Q: What is the BTech application fee at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

BTech Application fee at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology:

Category	Fees
Male candidates (General and OBC)	INR 600
Female candidates (General and OBC)	INR 300
SC/ ST/ PD	INR 300

Q: How are the current placements for MTech in Machine Learning at IIST?

The institute has released specialisation-wise placement details for the MTech batch 2021-23. Of all the specialisations, Aerospace Engineering in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Avionics in VLSI and Microsystems and Earth & Space Science Engineering in Geoinformatics recorded a 100% placement rate. The following table represents the specialisation-wise IIST MTech placement data for 2023:

Specialisation	Placement Rate (2023)	Total Offers (Intern + full-time) 2023
Thermal and Propulsion	85%	11
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	100%	6
Structure and Design	66%	9
RF and Microwave Engineering	57%	7
Digital Signal Processing	66%	11
Control System	80%	6
VLSI and Microsystems	100%	14
Power Electronics	85%	10
Material Science and Technology	83%	6
Geoinformatics	100%	5
Machine Learning and Computing	72%	13
Optical Engineering	25%	1

Q: What is the cutoff for IIST Thiruvananthapuram?

Course	2024
M.Tech. in Control System	370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems	439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing	354
M.Tech. in Earth System Science	370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics	403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing	528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology	361
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering	365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics	389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering	350
M.Tech in Structures and Design	404
M.Tech.1 in Thermal and Propulsion	415
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology	450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology	355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics	350

Q: What entrance exam scores does IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accept for admission to BTech?

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) considers JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores for BTech admissions. Candidates are required to have successfully cleared the JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced exam and secured a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 or be in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 or its equivalent. The admission 2024 criteria for the IIST BTech programme are primarily determined by the scores obtained in JEE Advanced 2024. Consequently, JEE Advanced scores serve as the principal entrance exam scores accepted by IIST for admission to its BTech program.

Q: Is it expensive to study BTech at IIST Trivandrum?

Q: What are the average BTech placements at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

The IIST average package is not out yet. However, the highest package has been released for the 2023 drive, which is as follows:

Course	the highest Package (2023)
BTech	INR 16.60 LPA
Dual Degree (BTech+MTech)	INR 13.20 LPA

Q: Can I get IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology B.Tech with a 280 score in JEE Mains?

IIST accepts JEE Main score for admission to BTech admission. However, JEE Main is not enough and candidates also need to pass JEE Advanced for admission. The large number of JEE Main applicants and limited seats makes the competition high. Aspirants generally require a high score to get admission in the BTech programme. 280 is a low score and might not be enough for a students to get admission in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.

Q: When shall I download the GATE 2026 admit card?

Q: Who is eligible for BTech at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

Candidates who have a valid score in the JEE Advanced and JEE Main exams are eligible for both the BTech and BTech+Mtech degree at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Further, candidates are required to qualify for the eligibility criteria, i.e twelve years of school education with 75% aggregate from a recognised institution (The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PD candidates should be at least 65%). Qualified candidates must complete the IIST admission procedure and finalised their seats.

Q: What is the cutoff for M.Tech in IIST Trivandrum?

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech cutoff 2024 was concluded on the basis of GATE exam score. The cutoff was released for General AI, OBC AI, SC AI, ST AI, EWS AI and PWD AI category candidates. The cutoff was released as opening and closing scores. The table below consists of the last round closing scores for the General AI category candidates:

Course	2024
M.Tech. in Control System	370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems	439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing	354
M.Tech.9 in Earth System Science	370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics	403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing	528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology	361
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering	365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics	389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering	350
M.Tech. in Structures and Design	404
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion	415
M.Tech in Quantum Technology	450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology	355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics	350

Q: What is the package offered to M.Tech students during IIST placements?

The institute has released the median and highest salary details for the various MTech specialisations. During 2023 placements, Machine Learning and Computing students bagged the highest package of INR 28 LPA. Further, the highest median package stood at INR 18.50 LPA and was also made to Machine Learning and Computing students. The table below mentions the MTech specialisation-wise IIST placement packages 2023:

MTech Specialisation	Median Package (2023)	Highest Package (2023)
Thermal and Propulsion	INR 8.40 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	INR 8.50 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA
Structure and Design	INR 6.20 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA
RF and Microwave Engineering	INR 10.50 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Digital Signal Processing	INR 9.10 LPA	INR 23 LPA
Control System	INR 10 LPA	INR 15 LPA
VLSI and Microsystems	INR 15 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Power Electronics	INR 10 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Material Science and Technology	INR 7.10 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA
Geoinformatics	INR 8.50 LPA	INR 10 LPA
Machine Learning and Computing	INR 18.50 LPA	INR 28 LPA
Optical Engineering	INR 9.10 LPA	INR 9.18 LPA

Q: How are IIST Thiruvananthapuram internships?

Students pursuing the MTech course at IIST are allowed to do short-term internships/ long-term internships (six months to one year), depending upon their course of study. The IIST MTech internship details for the 2021-23 batch are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics (MTech Batch 2021-23)
No. of internship offers	36
Top specialisation	VLSI and Microsystems

Q: Where are IIST alumni placed?

According to unofficial online sources, the IIST alumni are primarily working in the Engineering sector with a 39% share. The pie chart below represents the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

IIST Trivandrum

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How is IIST? What has been the CCMT cutoff trend for the past few years?

Answered 5 months ago

The Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology is a renowned and top reputed institute which offers various Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses which mainly focuses on space Science and technology. The college accepts GATE entrance exam for admission to its M.Tech and MArch courses.

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How are the IIST Indore placements? Is it worth it?

Answered 7 months ago

IIST Indore provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies and it is totally worth it. Check out the table below to know the overall key highlights of the IIST Indore placement in 2022-2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest Package	INR 28 LPA	INR 40 LPA
Average Package	INR 4.23 LPA	INR 4.77 LPA
Total Recruiters	136+	NA
Total Offers	151+	530+

Note- The in

Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Is IIST Indore good in terms of placements?

Answered 7 months ago

IIST Indore provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the overall placement highlights of the IIST Indore in 2022-2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest Package	INR 28 LPA	INR 40 LPA
Average Package	INR 4.23 LPA	INR 4.77 LPA
Total Recruiters	136+	NA
Total Offers	151+	530+

Note- The institute has not released the 2

Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

What is the average package offered at IIST Indore placements?

Answered 7 months ago

The average package offered at IIST Indore placements stood at INR 4.77 LPA. Check out the table for overall average package offered at IIST Indore placement in 2022-2023: