IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

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IIST Trivandrum Admission 2025: Fee, Eligibility, Application & Selection Criteria

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: Does IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offer any dual degree?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology does offer dual degree in BTech and MTech. The dual degree programme is offered for five years covering ten semesters. On successful completion, the students are awarded a BTech degree in Engineering Physics and MTech. degree in one of the following four postgraduate streams: Astronomy and Astrophysics Science in Solid State Physics Earth System Science Optical Engineering

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

the seat intake for B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at IIST is 75. This includes 60 seats for GEN/OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, 6 seats for EWS, 3 seats for PMSSS, and 6 seats for women. Additionally, as per the recent directive, seats to the extent of 6, and 2 seats (10% of last year's total strength) in the branches of Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Dual Degree, respectively, are reserved for the EWS category. It is important to note that the number of seats and reservation criteria may change from year to year.

Q: Who is eligible for the M.Tech at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

Candidates who had qualified the GATE exams is eligible for the M.Tech at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Further, candidates must also qualify for the eligibility criteria, i.e., Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD) from a recognised institution. Qualified candidates must complete the IIST admission procedure and finalised their seats.

Q: Does IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology have seat reservation for MTech?

IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology follows a reservation policy while allotting seats to its students. For the PG course, reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD is applicable as per Government of India Orders. Additionally, if the ST seats are vacant, it will be filled by SC category candidates.Here is a detailed break-up of the seats for the all categories: Category Reservation (in %) Economically Weaker Sections (EwS) 10 Scheduled Castes (SC) 15 Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5 Other Backward Castes (OBC) 27 Persons with Disabilities (PD) 3

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

Candidates with a valid score in the following exams: UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ JEST (or) GATE are eligible for the PhD at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Candidates must apply through the institute's official website. IIST offers PhD in regular, sponsored, and anytime mode. Specialisations covered under PhD are Aerospace engineering, Avionics, earth & Space Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Humanitites.

Q: Can I join IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology directly?

No, you cannot join IIIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology directly. For the BTech course, you must first qualify the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) exam and then apply for IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology counseling. Similarly, for MTech and MSc you must have a valid GATE score. Admissions are based on the aggregate marks scored in entrance exams. There is no provision for direct admission to IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology without qualifying Joint Entrance Examination.

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 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: What is the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology application fee?

Candidates must pay the application fee once they complete the application process. The application fee are different for all the category and must be paid online. The application are tabulated below: Category Fee (in Rs) UG Courses Male candidates (General and OBC) 600 Female candidates (General and OBC) 300 SC/ ST/ PD 300 PG Courses General and OBC 600 SC/ ST/ PwD and female 300

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IIST Trivandrum Admissions
What's new?

All the latest updates regarding IIST admissions are as follows:

The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.
The GATE 2026 application process is currently open for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses. The last date to apply without fine fee has been extended to Oct 6, 2025. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.

IIST Trivandrum Admissions

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IIST Admission Process 2025
IIST Trivandrum NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025
IIST Application Process 2025
IIST Scholarships 2025
IIST Trivandrum Students review
IIST Admission FAQs 2025

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Eligibility & Cut Offs

IIST Admission Process 2025

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) admission is merit-based and is strictly governed by the reservation policy laid down by the government. The institution also accepts national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. IIST offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and dual degree programmes under seven departments Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, and Physics. Other than regular degrees the institution also offers dual degrees in BTech+ MTech and doctoral-level programme in above mentioned departments. Further, the PG programmes are offered in both regular and sponsored mode. Tabulated below are a few highlights related to the IIST Admission 2025:

Particulars	Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Highlights 2025
Mode of Study	Regular/Offline
Programmes Offered	4
Admission status	Open
How to apply?	https://www.iist.ac.in/
Level of programmes offered	UG, PG & PhD
Popular programmes	BTech
Download	IIST UG Broucher

IIST admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) admission 2025 will be done through the national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, JEST, etc. The basic eligibility criteria for the UG course is Class 12 and PG relevant Bachelor's degree. For the doctoral-level programme, candidates must have a valid PG degree. Check below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria as per the admission guidelines of IIST:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with 75% aggregate	Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
MTech	Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).	Exam: GATE/JEST+ written test and interview
MSc	Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).	Exam: GATE/ JEST
PhD	BTech/ BE/ ME/ MTech/ MS pass candidates in the relevant stream	Exam: UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ JEST (or) GATE

NOTE: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

IIST Fees 2025

IIST fees include multiple components, such as tuition fees, registration fees, alumni fees, and more. Some of the components in the fee are refundable. Students should be able to pay the fee semester-wise. Additionally, there is a fee exemption for SC/ST/ PwD students. For fee concessions, students should contact the IIST admission office. Tabulated below is the fees for some of the courses:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 6.3 lakh
MTech	INR 1.4 lakh - INR 6.3 lakh
MSc	INR 1.4 lakh

NOTE: The above tuition fee is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Check: IIST Fee Structure

IIST Seats 2025

IIST allots seats to candidates once the admission rank list is released. The institute also follows a reservation policy while allotting seats to its students. Candiates are required to pay the first-semester fee to finalise the seats. Find below the IIST seat intake for 2025:

Courses	Seat Intake
BTech	220
MTech	260

NOTE: The above seat information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

IIST Seat Reservation 2025

IIST offers reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD for PG and UG programme. The seats are applicable as per the Government of India Orders. Additionally, if the ST seats are vacant, they will be filled by SC category candidates. Below is a detailed break-up of the seats for the all categories:

Category	Reservation (in %)
Economically Weaker Sections (EwS)	10
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5
Other Backward Castes (OBC)	27
Persons with Disabilities (PD)	3

IIST Fees Admission Process 2025

IIST admission process 2025 is a step by step process, which candidates must complete to get admitted to their desired course. The admission process commences with the release of the application form and concludes with seat allotment. The IIST admission process can differ from course to course. Candidates are advised to carefully check the course-specific selection procedure. Check below the step-wise IIST admission process:

Step 1: IIST Online Application Process 2025

The application process for IIST is completely online for all the courses. Before applying, aspirants must check the required qualifications for admission to the desired course. Eligible students can visit the IIST official website (http://admission.iist.ac.in)to fill out the application form. Candidates must pay the application fee for each course (the fees vary by category).

Step 2: IIST Selection

IIST prepares an admission rank list for candidates who have successfully registered and paid the application fees. The list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying exam. In the case of the BTech programme, the list is prepared based on JEE (Advanced) Examination subject to satisfying the minimum marks prescribed as per the institution's admission body. For PG course, candidates with a valid GATE score and marks obtained in written tests/interviews are selected for admission. Candidates with their name in the admission rank list are required to fill in their choice of branch in order of preference for the UG and Dual Degree Programmes during the time of registration.

Step 3: IIST Seat allotment and Acceptance round

The institute released the seat allotment/ acceptance rounds on the website. Seat allocations are done based on merit as per the preferences filled in by the candidates. Candidates must accept the seat by paying the first-semester fee. Once the fee is paid, candidates must upload all the required documents.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I join IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology directly?

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

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

IIST BTech Admission 2025

3 courses 4 - 5 years

IIST offers a full-time BTech programme for a durtaion of four years. The programme is offered under three specialisations. To be admitted to this course, eligible candidates must have a valid score in the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. More details such as the eligibility, accepted entrance exam, fee, and seats of IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology BTech programme are as follows:

Seat Intake144

Total Tuition Fees₹ 6.3L

Eligibility Criteria

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

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Oct '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative

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

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IIST MTech Admission 2025

17 courses 2 - 5 years

IIST MTech is a full-time programme of two-year duration, offered in 14 specialisations. The selection is based on a written test and interview. For admission to any of the MTech specialisations, candidates must have a valid GATE score as well as they need to meet the criteria, i.e., a bachelor's degree in Btech or any relevant discipline. More details such as the eligibility, accepted entrance exam, fee, and seats of IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology MTech programme are as follows:

Seat Intake243

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.4L - 6.3L

Eligibility Criteria

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

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
28 Aug '25 - 6 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Application form availability without late fees
9 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
Nov '25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
2 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Events
14 Aug '23	M.E./M.Tech application submission end date

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: What is the cost of MTech at IIST?

Q: What MTech specialisations are offered at IIST?

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

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IIST MSc Admission 2025

1 courses 2 years

IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers a full Time MSc programme that lasts for two years. It is available in one specialisations : Astronomy and Astrophysics. Candidates must qualify for the GATE exam for admission to the MSc course. More details such as the eligibility, accepted entrance exam, fee and seats of IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology MSc programme are as follows:

Seat Intake11

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.4L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Commonly asked questions
On M.Sc. Admissions

Q: What is the cost of MSc at IIST?

Q: What MSc specialisations are offered at IIST?

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IIST Trivandrum
Ph.D. Admissions 2026

1 courses 5 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.8L

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IIST Trivandrum
NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

Engineering

IIST Trivandrum UG - 4 years student admission report: Engineering Accordion Icon V3

UG 4 years	2023-24
Total students	522
% Female students	9%
% Outside State Students	92%

Source : NIRF Report 2024

IIST Trivandrum UG - 5 years student admission report: Engineering Accordion Icon V3

UG 5 years	2023-24
Total students	98
% Female students	6%
% Outside State Students	92%

Source : NIRF Report 2024

IIST Trivandrum PG - 2 years student admission report: Engineering Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2023-24
Total students	231
% Female students	23%
% Outside State Students	80%

Source : NIRF Report 2024

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IIST Application Process 2025

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) application process is for all the courses are completely online. Candidates who qualifies all the eligibility criteria of their desired programme are eligible to apply. Candidates can follow the bellow mentioned steps to complete the application process:

Step 1: Candidates need to visit the online application portal.

Step 2: Now visit the online application portal (http://admission.iist.ac.in) and choose the link to 'Undergraduate/Postgraduate/PhD Admission'

Step 3: Register by filling in the required details. Once successfully registered, candidates will be provided with a system-generated IIST Registration Number.

Step 4: Pay the application/ registration fee online.

Step 5: Submit the form and take a printout.

Step 6: Do carry the hard copy of the application form at the time of PI and entrance exam.

Documents required during admission:

For UG programme

Class 10 certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or birth certificate
Class 12 (or equivalent examination) mark sheets
Category (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PD) certificates
Transfer Certificate from the institute last attended
Candidate’s Aadhaar card

For PG programme

Class 10 certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or birth certificate.
Class 12 (or equivalent examination) mark sheets
Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet
GATE scorecard
Medical certificate
Category (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PD) certificates
Transfer Certificate from the institute last attended
Candidate’s Aadhaar card

IIST Application Fees

The application process for PG courses generally begins in April every year. Candidates can apply through IIST’s official website which is www.iist.ac.in. The category-wise fee for IIST application is tabulated below:

Category	Fee (in INR)
UG Courses
Male candidates (General and OBC)	600
Female candidates (General and OBC)	300
SC/ ST/ PD	300
PG Courses
General and OBC	600
SC/ ST/ PwD and female	300
PhD Course
General and OBC	700
SC/ ST/ PwD and female	250

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

IIST Scholarships 2025

IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers 'Merit Scholarships' to its students who have excelled in their academics. Students who have secured AIR (All India Rank, in JEE Advanced Examination, 2023) up to 1000 are entitled to a full fee waiver for the first year. Also, UG students who secure a CGPA of 9.0 or higher (on a scale of 10) in a given semester would receive a 50 % tuition fee waiver in the next semester.

Commonly asked questions
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IIST Trivandrum
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4.1/5

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Placements3.7

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course4.4

Campus Life3.6

Value for Money4.6

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As this is an ISRO institute, you can easily get an internship in any of the ISRO centres and other companies as well.

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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.

Based on 10 Reviews

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

3Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied if you like the subject with really good infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: Mainly, ISRO offers placements until 2024. After the bond between college and ISRO reached its peak, it fell down. Now this is the first year of placements after the bond reached its peak; as of now, only 34 were selected out of 62 in ISRO, and others were placed in other startups ranging from 8-38 LPA.

Infrastructure: College is one of the best in student-faculty ratio at 7:1 and the space lab constitutes students to do projects with the guidance of professors without any restriction of CGPA scored. The hostels are spacious enough for one and the food is obviously like any college food that will be average .

Faculty: Obviously helpful courses were taught in the course curriculum as real-life experience projects were also given under assignments and as a premium institute, semester exams are tough because it requires the accuracy in this field of work. The pass percentage is quite a bit low .

Other: We have a technical fest, concsentia and a cultural fest, Dhanak, to showcase talent beyond studies and I chose this course because of my love towards ISRO.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025Read More

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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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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.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024Read More

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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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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

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