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Discontinue (08-apr-2024) M.Tech. in Solid State Technology
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Overview

Total Tuition Fees

1.40 Lakh
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Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

10

Type of University

Public/Government

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Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
1.40 Lakh
1.07 Lakh
6,500
2.54 Lakh
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the cutoff for IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
A: 

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:

Course2024
M.Tech. in Control System370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing354
M.Tech. in Earth System Science370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology361
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering350
M.Tech in Structures and Design404
M.Tech.1 in Thermal and Propulsion415
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics350
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Q:   How are the current placements for MTech in Machine Learning at IIST?
A: 

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:

SpecialisationPlacement Rate (2023)Total Offers  (Intern + full-time) 2023
Thermal and Propulsion85%11
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics100%6
Structure and Design66%9
RF and Microwave Engineering57%7
Digital Signal Processing66%11
Control System80%6
VLSI and Microsystems100%14
Power Electronics85%10
Material Science and Technology83%6
Geoinformatics100%5
Machine Learning and Computing72%13
Optical Engineering25%1
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Q:   How much rank should I score to get admission at IIST?
A: 

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

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:

Course2024
M.Tech. in Control System370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing354
M.Tech.9 in Earth System Science370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology361
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering350
M.Tech. in Structures and Design404
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion415
M.Tech in Quantum Technology450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics350
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Q:   What are the various M.Tech specialisations offered at IIST Trivandrum?
A: 

IIST Trivandrum offers a two-year MTech programme in more than 12 specialisations, through its various departments. The institute accepts GATE scores for admission to its MTech programme. The various MTech specialisations offered at IIST Trivandrum are listed below:

IIST Trivandrum MTech specialisations
Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsQuantum TechnologyStructures and Design
Thermal and PropulsionControl SystemsDigital Signal Processing
RF and Microwave EngineeringVLSI and MicrosystemsPower Electronics
Material Science and TechnologyEarth System SciencesGeoinformatics
Machine Learning and ComputingOptical EngineeringSolid State Technology
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Students also asked

Q:   What is the highest salary offered during IIST placements?
A: 

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 Branchthe highest Package (2023)
Aerospace EngineeringINR 13.20 LPA
ECE in AvionicsINR 16.60 LPA
Dual Degree Branchthe highest Package (2023)
MTech in Optical EngineeringINR 13.20 LPA
MS in Solid State PhysicsINR 13.20 LPA
MS in Earth System ScienceINR 13.20 LPA
MS in Astronomy & AstrophysicsINR 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 Branchthe highest Package (2023)
Aerospace EngineeringINR 10.50 LPA
AvionicsINR 23 LPA
ChemistryINR 10.50 LPA
Earth & Space ScienceINR 10 LPA
MathematicsINR 29 LPA
PhysicsINR 9.18 LPA
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Q:   Who is eligible for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
A: 

To be eligible for the IIST programme, candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria as per the institute’s admission guidelines. Also candidates must qualify the selection criteria.

Find below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for all the offered cousres at IIST:

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

MTech

Bachelor’s degree

Exam: GATE + written test and interview

MSc

Bachelor’s degree

Exam: GATE

PhD

BTech/ BE/ ME/ MTech/ MS pass candidates in the relevant stream

Exam: UGC NETCSIR NET/ JEST (or) GATE

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

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:

Course2024
M.Tech. in Control System370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing354
M.Tech. in Earth System Science370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology361
M.Tech.7 in Optical Engineering365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering350
M.Tech. in Structures and Design404
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion415
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics350

 

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Q:   Does IIST have good placements?
A: 

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:

ParticularsPlacement 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 placedN/A- MTech: 51
Q:   How is the placement at IIST?
A: 

All the important details related to IIST placements 2023 are mentioned in the table below:

ParticularsPlacement 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
the highest package

- BTech: INR 16.60 LPA

- Dual Degree: INR 13.20 LPA

- MTech: INR 28 LPA

Median package*

- BTech: INR 10.50 LPA

- Dual Degree: INR 13.20 LPA

No. of placement/ full-time offers- MTech: 63
Total offers (Intern + full-time)- MTech: 99
No. of students available for placement- MTech: 77
No. of students placed- MTech: 51
No. of internship offers- MTech: 36

*The median salary mentioned above is the highest amount offered in all the departments.

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