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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering 

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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
 at 
IIST Trivandrum 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

1.40 Lakh
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
 at 
IIST Trivandrum 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
1.40 Lakh
1.07 Lakh
6,500
2.54 Lakh
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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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IIST Trivandrum 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

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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Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat 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:   How are the placements for MTech in PE at IIST?
A: 

The MTech in Physics Engineering batch 2021-23 comprised 5 students. A total of 1 offer (intern and full-time) was made during 2023 placements. The highest package for MTech PE stood at INR 9.18 LPA. The table below depicts the branch-wise IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement statistics 2023 for MTech:

MTech BranchNo. of Students Available for Placement (2023)No. of Students Placed (2023)Total Offers
(Intern + fulltime) (2023)
Aerospace Engineering171426
Avionics312448
Chemistry656
Earth & Space Science1125
Mathematics7513
Physics511
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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 should be my target score for M.Tech admission at IIST Trivandrum?
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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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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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IIST Trivandrum 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Highest SalaryINR 9.18 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 9.10 Lakh
% Batch placed25
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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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IIST Trivandrum 
Entry Requirements

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M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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IIST Trivandrum 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    COURSE
    GATE
    Jan 2, 2026
    GATE 2026 Admit Card
    Feb 7, 2026
    GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)
    Feb 7, 2026
    GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH)

    M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
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    IIST Trivandrum 
    Cutoffs

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    CCMT round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round20242025
    1466440
    2420414
    3420395
    4365357
    5-354
    CCMT round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round20242025
    1385386
    2330373
    3328354
    4335350
    GATE round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round20242025
    1466440
    2420414
    3420395
    4365357
    5-354
    GATE round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round20242025
    1385386
    2330373
    3328354
    4335350
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    Students also asked

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

    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.

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