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IIST Trivandrum MS Courses & Fees 2026

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

     

    Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
    A: 

    The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology conducts its admission process through entrance exam scores such as:

    • Valid JEE Advanced for BTech admissions
    • While PG admissions require valid GATE scores

    Students must also apply through the IIST admission portal after they receive their scores.

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    Answered 4 days ago

    To apply for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) admissions, the route depends on the programme level:


     Undergraduate (B.Tech in Aerospace, Avionics, Engineering Physics)

    • Eligibility: Must qualify JEE Main and then JEE Advanced 2026 (exam on 17 May 2026).
    • Process:
      1. Register for JEE Ad

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    Sidhartha Singh

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    IIST admission is open only to specific courses for the academic session 2026. The college has admissions open for Btech, as JEE Main is ongoing for session 2. However, GATE 2026 is over already which is required to take admission in the MSc and M.Tech programmes. Candidates who have qualified the e

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    Raj Priya

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 3 weeks ago

    No, candidates can not take direct admission at IIST. The institute offers only entrance-based admission into different UG and PG courses. The college accepts score of entrance exam such as JEE Main, JEE Advance for BTech. The college accepts score of GATE for MSc or M.Tech admissions.

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    Raj Priya

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 3 weeks ago

    Candidates applying for BTech at IIST should have passed Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Maths with at least 75% aggregate score (general/OBC) and 65% for reserved category. They have to qualify JEE Main and JEE Advance and participate in counselling for seat allocation.

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    Raj Priya

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    Candidates applying for PG courses at IIST, should fuflil the below mentioned eligibility before applying. Check the eligibility for PG course at IIST:

    Course 

    Eligibility 

    MTech

    Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).

    MSc

    Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).

    PhD

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

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    Raj Priya

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