IIST Trivandrum M.Sc. Courses & Fees 2026

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:

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:

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).

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:

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:

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:

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.

While application fees for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admissions are not clearly mentioned students must pay application fees for the required entrance exams such as JEE Advanced, GATE, etc.

This fee can be paid online through Net Banking while candidates are applying for the required exam. The university also has an admission fee of INR 500 in its fee structure alongside other one-time charges.

Candidates must upload the required documents through the official website. Once the documents are uploaded it is verified and a provisional ADMIT CARD will be generated. Find below the list of documents:

• 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 AADHAR Card.

The mode of application at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is both online with students able to apply online through the university admissions portal so long as they complete the course eligibility.
Students must apply after they receive the entrance exam scores that is required for the courses as IIST Thiruvananthapuram does not accept any other counselling process.

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

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

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:

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:

The documents shown here are required for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admissions:

• Entrance Exam score card (JEE Advanced, GATE, etc.).
• Passing certificate of the qualifying exam (either Class 12 and 10 or bachelor's/ master's degree as the case may be).
• Statement of marks at the qualifying examination and migration certificate (only for candidates passing Bachelor's/ Master's degree from other universities).
• Government-issued ID proof (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.)
• Transfer Certificate from the institute last attended
• Passport-size photograph of candidate
• Category Certificate (if required)

Students must also pay application fees and complete the course requirements.

The highest package offered in all the Dual Degree departments was the same in 2023 and the amount stood at INR 13.20 LPA. Take a look at the below table showcasing the IIST placements for the Dual Degree batch 2018-23:

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