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IIST Trivandrum Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses

Q: What is the CCMT cutoff for IIST Thiruvananthapuram?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram CCMT cutoff 2026 was released for the 2nd round for different All India quota categories and MTech course branches. For the General AI category, the round 2 cutoff ranged from 378 to 548 for different MTech course specialisations. As per this range, M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems was the most competitive course for admission. Students can see the list below to know the cutoff range for other categories. OBC: 326 - 538 SC: 260 - 422 ST: 260 - 350 EWS: 337 - 446

Q: What is the minimum CCMT score required for admission at IIST?

For the General AI category, a score of at least 378 would be required for admission to this college in the second round. The IIST Thiruvananthapuram CCMT cutoff 2026 was released for the 2nd round for admission to various MTech course branches. Students can see the table below to know the minimum score required for admission at this institute. Category IIST Thiruvananthapuram CCMT cutoff 2026 General 378 OBC 326 SC 260 ST 260 EWS 337

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The admissions 2026 are open at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.

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IIST Courses and Fees 2026

IIST offers many different courses to students wanting to get admission. Aspirants can pursue both UG and PG levels course depending on their qualifications and academic requirements. The courses available at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology are B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc., etc. Students can choose any course and specialisation. Students can refer to the table given below for course details.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.E./M.Tech(17 courses)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE JEE Main+1 More
B.E. / B.Tech(4 courses)	5 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main JEE Advanced
M.Sc.(1 course)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	Exams : GATE

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Q: What JEE result is required for IIST?

The cutoff required for admission at IIST Thiruvananthapuram would depend on the course and the category. For the General category, the last round of IIST Thiruvananthapuram cutoff 2026 ranged from 28.06 to 30.28.

So, General category candidates should have a percentile of at least 28.06 to qualify for admission. See below to know the minimum percentile required by other categories.

Category	IIST Thiruvananthapuram cutoff 2026
General	28.06
OBC	24.17
SC	13.61
ST	11.39
EWS	25.56

Q: What is the CCMT cutoff for IIST Thiruvananthapuram?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram CCMT cutoff 2026 was released for the 2nd round for different All India quota categories and MTech course branches.

For the General AI category, the round 2 cutoff ranged from 378 to 548 for different MTech course specialisations. As per this range, M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems was the most competitive course for admission. Students can see the list below to know the cutoff range for other categories.

OBC: 326 - 538
SC: 260 - 422
ST: 260 - 350
EWS: 337 - 446

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

IIST Trivandrum MTech cutoff 2026 was published for admission to round 2 for different All India and categories and different MTech course specialisations. For the General AI category, the last round score varied between 388 and 548. As per this range, M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems and M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology were the most and least preferred MTech course specialisations.

Students can check the table below to know the last round cutoff score for all other courses. Please know that other categories, rounds, etc, will have different cutoffs.

Course	IIST Trivandrum MTech cutoff 2026
M.Tech. in Control System	471
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems	548
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing	475
M.Tech. in Earth System Science	407
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics	492
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing	– / –
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology	378
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering	464
M.Tech. in Power Electronics	435
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering	491
M.Tech. in Structures and Design	439
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion	458
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology	563
M.Sc. in Astronomy and Astrophysics	411
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology	388

Q: What is the IIST Thiruvananthapuram JEE Advanced cutoff for the OBC Category?

The IIST Thiruvananthapuram JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BTech courses for the OBC and other categories.

For the OBC category, the last round cutoff ranged from 24.44 to 26.94 for admission at this college. As per this range, BTech CSE (Data Science) was the most competitive course. This course had the closing cutoff percentile of 26.94. The higher the percentile, the better.

Students can see the table below to know the minimum cutoff for other courses.

Course	IIST JEE Advanced cutoff 2025
BTech in Aerospace Engineering	24.44
BTech CSE (Data Science)	26.94
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)	24.72
BTech in Engineering Physics + MS/ M.Tech	24.17

IIST Trivandrum
Admission dates 2026

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

17 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
27 Aug '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
27 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
5 Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

4 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
22 Jul '26 - 18 Aug '26	JEE Main CSAB special counsellingOngoing

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M.E./M.Tech

17 Courses

3.9(4)2 - 5 years

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₹6.2 - 18.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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B.E. / B.Tech

4 Courses

4.1(56)4 - 5 years#61 NIRF

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₹10.5 - 13.2 LPA

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M.Sc.

1 Course2 years

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GATE

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₹10 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Ph.D.

1 Course

3.0(2)5 years

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)

4.14 years#61 NIRF

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

JEE Advanced

Median Salary

₹10.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering

4.24 years#61 NIRF

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

JEE Advanced

Median Salary

₹10.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

3.05 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.75 L

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M.Tech. in Control System

4.42 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

₹10 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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M.Sc. in Astronomy and Astrophysics

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

₹10 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

₹18.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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M.Tech. in Quantum Technology

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

₹15 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics

2 years

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GATE

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₹10 LPA

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B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + M.S./ M.Tech.

3.75 years#61 NIRF

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹13.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.25 L

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M.Tech. in Geoinformatics

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

₹8.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

GATE

Median Salary

₹8.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Q: What is the minimum CCMT score required for admission at IIST?

For the General AI category, a score of at least 378 would be required for admission to this college in the second round. The IIST Thiruvananthapuram CCMT cutoff 2026 was released for the 2nd round for admission to various MTech course branches.

Students can see the table below to know the minimum score required for admission at this institute.

Category	IIST Thiruvananthapuram CCMT cutoff 2026
General	378
OBC	326
SC	260
ST	260
EWS	337

Q: What is the salary offered during IIST BTech placements?

The highest, median and lowest package offered during IIST placements is given below:

Specialization	Highest Package (2025)	Median Package (2025)	Lowest Package (2025)
Power Electronics	INR 12 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 6 LPA
RF and Microwave Engineering	INR 15 LPA	INR 10 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Control Systems	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 11 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
Digital Signal Processing	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA
VLSI and Microsystems	INR 41 LPA	INR 24.4 LPA	INR 7.80 LPA
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	INR 9.18 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Structures and Design	INR 15 LPA	INR 9 LPA	INR 7.60 LPA
Thermal and Propulsion	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Earth System Science	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Geoinformatics	INR 28 LPA	INR 14 LPA	INR 14 LPA
Quantum Technology	INR 11.5 LPA	INR 11.5 LPA	INR 11.50 LPA
Optical Engineering	INR 11 LPA	INR 9.5 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Machine Learning and Computing	INR 11 LPA	INR 9 LPA	INR 9 LPA

Q: How are the placements for MTech in PE at IIST?

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 Branch	No. of Students Available for Placement (2023)	No. of Students Placed (2023)	Total Offers (Intern + fulltime) (2023)
Aerospace Engineering	17	14	26
Avionics	31	24	48
Chemistry	6	5	6
Earth & Space Science	11	2	5
Mathematics	7	5	13
Physics	5	1	1

Q: What is the average package offered during the IIST Trivandrum placements?

The IIST average package for 2025 is not out yet. The table below provides the placement packages offered during the IIST placements:

Specialization	the highest Package (2025)	Median Package (2025)	the lowest Package (2025)
Power Electronics	INR 12 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 6 LPA
RF and Microwave Engineering	INR 15 LPA	INR 10 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Control Systems	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 11 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
Digital Signal Processing	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA
VLSI and Microsystems	INR 41 LPA	INR 24.4 LPA	INR 7.80 LPA
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	INR 9.18 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Structures and Design	INR 15 LPA	INR 9 LPA	INR 7.60 LPA
Thermal and Propulsion	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Earth System Science	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Geoinformatics	INR 28 LPA	INR 14 LPA	INR 14 LPA
Quantum Technology	INR 11.5 LPA	INR 11.5 LPA	INR 11.50 LPA
Optical Engineering	INR 11 LPA	INR 9.5 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Machine Learning and Computing	INR 11 LPA	INR 9 LPA	INR 9 LPA

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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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Every year, the topper from each branch will get a chance to do internship in CalTech.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.0

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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.

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Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Tech in Optical Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.4

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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.

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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2028

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4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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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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.

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Admission FAQs

Q: Can I get IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology B.Tech with a 280 score in JEE Mains?

IIST accepts JEE Main score for admission to BTech admission. However, JEE Main is not enough and candidates also need to pass JEE Advanced for admission. The large number of JEE Main applicants and limited seats makes the competition high. Aspirants generally require a high score to get admission in the BTech programme. 280 is a low score and might not be enough for a students to get admission in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.

Q: What all documents are required for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admissions?

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.

Q: How many companies participated during IIST Trivandrum placements?

Various companies have been a part of the IIST Trivandrum placements, some of them are presented below:

IIST Placements: Top Recruiters
Cyient Technology	Agnikul Cosmos
Qspider	Aadyah Aerospace
TATA Elxsi	Artificial Brain
Schneider Electric	Tata Consultancy Service
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Q: What is JEE Advanced exam date?

JEE Advanced exam conducted by IIT Madras. Candidates can appear in JEE Advanced two consecutive times. JEE Advanced is held in CBT mode and there are 2 papers in all. Each paper has 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Candidates have to attempt both papers 1 and 2 to be eligible for admission to the IITs. The marking scheme and the distribution of the questions in the exam change every year.

Q: Do I have to pay application fees for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admissions?

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.

Q: What are the modes of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admissions?

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.

Q: When shall I download the GATE 2026 admit card?

GATE 2026 admit card is now available for download on its official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates appearing for GATE this year must download their hall ticket to appear for exam. To download admit card, candidates have to provide their enrollment ID and password at GOAPS portal.

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Is IIST Thiruvananthapuram the best college for Aeronautical Engineering in India?

Answered a month ago

For those students who love space science, the answer is definitely yes. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, is seen as the best institute for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering in India. It is the only college that gives exposure of space research and ISRO inte

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

My son secured 71.5% in the CBSE Class 12 examination and has applied for revaluation. He scored 93 marks in JEE Advanced. Can he apply?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, your son can easily appear for ongoing JoSAA 2026 counselling and the choice-filling process. However, to get a seat on IIT, your son must score 75% aggregate in the 12^th CBSE for the general category, and for SC/ST/PwD, the score must be 65%.

Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 7

How can I apply for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology admissions?

Answered 3 months 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

Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Is admission at IIST open?

Answered 4 months 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

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Can I take direct admission at IIST?

Answered 4 months 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.

Raj Priya

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