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- Estd. 2007
IIST Trivandrum Admission dates 2026
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Feb '26-Mar '26 | GATE 2026 Raising ObjectionsTentative |
19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
Mar '26 | GATE 2026 Final Answer KeyTentative |
Ph.D. Admissions 2026
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Feb '26 | JEST 2026 Admit CardTentative |
12 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Exam Date |
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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 Branch | the highest Package (2023) |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | INR 13.20 LPA |
| ECE in Avionics | INR 16.60 LPA |
| Dual Degree Branch | the highest Package (2023) |
| MTech in Optical Engineering | INR 13.20 LPA |
| MS in Solid State Physics | INR 13.20 LPA |
| MS in Earth System Science | INR 13.20 LPA |
| MS in Astronomy & Astrophysics | INR 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 Branch | the highest Package (2023) |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | INR 10.50 LPA |
| Avionics | INR 23 LPA |
| Chemistry | INR 10.50 LPA |
| Earth & Space Science | INR 10 LPA |
| Mathematics | INR 29 LPA |
| Physics | INR 9.18 LPA |
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:
| Dual Degree Department | Total No. of Students (2023) | Total No. of Students Eligible for ISRO Absorption (2023) | Highest Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTech in Optical Engineering | 4 | 2 | INR 13.20 LPA |
| MS in Solid State Physics | 5 | 5 | INR 13.20 LPA |
| MS in Earth System Science | 4 | 4 | INR 13.20 LPA |
| MS in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 | 5 | INR 13.20 LPA |
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:
| Particulars | Placement 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 placed | N/A | - MTech: 51 |
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology placement package offered to BTech batch 2019-23 is presented in the table below:
| BTech Department | Median Package (2023) | Highest Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | INR 10.50 LPA | INR 13.20 LPA |
| ECE in Avionics | INR 10.50 LPA | INR 16.60 LPA |
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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.
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Answered 6 months ago
The Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology is a renowned and top reputed institute which offers various Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses which mainly focuses on space Science and technology. The college accepts GATE entrance exam for admission to its M.Tech and MArch courses.
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Answered 6 months ago
IIST Trivandrum offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for IIST Trivandrum BTech is INR 6.25 L. Students can also check out the vario
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Answered 9 months ago
IIST Indore provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies and it is totally worth it. Check out the table below to know the overall key highlights of the IIST Indore placement in 2022-2023:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 28 LPA | INR 40 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.23 LPA | INR 4.77 LPA |
Total Recruiters | 136+ | NA |
Total Offers | 151+ | 530+ |
Note- The in
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 months ago
IIST Indore provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the overall placement highlights of the IIST Indore in 2022-2023:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 28 LPA | INR 40 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.23 LPA | INR 4.77 LPA |
Total Recruiters | 136+ | NA |
Total Offers | 151+ | 530+ |
Note- The institute has not released the 2
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 months ago
The average package offered at IIST Indore placements stood at INR 4.77 LPA. Check out the table for overall average package offered at IIST Indore placement in 2022-2023:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
Average Package | INR 4.23 LPA | INR 4.77 LPA |
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