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- Estd. 2007
IIST Trivandrum Admission dates 2026
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Mar '26 | JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative |
2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2 |
20 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before |
Ph.D. Admissions 2026
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
23 Feb '26 - 23 Mar '26 | JEST 2026 Application Window |
6 Apr '26 - 12 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Admit Card |
12 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Exam Date |
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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.
Candidates who had qualified the GATE exams is eligible for the M.Tech at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Further, candidates must also qualify for the eligibility criteria, i.e., Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD) from a recognised institution. Qualified candidates must complete the IIST admission procedure and finalised their seats.
Candidates with a valid score in the following exams: UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ JEST (or) GATE are eligible for the PhD at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Candidates must apply through the institute's official website. IIST offers PhD in regular, sponsored, and anytime mode. Specialisations covered under PhD are Aerospace engineering, Avionics, earth & Space Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Humanitites.
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
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All the important details related to IIST placements 2023 are mentioned in the table below:
| Particulars | Placement 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.
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 NET/ CSIR NET/ JEST (or) GATE |
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:
IIST Thiruvananthapuram cutoff 2024 has been concluded for further admissions. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India category candidates. The institute accepts CCMT scores for admission to the M.Tech specialisations. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the closing scores were between the range of 350 and 461. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff in the table below:
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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.
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.
Yes, IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is one of the best engineering colleges in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a specialised institution for space Science and technology, and it offers several advantages over other engineering colleges in the city. The institute was established in 1956 and is recognised by the UGC. IIST was ranked 40 for Engineering by NIRF 2021 and was ranked among the top 45 engineering institutes of the country according to 2022 NIRF rankings of MHRD with a high score of more than 75% in Teaching, Learning, and Resources, which is relatively superior to many premier institutes in the country. IIST offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and dual degree programs under various departments such as Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, and Physics.
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:

IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offeres MTech at postgraduate level. The MTech course's tuition fee ranges from INR 1.4 lakh - INR 6.3 lakh. The fee is sourced from various sources, hence indicative. Candidates must make the payment online. The institution also offers exemption from tuittion fee for ST/SC/ PD students. The Institution will also charge other fees for things like examinations, computers, alumni fees, campus development fees, institute and library deposits (refundable), and much more. Depending on the kind of lodging selected, there may be additional costs for mess and hostel. For students in various categories, IIST provides a range of financial aid and scholarship alternatives. To get the latest recent information, go to the IIST website.
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:
Particulars | Statistics (MTech Batch 2021-23) |
|---|---|
No. of internship offers | 36 |
Top specialisation | VLSI and Microsystems |
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 institute has released the median and highest salary details for the various MTech specialisations. During 2023 placements, Machine Learning and Computing students bagged the highest package of INR 28 LPA. Further, the highest median package stood at INR 18.50 LPA and was also made to Machine Learning and Computing students. The table below mentions the MTech specialisation-wise IIST placement packages 2023:
MTech Specialisation | Median Package (2023) | Highest Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|
Thermal and Propulsion | INR 8.40 LPA | INR 10.50 LPA |
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics | INR 8.50 LPA | INR 10.50 LPA |
Structure and Design | INR 6.20 LPA | INR 10.50 LPA |
RF and Microwave Engineering | INR 10.50 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
Digital Signal Processing | INR 9.10 LPA | INR 23 LPA |
Control System | INR 10 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
VLSI and Microsystems | INR 15 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
Power Electronics | INR 10 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
Material Science and Technology | INR 7.10 LPA | INR 10.50 LPA |
Geoinformatics | INR 8.50 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
Machine Learning and Computing | INR 18.50 LPA | INR 28 LPA |
Optical Engineering | INR 9.10 LPA | INR 9.18 LPA |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers M.Tech at postgraduate level for a duration of two years. M.Tech is offered under 14 specialisations. Tabulated below are the M.Tech specialisations along withh their eligibility criteria:
MTech Specialisations | Eligibility Crietria |
|---|---|
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering |
Structures and Design Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Production Engineering |
Thermal and Propulsion Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering |
Control Systems Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electrical and Electronics /Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation /Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
Digital Signal Processing Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electronics and Communication /Telecommunication/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
RF and Microwave Engineering Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics Engineering/ Electrical Engineering |
VLSI and Microsystems Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electrical Engineering |
Power Electronics Curriculum | - A BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electrical and Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
Materials Science & Technology | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Polymer Science and Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Rubber Technology/ Metallurgy and Materials Science/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production and Industrial Engineering - MSc/ MS in Chemistry (all branches)/ Physics/ Material Science/ Nanoscience and Technology |
Earth System Sciences | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Electronics and Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control, Physical Science, Agricultural, Engineering Science, Instrumentation, Engineering Physics - MSc degree in Physics/ Mathematics |
GeoInformatics Curriculum | - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Civil/ Physical Science/ Engineering Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Agricultural Engineering - MSc degree in Mathematics/ Physics |
Machine Learning and Soft Computing Curriculum | - MSc degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science - BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Science and Engineering |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, as the foremost institute for Aerospace Engineering education in India IIST Thiruvananthapuram does live up to the hype with its well-performing graduates being absorbed by ISRO and having 1442+ of its alumni currently working at ISRO.
Further students and researchers of IIST Kerala have collaborative access to the laboratories in ISRO and an opportunity to participate directly in ISRO's missions.
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.
IISc Bangalore conducted the GATE 2024 exam on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. The GATE 2024 application form was released on 24th August 2024 on the official website at gate.iisc.ac.in. The organising institute for GATE 2024 was IISc Bangalore. The exam was conducted online as a computer-based test for 29 papers. Candidates had to solve 65 questions in 180 minutes (3 hours). The GATE 2024 syllabus is based on General Aptitude and Core Discipline, carrying a weightage of 15% and 85% respectively. Check more about GATE 2024 exam here.
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 |
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Answered 7 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 7 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 10 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 2024-2025:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 11.50 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.44 LPA | INR 4.29 LPA |
Total Offers | 539 | 544 |
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Answered 10 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 2024-2025:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 11.50 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.44 LPA | INR 4.29 LPA |
Total Offers | 539 | 544 |
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Answered 10 months ago
The average package offered at IIST Indore placements stood at INR 4.29 LPA. Check out the table for overall average package offered at IIST Indore placement in 2024-2025:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Average Package | INR 4.44 LPA | INR 4.29 LPA |
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