IIST Trivandrum Placement & Salary Insights

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:

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:

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 get a seat at IIST Trivandrum through CCMT, candidate must target a score mentioned in the cutoff list. The cutoff was released for different the categories belonging to the All India quota. Among the General AI category candidates, the target score for different specialisations were at the range of 350 and 528, for different specialisations. 

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:

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.

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.

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.

IIST Trivandrum offers a two-year MTech programme in more than 12 specialisations, through its various departments. The institute accepts GATE scores for admission to its MTech programme. The various MTech specialisations offered at IIST Trivandrum are listed below:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The specific number of students admit into the M.Tech programme at IISTs can vary each year and is subject to change based on the institute's policies and capacity. It is recommended to check the official website or contact the institute directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information on M.Tech admissions and seat availability.

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.