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IIST Trivandrum Placements 2023: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Companies, Internships

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IIST Trivandrum Placement Overview 2023

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Q:   Does IIST have good placements?
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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:

ParticularsPlacement 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 placedN/A- MTech: 51
Q:   How is the placement at IIST?
A: 

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

ParticularsPlacement 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.

IIST Placement Report 2023

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Q:   What is the highest salary offered during IIST placements?
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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 Branchthe highest Package (2023)
Aerospace EngineeringINR 13.20 LPA
ECE in AvionicsINR 16.60 LPA
Dual Degree Branchthe highest Package (2023)
MTech in Optical EngineeringINR 13.20 LPA
MS in Solid State PhysicsINR 13.20 LPA
MS in Earth System ScienceINR 13.20 LPA
MS in Astronomy & AstrophysicsINR 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 Branchthe highest Package (2023)
Aerospace EngineeringINR 10.50 LPA
AvionicsINR 23 LPA
ChemistryINR 10.50 LPA
Earth & Space ScienceINR 10 LPA
MathematicsINR 29 LPA
PhysicsINR 9.18 LPA
Q:   What is the salary offered during IIST BTech placements?
A: 

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology placement package offered to BTech batch 2019-23 is presented in the table below: 

BTech DepartmentMedian Package (2023)Highest Package (2023)
Aerospace EngineeringINR 10.50 LPAINR 13.20 LPA
ECE in AvionicsINR 10.50 LPAINR 16.60 LPA
Q:   How are the IIST Thiruvananthapuram placements for Dual Degree?
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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 DepartmentTotal No. of Students (2023)Total No. of Students Eligible for ISRO Absorption (2023)Highest Package (2023)
MTech in Optical Engineering42INR 13.20 LPA
MS in Solid State Physics55INR 13.20 LPA
MS in Earth System Science44INR 13.20 LPA
MS in Astronomy & Astrophysics55INR 13.20 LPA
Q:   How are the current placements for MTech in Machine Learning at IIST?
A: 

The institute has released specialisation-wise placement details for the MTech batch 2021-23. Of all the specialisations, Aerospace Engineering in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Avionics in VLSI and Microsystems and Earth & Space Science Engineering in Geoinformatics recorded a 100% placement rate. The following table represents the specialisation-wise IIST MTech placement data for 2023:

SpecialisationPlacement Rate (2023)Total Offers  (Intern + full-time) 2023
Thermal and Propulsion85%11
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics100%6
Structure and Design66%9
RF and Microwave Engineering57%7
Digital Signal Processing66%11
Control System80%6
VLSI and Microsystems100%14
Power Electronics85%10
Material Science and Technology83%6
Geoinformatics100%5
Machine Learning and Computing72%13
Optical Engineering25%1

IIST Average Package 2023

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Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

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Many students started their own start-ups

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Higher in core jobs

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Majority opted in outside India

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IIST Trivandrum BTech Placements 2023

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The placement rating of this course is 3.2/5, making it good value for money.
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Q:   How are BTech placements at IIST?
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Out of 130 BTech students in the batch 2019-23, 81 were eligible for ISRO absorption. Further, 38 Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers were made. Earlier, 18 Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers were made to the BTech batch 2018-22. The comparative analysis of IIST BTech placements 2022 and 2023 are depicted below:

ParticularsBTech Placement Statistics (2022)BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students115130
Total no. of students eligible for ISRO absorption7881
No. of Non-ISRO placement/ full-time offers1838

IIST Trivandrum MTech Placements 2023

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The placement rating of this course is 3.4/5, making it good value for money.
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Q:   What is the package offered to M.Tech students during IIST placements?
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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

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

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 BranchNo. of Students Available for Placement (2023)No. of Students Placed (2023)Total Offers
(Intern + fulltime) (2023)
Aerospace Engineering171426
Avionics312448
Chemistry656
Earth & Space Science1125
Mathematics7513
Physics511

IIST Trivandrum
NIRF Placement Report 2025

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IIST Trivandrum UG - 4 years NIRF Placements Data: EngineeringAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2020-212021-222022-23
Median salary
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10.64 LPA10.64 LPA11.04 LPA
% Students Placed
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66%72%77%
Students placed7986101
% Passing Students88%89%95%
Students admitted
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120120132
Students opted for higher studies
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81124
Students graduated
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106107125
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IIST Trivandrum UG - 5 years NIRF Placements Data: EngineeringAccordion Icon V3
UG 5 years2020-212021-222022-23
Median salary
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10.64 LPA10.64 LPA11.04 LPA
% Students Placed
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65%85%70%
Students placed131714
% Passing Students80%100%90%
Students admitted
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202020
Students opted for higher studies
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1-4
Students graduated
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162018
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IIST Trivandrum
Course placements 2023

CourseAverage salaryMedian SalaryHighest Salary
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)
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INR 10.50 Lakh
INR 16.60 Lakh
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Students from the college get internships at various ISRO centers as well as various other institutes all over the country as well as abroad.
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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
3Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value 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
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Batch of 2026
3
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Learning and enduring platform.
Placements: The recruitment drive is not that strong, and mostly off-campus students get placed. The highest package offered was 10 lakhs per annum, and the lowest was 3 lakhs. However, there are good internship opportunities related to projects that students get, and generally research-related roles are offered.
Infrastructure: The department is huge. We have various types of labs for experiments and research. We have a library and the hostel also provides us with basic amenities. The medical care and help are also available. The food is hygienic and taste may depend upon individual choices.
Faculty: Specialization options are provided to students and accordingly, the curriculum focuses on building the chosen area knowledge in depth. There are various seminars and webinars conducted to help us get industry exposure. The exams are a bit difficult.
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Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Tech in Optical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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
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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 2026
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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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IIST Trivandrum Placement FAQs

Q:   Where are IIST alumni placed?
A: 

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 Alumni Placements
Q:   How are IIST Thiruvananthapuram internships?
A: 

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

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Answered a month 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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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

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Answered a month ago

Some the top recruiters for IIST Indore are listed below:

IIST Indore Top recruiters

Google

Cisco

Cognizant

Tech Mahindra

Accenture

Deloitte

Capgemini

Wipro

Gail India Ltd

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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 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+

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IIST Indore is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about overall stats of 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 institute has not released the 2024 placement report, once released it will be updated here. 

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

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