IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

To get admission in IIST, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and the selection criteria for the programme you are interested in. IIST offers various programmes such as B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, MS, and Ph.D. in the fields of space Science and technology.For B.Tech and Dual Degree programmes, you need to appear for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced examinations and qualify the cutoffs to be eligible for admission in IIST. You also need to register online on the IIST website and participate in the counselling for final seat allotments.For M.Tech and MS programmes, you need to have a valid GATE score and apply online on the IIST website. You also need to appear for a written test and/or an interview conducted by the institute.For Ph.D. programmes, you need to have a master's degree in the relevant discipline and a valid score in GATE/UGC NET/CSIR NET/JEST or equivalent. You also need to apply online on the IIST website and appear for a written test and/or an interview conducted by the institute .You can check the details of each programme, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and dates on the official website of IIST.

The JEST 2024 exam had three parts - A, B and C. The JEST scores will be calculated as follows-There were 25 questions in part A, which carry 1 mark for the correct answer and 1/3 mark will be deducted for the negative answer.There were 15 questions for part B, it will carry 3 marks for the correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.For part C, there will be no negative marking as questions were descriptive in nature and 3 marks will be rewarded for every correct answer. Authorities will calculate the score of applicants on the basis of questions attempted by the applicants. 

The minimum marks required in the JEE Advanced exam to get admission into the IIST Trivandrum BTech programme are given below:SubjectGeneralEWS/ OBC-NCLSC/ ST/ PDPhysics331Chemistry331Mathematics331Aggregate504545Note- The aforementioned data has been taken from the official website of the institute.

The opening and closing percentages of JEE Advanced scores for the BTech programme at IIST Trivandrum are given below:IIST Trivandrum Opening and Closing Percentage of JEE Advanced Marks (General Category)Programme202020212022 Open %Close%Open %Close%Open %Close%BTech Aerospace Engineering39.9029.8046.6726.9453.6121.39BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering45.4528.2850.8326.3929.4420.83Dual Degree (BTech + MSc/ MTech)37.8828.7941.6727.2231.9419.72Note- The above-mentioned data has been taken from the official website of the institute. 

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:IIST Trivandrum MTech specialisationsAerodynamics and Flight MechanicsQuantum TechnologyStructures and DesignThermal and PropulsionControl SystemsDigital Signal ProcessingRF and Microwave EngineeringVLSI and MicrosystemsPower ElectronicsMaterial Science and TechnologyEarth System SciencesGeoinformaticsMachine Learning and ComputingOptical EngineeringSolid State Technology

Every year, IIST Trivandrum conducts a placement drive for students and is visited by top companies. During 2023 placements the the highest package stood at INR 28 LPA offered to a student from the M.Tech programme.  Some of the major recruiters are listed below:IIST TrivandrumTop RecruitersIntelInfosysTCSMath worksAdobeTextronHCLBoschWiproPhilipsSonyMahindra ElectricL&T InfotechMercedes BenzTeam IndusZentron

According to the search results, some of the top recruiters of IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology) are:Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)InfosysIntelAdobeTata Consultancy ServicesRobert BoschJSW GroupIgnitarium Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.COMSOL MultiphysicsAnalog DevicesGeneral ElectricThese companies have participated in the IIST Thiruvananthapuram placements over the recent few years. The IIST placement brochure 2022 also lists the names of companies that visited the IIST campus. It is important to note that the list of top recruiters may vary from year to year and across different departments.

Yes, you can join IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology- after GATE exam. As per the IIST admission guideines it accepts exams like GATE and JEST for admission to its offered specialisations. M.Tech admission is based on the 'Admission List' which is prepared on the rank list, an available number of vacancies, and preferences given by the candidate. Selection for the rank list is done based on the valid score of the national exams followed by an online interview. Interested candidates can check below the IIST eligibility criteria for BTech:Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate for General / EWS & OBC category and 55% for SC/ST & PwD category.Selection Criteria: GATE and JEST (for M.Tech in Earth System Science & Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics)

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. 

IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers MSc at postgraduate level for a duration of two years. MSc programme is offered under Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Admission to the MSc course is merit basis. Canidates performance in the written test and Inteview are considered for selection. A valid GATE score is must for MSc admission. And fulllfill the eligibility criteria: bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD).