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

IIST is well-known for its flagship B.Tech degree. It has various specializations for you to choose from. The students can choose the avionics and aerospace engineering. The course admission is done on the basis of JEE Main and JEE Advanced. You will also have to engage in the counseling process to determine the final seat assignment. The PHD course is also one of the most chosen courses among the courses offered at IIST. Students can enroll in the admission process to finalize the admission seats. IIST  offers best technological and scientific courses for students to choose from.

The total seat intake for all the M.Tech course is around 1037. Every year, more students typically apply to courses like Earth and Space Sciences, Avionics, and Aeroscope Engineering. Annual enrollment in other courses, such as M.Tech programmes in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, is often less than 100.To find out the most recent details regarding the seat intake, go to the IIST website. Go to the "Admissions" section. Look for the pertinent M.Tech programme information; it's usually under "Postgraduate Programmes" or "M.Tech Admissions."Find the most recent M.Tech admissions brochure available for the year you want to apply.A thorough rundown of all M.Tech programmes, including the number of seats allotted to each specialisation, is often included in the brochure.

Yes, IIST Trivandrum offers a full-time, four-year BTech programme under the following specialisations:BTech in Aerospace EngineeringBTech in Electronics and Communication EngineeringApart from this, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Trivandrum also offers a dual degree programme of five years, in which the students are awarded a BTech degree in Engineering Physics and an MTech/ MSc degree among the following specialisations: MSc in Astronomy and Astrophysics,  MSc in Solid State Physics,  MTech in Earth System Science, and MTech in Optical Engineering.The institute accepts the JEE Advanced scores for admission to its BTech programme, and the students also have to fill out a separate online application form of IIST to apply for its BTech programme.

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 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.

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

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. 

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.