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

Life at IIST is a unique and enriching experience. The campus offers good hostel facilities for both boys and girls, with well-ventilated, spacious, and well-furnished rooms, along with 24-hour high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity and CCTV surveillance. The faculty is highly qualified and experienced, and the curriculum is regularly updated to ensure students are well-prepared for their careers. The institute is known for its good placements, with most students being placed in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The college is also known for providing scholarships and job security, making it an attractive choice for students.

  The IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology has not yet released the cutoff marks for 2023. The cutoff marks are typically released in June or July, after the JEE Advanced results are announced.However, based on the cutoff marks for previous years, it is expected that the cutoff marks for 2023 will be as follows:CategoryJEE Advanced AIRGeneral66-68OBC53-55SC33-35ST30-32 These are just estimates, and the actual cutoff marks may vary depending on the number of applicants and the number of seats available.In addition to the JEE Advanced AIR, IIST also considers the following factors when making admission decisions:Class 12th percentageExtracurricular activitiesPersonal statement

Getting into IIST with 70% in Class 12th is difficult but not impossible. The cutoff for IIST varies from year to year and depends on the number of applicants and the number of seats available. However, in general, the cutoff for IIST is very high, and students with a percentage of 70% in Class 12th may find it difficult to get admission.

The application forms for the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) are typically released in the month of May or June of the year of admission. For example, the application forms for the 2023-2024 academic year were released on June 18, 2023.I recommend that you visit the IIST website regularly for updates on the admission process and application form release date.

The top courses of IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology are:Aerospace EngineeringElectronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)Dual Degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics / Earth System Science / Solid State Physics / Optical EngineeringThese courses are the most popular among students and have a very good placement record. Graduates from these courses are highly sought-after by top companies in the space industry and other related fields.

The highest package offered at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology for the 2024-2025 academic year is INR 11.5 LPA. This package was offered to a student in the Aerospace Engineering department.The average package offered at IIST for the 2024-2025 academic year is INR 7.6 LPA. This is a significant increase from the average package of INR 7.0 LPA offered in the 2023-2024 academic year.

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:ParticularsStatistics (MTech Batch 2021-23)No. of internship offers36Top specialisationVLSI and Microsystems

 The minimum cutoff for B.Tech at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology 2023 is as follows:CategoryJEE Advanced AIRGeneral66.21OBC53.83SC33.88ST30.60 This is the minimum cutoff required for admission to any of the following B.Tech programs at IIST:Aerospace EngineeringElectronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)Dual Degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics / Earth System Science / Solid State Physics / Optical EngineeringThe actual cutoff may vary depending on the number of applicants and the number of seats available. In general, the cutoff for IIST is very high, and students with a JEE Advanced AIR below these cutoffs may find it difficult to get admission.

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 LPAMS in Solid State Physics55INR 13.20 LPAMS in Earth System Science44INR 13.20 LPAMS in Astronomy & Astrophysics55INR 13.20 LPA