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

Candidates who have a valid score in the JEE Advanced and JEE Main exams are eligible for both the BTech and BTech+Mtech degree at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Further, candidates are required to qualify for the eligibility criteria, i.e twelve years of school education with 75% aggregate from a recognised institution (The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PD candidates should be at least 65%). Qualified candidates must complete the IIST admission procedure and finalised their seats.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers a Merit scholarship to its UG students. Candidates should fulfil the given eligibility to apply for scholarship:Candidates must first be a student of the Institution. They must get enrolled for any programme offeredat IIST.Students must score AIR  as per that year's cutoff UG students must secure a CGPA of 9.0 or higher (in a scale of 10).

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers M.Tech at postgraduate level for a duration of two years. M.Tech is offered under 14 specialisations. Tabulated below are the M.Tech specialisations along withh their eligibility criteria:MTech Specialisations Eligibility CrietriaAerodynamics and Flight MechanicsCurriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical EngineeringStructures and Design Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Production EngineeringThermal and Propulsion Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical EngineeringControl Systems Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electrical and Electronics /Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation /Instrumentation and Control EngineeringDigital Signal Processing Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electronics and Communication /Telecommunication/ Electrical and Electronics EngineeringRF and Microwave Engineering Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics Engineering/ Electrical EngineeringVLSI and Microsystems Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electrical EngineeringPower Electronics Curriculum- A BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Avionics/ Electrical and Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Instrumentation and Control EngineeringMaterials Science & Technology- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Polymer Science and Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Rubber Technology/ Metallurgy and Materials Science/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production and Industrial EngineeringOr- MSc/ MS in Chemistry (all branches)/ Physics/ Material Science/ Nanoscience and TechnologyEarth System Sciences- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Electronics and Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control, Physical Science, Agricultural, Engineering Science, Instrumentation, Engineering PhysicsOr- MSc degree in Physics/ MathematicsGeoInformatics Curriculum- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Civil/ Physical Science/ Engineering Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Agricultural EngineeringOr- MSc degree in Mathematics/ PhysicsMachine Learning and Soft ComputingCurriculum- MSc degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer ScienceOr- BTech degree or any other degree holding an equivalent value in Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Science and Engineering

Yes, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology does offer dual degree in BTech and MTech. The dual degree programme is offered for five years covering ten semesters. On successful completion, the students are awarded a BTech degree in Engineering Physics and MTech. degree in one of the following four postgraduate streams:Astronomy and AstrophysicsScience in Solid State PhysicsEarth System ScienceOptical Engineering

Candidates can pay the M.Tech Application Fees after completeing the online application form. Once the registration number is generated, with the registration number you can make application fee payment through epay. Find below the application fee for M.Tech at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology:CategoryFees General and OBCINR 600SC/ ST/ PwD and femaleINR 300 

It appears that IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology has a better placement record than Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering. Here are some key points to consider:IIST has a dedicated Placement Cell that works closely with students to match their interests with appropriate job profiles.All students who have a CGPA above 7.5 are placed at IIST, and the salary package offered is 8 LPA.In 2022, a total of 42 students received placement opportunities at IIST, with the highest CTC of INR 11.5 LPA being offered to the students.IIST has a good placement record every year, with recruiters like Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Viz Experts, Analog Devices, Mercedes Benz, and others participating in the placement drive.On the other hand, Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering has very few companies visiting for placements, and placements are provided only in ISRO for students who get a 7.5 CGPA. Even then, only the top students are selected if there are more students with a 7.5 CGPA than available vacancies.Therefore, based on the available information, it can be concluded that IIST offers better placements than Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering.

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. 

The overall fees of BTech at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is NR 2.5 Lacs - INR 6.3 lakh. The fee is sourced from various sources, hence indicative. The fees also include one-time payments such as registration fees, alumni fees, convocation cum degree fee, etc. Candidates must make the payment online. The institution also offers exemption for ST/SC/ PD students.BTech Application feeCategoryFeesMale candidates (General and OBC)INR 600Female candidates (General and OBC)INR 300SC/ ST/ PDINR 300

IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology follows a reservation policy while allotting seats to its students. For the PG course,  reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD is applicable as per Government of India Orders. Additionally, if the ST seats are vacant, it will be filled by SC category candidates.Here is a detailed break-up of the seats for the all categories:CategoryReservation (in %)Economically Weaker Sections (EwS)10Scheduled Castes (SC)15Scheduled Tribes (ST)7.5Other Backward Castes (OBC)27Persons with Disabilities (PD)3