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IIST: Admission 2024, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) lso known as IIST Trivandrum, is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. IIST was established in year 2007 which functions as an autonomous institution under the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India. As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, IIST Trivandrum has been ranked at 48th position in the engineering category.
At undergraduate level, IIST Trivandrum offers B.Tech, B.Tech + MS & B.Tech + M.Tech programs wheras at postgraduate level it offers M.Tech & MS. Admission to the IIST Thiruvananthapuram is done on the basis of GATE/ JEE Advanced/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET scores. IIST charges INR 91700 Per Semester for UG programs and INR 67200 Per Semester for PG programs.
As per the latest statistics available on the official webiste, IIST highest package offered to a B.Tech student till now stands at INR 16.6 LPA. The placement cell of IIST continually liaisons with industry, R&D organizations and management organizations, with the foresight of Training, Career-Guidance, Internship/ Project and Campus Placements. The institute provides an internship for both B.Tech. and M.Tech. programs for a period of two months, tentatively from May to July, every year. Some of the frequent recruiters are Adobe Systems, General Electric, Adobe, Mantra, Sony, Mercedes Benz, Infosys, Wipro, JSW, HCL, ITC Infotech etc.
Table of Content
- IIST Highlights
- IIST Ranking
- IIST Courses
- IIST Admission
- IIST Cutoff
- IIST Placement
- IIST Scholarship
- IIST Facilities
- IIST Faculty
- IIST FAQs
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Highlights
| Established | Institute Type | 2007 | Deemed to be University |
| Approved by | AICTE | UGC |
| Entrance Exam | National: GATE/ JEE Advanced/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG & Ph.D |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Top Recruiters | Adobe Systems, Asia Technologies, Astra Microwave, Collins Aerospace, Delta Electronics, Gauge Data Solutions, GES Infotech, Infosys |
| Facilities Available | Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports |
| Official Website | https://www.iist.ac.in/ |
| Admission Helpdesk | +91 (471) 2568477 | 2568478 |
| Address | Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 695 547 |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Ranking
| Agency | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2023 | 48 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2022 | 43 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2021 | 40 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2020 | 33 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2019 | 30 |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Courses
IIST offers various courses at UG, PG & PhD levels. Mentioned below are the details for the same:
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) | 10+2 with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks (60% for reserved category candidates) + Obtained a valid score in JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech + MS | Astronomy and Astrophysics, Solid State Physics | |
| B.Tech + M.Tech | Earth System Science, Optical Engineering | |
| M.Tech | Thermal and Propulsion, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Structures and Design, RF and Microwave Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Control System, VLSI and Microsystems, Power Electronics, Optical Engineering, Solid State Technology, Quantum Technology, Earth System Science, Geoinformatics, Machine Learning and Computing, Materials Science and Technology | B.Tech or its equivalent in the relevant discipline + Obtained a valid score in GATE |
| M.Sc | Astronomy and Astrophysics | B.Tech or its equivalent in the relevant discipline + Obtained a valid score in GATE+ Online Interview |
| Ph.D | Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics | Master’s in the relevant discipline + Obtained a valid score in UGC NET-JRF/ CSIR NET-JRF/ JEST/ GATE + Online Screening/Online Interview |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Admission
The applicants can apply for admission in PG and Ph.D. courses through online mode and for UG courses through counseling. The following are the details for the same:
- For PG and Ph.D. courses, visit the official website of the institute and fill the online application form.
- The admission fee for the PG programs is INR 600 and INR 300 (for SC, ST, PWD and women candidates) and for Ph.D is INR 700 per department and INR 350 per department (for SC/ST/PWD and Women).
- The candidates must have scored valid marks in the following examinations:
| Course | Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE Advanced |
| M.Tech | GATE |
| Ph.D | UGC NET JRF |
| CSIR NET JRF | |
| JEST | |
| GATE |
IIST Cut Off 2024
IIST Cutoff 2024 will be released soon. IIST cutoff for various programs which will determine the minimum scores required for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The cutoff list will be decided based on factors like number of applicants , number of available seats.
Below are the highlights of previous year cutoffs to get an insight on IIST Cutoff 2024.
IIST JEE-ADVANCED Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
IIST JEE-Advanced Cutoff for the year 2024 will be available soon. The table given below shows IIST JEE-Advanced Cutoff for the year 2023.
| Course | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Aerospace Engineering | 192 | 860 |
| BTech Electronics and Communication | 201 | 1087 |
| BTech+MSc / BTech+MTech | 13 | 886 |
IIST GATE Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
IIST GATE Cutoff for the year 2024 will be available soon. The table given below shows IIST GATE Cutoff for the year 2023.
| Course | General | OBC-NCL/ EWS | SC/ ST/ PWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Structures and Design | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Thermal and Propulsion | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Control System | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Digital Signal Processing | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Power Electronics | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| RF and Microwave Engineering | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| VLSI and Microsystems | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Materials Science and Technology | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics ( GATE score) | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics ( JEST Rank) | 300 | 331 | 438 |
| Earth System Science | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Geoinformatics | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Machine Learning and Computing | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Optical Engineering | 350 | 315 | 175 |
| Quantum Technology | 350 | 315 | 175 |
IIST Placement 2024
IIST Placement Report for the year 2024 has not been released yet, it will be updated here once released. As per the latest statistics available on the official website, the highest package offered to B.Tech & dual degree student stands at INR 16.60 LPA and INR 13.20 LPA respectively. Out of 77 M.Tech students who appeared for the drive, 51 were placed during IIST placements 2023.
The total strength of students in 2023-2024 for campus placement are furnished below;
- B.Tech – Aerospace Engineering – 64 students.
- B.Tech – ECE (Avionics) – 60 students.
- Dual Degree – 22 students
- M.Tech – 124 students (including all the branches)
The institute provides an internship for both B.Tech. and M.Tech. programs for a period of two months, tentatively from May to July, every year. Some of the frequent recruiters are Adobe Systems, General Electric, Adobe, Mantra, Sony, Mercedes Benz, Infosys, Wipro, JSW, HCL, ITC Infotech etc.
Here are some highlights on IIST Placement 2023.
IIST B.Tech Placement 2023
Below table highlights the placement statistics of B.Tech at IIST:
| Specialization | Highest Package | Median Package | No. of Students Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | INR 13.2 LPA | INR 10.5 LPA | 20 |
| ECE in Avionics | INR 16.6 LPA | INR 10.5 LPA | 18 |
IIST M.Tech Placement 2023
Below table highlights the placement statistics of M.Tech at IIST:
| Specialization | Highest Package | Median Package | No. of Students placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal and Propulsion | INR 10.5 LPA | INR 8.4 LPA | 7 |
| Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics | INR 10.5 LPA | INR 8.5 LPA | 3 |
| Structure and Design | INR 10.5 LPA | INR 6.2 LPA | 4 |
| RF and Microwave Engineering | INR 15 LPA | INR 10 LPA | 4 |
| Digital Signal Processing | INR 23 LPA | INR 9.1 LPA | 4 |
| Control System | INR 15 LPA | INR 10 LPA | 4 |
| VLSI and Microsystems | INR 15 LPA | INR 15 LPA | 6 |
| Power Electronics | INR 15 LPA | INR 10 LPA | 6 |
| Material Science and Technology | INR 10.5 LPA | INR 7.1 LPA | 5 |
| Geoinformatics | INR 10 LPA | INR 8.5 LPA | 2 |
| Machine Learning and Computing | INR 28 LPA | INR 18.5 LPA | 5 |
| Optical Engineering | INR 9.18 LPA | INR 9.1 LPA | 1 |
IIST Scholarship
Indian Institute of Space and technology (IIST) offers several scholarships to support students who are admitted to different courses at the institute. Here are some notable scholarships:
Merit Scholarships for UG Students:
- Candidates with AIR up to 1000 in JEE Advanced will receive a full fee wavier for the first year. For maintaining the scholarship for the following year, it is mandatory to achieve a minimum C.G.P.A of 9.0 for each year, this merit based scholarship is only available for Top 5 students who meet the requirements for this criteria.
- Students who are securing a CGPA of 9.0 or higher in any semester will be eligible for Semester Fee Waivers Scholarship program, in this scheme they will receive a 50% tuition fee waiver for the next semester. This scholarship program is available to 10% of candidates in each program.
Fellowships Scholarship for PhD Students:
- For the initial fellowship, individuals with a PG Degree in Basic Science with NET or equivalent, a Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET or equivalent, or a PG Degree in Professional Course will be granted a monthly fellowship of INR 31,000.
- Following two years of research experience, and subject to performance evaluation, the fellowship may be raised to INR 35,000 per month.
- Scholars are required to provide academic assistance by conducting tutorials, practicals, or other related academic activities for a maximum of 6 hours per week.
- Scholars are responsible for covering expenses related to boarding, lodging, and medical facilities in accordance with IIST rules.
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Facilities
IIST is not only a premier institute in academics but it also provides a wide range of requisite facilities for the students that make the institute a far better than others. Some of these are the following:
- Infrastructure: The main campus at Valiamala houses the academic area, research laboratories, library and information blocks, computer center, administrative area, senate cum convocation area, residential area, students’ activity center, and a sports complex. All the academic labs in IIST are meticulously designed, with the best experimental set-ups and equipment. IIST has three Centres of Excellence in Advanced Propulsion and Laser Diagnostics, Virtual Reality and Nanoscience & Technology where students involve themselves in various advanced and sophisticated experiments.
- Library: The operations of the library are fully computerized and the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is accessible from anywhere on the campus on a 24X7 basis. E-resources deployed in the campus-wide network contains more than 3000 e-journals, hundreds of conference papers, standards, etc.
- Computing Facilities: There are good computing facilities that have been provided for the students at campus such as Data Centre- High-Performance cluster server having 3 Terra flop speed (32 HP Blade servers having 64 Dual Quad Processor), 20 TB SAN Storage with NAS Header, Campus Automation Servers, 8 Servers with 4CPU/Dual CPU, High-Performance Computing Lab & Programming Lab with 64 Desktop Computers with Heavy-duty Printers.
- Sports Facilities: The Sport’s Club organizes interesting and exciting leagues like IIST Cricket League. The Badminton Club is also there. Students can also play football and basketball.
- Health Facilities: There is a provision of a clinic and IIST has ensured emergency medical care and hospitalization for all its students by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Ananthapuri Health Services.
Besides all these facilities some other facilities include- Guest House, Studio Apartments, Bank and Post Office, Open Air Theatre, Convocation Complex
IIST has a vibrant research environment with more than 200 PhD scholars engaged in frontline research areas.
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Faculty
IIST has a large and diverse faculty of highly qualified and accomplished individuals. They are the most distinguished scholars, who constantly do research in their respective fields. The institute has a team of highly qualified faculty members, the majority of them have long teaching experience and are associated with the institution for many years. The entire faculty is extremely experienced and well versed in their subject matters. The faculty comprises 12 Professors, 54 Associate Professors, 26 Assistant Professors and 4 Adjunct Professors.
IIST Fees & Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech2 Courses | ₹1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced | 4 May 2024 | |
| M.Tech15 Courses | ₹87,400 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% + GATE | 4 May – 07 Jun 2024 | |
| Ph.D8 Courses | ₹21,400 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation with 60% | 4 May 2024 | |
| M.Sc1 Course | ₹87,400 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% | 4 May 2024 | |
| B.Tech + M.S2 Courses | ₹1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced | 4 May 2024 |
