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The total fee for UG courses at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) for the 2023-2024 academic year is INR 67,950 per semester. This includes tuition fees, computer fees, internet fees, library fees, examination fees, registration and enrollment fees, association and cultural fees, sports facilitation fees, and medical and insurance fees.Apart from the semester fees, students are also required to pay a one-time fee of INR 9,000. This includes admission fees, campus development fees, institute and library deposits, alumni fees, and convocation fees.Hostel and mess fees are charged separately, and the total fee comes to INR 23,750 per semester. This includes hostel establishment charges, hostel rent, electricity and water charges, and mess semester (advance) for 5 months.Overall, the total fee for UG courses at IIST for the 2023-2024 academic year is INR 91,700 per semester.

Yes, IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is generally more expensive than Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering (SCT). This is because IIST is a specialised institution for space Science and technology, and it has to maintain state-of-the-art infrastructure and faculty.Here is a comparison of the fees for the B.Tech programme at IIST and SCT for the 2023-2024 academic year:InstitutionTuition fee (LPA)Other fees (LPA)Total fee (LPA)IIST62.509.0071.50SCT42.505.0047.50 As you can see, the total fee for the B.Tech programme at IIST is higher than the total fee for the B.Tech programme at SCT. However, it is important to note that IIST is a more prestigious institution with a stronger academic reputation and a better placement record.In addition to the tuition fee, students at IIST are also required to pay other fees, such as hostel fees, mess fees, and examination fees. The total cost of education at IIST for a four-year B.Tech programme is approximately INR 5 lakhs. 

Yes, IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is one of the best engineering colleges in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a specialised institution for space Science and technology, and it offers several advantages over other engineering colleges in the city. The institute was established in 1956 and is recognised by the UGC. IIST was ranked 40 for Engineering by NIRF 2021 and was ranked among the top 45 engineering institutes of the country according to 2022 NIRF rankings of MHRD with a high score of more than 75% in Teaching, Learning, and Resources, which is relatively superior to many premier institutes in the country. IIST offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and dual degree programs under various departments such as Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, and Physics.