GATE

Yes, you can join IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology- after GATE exam. As per the IIST admission guideines it accepts exams like GATE and JEST for admission to its offered specialisations. M.Tech admission is based on the 'Admission List' which is prepared on the rank list, an available number of vacancies, and preferences given by the candidate. Selection for the rank list is done based on the valid score of the national exams followed by an online interview. Interested candidates can check below the IIST eligibility criteria for BTech:Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate for General / EWS & OBC category and 55% for SC/ST & PwD category.Selection Criteria: GATE and JEST (for M.Tech in Earth System Science & Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics)

The GATE rank might vary every year. It is advised to visit the official website, i.e., IISC Bangalore before applying for the course. However, to have a better understanding to GATE rank requirement, students can check the table presnted below:Departments /ProgrammesSelection procedureAerospace, Chemical, Civil, Materials100% GATE score (Tie Breaker: Performance in the qualifying examination)Bioengineering, Climate and Earth Sciences, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Electronic Product Design, Electronic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Mechanical, Microelectronics and VLSI Design, Mobility, Semiconductor Technology, Quantum Technology, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Signal Processing and Smart Manufacturing70% GATE score + 30% performance in interviewArtificial Intelligence, CSE70% GATE score + 30% performance in written testComputational & Data Sciences70% GATE score + 30% performance in written test and interview