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IIST Trivandrum Admission 2025: Fee, Eligibility, Application & Selection Criteria

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Q:   Can I join IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology directly?
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No, you cannot join IIIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology directly. For the BTech course, you must first qualify the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) exam and then apply for IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology counseling. Similarly, for MTech and MSc you must have a valid GATE score. Admissions are based on the aggregate marks scored in entrance exams. There is no provision for direct admission to IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology without qualifying Joint Entrance Examination.

Q:   Does IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accept JEE score?
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Yes, IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accepts JEE score for admission to its undergraduate programs. The JEE score is the only criteria for admission to IIST.

Students must qualify the JEE (Advanced) exam and then apply for IIST counseling. Admissions are based on the aggregate marks scored in JEE (Advanced).

Q:   What is the cutoff of IIST for 2024 admission?
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IIST Trivandrum cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the M.Tech specialisations on the basis of GATE scores. The last round closing scores varied between 350 and 461 for the General AI category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks were between 286 and 496. The table given below provides the last round closing ranks for the IIST Trivandrum GATE cutoff for the General AI category candidates:

Course2024
M.Tech. in Control System370
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems439
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics461
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing354
M.Tech. in Earth System Science370
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics403
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing528
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology361
M.Tech.7 in Optical Engineering365
M.Tech. in Power Electronics389
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering350
M.Tech. in Structures and Design404
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion415
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology450
M.Tech in Manufacturing Technology355
M.Tech in Astronomy and Astrophysics350

 

IIST BTech Admission 2025

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

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Q:   What is the BTech application fee at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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BTech Application fee at  IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology:

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Fees

Male candidates (General and OBC)

INR 600

Female candidates (General and OBC)

INR 300

SC/ ST/ PD

INR 300

Q:   What BTech specialisations are offered at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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 IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers BTech at undergraduate level for four years. The programme is offered under two specialisations: Aerospace Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics). The curriculum covers foundation-level courses such as Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, etc.

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IIST Trivandrum
NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

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UG 4 years2024-25
Total students524
% Female students
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11%
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93%
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UG 5 years2024-25
Total students99
% Female students
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10%
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91%
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IIST Application Process 2025

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Q:   What are the documents required at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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Candidates must upload the required documents through the official website. Once the documents are uploaded it is verified and a provisional ADMIT CARD will be generated. Find below the list of documents:

  • Class 10 certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or birth certificate.
  • Class 12 (or equivalent examination) mark sheets
  • Category (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PD) certificates.
  • Transfer Certificate from the institute last attended.
  • Candidate’s AADHAR Card.
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Q:   Is it expensive to study BTech at IIST Trivandrum?
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IIST Trivandrum offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for IIST Trivandrum BTech is INR 6.25 L. Students can also check out the various scholarship schemes offered by IIST Trivandrum.

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Q:   What is the BTech application fee at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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BTech Application fee at  IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology:

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Fees

Male candidates (General and OBC)

INR 600

Female candidates (General and OBC)

INR 300

SC/ ST/ PD

INR 300

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IIST Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Who is eligible for the IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Merit Scholarship?
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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers a Merit scholarship to its UG students. However, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria to avail the scholarships benefit. The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Candidates must first be a student of the Institution. They must get enrolled for any programme offeredat IIST.
  • Students must score AIR (All India Rank, in JEE Advanced Examination, 2023) upto 1000.
  •  UG students must secure a CGPA of 9.0 or higher (in a scale of 10).
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Q:   When shall I download the GATE 2026 admit card?
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The GATE admit card 2026 will be available on the GATE's 2026 official website, which will be launched soon. This year, IIT Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026. The GATE admit card 2026 login will be available at the GOAPS portal. The credentials required are enrollment ID and password. 

he admit card will contain the GATE exam date, time, candidates' details, the complete address of the exam centre and exam instructions. The direct link to download the GATE admit card will also be provided here. Those candidates who want to appear for the GATE 2026 exam need to carry an admit card. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the GATE without an admit card. Therefore, the GATE admit card is a mandatory document because None of the candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam without it.

GATE admit card 2025 was released on January 7, 2025 by IIT Roorkee online. 

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Q:   What entrance exam scores does IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology accept for admission to BTech?
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The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) considers JEE Main and JEE Advanced  scores for BTech admissions. Candidates are required to have successfully cleared the JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced exam and secured a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 or be in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 or its equivalent. The admission 2024 criteria for the IIST BTech programme are primarily determined by the scores obtained in JEE Advanced 2024. Consequently, JEE Advanced scores serve as the principal entrance exam scores accepted by IIST for admission to its BTech program.

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IIST Trivandrum
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.7
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life3.6
Money Review IconValue for Money4.6
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As this is an ISRO institute, you can easily get an internship in any of the ISRO centres and other companies as well.
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For example, in many IITs and NITs there will be lot of internships offered by companies itself, but in IIST, there are no companies at all.
Based on 10 Reviews
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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Best placements for 2025 .
Placements: ISRO recruits most of the students, and all others are recruited by top companies like Texas Instruments, etc. Along with that, many startups come here. The highest package of the passing out batch of 2025 is about 38 LPA. There are many startups from the college that are offering jobs to students.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi service is available in all hostels with centralized AC classrooms. There are various sports facilities like badminton, cricket, football, squash, table tennis, chess, carrom, basketball, volleyball, etc. available. There is also a gym with various equipment.
Faculty: All professors are excellent, and their way of teaching is amazing. All the professors are Ph.D. holders and are from different IITs and IISc. Along with that, the teaching assistants are very good as they help you in every possible way with labs and courses.
Other: For aerospace engineering, this is an excellent college as you will get various opportunities for learning about it and doing research.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025Read More
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Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Tech in Optical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Absolutely satisfied and happy.
Placements: 100 percent placement till now due to ISRO. Around an 8 LPA package. Till now, only ISRO is the major recruiter. Everyone got internships, mainly in ISRO centers or IIST itself. Roles include optical engineer and various other roles such as system designer, tester, and laser technician.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, classrooms, and library are all good and present and are really at the top. The library is state of the art, only needing some power backup. Hostel quality is good but very far from the city. The mess food is good and can’t be complained about. They also keep changing the menu regularly.
Faculty: Yes, all teachers are good and qualified. They teach well and concentrate more on understanding than marks. Yes, the course helps in making students industry-ready and helps us learn the standard software. Semester exams are challenging enough, with around a 90 percent pass percentage.
Other: Very good college. Teaches how to live, not only academics.
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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.8
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IIST - Unique or just another IIT?
Placements: One of the main reasons students select this college, other than research, is ISRO placements. Every year, more than 60% of students in the whole batch get placed in ISRO if they meet the requirement of a 7.5 CGPA till the 8th semester. The ISRO interview is generally taken during the 6th semester, in which students must have a CGPA of 7 on a scale of 10. Other than ISRO, other core and non-core companies also visit.
Infrastructure: Since the college started in 2007, hostels have been pretty new and always clean. Since it's not a very populated college, you will always find it calm and peaceful here. In the first year, one has to share a room with 2 other batchmates, which turns into 2 people per room from the 2nd year onwards.
Faculty: Faculty members are good, except for some. They are well-qualified and often explain the subjects well. The curriculum is not difficult but not easy either. You will be grinded for the whole semester with assignments, quizzes, labs, and practicals. Now, quizzes have changed to mid-sems, but still, it's not that easy. Exams are of moderate level, and it's relatively graded.
Other: The only reason I chose this course was because of Aerospace and ISRO.
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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2026
3.6
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It is a good college in terms of education.
Placements: About 80% of students got placed in the last year's batch. A few students choose to study further. The main recruiter is ISRO, so there are no highest package criteria. Along with ISRO, there are a few other companies like Skyroot and Agnikul Cosmos. Everyone got internship offers in ISRO and a few other companies and institutions.
Infrastructure: Apart from sports facilities, all facilities are available like labs, classrooms, a library, etc. The hostel facilities are good. The quality of the food is good. The taste is not good. I don't know what the staff says. It's South Indian food. I am a South Indian but I don't like the food. Medical facilities are good. There is only one small canteen in the entire campus. It is open only from 8 AM - 11 PM. It is difficult to find a canteen facility during exam time, so we need a night canteen.
Faculty: Teachers are well qualified and exams conducted by them also little challenging.Frome 2024 they made few changes is curriculum..they kept few credits for extra curricular activities it's good thing for future students.academics wise no complaint. IIST Is mainly focused on academics so study wise no problem
Other: Since my childhood, I wanted to be a scientist, so I chose this course. The easiest way to join ISRO is IIST, so I opted for this college. Sports facilities are good. The crowd in our college is very small. Due to less crowd, a few problems arise during college fests and events. Our college is far from the city. We have to depend on KSRTC. The connectivity is the main issue. Extracurricular activities are not supported by our college management. I am from a dance club IIST. There is no support from the management. We ask for permission for everything that we require.
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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) - Batch of 2028
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Our college is good for students who have an interest in space science.
Placements: The highest salary package offered in the avionics course in 2024 is 23 LPA. The highest salary package offered in the aerospace course is 13 LPA. The average salary package offered in the avionics course is 13 LPA. The average salary package offered in the aerospace course is around 6 LPA - 8 LPA. I don't know much about engineering and physics. I don't think it has much scope from here. If students are coming here, come only for knowledge, not to seek jobs.
Infrastructure: If students want to work in labs, this place is a heaven. Hostels aren't top-notch but they are better than NITs. Wi-Fi has restrictions for games and some websites like other institutes. The mess is not good. It does not provide good food like other colleges.
Faculty: Professors are very helpful. If students are enthusiastic about knowledge, this is the best institution. The curriculum is very difficult. Exams are difficult. Most of the work is lab-based so students can get industry-ready. The only bad thing here is the attendance. The attendance percentage is 80%.
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Learning and enduring platform.
Placements: The recruitment drive is not that strong, and mostly off-campus students get placed. The highest package offered was 10 lakhs per annum, and the lowest was 3 lakhs. However, there are good internship opportunities related to projects that students get, and generally research-related roles are offered.
Infrastructure: The department is huge. We have various types of labs for experiments and research. We have a library and the hostel also provides us with basic amenities. The medical care and help are also available. The food is hygienic and taste may depend upon individual choices.
Faculty: Specialization options are provided to students and accordingly, the curriculum focuses on building the chosen area knowledge in depth. There are various seminars and webinars conducted to help us get industry exposure. The exams are a bit difficult.
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IIST Admission FAQs 2025

Q:   Who is eligible for BTech at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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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.

Q:   Does IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offer any dual degree?
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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 Astrophysics
  • Science in Solid State Physics
  • Earth System Science
  • Optical Engineering
Q:   Who is eligible for the M.Tech at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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Candidates who had qualified the GATE exams is eligible for the M.Tech at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Further, candidates must also qualify for the eligibility criteria, i.e., Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (General / EWS & OBC) and 55% (SC/ST & PwD) from a recognised institution. Qualified candidates must complete the IIST admission procedure and finalised their seats.

Q:   Does IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology have seat reservation for MTech?
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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:

Category

Reservation (in %)

Economically Weaker Sections (EwS)

10

Scheduled Castes (SC)

15

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5

Other Backward Castes (OBC)

27

Persons with Disabilities (PD)

3

Q:   Who is eligible for the PhD at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?
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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. 

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To target M.Tech specialisation at IIST Trivandrum, candidate must target the score as per the category they belong to. Candidates belonging to the General AI category must target a score of atleast 350. The last round closing scores for the General AI category candidates were closed between the ran

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IIST MBA course application process is conducted both in online and offline mode. To begin the application process candidates must visit the official website of IIST and upon successful submission of all the relevant details, applicants must download and take the printout of the generated “Bank Chal

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To secure admission to the M.Tech programme is conducted as per the admission process of the Directorate of Technical Education of Govt of Madhya Pradesh. IIST Indore M.Tech selection procedure includes counselling process. Candidates must have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineer

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The admission for 2024 session will begin soon. Students can check the cutoff for M.Tech course of 2023. IIST cutoff 2023 is released on the institute’s official website. Students get admission in M.Tech programme which is offered based on the GATE scores. The college offers various specializations

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The JEST 2024 exam had three parts - A, B and C. 

The JEST scores will be calculated as follows-

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