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IIST Trivandrum Admission 2024: Fee, Eligibility, Application & Selection Criteria

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IIST Admission Process 2024

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Q:   How can I get admission in IIST?

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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers BTech, Mtech, MSc, and PhD. Candidates must qualify for the course-wise entrance exam to join IIST.

  • For BTech, candidates must first qualify the JEE Main, and JEE Advanced and complete the entire admission process of the institution.
  • For M.Tech and MSc, candidates must qualify for the GATE exam, complete the institution’s admission process, and appear for the written test and interview.
  • For PhD, candidate must qualify for the UGC NETUGC8 NET/ JEST  (or) GATE

Candidates qualifying the entrance exams are eligible to apply for the IIST programmes. Candidates can follow below step for admission:

Step 1: IIST Online Application Process 2024

To apply for courses at IIST, aspirants need to go through a completely online process. Before applying, it's important to check the required qualifications for the course you wish to apply for. Eligible students can fill out the application form on the official IIST website (http://admission.iist.ac.in). However, candidates must remember to pay the application fee for each course, which varies based on category.

Step 2: IIST Selection

IIST prepares an admission rank list based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying exam. For BTech, JEE (Advanced) scores are considered subject to satisfying minimum marks. For PG, candidates with a valid GATE score and marks obtained in written tests/interviews are selected. Candidates in the admission rank list need to fill their branch preferences during registration.

Step 3: IIST Seat allotment and Acceptance round

The institute released the seat allotment/ acceptance rounds on the website. Seat allocations are done based on merit as per the preferences filled in by the candidates. Candidates must accept the seat by paying the first-semester fee. Once the fee is paid, candidates must upload all the required documents.

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Q:   Who is eligible for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

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To be eligible for the IIST programme, candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria as per the institute’s admission guidelines. Also candidates must qualify the selection criteria.

Find below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for all the offered cousres at IIST:

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

MTech

Bachelor’s degree

Exam: GATE + written test and interview

MSc

Bachelor’s degree

Exam: GATE

PhD

BTech/ BE/ ME/ MTech/ MS pass candidates in the relevant stream

Exam: UGC NETCSIR NET/ JEST (or) GATE

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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.

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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).

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IIST BTech Admission 2024

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CBSE 12th, Kerala 12th

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

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The overall cost of BTech at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is NR 2.5 Lakh - INR 6.3 lakh. The fee also  includes application fees which are INR 600 for male OBC/GEN, INR 300 for female OBC/GEN, and INR 300 for ST/SC/PD. The fee is sourced from various sources, hence indicative. The fees also include other one-time payments such as , alumni fees, convocation cum degree fee, etc. Candidates must make the payment online. The institution also offers exemption for ST/SC/ PD students.

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IIST Application Process 2024

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Q:   What is the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology application fee?

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Candidates must pay the application fee once they complete the application process. The application fee are different for all the category and must be paid online. The application are tabulated below:

Category

Fee (in Rs)

UG Courses

Male candidates (General and OBC)

600

Female candidates (General and OBC)

300

SC/ ST/ PD

300

PG Courses

General and OBC

600

SC/ ST/ PwD and female

300

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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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IIST Scholarships

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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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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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Students from the college get internships at various ISRO centers as well as various other institutes all over the country as well as abroad.
Based on 14 Reviews
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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.
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Rohan Reddy Verified Icon
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
4
3Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Absolutely satisfied if you like the subject with really good infrastructure and facilities.
Placements: Mainly, ISRO offers placements until 2024. After the bond between college and ISRO reached its peak, it fell down. Now this is the first year of placements after the bond reached its peak; as of now, only 34 were selected out of 62 in ISRO, and others were placed in other startups ranging from 8-38 LPA.
Infrastructure: College is one of the best in student-faculty ratio at 7:1 and the space lab constitutes students to do projects with the guidance of professors without any restriction of CGPA scored. The hostels are spacious enough for one and the food is obviously like any college food that will be average .
Faculty: Obviously helpful courses were taught in the course curriculum as real-life experience projects were also given under assignments and as a premium institute, semester exams are tough because it requires the accuracy in this field of work. The pass percentage is quite a bit low .
Other: We have a technical fest, concsentia and a cultural fest, Dhanak, to showcase talent beyond studies and I chose this course because of my love towards ISRO.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025Read More
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Agrim Singh Verified Icon
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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AnonymousVerified Icon
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Batch of 2026
3
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
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.
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2024Read More
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Gnaneshwaran A S Verified Icon
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.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024Read More
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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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IIST Admission FAQs 2024

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.

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Q:   What is the seat intake for BTech at IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology?

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the seat intake for B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at IIST is 75. This includes 60 seats for GEN/OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, 6 seats for EWS, 3 seats for PMSSS, and 6 seats for women. Additionally, as per the recent directive, seats to the extent of 6, and 2 seats (10% of last year's total strength) in the branches of Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Dual Degree, respectively, are reserved for the EWS category.

It is important to note that the number of seats and reservation criteria may change from year to year.

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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
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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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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.

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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

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