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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 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:   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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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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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life3.5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.6
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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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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) - Batch of 2026
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A hidden gem of a college (better than new IITs).
Placements: The placements are mostly directly to ISRO, all students with a CGPA above 7.5 are placed in ISRO, other companies include space startups such as agnikool, SkyRoot, etc. Approximately 80–90% of students get placed, while many choose to go for higher studies.
Infrastructure: Excellent course infrastructure; the library is very huge with a large collection of books; 24hr 5G Wi-Fi for students; quality of food is average, but there are various food joints nearby, so that is not a big issue. Sports facilities are also good and improving every day, as now the B.Tech students will have credit for sports too.
Faculty: Every teacher is highly qualified, and we have a very good student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1. Every teacher can connect with you at a personal level; keeping less student intake is, I think, a pro for IIST. The course curriculum is relevant, and we are also taught some space-specific stuff. The freshmen now also have the option of various minors.
Other: I wanted to learn robotics and ML from the age of 14, so I took this course. The college is lovely and above many new IITs in the studies and research aspects. I think the facilities are not at that level, but considering that the strength is approximately 1000 students. Overall, it is pretty good.
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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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Placements: The placements of IIST are amazing; the students get placed in ISRO; some of our alumni are working in NASA/JPL also. Apart from ISRO, the placement is dismal, and generally 60% get placed in ISRO. Other than that, some other companies like MathWorks, Texas Instruments, Accenture, Infosys, etc. do come. The average package is around 10 LPA.
Infrastructure: The hostels are newly built, and they are well managed. The warden is a painter. IIST is very strict on rules. Washing machines are not available; you will have to pool your money and buy one yourself, and the cleanliness could be better. The course is good.
Faculty: The faculty members are really good; they have great Ph.D. and work experience; they teach on blackboards generally; they are interactive with the first benchers; many of the Physics faculty are not that into attendance policies; they are easy going. The exams are tough; getting a good CGPA is tough.
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Everyday starts with excitement and ends with new learnings.
Placements: Just the previous year, I started my college journey. Undoubtedly, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers huge placement opportunities. For instance, in 2023, they had a 97% placement rate. Top companies like TCS, Siemens, and Persistent hire our college students.
Infrastructure: Basically, it’s a superb environment with all the necessities. Through various extracurricular activities, they pave the way for our development. Because of them, we are able to showcase our skills like leadership, passion, and empathy. This environment makes us feel our social responsibilities.
Faculty: Personally, I'm okay with all the lectures. I admire and am amazed by their work. However, they are very strict about our dress code. They play a major role in making us responsible individuals. Finally, coming to exams, it’s quite easy to pass.
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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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IIST Admission FAQs 2024

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:   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:   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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Answered a year ago

The application forms for the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) are typically released in the month of May or June of the year of admission. For example, the application forms for the 2023-2024 academic year were released on June 18, 2023.

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22nd September 2022 IIST 2022 Online Registration has been extended till 22nd September 2022 for UG courses. But in 2023 applications are not started for online registration.

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The admission in IIST Bangalore are based on the ranks secured in JEE Advanced. So you have to fist appear in JEE Main exam and qualify the JEE Main exam being among the top 2,50,000 rank holders are eligible to apply for JEE Advanced examination. As mentioned just before, the candidates who qualify

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The admission in IISST in B.Tech Aerospace Engineering are based on ranks obtained in JEE Advanced (Conducted among the JEE Main qualifiers). So Diploma engineering students are not eligible for admission here. However, if you have completed the 12th with PCM with minimum 75% of aggregate marks than

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IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and IIST Trivandrum are offering B.Tech in aerospace engineering course. The admission in IITs and IIST are based on ranks obtained in JEE Advanced conducted among the JEE Mains qualifiers. Hence, first you have to qualify the JEE Main exam and then appear in JEE Advanced e

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