Indian Institute Of Space Science & Technology is a premier aerospace college established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. It is an autonomous institute started by the Department of Space in the Government of India. The institute is known to be one of a kind for providing all levels of education in space technology, space applications & space sciences. The IIST Thiruvananthapuram was inaugurated by then ISRO director DR. G Madhavan Nair. The institute's reputation is quite good as our Former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, was the first chancellor. IIST Thiruvananthapuram NIRF ranking is 43 among all engineering colleges in the nation. The primary focus of IIST has been to make India a stronger nation in the domain of aerospace & aeronautics. Henceforth, IIST is one of India's best space science colleges.
The college has 7 departments catering to all the courses ranging from mathematics to humanities. These departments offer more than 15 courses, focusing on the aerospace & space sciences division. IIST Thiruvananthapuram courses include undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses. The flagship program of the institute is B.Tech in aerospace engineering. The research base is also an important area where the institute guides & supervises its candidates on a large scale. In addition, proper publication opportunities & projects are provided to enhance research efficiency in a particular area. The IIST fee structure for the B.Tech program is Rs. 1.45 Lakhs annually.
IIST currently has students from different geographical backgrounds. There are more than 500 undergraduate students, followed by 160 postgraduate and 100 research scholars. The campus is 100 acres and is fully residential. The location is near the mountain ranges of the western Ghats. Initially, the IIST started functioning at the ATF campus under the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, but in 2010, the new campus was inaugurated in Ponmudi Hills. The IIST campus provides all the facilities to its students in an effective manner.
IIST is one of the prominent places to study space sciences and secure a stable future. The IIST placement record of the college has been exceptionally significant in the past few years. IIST Thiruvananthapuram's highest package to date is Rs. 11.5 LPA, while the average package stood at Rs. 7.6 LPA. The prominent recruiters for the institute are Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., TCS, Analog Devices, Mercedes Benz, Adobe Systems, Josh Talks, Indian Navy, Gauge Data Solutions, and many more.
IIST Trivandrum offers opportunities for extracurricular & personality development to its students. There are several events in engineering & sciences like film-making, quizzing, photography, fine arts, music, dance, and much more. The institute provides more than 25 research projects in different areas of chemistry, earth sciences, and humanities. Avionics has attracted various research projects. Some of them are ISRO-funded, while others are company-based.
IIST has signed an MOU with USRA of USA and California Institute for student exchange programs. ISRO strongly associates with IIST to provide a proper absorption of candidates as per the norms. Therefore, interested students can sit for various positions in the organization as per the requirements.
IIST scholarships are available for research scholars with qualified merit in the necessary examinations, like NET JRF/ CSIR NET. The amount depends on the research work and experience gained. IIST Fee waiver schemes are also applied in the case of category-wise scholarships. The top 5 undergraduate students securing good AIR rank are also entitled to a full fee waiver. All undergraduate students having a CGPA of 9 or more are eligible for a 50% fee waiver. Similarly, the M.Tech courses also offer scholarships based on GATE scores through AICTE.
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Rankings
IIST has been ranked among NIRF's Top 50 Engineering Colleges for four consecutive years.
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Courses & Fees
Below mentioned is the detailed list of courses, fees, and selection criteria:
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Courses |
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Fees |
Selection Criteria |
BTech |
|
JEE Advanced + Counselling |
MTech |
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Graduation with 60% and GATE |
M.Tech + M.S |
|
Written Test |
B Tech+MS |
Fees: INR 1,45,000 (1st Year Fees) |
JEE Advanced |
B.tech + M.Tech |
|
JEE Advanced is the selection criteria |
PhD |
Fees: INR 21,400 (1st Year Fees) |
Post-graduation with 65% |
IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech admission
IIST B.Tech is offered only in two specializations: aerospace engineering and avionics. The seat intake for the program is 60. The candidates are required to clear both JEE Mains & Advanced to secure a seat in the institute. The IIST B Tech eligibility criterion is as follows:
IIST Thiruvananthapuram admission procedure for B.Tech
Candidates willing to join IIST need to follow the steps mentioned below:
IIST fee structure for B Tech
The detailed fee structure is as follows:
Particulars |
Amount |
Caution Money |
Rs. 5000 |
One Time Fees |
Rs. 1500 |
Tuition Fee (Per semester) |
Rs. 62,500 |
Other Fees (Per semester) |
Rs. 5,450 |
Hostel Seat rent (Per semester) |
Rs. 3000 |
Electricity Charges (Per semester) |
Rs. 750 |
Other Fees (Per semester) |
Rs. 5000 |
Mess Advance (Per semester) |
Rs. 15000 |
Note: 100% tuition waivers for SC/ST/PH students. Families with less than 1 Lakh annual income are also given the full waiver. In the case of EWS, 2/3 of the tuition fee is remitted.
IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech admission
The IIST M.Tech admission is provided to more than 8 streams. The eligibility criterion is as follows:
IIST GATE cutoff
Program |
General |
OBC/EWS |
Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics |
500 |
450 |
Structure & Design |
500 |
450 |
Thermal propulsion |
500 |
450 |
Control System |
500 |
450 |
Digital Signal Processing |
450 |
405 |
RF & Microwave Engineering |
425 |
405 |
Power Electronics |
500 |
382 |
VLSI & Microsystems |
450 |
450 |
Material Science & Technology |
450 |
405 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics |
425 |
382 |
Earth System Science |
490 |
441 |
Geoinformatics |
450 |
405 |
Machine Learning and Computing |
500 |
495 |
Optical Engineering |
450 |
405 |
Solid State Technology |
425 |
382 |
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Dual Degree admission
IIST offers admission to dual degree programs such as B Tech+M Tech and B Tech+MS. However, each program's seat intake is limited to 20.
The B Tech+MS program is available in Astronomy, astrophysics, and Solid State Physics. Besides, the B Tech + M Tech is available in Earth System Sciences and Optical Engineering. JEE Advanced scores determine admission. In addition, students must undergo a counselling process.
IIST Thiruvananthapuram PhD admission
The eligibility requirements for a Ph.D. in IIST Thiruvananthapuram are as follows:
The streams available for research are:
Specialization |
Research Area |
Aerospace Engineering |
Modelling Of turbulent, compressible materials
|
Avionics |
|
Chemistry |
|
Earth & Space Science |
|
Humanities |
|
Mathematics |
|
Physics |
|
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements
The IIST Placement Cell plays a crucial role in establishing strong associations with recruiters, research organizations, and companies at large. The cell provides full-time placement, 2-month summer internships, 1-year internships, industry-partnered internships, and 6-month internships for all branches. The placement process usually begins in August/September.
The institute has set up a record every year. The details are as follows:
Particulars |
2019-20 |
2020-21 |
Number of students placed |
127 |
42 |
Highest Package |
Rs. 10.5 LPA |
Rs. 11.5 LPA |
Average Package |
Rs. 6 LPA |
Rs. 7.6 LPA |
Top recruiters |
Delta Electronics Subex Carl Zeiss |
ISRO ISAC Bengaluru Mahindra & Mahindra Mercedes Benz |
The IIST's Highest package this year has been around Rs. 11.5 LPA.
Courses |
Number of students placed |
UG |
4 |
PG |
17 |
M.Tech |
9 |
PhD |
12 |
IIST B Tech Placements
Branch |
Average Package |
Avionics |
Rs. 8.8 LPA |
Aerospace Engineering |
Rs. 7.6 LPA |
IIST M.Tech placements
Branch |
Students placed |
Power Electronics |
3 |
Machine Learning & Computing |
3 |
Thermal Propulsion |
2 |
Structure & Design |
2 |
Material Science & Technology |
2 |
Aerodynamics |
1 |
Digital Signal Processing |
1 |
Control System |
1 |
VLSI Microsystems |
1 |
IIST internships are also provided to the students to improve their employability skills. The top companies providing internships are Robert Bosch, INTEL, Textron, and many more. The details are as follows:
Branch |
Number Of Students Placed |
VLSI Microsystems |
7 |
Machine Learning & Computing |
5 |
Aerodynamics |
2 |
Digital Signal Processing |
2 |
Control System |
1 |
Microwave Engineering |
1 |
Optical engineering |
1 |
Thermal propulsion |
1 |
Structure & Design |
1 |
The overall choice to go with IIST is based on streams, as the college is preferably meant for students with a keen interest in aerospace engineering. Moreover, it is one of the oldest and most trusted institutes in the country. The entry is challenging, but it is worth it.
Course | Fees | Duration |
---|---|---|
BE/BTech - Aeronautical Engineering | 630000 | 4.0 years |
BE/BTech - Computer Science Engineering | 630000 | 4.0 years |
ME/MTech - VLSI & Embedded System | 174000 | 2 years |
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