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ADDRESS
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (Dept. of Space, Govt. of India), Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695547
Also Known as
Also known as IIST Thiruvananthapuram.
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
Trivandrum International Airport
26.5 km
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station
23.5 km
CAMPUS FACILITIES
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| National Ranking | |||
  | NIRF Overall Rankings | 101-150 (2024) | -- |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 51 (2024) | 48 (2023) | |
| NIRF University Rankings | 101-150 (2024) | -- | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
- It is a two-step process. One needs to qualify the JEE (Main) exam and then take the JEE (Advanced) exam.
- One must separately apply for IIST Counselling. Admissions are based on the aggregate marks scored in JEE (Advanced).
- Read more about IIST Admissions here.
COURSES OFFERED
SEAT MATRIX
CUTOFF RANKS (OPENING & CLOSING RANKS)
FEE STRUCTURE
INSTITUTE FEE
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹5,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹1,500 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ₹62,500 |
| Other Fees (per Semester) | ₹5,450 |
| Total | ₹74,450 |
HOSTEL FEE
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) | ₹3,000 |
| Electricity & Water Charges (per Semester) | ₹750 |
| Other Fees (per Semester) | ₹5,000 |
| Mess Advance (per Semester) | ₹15,000 |
| Total | ₹23,750 |
Fee Waivers
- 100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PH students.
- Full remission of the Tuition Fee for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL students whose family income is less than Rs.1 lakh per annum.
- Remission of 2/3rd of the Tuition Fee for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL students whose family income is between Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh per annum.
Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship I: The top 5 students admitted who have secured JEE Advanced AIR up to 1000 would be entitled to a full fee waiver for the first year. Candidates have to maintain a CGPA of 9.0 and above at the end of each year to obtain a full fee waiver for the subsequent year.
- Merit Scholarship II: 10% of the students admitted who secure a CGPA of 9.0 and above in a given semester would receive a 50 percent Tuition fee waiver in the next semester.
PLACEMENTS
ISRO Absorption
Students will be eligible for recruitment to the post of Scientist/ Engineer-SC based on the notified vacancies in different specializations by ISRO/DOS and subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:
- Interested students securing a CGPA of 7.0 or above (on a scale of 10) at the end of 6th semester (B.Tech)/ 8th semester (Dual Degree) will be eligible to appear for a job placement interview organized by ISRO Headquarters.
- Eligible candidates will be interviewed by the ISRO Expert Committee.
- Students should secure a minimum CGPA of 7.5 (on a scale of 10) at the end of B.Tech/ Dual Degree Programmes.
- Students are also required to be fully medically fit as per ISRO norms.
Statistics
- 2023
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Placement Statistics
| Course | Total Students | Qualified for ISRO absorption | Non-ISRO Placements |
| 4-Year B.E./B.Tech. Course | |||
| Aerospace Engineering | 65 | 40 | 20 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Avionics | 65 | 41 | 18 |
| 5-Year B.Tech + M.Tech/MS (Dual Degree) Course | |||
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Optical Engineering | 4 | 2 | – |
| Engineering Physics and MS in Solid State Physics | 5 | 5 | – |
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Earth System Science | 4 | 4 | – |
| Engineering Physics and M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics | 5 | 5 | – |
| Overall (UG) | 148 | 97 | 38 |
Median Package Offered (Branchwise)
| Course | Median CTC (in LPA) |
| 4-Year B.E./B.Tech. Course | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 10.50 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Avionics | 10.50 |
| 5-Year B.Tech + M.Tech/MS (Dual Degree) Course | |
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Optical Engineering | 13.20 |
| Engineering Physics and MS in Solid State Physics | 13.20 |
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Earth System Science | 13.20 |
| Engineering Physics and M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics | 13.20 |
Highest Package Offered (Branchwise)
| Course | Max CTC (in LPA) |
| 4-Year B.E./B.Tech. Course | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 13.20 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Avionics | 16.60 |
| 5-Year B.Tech + M.Tech/MS (Dual Degree) Course | |
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Optical Engineering | 13.20 |
| Engineering Physics and MS in Solid State Physics | 13.20 |
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Earth System Science | 13.20 |
| Engineering Physics and M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics | 13.20 |
2022
Placement Statistics
| Course | Total Students | Qualified for ISRO absorption |
| 4-Year B.E./B.Tech. Course | ||
| Aerospace Engineering | 56 | 38 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Avionics | 59 | 40 |
| 5-Year B.Tech + M.Tech/MS (Dual Degree) Course | ||
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Optical Engineering | 7 | 4 |
| Engineering Physics and MS in Solid State Physics | 5 | 1 |
| Engineering Physics and M.Tech. in Earth System Science | 3 | 0 |
| Engineering Physics and M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics | 4 | 2 |
| Overall (UG) | 134 | 85 |
2021
Recruiters
- Aadyah Aerospace
- Antrix Corporation
- Augsense Labs
- Bajaj Auto
- Bellatrix Aerospace
- C – DAC
- Cambridge Mobile Telematics
- Cell Propulsion
- Collins Aerospace
- Continental Automotives
- Delta Electronics
- Digantra Technology
- EdgeQ
- Esri
- Ezmall Group
- Giain Solutions
- Ignitarium
- Infosys
- KPIT Cummins
- Mantra Softtech
- New Sapce Research Technology
- Space Machine Company
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Textron
- Zentron
2020
Recruiters
- Aadyah Aerospace
- Acsia Technologies
- Agnikul Cosmos
- Analog Devices
- Antrix Corporation
- Augsense Labs
- Bellatrix Aerospace
- C – DAC
- Cell Propulsion
- Collins Aerospace
- COMSOL India
- Continental Automotives
- Cypress Semiconductors
- Delta Electronics
- Diagnal Technology
- Dolcera
- Esri
- Faurecia
- Flytxt Mobile
- Global Foundries
- HCL
- Hind High Vacuum
- Ignitarium
- Infosys
- Innovation Incubators
- INTEL
- Iquantela
- Janyutech Technology
- Kottakal Business Solutions
- KPIT Cummins
- L&T
- LEADR
- Mantra Softtech
- Marvell Technology
- Maveric Systems
- Medha Servo India
- Mercados
- Mercedes Benz
- New Sapce Research Technology
- Orchids
- Robert Bosch
- Satsure
- SFO Technologies
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Space Machine Company
- Subex
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Tata Elaxis
- Techvantage Technologies
- Textron
- Zentron
