
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
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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.
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CAMPUS FACILITIES
RANKING
Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
Latest | Previous | ||
National Ranking | |||
![]() ![]() | NIRF Engineering Rankings | 43 (2022) | 40 (2021) |
![]() ![]() | ARIIA Public Institution (State Govt./ Govt. Aided Universities) Rankings | 6-25 (2020) | -- |
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.
Outside ISRO Placements
- 2019
- Older
Average Package Offered
Rs. 6.20 Lakhs per Annum
Salary Statistics
Range of Offered Salary | Rs. 4.00 lakhs to Rs. 8.10 lakhs per annum |
Top Recruiters
- ESSI Integrated
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- SatSure Analytics
- Subex Limited
2018
Average Package Offered
Branch | Avg CTC (in LPA) |
Avionics | 6.10 |
Aerospace Engineering | 5.30 |
Salary Statistics
Branch | Range of Offered Salary |
Avionics | Rs. 4.50 lakhs to Rs. 7.40 lakhs per annum |
Aerospace Engineering | Rs. 4.50 lakhs to Rs. 6.10 lakhs per annum |
Top Recruiters
- Agnikul Cosmos
- Finisar Technology
- Tata Advance Systems
- Viasat