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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (IIST) is deemed to be a university established in the year 2007. It is ranked at 60 by Collegedunia and 61 by the NIRF in the Overall Category for the Year 2025. IIST is also recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade.
- IIST offers B.Tech. and M.Tech. as its popular courses.
- Admission to the M.Tech course is done on the basis of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University with an aggregate of 60%. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the GATE examination score.
- IIST PhD admission is based on the Master's Degree from a recognised University. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the UGC NET score.
- IISER TVM offers Scholarships and Assistantships for its weak and meritorious students.
- The Median Package offered to a 4-Year UG Candidate is INR 11.64 LPA, 5-Year UG Candidate is INR 11.64 LPA, and the Median Package offered to a 2-Year PG Candidate is INR 8.20 LPA.
IIST Important Dates 2026
The Important Dates of IIST are mentioned below.
JEE Advanced Dates 2026
IIST UG Dates 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registrations | May 26, 2026 - June 10, 2026 |
| Publication of the IIST Admission Rank List | June 12, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment/ Acceptance rounds | June 15, 2026 - July 05, 2026 |
| Closing of Admission | July 21, 2026 |
| Joining IIST | July 27, 2026 |
GATE Dates 2026
IIST PG Dates 2026
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Registrations | May 16, 2026 - June 12, 2026 |
| Application fee payment last date | June 12, 2026 |
| Display of shortlisted candidates | June 18, 2026 |
| Interview | July 20, 2026 - June 27, 2026 |
| Closing of Admission | August 14, 2026 |
IIST Ph.D Dates 2026
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Opening and closing of the IIST website for online submission of applications | April 28, 2026 - May 25, 2026 |
| Display of shortlisted candidates for Screening Test & Direct Interview | June 02, 2026 |
| Screening test | June 29, 2026 |
| Interview Dates | June 30 - July 03, 2026 |
| Display of provisionally selected candidates | July 07, 2026 |
| Payment of Seat Acceptance fee & Rounds | July 08, 2026 - July 10, 2026 |
| Last date of Admission | August 14, 2026 |
IIST Courses and Fees 2026
IIST offers various courses in UG, PG, and Doctorate Courses in multiple specialisations. The Popular course that they offer is B.Tech and M.Tech in over 3 & 15 specialisations. Courses like the Integrated PhD are also available at IIST.
IIST offers Integrated UG- PG courses and UG Courses, such as BTech, BTech+ MTech, and BTech +MS in various specialisations. To get admission into the UG course, candidates need to pass their 10+2 from a recognised board. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the JEE Advanced score. For getting admission into PG Course, candidates need a Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognised University. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the GATE exam score. For Admissions to the IIST PhD Course, candidates need a Post-Graduation Degree from a recognised University. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the UGC NET. Here are the details of all the IIST Courses and Fees along with their fees, eligibility, and selection criteria in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| BTech | INR 7.43 Lakhs |
| BTech + MTech | INR 9.26 Lakhs |
| BTech + MS | INR 9.26 Lakhs |
| MTech | INR 2.03 Lakhs |
| MSc | INR 2.03 Lakhs |
| PhD | INR 54,800 |
- Candidates seeking admission to the UG and PG programs are advised to refer to the IIST UG Brochure and the IIST PG Brochure.
IIST Admissions 2026
IIST offers Integrated UG- PG courses and UG Courses, such as BTech, BTech+MTech, and BTech+MS in various specialisations. To get admission into the UG course, candidates need to pass their 10+2 from a recognised board. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the JEE Advanced score. For getting admission into PG Course, candidates need a Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognised University. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the GATE exam score. For getting admission into the PhD Course, candidates need a Post-Graduation degree from a recognised University. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the UGC NET exam score. Here are the eligibility and selection criteria for all the major IIST admissions of various courses in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Specialisations | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech | Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, and Computer Science & Engineering - Data Science | 10+2 with 75% | JEE-Advanced |
| BTech + MTech | Optical Engineering and Earth System Science | 10+2 with 75% | JEE-Advanced |
| BTech + MS | Astronomy & Astrophysics and Solid State Physics | 10+2 with 75% | JEE-Advanced |
| MTech | Machine learning & Computing, Digital System & Signal Processing, Quantum Technology, and many more | Graduation with 60% | GATE |
| MSc | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Graduation with 60% | GATE |
| PhD | Aerospace Engineering, Earth Space Science, Humanities & Social Science, Physics, Avionics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, | Post Graduation | UGC NET |
According to Yuvraj, the labs in IIST are one of the best in India and also give really good ISRO exposure. The CISF security of IIST takes care of every aspect of security, which means very high security. The course curriculum is very good, especially after the NEP policy. The curriculum not only focuses on academics but also prepares you for real-world challenges like communication skills and many other things, like Drone workshops, rocketry workshops, and many more workshops to apply the application part of the knowledge gained. IIST, being a national-level college, has a really good tradition of placement and internships.
IIST Admission Process 2026
IIST Admission Process for UG and PG courses works in the same way. IIST offers Integrated UG- PG courses and UG Courses, such as BTech, BTech+MTech, and BTech+MS in various specialisations. To get admission into the UG course, candidates need to pass their 10+2 from a recognised board. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the JEE Advanced score. IIST offers PG Courses, such as MTech and MSc in various specialisations. For getting admission into PG Course, candidates need a Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognised University. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the GATE exam score. A detailed Admission Process is mentioned below:
- Appear for JEE Advanced: Candidates need to appear and qualify for the JEE Advanced Exam with good scores to get admission.
- Registration: After qualifying for the JEE Advanced exam, candidates need to check the eligibility criteria and register on the IIST Online Admission Portal. Candidates need to mention the Branch of their choice.
- Submit the Application: After completing the Registration Process, candidates need to submit the Application before the deadline ends and pay the Application Fees.
- Counselling Process: After IIST releases its Rank List, seats are allotted through the Portal. Candidates can pay the first-semester fees and block their seats.
- Verification of Documents: After the payment of Fees, Verification of documents can be done online, and candidates can join the Campus soon.
Documents Required 2026
IIST requires certain documents at the time of Admission for Verification Purposes, as mentioned below.
- SLSS/ SSc Certificate
- 10+2 Certificate
- BE/B.Tech/ MS or Equivalent degree Marksheet
- GATE Scorecard
- OBC/ ST/ SC Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Class ‘A’ Practitioner
- Vaccination Certificate from Class ‘A’ Practitioner
- No Objection Certificate from the concerned Authorities
IIST Placements
The IIST Placement 2025 Report has been released. However, as per the latest NIRF overall report available on the official website, the Median Package offered to a 4-Year UG Candidate is INR 11.64 LPA, 5-Year UG Candidate is INR 11.64 LPA, and the Median Package offered to a 2-Year PG Candidate is INR 8.20 LPA. The top recruiters during IISER TVM 2025 were Airbus, Intel, Infosys, Bosch, Marvel, LNT, Sony, and many more.
IISER TVM Placement Highlight 2025
Here are the important placement highlights of IISER TVM.
| Particular | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 423 |
| Number of Students Placed | 186 |
| Median Package (4-year UG) | INR 11.64 LPA |
| Median Package (5-year UG) | INR 11.64 LPA |
| Median Package (2-Year PG) | INR 8.20 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Airbus, Intel, Infosys, Bosch, Marvel, LNT, Sony, and many more |
IIST Ranking 2025
IIST has been ranked by various Ranking agencies in different Categories in 2025. IIST Rankings have been mentioned below.
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | BTech | 60 (2025) |
| NIRF | BTech | 61 (2025) |
| Overall | 151- 200 (2025) | |
| IIRF | BTech | 17 (2025) |
IIST Cutoff
IIST offers admission to M.Tech through GATE. For Admission in M.Sc. courses, IIST accepts the GATE score. IIST Cutoffs for different courses are mentioned below.
IIST, ME/M.Tech, GATE Cutoff 2025
IIST, ME/M.Tech, GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff marks for ME/M. Tech, GATE is 388 - 597
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff marks) | Last Round (Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech Geoinformatics | 597 | 483 |
| M.Tech Quantum Technology | 549 | 436 |
| M.Tech Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics | 527 | 421 |
| M.Tech Structures and Design | 518 | 404 |
| M.Tech VLSI and Microsystem | 510 | 440 |
| M.Tech Thermal and Propulsion | 499 | 425 |
| M.Tech Power Electronics | 468 | 420 |
| M.Tech Control Systems | 462 | 448 |
| M.Tech Digital System & Signal Processing | 456 | 436 |
| M.Tech RF and Microwave Engineering | 452 | 375 |
| M.Tech Optical Engineering | 440 | 354 |
| M.Tech Earth System Science and Technology | 429 | 356 |
| M.Tech Material Science and Technology | 392 | - |
| M.Tech Manufacturing Technology | 388 | - |
IIST, M.Sc, GATE Cutoff 2025
IIST, M.Sc., GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff marks for M.Sc., GATE are 493
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff marks) | Last Round (Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Astronomy and Astrophysics | 493 | 424 |
IIST Scholarships 2026
IIST offers Scholarships to the meritorious and weaker sections of society. IIST Scholarships are offered for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students as listed below.
| S. No. | UG Scholarships | PG scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The top 5 students (UG/DD) admitted in 2025-2026 who have secured AIR (All India Rank, in JEE Advanced Examination, 2025) up to 1000 would be entitled to a full fee waiver for the first year. However, they have to maintain a CGPA of 9.0 and above in a scale of 10 at the end of each year in order to obtain a full fee waiver for the subsequent year. | MTech students with a valid GATE score will receive scholarships through AICTE |
| 2. | Students (UG/DD) admitted in 2025-2026 and securing a CGPA of 9.0 or higher (in the scale of 10) in a given semester would receive a 50 per cent tuition fee waiver in the next semester. The number of waivers shall be limited to ten per cent (10%) of the admitted students in each program. | For students enrolled in the Master of Science program, Scholarships will be paid by IIST |
IIST Thiruvananthapuram Vs VIT Vellore
Below is the comparison of IIST Thiruvananthapuram Vs VIT Vellore, Vs IIT Madras
| Particulars | IIST Thiruvananthapuram | VIT Vellore |
|---|---|---|
| Institute/University | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Vellore Institute of Technology |
| Year Established | 2007 | 1984 |
| Ranking (Collegedunia 2025) | 60 | 50 |
| BE/B. Tech 1st Year Fees | INR 1.90 Lakhs | INR 1.98 Lakhs |
| Popular Programs | Aerospace Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering | Computer Science & Engineering |
| Overall Reputation | Strong reputation in Aerospace and Space Technology | Good reputation in terms of Infrastructure and Placements |
| Top Recruiters | ISRO, DRDO, HAL, Boeing, Airbus, Infosys, Mahindra, Bosch, Skyroot, Mercedes-Benz, Analogue Devices, Intel, Kawa Space, Satsure | TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Adobe, Bank of America, Deloitte, Accenture, LTIMindtree |
IIST Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
IIST offers many Campus Facilities for its Students and Staff members as mentioned below.
- Control Systems Lab: An essential part of the engineering curriculum at IIST is the Control Systems Lab, which focuses on the real-world implementation of control theory and systems engineering. Students can gain practical experience in building, evaluating, and implementing control systems in this lab. Control systems are essential in many fields, such as industrial automation, robotics, and aerospace.
- Science Block: IIST offers a Science block for conducting Science subjects-related classes and lectures. In this block, Laboratories for Science Projects are observed, and Experiments are carried out here.
- Avionics Block: In this block, only students of the second Year, third year, and Fourth Year are allowed. Students pursuing Electronics Engineering in courses like M.Tech. and PhD attend all the lectures here.
- Cafeteria: The cafeteria has all the provisions of tea, coffee, and snacks for its students. It is well-maintained, and it is located in the centre of IIST. A sitting facility is also available here.
- Aerospace Block: IIST is famous for the Aerospace block, which conducts classes for B.Tech, PhD, and M.Tech students
- Library: IIST provides a Library with world-class facilities. IIST library is a multi-storey building offering Academic as well as Non - non-academic books.
- Administrative Block: This block offers the Registrar's Office, Director’s Office, and Placement Office. All the admission procedures are carried out here.
- Gymnasium: IIST offers a Gymnasium for its students with world-class equipment and modern facilities. It also offers Table tennis and all other Indoor games for students.
- Mess: The IIST mess has a wide range of offerings serving food to all the students. The food is prepared properly, and the mess is also well-maintained.
- Amphitheatre: IIST has an Open Amphitheatre where all the Cultural events and Competitions are organised in a Gala manner. It is well cleaned and has a proper seating facility.
Administrative Block
Auditorium
Avionics Block
Playground
IIST FAQs
Ques. What facilities are offered at the IIST Hostel for the Students?
Ans. The hostels, or Halls of Residence, at IIST provide a nurturing environment that truly serves as a home away from home for its residents. Of the 11 hostels, three are designated for girls and eight for boys. Accommodation is provided in single, double, and triple occupancy, depending on the program. Each hostel is equipped with reading rooms, national newspapers, LCD televisions with satellite connection, safe drinking water (both hot and cold), and an uninterrupted 24-hour power supply with generator backup. The cleanliness and maintenance of individual rooms are the responsibility of the residents. All hostels are Wi-Fi enabled, providing seamless access to the internet, the digital library, and other online learning resources. Four laundry huts are also available near the hostels for student use, including space for installing personal washing machines.
Ques. What Medical facilities are provided to IIST students?
Ans. IIST Medical Facility functions 24 x 7 in a dedicated building with ample area for consultation and doing minor procedures with an emergency ward, male and female wards, nurse station, triage area, sterilisation unit, storage, etc. Three doctors and four nurses are on round-the-clock duty. A fully equipped Ambulance is available to meet emergencies. An external isolation facility is maintained at Dhanishta hostel. All emergency medicines are in stock for the benefit of students and staff. All students are covered under the Group Medi Claim Insurance Policy. For specialised treatment, lab examinations, etc., students were referred to outside hospitals recognised under the insurance scheme. In addition, all permanent staff are covered under the Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS) of the Department of Space.
Ques. How are internships carried out in IIST?
Ans. The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers a diverse range of internship opportunities. These internships cater to both IIST students and external applicants. For those outside IIST, options include summer internships, year-round internships and projects, internships under national schemes, and the PhD. Visiting Students Scheme, providing hands-on experience in cutting-edge science, space science and technology research, and humanities and social sciences. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the specific eligibility criteria, application procedures, and requirements for each program listed below. Selected students make significant contributions to active research projects while having access to specialised labs, the library, and campus facilities. Although IIST internships are unpaid, they offer priceless exposure, guidance, and the chance to formally present and record their work. Students who take part in these programs not only improve their technical proficiency but also establish deep relationships with India's leading space research community.
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IIST Admission is either merit-based or entrance-based. At undergraduate level, IIST Trivandrum offers B.Tech, B.Tech + MS & B.Tech + M.Tech programs whereas at postgraduate level it offers M.Tech & MS. For the B.Tech admissions at IIST, candidates are required to appear for the both JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination and participate in the counseling for final seat allotments. M.tech Admission at IIST are done on the basis of GATE Scores. Further, for PhD Admission, it accepts UGC NET-JRF/ CSIR NET-JRF/ JEST/ GATE follwed by Online Screening & Online Interview.
Candidates who are desirous to join the Undergraduate and Dual Degree Programs offered by IIST are required to apply separately to IIST through the online application portal and follow the steps detailed below:
Yes, for the B.Tech admissions at IIST, candidates are required to appear for the both JEE Main and JEE Advanced examinations and participate in the counseling for final seat allotments
IIST cutoff 2024 is anticipated to be out in the month of July or August. You can visit the official website of the IIST for the latest notification.
The address of the campus is Valiamala (P.O.), Thiruvananthapuram - 695547, Kerala, India
Admission process has concluded for session 2023 at IIST.
Yes, there is scope for becoming a scientist at the ISRO/NASA after pursuing courses like a BSc in maths and an MSc/Ph.D. in astronomy.
If you want to take admission at IIST then you can apply online through the official website. Check out the website for more information.
Yes, campus placement opportuniteis are provided in IIST. Out of 102 MTech students, 64 were placed during IIST placements 2022. The total number of offers made to MTech (including intern and full-time) was 96.
IIST Thiruvananthapuram does not offer B.Sc. Astrophysics to the students.
Yes, you will easily get an education loan for IIST college. You need to contact the banks for interest rates and other information.
The admission schedule for 2023 has not yet been released by the Indian Institute of Space, Science and Technology. The expected date of release of online application forms is September 5, 2023.
The JEE Advanced score is mandatory to get admission in the Indian Institute Of Space Science And Technology - [IIST], Thiruvananthapuram .
You can get admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate courses on the basis of scores of the last qualifying examination and scores of entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced, JEE Mains, GATE, UGC, CSIR NET-JRF, JEST, UGC NET JRF, etc.