Which will be a better choice, 5 year MTech in IIT Bhubaneswar or 4 year chemical in IIT Hyderabad or aerospace in IIST?

M.Tech from IIT Bhubaneswar makes sense only if you are willing to study more on research-based topics of the subject. It is best if one is looking for a career in Teaching, Researching, etc. to further gain knowledge about the subject and not work in MNCs. IIT Hyderabad ranks 8th in the Engineering category by NIRF 2020. The number of students who got placed from the Chemical Engineering department in the 2019 placements was 26. The average salary package offered to students with Chemical Engineering is 15 lakhs per annum. IIST is a space institute under the Department of Space. The students from IIST are recruited as scientists and engineers in the Department of Space facilities and Indian Space Research Organization centers all over India. They receive a starting salary of 10 lakhs per annum. Facilities like Infrastructure, Library, sports facilities, Computer labs, clinics, Data centers in IIST are much better and well equipped than the IITs. Thus it is your choice to opt for what course you are interested in.

IIST Trivandrum B.Tech Aerospace Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Tuition Fees	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500
Admission Fees	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Exam Fees	500	500	500	500	500	500	500	500
Other Fee	13450	4950	4950	4950	4950	4950	4950	4950
Semester Wise Fees	76950	67950	67950	67950	67950	67950	67950	67950
Yearly Fees	144900	135900	135900	135900

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Tuition Fees	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500	62500
Admission Fees	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Exam Fees	500	500	500	500	500	500	500	500
Other Fee	13450	4950	4950	4950	4950	4950	4950	4950
Semester Wise Fees	76950	67950	67950	67950	67950	67950	67950	67950
Yearly Fees	144900	135900	135900	135900

Events	Dates
Date of Online Registration for Admission Process [B.Tech]	May 27, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
Date of Seat Acceptance Rounds [B.Tech]	Jun 13, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025
Date of Joining IIST [B.Tech]	Jul 21, 2025

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#71 out of 762 (2025) #3rd Kerala	#44 out of 394 (2023) #2nd Kerala
	#51 out of 300 (2024) #2nd Kerala	#48 out of 200 (2023) #2nd Kerala
	#14 out of 160 (2024)	#12 out of 170 (2023)

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 5.97 Lakhs
median package	₹ 11.65 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹5 Lakhs
total academic fee	₹5.97 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹12,000
total fee	₹6.09 Lakhs

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025
JEE-Advanced counselling	Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
Date of Joining IIST [B.Tech]	Jul 21, 2025

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025

Admission to the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is primarily based on JEE Advanced ranks and requires separate applications from those for IITs. The institute offers approximately 150 seats across Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and a dual-degree in Engineering Physics. The admission process is conducted online, with around 7 rounds of seat allocation and document verification at an ISRO center. Eligible candidates must have a minimum of 60% in their +2 MPC exams or good JEE Mains scores.

IIST maintains a favorable faculty-to-student ratio with over 100 Ph.D.-qualified faculty members, creating a supportive learning environment. The academic curriculum is rigorous, with a blend of foundational science and engineering courses. The fee structure is government-subsidized, approximately Rs. 90,000 per semester, covering tuition, hostel, and mess fees. Students maintaining a semester GPA above 7.5 receive a 100% scholarship and a Rs. 3,000 book stipend. Placement prospects are robust, with ISRO hiring 60-70 students per batch, depending on vacancies.

The college's placement record is strong, with ISRO offering government positions with salaries around Rs. 72,000 per month and packages averaging Rs. 12 LPA. Other recruiters include Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mercedes Benz, and various space startups. The highest salary package offered is Rs. 45 LPA, with an average package of Rs. 11 LPA. Students with a CGPA above 7.5 can apply for ISRO placements, subject to an interview. Scholarships and financial aid are generous, with full waivers available based on academic performance and family income.

The college also offers campus jobs, internships, and assistance with education loans. Overall, IIST provides a valuable education with excellent placement outcomes, supported by comprehensive financial assistance and scholarships.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

Specialisation	Package	2024	2023	2022
Aerospace Engineering	Median Package	₹11.65 Lakhs	₹11.04 Lakhs	₹10.64 Lakhs

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	116	132	120
Students Placed	89	101	86

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4.4Helpful

B.Tech, Aerospace Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

My life until now in IIST

Fees and Financial Aid:

I pay 20k per semester and extra 15k for the mess food I'm an obc category student and if u have no reservations then 60k per semester and the mess charges remain same and if u are from sc or st caste no money needed for course but mess charges remain same and this year reliance digital marketing company gave free laptops but with certain conditions to be met all in the category above as mentioned but entries economical earnings must be lower then their bar mentioned there is no need for other fees except 5k for caution deposit.For joining here you have to pass the jee advanced exam and enroll in a seperate counselling only for IIST in IIST home website

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Krishan Kumar

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Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

IIST Dream college For Space Enthusiasts

Admission fee is 500. Development fee is 1000. Institute Security deposit is 5000. Tution Fee is 125000. Medical and insaurance fee is 4000. Library fee is 2000. Examination fee is 1000. Registration fee is 200. Hostel establishment charge is 10000. Hostel Rent is 6000. Electricity and water charge is 750. I don't have any scholarship and I have to pay 76700 per semester, doesn't include the mess fee. If you are OBC and annual income is less than 5 LPA the the tution fee will be 20850. If you are SC/ST and annual income is less than 8 LPA then the tution fee is Nil. If you are OBC and annual income is less than 1 LPA then also tution fee is Nil. Other fees are as usual for everyone. If you are scoring more than 9 gpa and you does not have any scholarship then you will get a scholarship of 50% on tution fee.

Shivam Tomar

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

IIST review

Total fee for the complete course is nearly 8 lakhs. It may increase in future. If you secured rank under 1000 in Jee adv, you get full fee waiver. Scholarship For SC, ST is also available according to annual income.

Patil Niranjan Avinash

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IIST by Niranjan's eyes.

Total Fees is 162000 I will get 84000 tution fee waiver according to the income based scholarship. Scholarship Scheme If Income is less than 1 lakh complete tution fee refund. If Income between 1-5 lakh 66% tution fee refund. National Scholarship portal scholarship are also available on top of these scholarships.

Trush Devani

4.2Helpful

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

My review of my collage

Per semester we have tution fees 62500 and in one year we have 2 semesters and we have hostel compalsary on an average there is 200000 per year rupees you have to pay including tution fees,hostel fees and mess fees.

SAUMYA GAUR

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

IIST-An Unexplored Space

Total fees including tuition fees , hostel fees , mess and gym,sports etc. is Rs. 91700. Breakdown of this is as follows: Tuition fee: 62500 caution fee:5000 lab and internet fee: 1000 medical insurance fee: 2000 hostel fee: 8750 mess fee:15000 Tuition fee for income>5LPA= 62500 for income <5LPA= 20850 for income <1 LPA= NIL For SC/ST/PD= NIL

Prabhash Singh

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Reviewed on Dec 2, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

Their fees are not so high as compared to many institutions like IITs and NITs and there are a number of scholarships provided by the institute and some PSU. And also there are some scholarship which is given on the basis of merits.

Boddupalli nagarjun

4.5

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022(Enrolled 2020)

HAVE A SMILE????

The Indian institute of space science and technology has nominal fees and the scholarship is also available from the government timely. The college also provides financial assistance and also provided campus jobs. The Fee is also reasonable as according to the infrastructure and also studies provided by the college.

Anjum

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Reviewed on Mar 1, 2022(Enrolled 2015)

IIST Review

The college provides scholarship on a merit basis and scholarship for SC/ST/PWD is also available. The college also has an education loan facility and the admission department fully cooperates during the education loan process. The college complete course fee is around 5 lakh and the average salary placement offers is around 7.50 LPA which is good as a comparison the college fee and the highest salary packages range up to 12 LPA so the return on investment is almost double.

Sarath Krishnan S

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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

Asia's first SPACE UNIVERSITY.

Fee Structure And Facilities:

The new fee structure is nearly 90000Rs(tution fee:65000Rs + hostel and mess: 25000Rs) per semester. There are opportunities for scholarships and financial assistance based on merit. There is a fairly good chance to get absorbed to ISRO but placements outside are low as compared to IIT's.