What is IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) institute established by the Department of Space, Government of India, focused on education and research in space science and technology.

Which are the courses offered by IIST Thiruvanthapuram?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD Programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, Master of Science, B.Tech + M.S, Ph.D, B.Tech + M.Tech.

How is the campus of IIST Thiruvanthapuram? Which facilities are available at IIST Thiruvananthapuram campus?

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is located at Valimala, in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The campus is spread over approximately 100 acres. It is situated over approximately 100 acres. It is situated about 25 km from the Trivandrum International Airport and 27 km from the Thiruvananthapuram central railway station. IIST Thiruvananthapuram have variety of facilities are Advanced Laboratories, Digital Library, Hostels, Cafeteria & Mess, Indore & Outdoor Sports, Fitness Center and many more.

Is IIST Thiruvananthapuram affiliated with ISRO?

IIST functions under ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and many of its program are aligned with ISRO requirements.

What was the Median package at IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

The Median package for the year 2024 at IIST Thiruvananthapuram stood at INR 11,64,636 where 116 students registered & 89 of these students secured placements.

Who was the Top recruiter at IIST Thiruvananthapuram in 2024 Placements?

Top recruiters at IIST Thiruvananthapuram in 2024 placements were ISRO, Texas Instruments, Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, CDAC, Skyroot Aerospace, Analog Devices, Wipro, Bosch, NFTDC, Agnikul Cosmos and many more.

How is the placement of M.Tech at IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram has high placement rates, exceeding 90% for MTech students. The average salary offered has been competitive, with many students receiving offers from leading tech companies, startups, and research organisations.

How many students were placed during IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2024?

In 2024, Out of 116, 89 students secured the placement in IIST Thiruvananthapuram .

What is the NIRF Ranking of IIST?

In the NIRF 2024 rankings, IIST is ranked 51st for B.Tech among 300 institutions in India and 2nd in Kerala. Its overall ranking is between 101-150 out of 200 colleges.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech admission at IIST?

To be eligible for B.Tech admission at IIST, students must have at least 75% in their 12th-grade exams and must qualify in JEE Advanced.

What are the admission requirements for M.Tech and M.Sc programs?

For M.Tech and M.Sc programs, applicants must hold a bachelors degree with at least 60% marks and must qualify GATE. The first-year fee for these programs is ?87,400.

What are the placement opportunities at IIST?

IIST has a strong placement record, with the highest salary offered to a B.Tech graduate in 2024 being ?16.6 LPA. Top recruiters include Adobe, General Electric, Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, and Wipro.

IIST Courses & Fees 2025

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
(3.8K Views) M.Tech 15 Courses	₹87,400 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + GATE	22 Jan - 27 Feb 2025
(2.0K Views) B.Tech 3 Courses	₹1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	27 May - 09 Jun 2025
(454 Views) Master of Science [M.Sc] (Astronomy and Astrophysics)	₹87,400 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + GATE	22 Jan - 27 Feb 2025
(303 Views) B.Tech + M.S 2 Courses	₹1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	27 May - 09 Jun 2025
(258 Views) Ph.D 7 Courses	₹21,400 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation + UGC NET	8 Apr - 07 May 2025
(143 Views) B.Tech + M.Tech 2 Courses	₹1.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	27 May - 09 Jun 2025

IIST offers various UG programs including B.Tech, B.Tech + M.S, B.Tech + M.Tech etc. It also offers PG programs like M.Tech, M.Sc, and others. You can check courses offered at IIST in below table along with their admission criteria and fees range:

Course	Fees (Rs)	Eligibility	Application Date
B.Tech	1.45 Lakhs(1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	27 May - 9 Jun 2025
M.Tech	87,400(1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + GATE	22 January - 27 Feb 2025
M.Sc	87,400(1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + GATE	22 January - 27 Feb 2025
B.Tech + M.S	1.45 Lakhs(1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	27 May - 9 Jun 2025
Ph.D	21,400(1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation + UGC NET	8 April - 7 May 2025

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IIST B.Tech Courses & Fees 2025
1. IIST B.Tech Admission Dates 2025
IIST M.Tech Courses & Fees 2025
1. IIST M.Tech Admission Dates 2025
2. IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2025
IIST M.Sc Courses & Fees 2025
1. IIST M.Sc Admission Dates 2025
IIST B.Tech + M.S Courses & Fees 2025
1. IIST B.Tech + M.S Admission Dates 2025
IIST Ph.D Courses & Fees 2025

IIST B.Tech Courses & Fees 2025

IIST offers 3 B.Tech courses based on 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced. IIST B.Tech Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 ranges around Rs 5.53 Lakhs. Top B.Tech Specializations offered at IIST are Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science. B.Tech Aerospace Engineering is the most preferred B.Tech course. B.Tech Aerospace Engineering Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 is Rs 5.53 Lakhs. The tuition fees for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering in 2025 - 2026 is Rs 500000. You can check fees for other B.Tech courses below:

B.Tech Course	Total Academic Fees (Rs)	Previous Academic Fees (Rs)
Aerospace Engineering	5.53 Lakhs	5.53 Lakhs
Avionics Engineering	5.53 Lakhs	5.53 Lakhs
Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science	5.53 Lakhs	5.53 Lakhs

IIST B.Tech Admission Dates 2025

Admission in IIST B.Tech courses is based on 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced. You can check admission date for B.Tech below:

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
JEE-Advanced counselling	Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025

IIST M.Tech Courses & Fees 2025

IIST offers 15 M.Tech courses based on Graduation with 60% + GATE. IIST M.Tech Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 ranges around Rs 1.72 Lakhs. Top M.Tech Specializations offered at IIST are Digital System & Signal Processing, Machine Learning and Computing, Control Systems. M.Tech Digital System & Signal Processing is the most preferred M.Tech course. M.Tech Digital System & Signal Processing Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 is Rs 1.72 Lakhs. The tuition fees for M.Tech Digital System & Signal Processing in 2025 - 2026 is Rs 140000. You can check fees for other M.Tech courses below:

M.Tech Course	Total Academic Fees (Rs)	Previous Academic Fees (Rs)
Digital System & Signal Processing	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Machine Learning and Computing	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Control Systems	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Earth System Science And Technology	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Geoinformatics	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Aerodynamics And Flight Mechanics	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Vlsi And Microsystem	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Quantum Technology	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Thermal And Propulsion	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Structures And Design	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Material Science and Technology	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Power Electronics	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Rf And Microwave Engineering	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Optical Engineering	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs
Manufacturing Technology	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs

IIST M.Tech Admission Dates 2025

Admission in IIST M.Tech courses is based on Graduation with 60% + GATE. You can check admission date for M.Tech below:

Events	Dates
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]	Jul 26, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]	Jul 28, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Tech]	Aug 14, 2025

IIST M.Tech Cutoff 2025

IIST M.Tech admissions are based on GATE score. The IIST M.Tech cutoff for 2024 ranges around 286 - 583 for OBC Category. You can check the course wise cutoff in the table below.

Courses	Cutoff 2024
M.Tech RF and Microwave Engineering	326-420
M.Tech Earth System Science and Technology	318-387
M.Tech Optical Engineering	328-385
M.Tech Manufacturing Technology	319-383
M.Tech Power Electronics	332-429
M.Tech Geoinformatics	286-508
M.Tech Control Systems	336-427
M.Tech Digital System & Signal Processing	320-407
M.Tech Thermal and Propulsion	323-481
M.Tech Structures and Design	342-458
M.Tech Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics	350-493
M.Tech VLSI and Microsystem	380-481
M.Tech Quantum Technology	410-506
M.Tech Machine Learning and Computing	496-583
M.Tech Material Science and Technology	342-357

IIST M.Sc Courses & Fees 2025

IIST offers 1 M.Sc courses based on Graduation with 60% + GATE. IIST M.Sc Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 ranges around Rs 1.72 Lakhs. Top M.Sc Specializations offered at IIST are Astronomy and Astrophysics. M.Sc Astronomy and Astrophysics is the most preferred M.Sc course. M.Sc Astronomy and Astrophysics Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 is Rs 1.72 Lakhs. The tuition fees for M.Sc Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2025 - 2026 is Rs 140000. You can check fees for other M.Sc courses below:

M.Sc Course	Total Academic Fees (Rs)	Previous Academic Fees (Rs)
Astronomy and Astrophysics	1.72 Lakhs	1.68 Lakhs

IIST M.Sc Admission Dates 2025

Admission in IIST M.Sc courses is based on Graduation with 60% + GATE. You can check admission date for M.Sc below:

Events	Dates
Date of Reporting for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]	Jul 26, 2025
Date of Course Start for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]	Jul 28, 2025
Date of Closing of Admission for Sponsored Category Central Government Employees [M.Sc]	Aug 14, 2025

IIST B.Tech + M.S Courses & Fees 2025

IIST offers 2 B.Tech + M.S courses based on 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced. IIST B.Tech + M.S Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 ranges around Rs 6.89 Lakhs. Top B.Tech + M.S Specializations offered at IIST are Astronomy & Astrophysics, Solid State Physics. B.Tech + M.S Astronomy & Astrophysics is the most preferred B.Tech + M.S course. B.Tech + M.S Astronomy & Astrophysics Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 is Rs 6.89 Lakhs. The tuition fees for B.Tech + M.S Astronomy & Astrophysics in 2025 - 2026 is Rs 625000. You can check fees for other B.Tech + M.S courses below:

B.Tech + M.S Course	Total Academic Fees (Rs)	Previous Academic Fees (Rs)
Astronomy & Astrophysics	6.89 Lakhs	6.89 Lakhs
Solid State Physics	6.89 Lakhs	6.89 Lakhs

IIST B.Tech + M.S Admission Dates 2025

Admission in IIST B.Tech + M.S courses is based on 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced. You can check admission date for B.Tech + M.S below:

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
JEE-Advanced counselling	Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025

IIST Ph.D Courses & Fees 2025

IIST offers 7 Ph.D courses based on Post Graduation + UGC NET. IIST Ph.D Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 ranges around Rs 51,200. Top Ph.D Specializations offered at IIST are Aerospace Engineering, Earth Space Science, Physics. Ph.D Aerospace Engineering is the most preferred Ph.D course. Ph.D Aerospace Engineering Fees for academic year 2025 - 2026 is Rs 51,200. The tuition fees for Ph.D Aerospace Engineering in 2025 - 2026 is Rs 15000. You can check fees for other Ph.D courses below:

Ph.D Course	Total Academic Fees (Rs)
Aerospace Engineering	51,200
Earth Space Science	51,200
Physics	51,200
Humanities And Social Science	51,200
Avionics	51,200
Mathematics	51,200
Chemistry	51,200

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Median Package	₹11.04 Lakhs	₹10.64 Lakhs	₹10.64 Lakhs

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	132	120
Students Placed	101	86

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Anmol Madan

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B.Tech, Avionics Engineering

Reviewed on May 31, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Life in only space college of INDIA

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Fees and Financial Aid:

Semester Fees for General - 77,660 (Includig Hostel fees). Food fees has to be payed seperately. There are scholarships for SC/ST/OBCs with limited annual income of 5 lakh/annum People above 9 cgpa are exempted from fees in next semester.

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B.Tech, Aerospace Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

My life until now in IIST

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

Review Ranger

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IIST - A good campus to live but with high restrictions.

NSP gives scholarship to sc and st category students and also financial aid to Gen EWS student (66% scholarship). A lot of other scholarship like relince digital and ongc scholarship the amount of scholarship is different for different categories and also depend on the provider.

Review Ninja

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Reviewed on Dec 4, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Is choosing avionics over other worth it?

The course fee is fixed and it takes approximately 8-10 lakhs in total for four years for a general category student, and it takes very much less if you have some kind of reservation. And they offer some scholarships but the income should be less.

Yuvraj Singh Tomar

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

The Holistic IIST

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The course ciruculum is very good especially after the NEP policy. We get time to focus on other activities apart froma cademics because of this.

One Time Fee (in Rs.) Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) 500 Campus Development Fee 1000 Institute & Library Deposit (Refundable) 5000 Alumni Fee1 500 Convocation cum Degree Fee1 2000 Total 9000 Semester Fee Tuition Fee2 62500 Computer Fee 750 Internet Fee 250 Library Fee 1000 Examination Fee 500 Registration and Enrollment Fee 200 Association and Cultural Fee 500 Sports Facilitation Fee 250 Medical and Insurance Fee 2000 Total 67950 Hostel & Mess Fee per semester Hostel Establishment Charges 5000 Hostel Rent 3000 Electricity and Water Charges 750 Mess Semester(Advance) for 5 months 15000 Optional : Vacation Mess charge(per month) 3000 Total without Vacation mess charge 23750 Grand Total at the time of Admission 98200 Grand Total Every Semester 91700 1. Will be collected with the final semester fee 2. Tuition Fee a. UR /EWS/ OBC-NCL parental annual income >Rs. 5.0 Lakh : Tuition Fee - Rs. 62500.00 b. UR/EWS/OBC-NCL parental annual income ?Rs. 5.0 Lakh: Tuition Fee - Rs. 20850.00 c. UR/EWS/OBC-NCL parental annual income

Krishan Kumar

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)

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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

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Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

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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.

Bhuvan

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

A cosmic learning experience

Per year fee for general category is 19500 Tution fee 125000 Campus Development Fee 1000 lnstitute & Library Deposit(Refundable) 5000 Alumni Fee * 500 Convocation cum Degree Fee * 2000 Computer Fee 750 lnternet Fee 250 Library Fee 1000 Examination Fee 500 Registration and Enrollment Fee 200 Association and Cultural Fee s00 Sports Facilitation Fee 2s0 Medical and lnsurance Fee 2000 Hostel & Mess Fee per semester Hostel Establishment Charges s000 Hostel Rent 3000 Electricity and Water Charges 750 Mess Semester(Advance) for 5 months 15000 Optional : Vacation Mess charge(per month) 3000 Tuition Fee (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL income limit >Rs. 5.0 Lakh p.a) : Rs.62500.00 b. Tuition Fee (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL income limit <= Rs. 5.0 Lakh p.a) : Rs. 20850.00 c. Tuition Fee (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL income limit

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govinda

Jul 9, 2022 07:48

Hey, I am bsc chemistry student may i eligible for do master in material science (iist)

Jaspreet Kaur

Jul 17, 2022 20:11

No, you are not eligible to apply for the Master of Technology [M. Tech] (Material Science and Technology) as the minimum eligibility set requires one to have B.E./B.Tech./Master of Science degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

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