Placement Experience:
Students at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) typically become eligible for campus placements from the 7th semester (4th year) of the B.Tech program. This is when most companies and organizations begin conducting placement drives, and students are expected to have gained sufficient knowledge in their core fields.
Companies that Visit IIST for Campus Placements & Offers Made
Given IIST's close association with ISRO and the aerospace industry, many of the companies that visit the campus are linked to space technology, avionics, and related sectors. Here’s a general list of the types of companies that have visited IIST for placements:
1.ISRO is the largest recruiter from IIST, offering roles in research, satellite development, and mission operations. Many students are offered direct placements into various ISRO centers.
2. Private Aerospace and Avionics Companies:
Tata Advanced Systems
Boeing India
L&T Defence
Honeywell Aerospace
Airbus Group
Antrix Corporation
3. Electronics and Semiconductor Companies:
Intel
Qualcomm
Texas Instruments
Analog Devices
4. IT & Software Companies (for ECE/Avionics):
Wipro
TCS
Infosys
MathWorks
The number of offers made depends on the batch size and demand in that year, but ISRO typically recruits the most students. Other companies offer anywhere between 10 to 25 placements depending on the job profiles.
1. Highest Package:
The highest package offered to IIST students in recent years has been around ?15-20 (LPA). This is typically offered by private aerospace companies such as Boeing, Airbus, or tech giants like Intel.
2. Average Package:
The average package for IIST students hovers around ?8-12 LPA, depending on the department and company.
ISRO offers around ?10-12 LPA, and the package grows significantly with experience, especially for roles in R&D and satellite missions.
Typically, the placement rate is around 85-90% for core branches like Avionics and Aerospace Engineering.
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