Indian Institute Of Space Science & Technology

IIST Thiruvananthapuram has begun the admission process for 2025. The JEE Main Session 1 exam has been held from 28 to 30th January, 2025. While the JEE Main Session 2 exam will be held from April 1 to April 8, 2025. The GATE 2025 exam will be held on 1st, 2nd, 15th and 16th of February, 2025. GATE 2025 scores will be used for MTech admission 2025.

Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology was established in 2007 and is situated in Thiruvananthapuram. IIST is a government college. The college is affiliated with Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and recognised by UGC. The institute has a tie-up with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is one of the world’s leading scientific institutions for space research applications.

According to the NIRF 2024 rankings, it was ranked 51st in the Engineering colleges category. There are total of 28 Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology courses across 3 streams namely Engineering, Science and Paramedical. Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology courses include B.Tech, B.Tech+MS, B.Tech+M.Tech, M.Tech, MS, PGD, PhD. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram fees for B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) is Rs 40,000 per annum. IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech. + M.S. fees is Rs 40,000 per annum. IIST Thiruvananthapuram admissions are done on the basis of GATE/ JEE Advanced/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET score.

The placement at Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology is varied, with recruitment options both in corporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship. Every year, the institute offers a two-month internship for both B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees, tentatively from May to July.  IIST Thiruvananthapuram  top recruiters include Adobe Systems, Asia Technologies, Astra Microwave, Collins Aerospace, Delta Electronics, Gauge Data Solutions, GES Infotech, Infosys, Josh Talks, Indian Navy, Mahindra Electric, Philips, Wipro, and others are frequent recruiters.

Every year, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram scholarships are offered on a very competitive basis to students pursuing their studies at the institute. IIST scholarships not only acknowledge good marks but also assist students in overcoming financial difficulties to completing technical or professional education.

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram campus is in Valiamala, 25 kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram, on the road to the famed hill resort of Ponmudi. The design envisions two campuses spread across around 100 acres near the foothills of the Sahyadri ranges. IIST campus facilities also includes the student hostels.