Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
India's dedicated space university — Asia's first.
Overview
India's first space-focused university and the direct talent pipeline to ISRO, specialising in aerospace and avionics.
Highlights
- Deemed University (Dept. of Space)
- 6 programmes offered · Public
- Established 2007 · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Courses offered
6 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 60 |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary —, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 2007, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with a student community of around .
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 6 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹2,15,000 / yr | 60 |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | — | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
BTech admission is through JEE Advanced (after clearing JEE Main), followed by IIST's own counselling and seat allotment. You also need 75% in class 12 (or top-20 percentile) with PCM.
What are the fees at IIST Trivandrum?
BTech tuition is roughly ₹62,500 per semester, with total programme cost in the ₹7-9 lakh range. High JEE rankers with strong CGPA can qualify for fee waivers. Verify on the official site.
What is the placement package at IIST?
IIST reports an average around ₹11-12 LPA, with top packages reaching the ₹28-LPA range recently. Many students also pursue ISRO absorption or higher studies. Figures vary each year.
Does IIST guarantee an ISRO job?
No. Top-performing BTech students meeting the required CGPA may be considered for absorption into ISRO/DOS, but it is merit-based and not guaranteed. Check the current absorption policy.
Is IIST Thiruvananthapuram worth it?
IIST is India's premier space-science institute with strong faculty and ISRO linkage, well-suited for aerospace and space-tech aspirants. Whether it fits you depends on your goals and JEE Advanced rank.
What is the JEE Advanced cut-off for IIST?
IIST admits through JEE Advanced ranks, and closing ranks vary each year by branch and category. Check the latest official IIST seat-allotment data rather than relying on old figures.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website