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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
GovernmentEst  2007

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025

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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology which is popularly known as IIST Thiruvananthapuram is a deemed university for the study and research of space science. It is located in Valiamala, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is the first university in Asia to be dedicated to the study and research of Outer space, established in 2007 by G. Madhavan Nair (the then Chairman of ISRO). IIST Thiruvananthapuram was set up by the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) under the Department of Space, Govt. of India and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the Chancellor of IIST. IIST Thiruvananthapuram is ranked at 48th position in the engineering category as per NIRF rankings 2023.

  • Campus Size 200 Acres
  • No. of Faculty 64
  • No. of Students 962

Table of Contents

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Courses, Exams, and Fees 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025

IIST Thiruvananthapuram offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. The B.Tech and dual degree admissions are based on the performance of the candidate in JEE Advanced, followed by the counselling process. The M.Tech and M.S. selection process is done based on the performance of the candidate in the GATE/JEST and performance in the interview. The Ph.D admissions are done on the basis of entrance exam scores and interview. Candidates must fulfil the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology selection criteria to be eligible for admission. The aspiring candidates can visit the official website of IIST for the application process. Final admission is confirmed after the document verification and fee payment. Students can also avail Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram scholarships under certain criteria. 

Exams Accepted By IIST Thiruvananthapuram

GATE 2025 Exam: Result Declared, Answer Key Released, Response Sheet, Result, Cut Off, Colleges, Pattern

JEE Advanced 2025: Result Out, Final Answer Key Out, Cut Off, Eligibility (Revised Again), Syllabus

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Cutoff Details 2025

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram: JEE Advanced Cutoff 2022

Category

Physics

Chemistry 

Mathematics 

Aggregate

General 

3%

3%

3%

50%

IIST Thiruvananthapuram GATE and JEST Cutoff 2022

Programme

GATE SCORE CUT – OFF

GENERAL

Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

450

Structures and Design

450

Thermal and Propulsion 

450

Control System

450

Digital Signal Processing

425

Power Electronics 

450

RF and Microwave Engineering

425

VLSI and Microsystems

450

Materials Science and Technology

400

Astronomy and Astrophysics ( GATE score)

425

Astronomy and Astrophysics ( JEST Rank)

JEST Rank up to 300

Earth System Science

425

Geoinformatics

425

Machine Learning and Computing

450

Optical Engineering

425

Quantum Technology (Subject to Approval from AICTE)

425

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Top Placements 2025

According to NIRF reports 2023, 103 UG and 59 PG candidates got placed and the median package offered is INR 10.63 LPA and INR 10 LPA, respectively. Placement recruiters of IIST Thiruvananthapuram are ISRO, ISAC Bengaluru, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Viz Experts, Analog Devices, Mercedes Benz, etc.

UG (4 years)

UG (5 years)

Year

No. of students graduated

No. of students placed

Year

No. of students graduated

No. of students placed

2020

113

82

2020

20

18

2021

106

79

2021

16

13

2022

107

86

2022

20

17

PG (2 years)

Year

No. of students graduated

No. of students placed

2020

69

15

2021

89

21

2022

103

59

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram: Notable Alumni

Name

Designation

Rohit Pradhan

Scientist/Engineer at ISRO and Project Director of the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight mission.

Thomas James Thomas

Scientist/Engineer at ISRO and Flight Director of the Gaganyaan mission.

Kumaran G. Sreejalekshmi

Scientist/Engineer at ISRO and Deputy Project Director of the Gaganyaan mission.

Vijayakumar S Muni

Scientist/Engineer at ISRO and Mission Director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, India's third lunar exploration mission.

Bharathi Bandi

Scientist/Engineer at ISRO and Mission Director of the Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar mission.

Also Check:

University Of Kerala

University College, Thiruvananthapuram 

CUSAT

Madras University

Anna University

Engineering Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram

B.Tech Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram

M.Tech Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram

Top Engineering Colleges in Kerala

Top Engineering Colleges in Kochi

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Information Brochure 2025

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram Infrastructure and Facilities

  • Boys Hostel

  • Girls Hostel

  • Medical Help

  • Bank/ATM

  • Convenience Store

  • Transport

  • Campus View

  • Library

  • Canteen

  • Classrooms

  • Wifi

  • IT Infrastructure

  • Sports Facilities

  • Laboratory

  • Alumni Associations

  • Auditorium

Video Gallery

Hostel Rooms
Canteen
IIST Campus Tour video

Rankings

  • 51
    NIRF #51 India 2024( #51 out of 100 in India 2024 )
  • 48
    NIRF #48 India 2023( #48 out of 100 in India 2023 )
  • 43
    NIRF #43 India 2022( #43 out of 200 in India 2022 )

Contact

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695547 Kerala, India.

, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695547

FAQs

  • What are the courses offered by IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
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    Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. 
  • What is the establishment year of IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
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    Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram was established in 2007.
  • Who are the placement recruiters of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram?
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    Placement recruiters of IIST Thiruvananthapuram are ISRO, ISAC Bengaluru, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Viz Experts, Analog Devices, Mercedes Benz, etc.