Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology [IIST Trivandrum] established in 2007 is a Deemed to be University Educational Institution, currently having 101-150 position in NIRF Ranking 2024. IIST Trivandrum is approved by UGC. Admission in IIST Trivandrum is offered in Engineering and Degree at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology was established in 2007. It imparts high quality education and emphasises on space applications, space technology, and space sciences. It functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India. The idea of this institute was raised to provide high quality manpower to the Indian Space Research Organisation. It emphasises on research for applications of space sciences and to develop future technologies. It was declared as a Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The institute is approved by AICTE and UGC.
Vision: To become a world class research and educational institution that contributes to space endeavors.
Mission: Establishing a centre of excellence which nurtures creativity and innovation, creates a learning environment which emphasises on the challenges of the space program, and promotes activities catering to the needs of the society.
The departments of IIST Trivandrum include:
IIST provides Under Graduate and Post Graduate programs in B.Tech, M.Tech, M.S, and Ph.D. Students can register through the Online Admission Portal available on the official website of the institute. Admissions to the programs are granted on the basis of the following Eligibility Criteria:
Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech |
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Post Graduation |
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* For more information, visit the official website of the Institute.
IIST Trivandrum offers scholarships and financial assistance to the students on the basis of different criteria. To avail the scholarship, students must fulfill the criteria mentioned in the table below:
Merit Scholarships: This scholarship is given to the students pursuing Under Graduation based on the eligibility mentioned in the table:
Scholarships |
Eligibility Criteria |
100% |
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50% |
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*The students pursuing Graduation will be given 50% scholarship which is limited to 10% of the students admitted in the program. The students pursuing Post Graduation will be given scholarships as per the norms of UGC / MHRD.
Institute Name | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
Estd. Year | 2007 |
Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
Type | Deemed to be University |
Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
Director | Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair |
Address | Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695547, Kerala, India |
Contact Number | 0471-2568477, 2568478 |
Official Website | https://www.iist.ac.in/ |
Rank By | Rank | Year |
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101-150 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) | |
48 out of 200 | 2023 (Engineering) | |
43 out of 300 | 2022 (Engineering) | |
40 out of 300 | 2021 (Engineering) | |
Band-Promising | 2021 (National & Central Technical Universities) |
IIST Trivandrum has a Placement Cell which provides guidance, training, and support to the students. The Cell organises workshops, seminars, etc. and works closely with industries, management organisations, and research and development organisations. The Cell provides career guidance, internships, and placements to the students and ensures that the students are offered opportunities based on their preferences.
TATA Advanced Systems, ITC Infotech, Wipro, Mahindra Electric, Adobe, Airbus, JSW, Zentron Labs, Bosch, Skyroot Aerospace, HCL, L&T Infotech, TCS, Team Indus, Global Foundries, Viasat, Infosys, Intel, General Electric, Pinnacle Solutions, Philips, TATA Elxsi, etc. are the past recruiters offering opportunities to the students.
IIST is located 25 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, at Valiamala. The institute has 2 campuses which are spread on a total area of 100 acres near the foothills of Sahyadri ranges. IIST Trivandrum offers state of the art infrastructure and facilities such as Laboratories, Clubs, Events, and many more which are mentioned below:
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