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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a Deemed to be University, and an autonomous institute under Department of Space, Govt of India, invites applications for admissions in its niche Technical UG and Integrated UG-PG degree courses. The admissions shall be based on an independent merit list prepared by the institute taking into account JEE-Adv-2022 performance.

IIST was conceived with a vision to nurture exceptional human resource for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), one of the world’s leading scientific organizations engaged in space research and space applications.

Courses & Intake
a) B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering (60 seats + 6 for EWS + 3 PMSSS, 6 for women)
b) B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) (60 seats + 6 for EWS + 3 PMSSS, 6 for women)
c) Dual Degree (B.Tech in Engineering Physics + Master of Science/ M.Tech) in one of the
following (20 seats + 2 for EWS, 2 for women):
- Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Master of Science in Solid State Physics
- M. Tech in Earth System Science
- M. Tech in Optical Engineering

Preparation of IIST Admission Rank List
- Category-wise IIST Admission Rank List will be generated ONLY for those eligible candidates who are successfully registered online through IIST portal and have paid the Registration Fee.
- IIST Admission Rank List will be prepared based on the aggregate marks scored in JEE-Adv-2022 Examination subject to satisfying the minimum marks prescribed.

About IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology): Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), situated at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. IIST, established in 2007, functions as an autonomous institution under the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India. IIST was conceived with a vision to nurture exceptional manpower for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), one of world’s leading scientific organizations engaged in space research and space applications. The institute is the first of its kind in the country to offer high quality education at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post doctoral levels on areas with special focus towards space sciences, space technology and space applications.

Absorption in ISRO: Based on notified vacancies in different specializations, by ISRO/DOS, undergraduate and Dual Degree (viz. B.Tech in Aerospace, B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (Avionics) and Dual Degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Earth System Science, Solid State Physics, and Optical Engineering) students will be eligible for recruitment to the post of Scientist/ Engineer-SC, subject to fulfilment of the following conditions applicable to ALL categories of students:
i. Interested students securing a CGPA of 7.0 or above (on a scale of 10) at the end of sixth (B.Tech) / eighth (DD) semester will be eligible to appear for a job placement interview organized by ISRO Headquarters.
ii. The eligible candidates will be interviewed by the ISRO Expert Committee and panel list will be prepared accordingly.
iii. Posting of the candidates to Centres/Units shall be notified by ISRO Headquarters.
iv. Students should secure minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.5 (on a scale of 10) at the end of B.Tech/ Dual Degree Programmes & should successfully complete the B.Tech and Dual Degree Programmes in 4 (four) and 5 (five) years, respectively to be eligible for issue of offer letter.
v. Students are also required to be fully medically fit as per ISRO norms.

Eligibility
(1) Citizenship: Indian citizens are eligible to apply for admission in IIST.
(2) OCI/PIO candidates: Candidates who possesses OCI/PIO card can apply for the UG program.
The selection of the candidates who possesses OCI/PIO card will be based on JEE (Advanced) 2022 Examination and the candidates will be considered only in the GENERAL category only.
The candidates who possesses OCI/PIO card have to pay the full amount of Fee which includes onetime fee, Semester fee and Hostel and Mess fee.
As per Govt. of India guidelines, only Indian citizens can be appointed for Govt. of India jobs. Hence, B. Tech and Dual Degree students graduating from IIST and having OCI/PIO card will not be eligible for ISRO/DOS absorption.
(3) Date of Birth: Candidates belonging to General, EWS and OBC-NCL categories must have been born on or after October 1, 1997. Candidates belonging to SC/ ST and PD categories must have born on or after October 1, 1992.
The date of birth as recorded in the certificate of high school/ first Board/ or its equivalent will be accepted. If the certificate does not mention the date of birth, candidate must, at the time of accepting the seat, submit an authenticated document from a competent authority indicating the same.
(4) Minimum Marks Requirement in Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in the Class XII (or equivalent – see list provided in the brochure for Qualifying Examinations) Board examination. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PD candidates should be at least 65%. The marks scored in the following five subjects will be considered for calculating the aggregate marks:
a) Physics
b) Chemistry
c) Mathematics
d) A language (if the candidate has taken more than one language, then the language with the higher marks will be considered)
e) Any subject other than the above four (the subject with the highest marks will be considered)- The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized central/ State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etc.
(5) Minimum Marks Requirement in JEE-Adv-2022 Examination: Candidates should have appeared for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-2022 conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), to qualify themselves to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)-2022 conducted by IITs and secure the minimum prescribed marks as given below:
a) General : At least 16% marks in aggregate and at least 4% marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
b) EWS / OBC-NCL : At least 14.4% marks in aggregate and at least 3.6% marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
c) SC / ST / PD : At least 8% marks in aggregate and at least 2% marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

Application procedure : Candidates who are desirous to join the Undergraduate and Dual Degree Programmes offered by IIST are required to apply separately to IIST through the online application portal (http://admission.iist.ac.in) and follow the steps detailed therein.
Application fee is Rs.600 for Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL, Rs300 for SC/ST/PD and all female candidates.

Application and admission dates
Opening of Online Registration and Filling-in of Branch Preferences: 5 Sep 2022 (10AM)
Closing of online registration: 19 Sep 2022
Publication of IIST admission rank list: 20 Sep 2022 (5PM)
Closing date for Modification of Branch Preferences: 21 Sep 2022 (5PM)
Start of Seat Allotment / Acceptance rounds: 22 Sep 2022 (tentative date)
Joining IIST : 29 Oct 2022 (reporting at 10AM)
Spot admissions notification, if required (in case of vacancies) : 30 Oct 2022 (2PM)

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