Premium Institute IIST Starts 2024 Counseling Registrations

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 admission 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-2024 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-2024 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.

(3) Date of Birth: Candidates belonging to General, EWS and OBC-NCL categories must have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Candidates belonging to SC/ ST and PD categories must have born on or after October 1, 1994.

(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)-

(5) Minimum Marks Requirement in JEE-Adv-2023 Examination: Candidates should have appeared for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-2024 conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), to qualify themselves to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)-2024 conducted by IITs and secure the minimum prescribed marks as given below (in JEE Advanced 2024):

a) General : At least 14% marks in aggregate and at least 3% marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

b) EWS / OBC-NCL : At least 12.6% marks in aggregate and at least 2.7% marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

c) SC / ST / PD : At least 7% marks in aggregate and at least 1.5% 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.1,000 for Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL, Rs500 for SC/ST/PD and all female candidates.

Application and admission dates

Online Registration and Filling-in of Branch Preferences: 3 Jun 2024

Closing of online registration: 14 Jun 2024

Publication of IIST admission rank list: 15 Jun 2024 (5PM)

Closing date for Modification of Branch Preferences: 16 Jun 2024

Seat Allotment / Acceptance rounds: 17 Jun to 8 Jul 2024 (tentative date)

Spot admissions notification, if required (in case of vacancies): 9 Jul 2024 (2PM)

Spot Admissions Registration, if required (Applicable only for remaining wait-listed candidates after last round of seat allotment): 10 Jul to 12 Jul 2024

Spot admissions, if required: 12 Jul to 14 Jul 2024

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