B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
63reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) · ThiruvananthapuramIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is an engineering college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, established in 2007. It is affiliated to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.…
37%
Placement rate
174
Reported intake
Overview
About Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is an engineering college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, established in 2007. It is affiliated to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology offers 20 programmes, 3 at undergraduate level and 16 at postgraduate level. These include B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics), B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), Dual Degree (B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + Master of Science / M.Tech.) and M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion, among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 174 seats. IIST is a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act and is operated under the Department of Space; its degree recognition is therefore university-based rather than dependent on an affiliated-college AICTE EoA. The 2023-24 AQAR identifies Prof. Dipankar Banerjee as Director, reports 95 institution-wide faculty members, 92 instructional/research labs, 9 incubated startups, 9 patents granted in that reporting year, 6 national and 1 international MoUs, and 121 functional MoUs. Research figures from the 2022-23 annual report are historical: 212 journal papers, 117 conference proceedings, 25 books/book chapters, 9 patents granted till date, and 18 patent applications till date; the report also states 4 Centres of Excellence and 32 approved ASRG projects. The 80% attendance threshold and end-semester examination structure are stated in the UG regulations; medium of instruction was not explicitly stated in the retrieved sources. IIST is a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and an autonomous institute under the Department of Space, Government of India. It is self-awarding; no affiliating university or university-college code applies. The 2026-27 undergraduate admission material states admission through JEE (Advanced) 2026. AICTE EoA and affiliating-college approval are not applicable to this deemed, self-awarding university unit; no AICTE Permanent ID or EoA application number was established from the authoritative evidence reviewed.
Courses & costs
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesRegistration · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Campus Development Fee; collected with final semester fee. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesRegistration · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Institute and Library Deposit; refundable; collected with final semester fee. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesRegistration · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Convocation cum Degree Fee; collected with final semester fee. Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesRegistration · UG and Dual Degree fee structure Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesTuition · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All Source | 2026-27 | ₹62,500per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesOther recurring annual · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Computer Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹750per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesOther recurring annual · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Sports Facilitation Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesOther recurring annual · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Library Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesUniversity exam fee annual · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Examination Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesRegistration · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Registration and Enrolment Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹200per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesOther recurring annual · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Association and Cultural Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesOther recurring annual · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Medical and Insurance Fee per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesHostel · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Hostel Establishment Charges per semester; hostel and dining charges are applicable during the academic semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesHostel · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Hostel Rent per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,000per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesHostel · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Electricity and Water Charges per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹750per semester |
| All UG and Dual Degree programmesHostel · UG and Dual Degree fee structure · All · Mess Semester advance for 5 months; optional vacation mess is Rs. 3,000 per month. Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,000per semester |
Placements
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) placements
M.Tech Avionics — RF and Microwave Engineering placements: a highest package of 15 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Intel, Schneider Electric, Math Works, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Elxsi, Agnikul Cosmos.Source: placement source
37%
3 placed
₹15LM.Tech Avionics – RF and Microwave Engineering
₹15L · M.Tech Avionics – RF and Microwave Engineering
M.Tech Avionics — RF and Microwave Engineering placements: a highest package of 15 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Intel, Schneider Electric, Math Works, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Elxsi, Agnikul Cosmos.
Year-on-year placement rate
· M.Tech Avionics – Control Systems50%
· M.Tech Avionics – VLSI and Microsystems60%
· M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics85%
· M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – Structures and Design64%
· M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – Thermal and Propulsion57%
· M.Tech Earth and Space Sciences – Geoinformatics28%
· M.Tech Mathematics – Machine Learning and Computing37%
Branch-wise packages
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering — Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics · 2023-2025 · M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanicsmedian ₹8L · highest ₹9.18L · 11 placed placement source
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering — Structures and Design · 2023-2025 · M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – Structures and Designmedian ₹9L · highest ₹15L · 7 placed placement source
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering — Thermal and Propulsion · 2023-2025 · M.Tech Aerospace Engineering – Thermal and Propulsionmedian ₹10.5L · highest ₹13.5L · 8 placed placement source
M.Tech Avionics — Control Systems · 2023-2025 · M.Tech Avionics – Control Systemsmedian ₹11L · highest ₹13.5L · 4 placed placement source
M.Tech Avionics — Digital Signal Processing · 2023-2025 · M.Tech Avionics – Digital Signal Processingmedian ₹10.5L · highest ₹10.5L · 2 placed placement source
M.Tech Avionics — Power Electronics · 2023-2025 · M.Tech Avionics – Power Electronicsmedian ₹8L · highest ₹12L · 6 placed placement source
Recruiter network
IntelSchneider ElectricMath WorksTata Consultancy ServicesTata ElxsiAgnikul Cosmos
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)
63reported intake
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
24reported intake
Dual Degree (B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + Master of Science / M.Tech.)
24reported intake
M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion
M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
M.Tech. in Structures and Design
M.Tech. in Manufacturing Technology
M.Tech. in Rf and Microwave Engineering
M.Tech. in Avionics
M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microsystems
M.Tech. in Control Systems
M.Tech. in Power Electronics
M.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology
M.Tech. in Earth System Science
M.Tech. in Geoinformatics
M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
M.Tech. in Quantum Technology
M.Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Prof. Dipankar Banerjee
Admissions · collected information
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) admissions
GATE 2026 counselling · MTech · All seats (entrance-examination rank)JEE Advanced 2026 counselling · BTech · All seats (entrance-examination rank)JEE Advanced 2026 counselling · Int MTech · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
GATE 2026 counselling · MTech · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by IIST, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceJEE Advanced 2026 counselling · BTech · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by IIST, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceJEE Advanced 2026 counselling · Int MTech · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by IIST, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceUG and dual-degree applicants register separately on the IIST admission portal and are ranked on JEE (Advanced) 2026 marks after meeting the Class XII and examination thresholds. The 2026 UG schedule provided registration from May 26 to June 10, followed by rank publication, seat allotment and spot rounds. M.Tech/M.S. admissions use the IIST portal for Machine Learning and Computing and CCMT 2026 for the other listed branches. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Admission one time Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 500 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | UG and Dual Degree fee structure Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Includes note | Admission fee; non-refundable; collected with final semester fee. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | All Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Engineering Source |
|---|---|
| Company | Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2023 Source |
| Company | Quazer Tech Pvt. Ltd. Source |
| Company | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) centres Source |
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Company | National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Source |
| Company | Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) Source |
| Company | Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS) Source |
| Company | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Source |
| Company | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad Source |
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Reach the college
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) contact details
| Address | Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91-471-2568453 |
| admissions@iist.ac.in | |
| Website | https://www.iist.ac.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dipankar Banerjee | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2007 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-E-U-0255 Source |
| NIRF rank | 61 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NAAC grade | A++ Source |
| Ranking category | Engineering Source |
| Name | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | May 2026 Source |
| Closes month | June 2026 for initial UG registration; July 2026 spot rounds; M.Tech Machine Learning and Computing deadline June 4, 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BTECH Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Source |
| Approving body | Deemed university Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
| Specialisation | AE Source |
| Approval status | Recognised Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
FAQ
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) FAQs
How can I get admission to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)?
Admission to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is through JEE ADVANCED 2026, GATE 2026 scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admission.iist.ac.in/.
What is the average package at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)?
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) reports a highest package of 15 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Intel, Schneider Electric, Math Works, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Elxsi.
What courses does Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offer?
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers 20 programmes, including B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics), B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + Master of Science / M.Tech.), M.Tech. in Thermal and Propulsion, M.Tech. in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics and others.
Where is Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) located?
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is located at Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547, India.
Is Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) recognised and accredited?
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is affiliated to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST Admission 2026 brochure
- iist.ac.in — IIST Contact Us
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC deemed universities list
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2025 Engineering
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST UG Admission Brochure 2026
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST PG Admission Notification 2026-27
- iist.ac.in — IIST Undergraduate Admissions Overview
- admission.iist.ac.in — IIST UG Admissions Portal
- iist.ac.in — IIST Undergraduate Admissions: Financial Assistance
- iist.ac.in — IIST Placement Statistics
- iist.ac.in — IIST Centre for Career Guidance and Placements
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST Annual Report 2024-25
- iist.ac.in — IIST ISRO Absorption
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST B.Tech & M.Tech Higher Studies Statistics
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST Non-ISRO B.Tech and M.Tech Placement Statistics
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST AQAR 2023-24
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST UG Rules and Regulations
- iist.ac.in · pdf — IIST Annual Report 2022-23
- iist.ac.in — IIST MoU page
- iist.ac.in — MoU between IIST and Bigtec Labs
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.