Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology or IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
IIST, Asia’s first Space University,was established in 2007 with the objective of offering high quality education in space science and technology. They offer different types of programs –
A) Undergraduate Programmes –
1. 4 year B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering ( Avionics )
2. 4 year B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering
Admission – Candidates need to appear in the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) and qualify themselves to appear in Joint Entrance Examination ( Advance) .
For details – https://admission.iist.ac.in
B) Dual Degree Programme
Bachelor of Technology+ Master of Science/ Master of Technology, B.Tech degree in Engineering Physics and Master of Science/ Master of Technology.
1. Master of Technology in –
i. Earth System Science
ii. Optical Engineering
2. Master of Science in –
i. Solid State Physics
ii. Astronomy and Astrophysics
Dual Degree Programmes are five years courses.
Admission – Candidates must appear Joint Entrance Examination ( Main ) and then qualify for Joint Entrance Examination ( Advance )
For details visit – iist.ac.in
C. Postgraduate Programme
Regular and Sponsored ( two years ) programme in Master of Science or Master of Technology
As per 2021 admission, courses are –
1. Master of Technology in –
i. Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
ii. Structures and Design
iii. Thermal and Propulsion
iv. Control Systems
V. Digital Signal Processing
vi. RF and Microwave Engineering
vii. VLSI and Microsystems
viii. Power Electronics
ix. Material Science and Technology
x. Earth System Sciences
xi. Geoinformatics
xii. Machine Learning and Computing
xiii. Optical Engineering
xiv. Solid State Technology
2. Master of Science in –
i. Astronomy and Astrophysics
Eligibility – B.E . / B.Tech/ Master of Science or equivalent degree with minimum marks specified .
For the M.Tech offered by Department of Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and M.Tech in RF and Microwave Engineering and VLSI and Microsystems offered by Department of Avionics admission will be based on GATE score.
Shortlist for the other M.Tech or Master of Science programmes offered by the Department of Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics and Avionics will be prepared on the valid score of GATE .
Calendar – 1. For regular candidates – April.
2. For sponsored candidates – February.
For details visit – https://admission.iist.ac.in
D) Ph.D Programme
The institute also offers Ph.D programmes for Regular and Sponsored candidates. Regular candidates can apply anytime. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Humanities/ Management/ Social Sciences can apply with specified minimum marks.
For details visit – iist.ac.in
