Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) got established on 2007 as an autonomous academic institution under the Department of Space, Government of India. M.Tech. at IIST is offered across various disciplines. The conducting authority usually invites the online application for IIST M.Tech. Admission.

  • Candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria before applying to any course.
  • Admission to M.Tech. is considered on the basis of valid marks secured in GATE entrance exam. The total number of seats offered by IIST in each programme is Six. 
  • Applicants are allowed to choose a maximum of six preferences within or across all the courses in all the departments.

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IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. Admission Highlights

Name of Course Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
Course Type Full-time
Duration 2 years
No. of Specializations 15
Eligibility Criteria B.Tech. degree
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria GATE score + Interview (Entrance-based)
Admission Link http://admission.iist.ac.in/

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. Important Dates

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria for all the M.Tech. specializations are tabulated below. 

Programme Eligibility 
Thermal and Propulsion
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • The minimum qualification required to be eligible for the M.Tech. degree is B.E. /B.Tech. / Master of Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.50 for General/EWS & OBC category (55% marks or CGPA 6.00 for SC/ST PD category).
  • A valid score is required in GATE/JEST/UGC NET/CSIR-NET in relevant areas.
Structures and Design
RF and Microwave Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
VLSI and Microsystems
Control Systems
Power Electronics
Machine Learning and Computing
Materials Science and Technology
Optical Engineering
Solid State Technology
Earth System Science
Geoinformatics
Astronomy and Astrophysics

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. Selection Process

  • Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech. Programmes offered by Departments of Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, and M.Tech. in Digital Signal Processing, RF and Microwave Engineering and VLSI and Microsystems offered by Department of Avionics, will be shortlisted based on the valid GATE score. 
  • An admission list would be prepared based on the rank list & an available number of vacancies & preference of the candidate.
  • Candidates seeking admission in other M. Tech. programmes offered by Departments of Earth and Space Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and Avionics, will be shortlisted based on the valid scores of GATE exam.
  • The applicants shortlisted for M.Tech. programmes will be required to appear for a written test and Interview.
  • Interviews will be conducted through video conferencing.
  • A list is prepared on the basis of GATE score, interview test score, number of vacancies & preferences given by the candidate.

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. Application Process

The application process for the course are as follows:

  • Applications are submitted in online mode only.
  • Candidates need first complete the registration process using the valid email id. 
  • Upload the scanned copies of all the relevant documents, photograph, and signature in the format specified.
  • Select the desired course and fill up all the required details. 
  • Once the registration is done, the challan is generated. 
  • Download the Challan and take a print out of it. 
  • The application fee for the M.Tech. programme is paid through online mode only. 

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. Admission: Previous year Cutoff

M.Tech Programme General OBC-NCL/ EWS SC/ ST/ PwD
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics 500 450 250
Structures and Design 500 450 250
Thermal And Propulsion 500 450 250
Control System 500 450 250
Digital Signal Processing 450 405 225
RF and Microwave Engineering 425 382 212
Power Electronics 500 450 250
VLSI and Microsystems 450 405 225
Materials Science and Technology 450 405 225
Astronomy and Astrophysics (GATE) 425 382 212
Astronomy and Astrophysics (JEST) Jest Rank Up to 300
Earth System Science 490 441 245
Geoinformatics 450 405 225
Machine Learning and Computing 500 495 275
Optical Engineering 450 405 225
Solid State Technology 425 382 212

IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee for the IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. programme?

Ans. The application fee for various category if applications are given below.

Category Fee (INR)
SC, PD, ST, and women candidates for up to 3 preferences 300
Others for up to 3 preferences 600
SC, PD, ST, and women candidates for 4-6 preferences 600
Others for 4-6 preferences 1,200

Ques. What about the reservation adopted for the IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. admission? 

Ans. 

  • The total number of seats offered in each programme is Six. 
  • According to the recent government decision, 10% seats (i.e., 9 PG seats) from 90 seats are offered for EWS candidates additionally.
  • Four seats for each programme will be additionally available on account of unfilled sponsored seats.

Ques. Does IIST Trivandrum offer scholarship to M.Tech. students?

Ans. Scholarship is offered through to the M.Tech. students the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) by using their GATE scores.

Ques. Which is the conducting authority for IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. admission 2021?

Ans. IIST M.Tech. admission 2021 is conducted by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.

Ques. What is the age limit to apply for the IIST Trivandrum M.Tech. admission 2021?

Ans. Usually, the age restrictions will be posed by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology whenever the admission notification comes out. The age limit for the admission will be around 32 years.