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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
Best Engineering college in Thiruvananthapuram
Course-wise details
Fee: ₹67,950 per semester (approx.) - Tuition (₹5 - 5.53 Lakh total, 4 - yr BTech, one of the lowest fees among elite Indian engineering institutes)
Rating: 4.8 (410 reviews)
Admissions by: JEE Advanced only (no separate entrance test) → IIST Counselling; min. 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
Placements (average ₹): ₹11.65 LPA (median package, NIRF 2024 data)
Placements (maximum ₹): ₹28 LPA (highest package, UG programmes, 2025 placement cycle)
Ownership / mode: Public/Govt (Institute of National Importance, Dept. of Space, Govt. of India, Deemed University)
Address: Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695547
Nearby: Valiamala, Valiamala Road, ~35 km from Thiruvananthapuram city centre
Fee: —
Rating: N/A (N/A reviews)
Admissions by: JEE Advanced (IIST rank list)
Placements (average ₹): —
Placements (maximum ₹): —
Ownership / mode: Public/Govt (Deemed University)
Address: Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Nearby: Near Valiamala, Near Thiruvananthapuram city (some distance), N/A
| Courses | BTech in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Physical Sciences / Dual Degree BTech+MTech/MS (396 UG seats across 3 courses, Institute of National Importance, Dept. of Space - Govt. of India, Deemed University, est. 2007, 4 - 5 years) B.Tech (multiple specialisations) |
| Per year fee | ₹67,950 per semester (approx.) - Tuition (₹5 - 5.53 Lakh total, 4 - yr BTech, one of the lowest fees among elite Indian engineering institutes) |
| Rating | 4.8 (410 reviews) |
| Placements (average ₹) | ₹11.65 LPA (median package, NIRF 2024 data) |
| Placements (maximum ₹) | ₹28 LPA (highest package, UG programmes, 2025 placement cycle) |
| Ownership / mode | Public/Govt (Institute of National Importance, Dept. of Space, Govt. of India, Deemed University) |
| Admissions by | JEE Advanced only (no separate entrance test) → IIST Counselling; min. 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Admissions status | Open |
| Full address | Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Nearby locations | Near Valiamala, Near Thiruvananthapuram city (some distance), N/A |
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| About college | IIST Thiruvananthapuram, established in 2007 under ISRO, is a top - ranked deemed university (NIRF #64 Engineering 2025), with total B.Tech fees ranging Rs 40,000 - 2.5 lakh and strong placements across IT, finance and automotive sectors. |
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