Sudhanshu Kandpal's Review on IIST - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Placements and Internships
- Till 2012 admissions, all the students scoring a CGPA more than 6.5 would be absorbed in ISRO.
- From 2013 batch onwards, the CGPA cutoff has been raised to 7.5 and the ISRO absorption is not guaranteed and is done based on the vacancies notified by ISRO centres.
- Most of the students secure internships and jobs on their own till now in IIST.
College Infrastructure and Hostel Facilities
- There are about 14 hostels (3 girls and 11 boys) with each hostel having a capacity of 100 students twin sharing.
- Since the college is relatively newly established (2007), the hostel infrastructure is superior to other colleges.
- The hostel stay and food are free for all the students regardless of their academic standing which decides the scholarship.
- There are two messes which cater to pan India community serving hygienic food.
- Classrooms are well built, spacious, air conditioned with all the basic amenities (projector screen, multiple boards).
- The college is fully connected with WiFi and unlimited downlink for the students.
- Library contains all the necessary books and journal facilities with the option of making use of ISRO libraries as well at IIST.
Entrance Exams and Admissions
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology provides an environment which is conducive to a research enterprise.
- Advanced facilities like Cryogenic lab, Advanced Propulsion and Laser Diagnostic lab, Nanotechnology lab are centres where cutting-edge research takes place.
- The researches are advanced by collaborative efforts between student, faculty and Scientists and Engineers community from Liquid Propulsions Systems Center LPSC and Vikram Sarabhai Space Center VSSC, ISRO.
- Successful students-led projects like VYOM - Sounding rocket and IIST Nano-satellite are a testament to the claim. IIST offers B.Tech. program in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics and Physical Sciences.
- The eligibility criteria are to clear JEE MAIN which is used to prepare merit list for those who apply for IIST at its website.
- JEE Advanced is used as minimum eligibility criteria.
- An all India rank below 5000 can help you secure branch of your choice.
Academics and Faculty
- Most of the semesters are hectic with 6 courses and 2 labs on an average.
- Assignments, tutorials and internal tests are regular to keep students busy throughout.
- The quality and method of teaching are on par with other tip national institutions with most of the faculties holding doctorates from foreign universities/IITs/IISc.
- The college scores a good in overall academic prowess and research projects.
Fees and Scholarships
- Students securing more than CGPA 7.5 are awarded full scholarship which includes tuition and boarding at IIST.
- Students securing less than CGPA 7.5 are needed to pay tuition fees which amount to about Rs. 48,000 per semester.
Clubs and Associations
- There are few active student societies and clubs in the college mainly the astronomy club, quiz club and the movie club.
- Rest all are transient in nature.
- Konchords is the informal cultural night held every semester which is mainly a dance, singing, standup night.
- Dhanak is the main annual cultural festival on campus held on a large scale attracting students from all of South India with diverse competitions and attractive prizes.
- Conscientia is the annual technical fest of the IIST college.
3.9
Placements & Internships
2.5
Fees & Scholarships
4.5
Academics & Faculty
4
College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities
5
Clubs & Associations
3.5
