About Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, commonly known as IIST, is a specialised institution located at Valiamala near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
IIST is declared a Deemed to be University and focuses strongly on space science, aerospace engineering, avionics, computing and related technologies.
Its current undergraduate programmes include B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with an avionics orientation, and B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with Data Science.
Undergraduate admission is conducted through the IIST admission portal using JEE Advanced performance rather than through JoSAA.
IIST also offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Most postgraduate engineering branches currently use CCMT admissions, while selected programmes may use the institute’s own application process.
The institution is especially relevant to students pursuing aerospace engineering, space systems, satellite technology, avionics, propulsion, guidance, data science and careers connected with India’s space ecosystem.
Ranking Information
IIST is a specialist Indian institution focused on space science and technology. Broad university rankings may not fully represent its specialist mission, so UCO Aero should prioritise programme relevance over generic ranking position.
Accreditation
IIST is declared a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Recognition of individual qualifications outside India should be checked against the relevant regulator or employer.