How do I get into IIST (Indian Institute of Space Technology)?
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6 years ago
Candidates wishing to join the graduation degree programmes at IIST must appear for JEE Advanced conducted by IITs (visit http://www.jeeadv.ac.in/ for more details). IIST admission Rank list is generated only for those candidates who register online for admission to IIST and satisfy all the eligibil
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8 years ago
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is the primer institute for education in the field of Aerospace engineering. You are advised to appear for JEE Advanced for doing B.Tech Aerospace Engineering. All expenses for doing B.Tech Aerospace engineering at IIST is paid by Government of
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4 years ago
You must pass JEE Advanced and then apply for jossa counseling.
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6 years ago
Hi,
IIST Admission is the graduate entrance examination which is conducted by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Candidates who are willing to get their graduation degree in B.Tech/M.Tech courses are supposed to give IIST Admission entrance examination.
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6 years ago
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B.Tech Aerospace engineering at IIST is paid by Government of India with a job at ISRO subject to availability of vacancies. Candidates wishing to join the graduation degree programmes at IIST must appear for JEE Advanced conducted by IITs (visit http://www.jeeadv.ac.in/ for more details). I
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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is the primer institute for education in the field of Aerospace engineering. You are advised to appear for JEE Advanced for doing B.Tech Aerospace Engineering. All expenses for doing B.Tech Aerospace engineering at IIST is paid by Government of
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6 years ago
The Institute will offer admission in IIST B.Tech through merit list based on JEE Advanced score. IIST do not conduct any entrance for IIST B.Tech Admission and admission is solely done on the basis of JEE Advanced scores. Candidates will have to register and fill out details about their JEE Advance
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7 years ago
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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is the primer institute for education in the field of Aerospace engineering. You are advised to appear for JEE Advanced for doing B.Tech Aerospace Engineering. All expenses for doing B.Tech Aerospace engineering at IIST is paid by Governme
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7 years ago
Candidates must make sure that they satisfy the criteria given below for applying for admission to B.Tech. Programmes in IIST. Citizenship Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for admission in IIST. Date of BirthCandidates belonging to General category (GEN) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) ca
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- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
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With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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