Compare IIT Bombay vs IIST Thiruvananthapuram

Admissions are done the basis of rank obtained in GATE, Test, and interview.

Admission to the M.Tech. courses is done through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc. (Engineering) / Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/M.Sc. / M.C.A. / MBBS / M.Pharm. / B.Pharm.(4 yr. Degree) / BDS (4 yr. Degree) / recognized equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognized professional bodies (like Institution of Engrs. (India), Institute of Chemical Engrs., Aeronautical Society of India, Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engrs., Indian Institute of Metals, etc.). 

Marks / CGPA / CPI in qualifying degree-

For GN/EWS/OBC (NC) category 

(1) a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate, OR 

(2) a First Class as specified by the University, OR 

(3) a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; OR 

(4) an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than 0-10

For SC/ST/PwD category 

(1) a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate, OR 

(2) a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 5.5 on the scale of 0-10; OR 

(3) an equivalent to 5.5 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than 0-10 

B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Production Engineering.

A valid GATE Score in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering or XE papers.

Nationality-

Applicant should be an Indian citizen

Age Limit-

Age relaxation is applicable to SC / ST / Persons with disability (PD) category as per Government of India Orders. No age relaxation for OBC/EWS and women candidates.

Minimum Qualifications-

BE/B.Tech/Master of Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 out of 10 for General & OBC category and minimum of 55% marks or CGPA 6.0 out of 10 for SC/ST & PD categories. A valid score in GATE/JEST/UGC NET/CSIR-NET in relevant area as the case may be, as specified below is essential.