M.Tech by Research in Remote Sensing and GIS
via NIT Surathkal (NITK)
M.Tech Geoinformatics
via IIST Thiruvananthapuram
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Ranking & Accreditations
IIST Thiruvananthapuram dipped by 10 spots.
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Ranking & Accreditations
IIST Thiruvananthapuram shows the highest decrease of 16% among all compared colleges.
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Ranking & Accreditations
NIT Surathkal (NITK) and IIST Thiruvananthapuram have shown a downward trend over the years.
Source: NIRF
Data presented for the year 2024
Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)
Graduating Students
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Placement Statistics
The average salary of IIST Thiruvananthapuram stands highest at 8.20 LPA followed by NIT Surathkal (NITK) at 10 LPA .
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Placement Statistics
NIT Surathkal (NITK) recruited highest number of students with 833 placements.
Source: NIRF
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Admission Details
Admission for M.Tech (Non-scholarship), M.Tech (Sponsored seats), M.Tech (Research): The admission for M.Tech (Non-scholarship), M.Tech (Sponsored Seats), M.Tech (Research) is done by NITK Surathkal.
M.Tech. (Research): Selection of candidates for admission will be based upon GATE score or in some of the programmes selection will be based on at least 70% weightage to GATE score and the remaining 30% weightage to academic performance in qualifying examination or/and written aptitude test or/and Interview etc as decided by the DPGC of the Concerned Department offering the programme.
Admission to the M.Tech. courses is done through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
Eligibility Criteria
i) B.E. / B. Tech or B.Sc (Engineering) in Civil Engineering
ii) AMIE in Civil Engineering
M. Tech (Research) Programme: [Common to all M.Tech (Research) Programmes]:
Admission to a M.Tech (Research) Programme shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Valid GATE score is essential for scholarship seats.
BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Civil/Physical Science/ Engineering Sciences/ Geo-informatics/ Agricultural Engineering OR M.Sc in Mathematics/Physics.
A valid GATE score in Computer Science and Information Technology/Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/Civil Engineering/Engineering Sciences/Agricultural Engineering /Mathematics/Physics.
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.
Data presented for the year 2024
Total Fees
Total Scholarships Provided
Highest Scholarship Providing Authority
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Fees
IIST Thiruvananthapuram has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by NIT Surathkal (NITK).
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Fees
NIT Surathkal (NITK) with Hostel Fees (35.28 Thousand) has the highest individual extra fee, followed by IIST Thiruvananthapuram with Hostel Fees (35 Thousand).
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Fees
IIST Thiruvananthapuram released a total of 120 scholarships granted by government bodies.
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Total Students
Total Faculty
Total Male Students
Total Female Students
Total Students Outside State
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Class Profile
IIST Thiruvananthapuram has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 3 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 3 students per faculty. NIT Surathkal (NITK) has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 6 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 3 students per faculty.
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Class Profile
IIST Thiruvananthapuram has lower gender diversity with 27% female students as compared with the gender diversity of government colleges which is 32%. NIT Surathkal (NITK) has lower gender diversity with 25% female students as compared with the gender diversity of government colleges which is 32%.
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Total Reviews
Individual Reviews
“ Life at NITK ”
posted on 1 year ago by Ankit Prabhu“ Overall experience is good. ”
posted on 2 years ago by Nitin kumar“ My experience has been really good in the college. ”
posted on 2 years ago by Anil Kumar“ The Space Institute of INDIA... ”
posted on 2 years ago by NIMAI CHAND DAS ADHIKARI“ It’s a perfect place to understand how to survive in hell ”
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College Reviews & Perception
IIST Thiruvananthapuram has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas NIT Surathkal (NITK) has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.
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College Reviews & Perception
NIT Surathkal (NITK) has received the maximum positive reviews indicating active campus life and strong placement support.
Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?
NIT Surathkal (NITK) : National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal
M.Tech by Research in Remote Sensing and GIS
IIST Thiruvananthapuram : Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
M.Tech Geoinformatics
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