Updated on Oct 17 2025, 04:47 PM IST
| Course | Total Tution Fees |
|---|---|
| B.Tech M.Tech (2 Courses) | ₹ 6.79 L |
| Dual Degree (3 Courses) | ₹ 6.79 L |
| B.E /B.Tech (3 Courses) | ₹ 5.44 L |
| M.E /M.Tech. (16 Courses) | ₹ 1.62 L |
| M.S (1 Courses) | ₹ 20.00 K |
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech RF and Microwave Engineering | ₹ 1.62 L | ₹ 1.63 L |
| M.Tech Machine Learning and Computing | ₹ 1.62 L | ₹ 1.63 L |
| M.Tech Solid State Technology | ₹ 1.62 L | ₹ 1.63 L |
| M.Tech Power Electronics | ₹ 1.62 L | ₹ 1.63 L |
| M.Tech Manufacturing Technology | ₹ 1.62 L | ₹ 1.63 L |
| Colleges | Tution Fees | Hostel Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIST Thiruvananthapuram | ₹ 1.62 L | ₹ 35.00 K |
| IIT BombayCompare | ₹ 1.03 L | - |
| IIEST ShibpurCompare | ₹ 1.40 L - 1.70 L | ₹ 4.80 K - 40.00 K |
| IIT Madras (IITM)Compare | ₹ 1.00 L | ₹ 30.00 K |
| IISc BangaloreCompare | ₹ 18.00 K | - |
| NIT CalicutCompare | ₹ 1.40 L | - |
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Engineering Physics | ₹ 5.44 L | ₹ 5.48 L |
| B.Tech Aerospace Engineering | ₹ 5.44 L | ₹ 5.48 L |
| B.Tech Avionics | ₹ 5.44 L | ₹ 5.48 L |
| Colleges | Tution Fees | Hostel Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIST Thiruvananthapuram | ₹ 5.44 L | ₹ 70.00 K |
| IIT BombayCompare | ₹ 8.00 L | - |
| IIEST ShibpurCompare | ₹ 5.00 L | ₹ 2.08 L |
| IIT Madras (IITM)Compare | ₹ 8.00 L | ₹ 60.00 K |
| NIT CalicutCompare | ₹ 5.00 L | - |
| SRM University ChennaiCompare | ₹ 3.40 L - 6.20 L | - |
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Engineering Physics Dual Degree | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 6.83 L |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics and MS Solid State Physics Dual Degree | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 6.83 L |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics and MS Astronomy and Astrophysics Dual Degree | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 6.83 L |
| Colleges | Tution Fees | Hostel Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIST Thiruvananthapuram | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 87.50 K |
| VIT VelloreCompare | ₹ 11.10 L | - |
| IIIT HyderabadCompare | ₹ 18.00 L - 22.50 L | ₹ 4.32 L - 5.40 L |
| IIT PatnaCompare | ₹ 10.00 L | ₹ 51.50 K |
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Engineering Physics and M.Tech Earth System Science Dual Degree | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 6.83 L |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics and M.Tech Optical Engineering Dual Degree | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 6.83 L |
| Colleges | Tution Fees | Hostel Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIST Thiruvananthapuram | ₹ 6.79 L | ₹ 87.50 K |
| IIT BombayCompare | ₹ 10.00 L | - |
| IIT Madras (IITM)Compare | ₹ 10.00 L | ₹ 75.00 K |
| IIT KharagpurCompare | ₹ 10.00 L | ₹ 1.55 L |
| IIT KanpurCompare | ₹ 10.00 L | ₹ 1.40 L |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram as an institute of national importance offers financial aid in the form of IIST scholarships for students to enroll in different programmes of study. The main purpose of IIST scholarships is to ensure that educational goals are not subjected to any form of financial limitations. The undergraduate students are provided with the Department of Space Technology (DoS) scholarships which have tuition waivers and other benefits such as book grants and are done as per the approval of the Board of Governors instituting these scholarships. The undergraduate students are offered IIST scholarships waivers and benefits based on their performance in previous semesters or high school diploma merit before enrolment.
In the IIST Thiruvananthapuram, at the postgraduate level, the students are offered pertinent IIST scholarships from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Human Resource Department the Government of India. These upper-level IIST scholarships come with specified amounts owing to certain eligibility criteria which are then possessed and maintained by the candidate for continuity of the doctoral programme. The students are granted fellowships and research assistantships which are continuously evaluated and the amount offered is increased at required intervals. The doctoral programme availing the IIST scholarship or fellowship needs to adhere to the institutional requirements such as boarding or lodging and medical facilities
Name of Scholarship | Amount Offered | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Department of Space Government of India scholarship | A partial refund of Rs. 20000 or Full semester fee waiver or Rs. 48400. | The students in the general category must have a GPA of 7.5 or above for a full tuition waiver. Students in the OBC/SC/ST category with a GPA of 6.5 or above for full semester waiver. SC/ST candidates must have a 5.5 to 6.5 GPA for a partial tuition waiver. Book allowance of Rs.3000 reimbursed for students |
PMSSS UGC scholarship | Full tuition waiver. Book allowance | 10+2 with JEE advanced general category 20% with 5% in MPC, OBC category 18% with 4.5% in MPC and SC/ST 10% with 2.5 % in MPC. 3 scholarships each are offered for the students of aerospace and avionics. |
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child | Rs. 2000 per month for 10 months | Single girl child, non-professional Master’s course up to 30 years of age applicable |
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level | Rs. 2000 per month for 10 months | Student in general and honors degree. Up to 30 years of age. First and Second Rank holders |
Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students. | Rs. 8000 per month. A contingency fund of Rs. 6000 | Ph.D student in science and humanities degree |
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates. | Rs.12000 per month for 2 years (JRF) and Rs. 140000 per month for the remaining years. (SRF) Rs.14000 per month for 2 years (JRF) and Rs. 15000 per month for the remaining years. (SRF) | SC/ST students pursuing science and engineering research JRF of UGC-NET and UGC-CSIR NET. Merit. Housing rent allowance. |
Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology | Fellowship Rs.14000 per month for 2 years (JRF) and Rs. 15000 per month for the remaining years (SRF). Contingency Fund Rs.12000 per year and Rs. 25000 per year. Departmental assistance Rs. 3000 per annum. Vision Disability Reader allowance Rs. 2000. HRA allowance. | Age limit of 40 years. Must have M.E/M.Tech. 22.5% reserved for SC/ST. Candidates should have qualified in NET or the UGC-CSIR joint test |
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences | Rs.10000 per month for 2 years and Rs. 25000 per month for the remaining years. (Contingency A) Rs.10000 per month for 2 years and Rs. 25000 per month for the remaining years. (Contingency B) | Candidates who have qualified in NET/UGC-CSIR joint test. |
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | Fellowship Rs.16000 per month for 2 years (JRF) and Rs. 18000 per month for the remaining years (SRF). Contingency Fund Rs.10000 per year and Rs. 20500 per year for humanities. Contingency Fund Rs.12000 per year and Rs. 25000 per year sciences. Departmental assistance Rs. 3000 per annum. Vision Disability Reader allowance Rs. 2000. HRA allowance. | PG degree with 50%. Should belong to declared minority status such as Sikh, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or Parsi. Minority certificate. Must enroll for Ph.D course in humanities, sciences and engineering. Must not avail any other scholarship. Parental income must be less than Rs. 4.5 lakhs. |
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With an SC rank of 594 in IIST and a current waiting list position of 438 for M.Tech after the third round, your chances of getting a seat are quite low, but not entirely zero.
IIST has a limited number of M.Tech seats, and the number of candidates who move up the waiting list depends on how many people above you withdraw or don’t accept their offers. In most cases, waiting list movement beyond 100–150 ranks is rare, especially in specialized institutes like IIST where the intake is small and candidates are highly interested in keeping their seats.
Since your waiting list number is 438, and you're in the SC category, your chance would mostly depend on massive withdrawals or unfilled seats, which is unlikely this far into the counselling rounds unless there are further special rounds or spot admissions announced.
It’s always good to stay in the process till the end, just in case more rounds or spot rounds are held. Also, keep exploring backup options in other institutes or through CCMT if you haven’t already.
Hello Aspirant.
To get admission in IIST Thiruvananthapuram for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering 2026, you must qualify JEE Advanced with a good rank, preferably within the top 10,000–13,000 (varies yearly). You should have 75% marks in 12th (PCM). After JEE Advanced results, you need to apply separately on the IIST website (application usually opens around May-June). Admission is based purely on JEE Advanced rank + counselling. Focus on strong Physics, Chemistry, and Math preparation for success.
Good luck for your preparation.
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