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IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements

  • IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement package - According to NIRF 2025, there are a total of 89 students from 4-year undergraduate programme who got placement with a IIST Thiruvananthapuram median package of Rs 11,64,636 per annum. 
  • IIST Thiruvananthapuram placements for PG courses - A total of 79 students from 2-year postgraduate programme got placement with a median salary package of Rs 8.20 lakhs per annum.
  • IIST Thiruvananthapuram Highest Package- Rs 28 LPA for BTech; Rs 20 LPA for Dual Degree; Rs 21.5 LPA for MTech. 
  • A total of 195 students in 2023 as per the ISRO Absorption statistics report.

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram has a placement cell that acts as a link between students and companies. As per the placement record of 2024 published on the official website, the highest package offered in IIST placements 2024 was of Rs 28 LPA for BTech students. All the courses registered more than 50% placements with several courses even achieving 100% placements.  

The IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Cell rigorously adheres to institute policies and makes an effort to connect students' interests with suitable career profiles. IIST Thiruvananthapuram also provides different types of internships like Industry-partnered research internships, 1-year internships, 1-semester internships, and B.Tech internships during summer/ winter vacation. The details of the IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement process and placement statistics 2024 are given below. 

Also Read: IIST Thiruvananthapuram Admissions

Commonly Asked Questions

On IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements
Q: What is the highest package offered in IIST placements for 2024?
A:
As per the placement record of 2024 published on the official website, the highest package offered in IIST placements 2024 was Rs 86 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum).
Q: How successful are the placement rates at IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
Q: What role does the Placement Cell play at IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
Q: What types of internships does IIST Thiruvananthapuram offer?
Q: How does IIST Thiruvananthapuram support students in their career development?

IIST Placements 2025

The table given below shows the IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement report as per NIRF 2025 report. The IIST Thiruvananthapuram median package offered to UG 4 year programme students was Rs 11,64,636 per annum, while the median package for PG 2 year programme students was Rs 8.20 LPA. 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement 2024 Highlights for UG Programmes

ParticularUG 4 Year StatisticsUG 5 Year Statistics
Number of students eligible for placements11622
Number of students placed8918
Median package offeredRs 11,64,636 per annumRs 11,64,636 per annum
Number of students opted higher studies140

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement 2024 Statistics

ParticularPG 2 Year Statistics
Number of students eligible for placements114
Number of students placed79
Median package offeredRs 8.20 LPA
Number of students opted higher studies18

Commonly Asked Questions

On IIST Placements 2025
Q: What was the median package offered to UG 4-year programme students at IIST Thiruvananthapuram in 2025?
A:
According to the NIRF 2025 report, the median package offered to UG 4-year programme students at IIST Thiruvananthapuram was Rs 11,64,636 per annum.
Q: How does the placement rate differ between UG 4-year and UG 5-year programmes at IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
Q: What percentage of PG 2-year students at IIST Thiruvananthapuram secured placements in 2025?
Q: How does the median package for PG 2-year students compare to that of UG students at IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
Q: What proportion of UG 4-year students opted for higher studies instead of placements?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2024 for UG Courses

IIST Thiruvananthapuram highest salary 2024 is Rs 28 LPA offered to BTech Avionics student. Given below is the placement data for IIST Thiruvananthapuram placements 2024 as per the information published on the official website of the institute.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram BTech Placements 2019-2024

DepartmentMedian Salary Maximum Salary 
Aerospace EngineeringRs 8 LPA Rs 15 LPA 
ECE in AvionicsRs 14 LPA Rs 28 LPA 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Report 2024 for Dual Degree Courses 

DepartmentMedian Salary Maximum Salary 
Earth System ScienceRs 6.5 LPA Rs 10 LPA
Astronomy & AstrophysicsRs 15 LPARs 20 LPA
Optical EngineeringRs 6 LPARs 8 LPA
Solid State PhysicsRs 7 LPARs 10 LPA

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IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2024 for MTech Courses

Out of 98 students available for IIST Thiruvananthapuram placements, a total of 61 were placed in 2024. IIST Thiruvananthapuram highest package for MTech students was Rs 21.15 LPA, while the median CTC was Rs 12 LPA. 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram MTech Placement Report 2024 

ParticularsStatistics
No. of students in the branch113
No. of Internship Offers60
No. of Placement / full time offers74
Total Offers (Intern + fulltime)134
No. of students available for placement98
No. of students placed61
Higher studies details24
Highest package Rs 21.15 LPA 
Median package Rs 12 LPA

Department Wise IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2024

Mentioned below is the specialisation wise IIST Thiruvananthapuram MTech placement report 2024.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Aerospace Engineering Placement Statistics 2024 

ParticularsThermal and PropulsionAerodynamics and Flight MechanicsStructure and Design
No. of students in the branch131613
No. of Internship Offers-25
No. of Placement / full time offers989
Total Offers (Intern + fulltime)91014
Median Salary (LPA)Rs 7  LPA Rs 7.6 LPA Rs 7 LPA 
Maximum Salary (LPA)Rs 11 LPARs 15 LPA Rs 13 LPA 
No. of students available for placement121110
No. of students placed788
Higher studies details232
Placement Percentage70%100%100%

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Report 2024 for Avionics

SpecialisationTotal Offers
(Intern + fulltime)
Median Salary Maximum Salary No. of students placedPlacement Percentage
RF and Microwave Engineering11Rs 9 LPARs 15 LPA 6100%
Digital Signal Processing11Rs 8.5 LPARs 13 LPA375%
Control System17Rs 8 LPARs 12.24 LPA686%
VLSI and Microsystems23Rs 9 LPARs 21.5 LPA11100%
Power Electronics8Rs 12 LPARs 15 LPA4100%

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Statistics 2024 for Chemistry Material Science and Technology

ParticularsMaterial Science and Technology Placement Statistics 
No. of students in the branch3
No. of Internship Offers3
No. of Placement / full time offers1
Total Offers (Intern + fulltime)4
Median Salary (LPA)Rs 6 LPA 
Maximum Salary (LPA)Rs 6 LPA 
No. of students available for placement3
No. of students placed1
Higher studies details2
Placement Percentage100%

Earth and Space Science IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Data 2024 

ParticularsGeoinformaticsEarth System Science
No. of students in the branch62
No. of Internship Offers5-
No. of Placement / full time offers1-
Total Offers (Intern + fulltime)6-
Median SalaryRs 6.8 LPA-
Maximum SalaryRs 6.8 LPA-
No. of students available for placement52
No. of students placed1-
Higher studies details32
Placement Percentage80%100%

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Mathematics Placement Report 2024

ParticularsMachine Learning and Computing Placement Data
No. of students in the branch10
No. of Internship Offers11
No. of Placement / full time offers3
Total Offers (Intern + fulltime)14
Median SalaryRs 8 LPA
Maximum SalaryRs 19.5 LPA
No. of students available for placement8
No. of students placed3
Higher studies details3
Placement Percentage60%

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Data 2024 for Physics 

ParticularsQuantum Technology Placement Data
No. of students in the branch6
No. of Internship Offers4
No. of Placement / full time offers3
Total Offers (Intern + fulltime)7
Median SalaryRs 8 LPA
Maximum SalaryRs 9.18 LPA
No. of students available for placement5
No. of students placed3
Higher studies details2
Placement Percentage100%

Year Wise IIST Thiruvananthapuram ISRO Absorption Statistics

A total of 195 students in 2023 as per the ISRO Absorption statistics report. Students can read the course wise IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement report below. 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram BTech Placement Data

Passing out YearBatch strengthPlaced
2023132113
202212097
202112079
202012082
201911892
201812078

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Dual Degree Placement Highlights

Passing out YearBatch strengthPlaced
20232216
20222018
20212012
20202019
20194226
201833NA

IIST Thiruvananthapuram MTech Placmeent Report

Passing out YearBatch strengthPlaced
202311266
202213582
20219718
20207915
20198615
20187925

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2023

IIST Thiruvananthapuram highest package was offered to B.Tech EC in Avionics programme of Rs 16.60 LPA. IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech highest package offered in the year 2023 was Rs 28 LPA. The details of IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement statistics is given below.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Placement Data 2023

CoursesMedian salaryHighest package 

B.Tech Aerospace Engineering

Rs 10.50 LPA

Rs 13.20 LPA

B.Tech EC in Avionics

Rs 10.50 LPA

Rs 16.60 LPA

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech Placement Statistics 2023

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech Placement Data 2023

Course specialisation Median salary Highest salary

M.Tech Thermal Propulsion

Rs 8.40 LPA

Rs 10.50 LPA

M.Tech Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

Rs 8.50 LPA

Rs 10.50 LPA

M.Tech Structure and Design

Rs 6.20 LPA

Rs 10.50 LPA

M.Tech RF and Microwave Engineering

Rs 10.50 LPA

Rs 15.00 LPA

M.Tech Digital and Signal Processing

Rs 9.10 LPA

Rs 23.00 LPA

M.Tech Control System

Rs 10.00 LPA

Rs 15.00 LPA

M.Tech VLSI and Microsystems

Rs 15.00 LPA

Rs 15.00 LPA

M.Tech Power Electronics

Rs 10.00 LPA

Rs 15.00 LPA

M.Tech Material Science and Technology

Rs 7.10 LPA

Rs 10.50 LPA

M.Tech Geoinformatics

Rs 8.50 LPA

Rs 10.00 LPA

M.S in Astronomy and Astrophysics

-

-

M.Tech Earth Science System

-

-

M.Tech Machine Learning and Computing

Rs 18.50 LPA

Rs 28.00 LPA 

M.Tech Optical Engineering

Rs 9.10 LPA

Rs 9.18 LPA

M.Tech Solid State Technology

-

-

Also Read: IIST Thiruvananthapuram Cutoff

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2022

The tables given below shows the IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement statistics for the year 2022. A total of 64 full time placement offers and 32 internship offers were made during IIST Thiruvananthapuram placements 2022 for M.Tech programme students,

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Placement Statistics 2022 

ParticularsAerospace engineering ECE in Avionics 

Total Number of students in the branch

56

59

Total Number of qualifying for ISRO absorption

38

40

Number of Non-ISRO Placement/full time offers

02

16

IIST Thiruvananthapuram M.Tech Placement Statistics 2022

ParticularsStatistics 

Number of students available for placement

102

Number of Internship Offers

32

Number of Placement/full time offers

64

Total Offers (Intern & full time)

96

Commonly Asked Questions

On IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2022
Q: How many full-time placement offers were made to M.Tech students at IIST Thiruvananthapuram in 2022?
A:
In 2022, IIST Thiruvananthapuram made 64 full-time placement offers to M.Tech students. This demonstrates a strong placement record for the M.Tech program at the institute.
Q: What was the total number of offers, including both internships and full-time positions, for M.Tech students in 2022?
Q: How many B.Tech students in Aerospace Engineering qualified for ISRO absorption in 2022?
Q: What was the placement scenario for B.Tech students in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) in Avionics?
Q: How does the number of non-ISRO placements compare between Aerospace Engineering and ECE in Avionics for B.Tech students?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Process

  • Pre-Placement Talks: Pre-placement talks may be scheduled through email or through Online streaming. 

  • Shortlisting: Shortlist for the Interview process will be done by the recruiters via online test and CV screening. 

  • Interview Process: The interview will be conducted through Telephone Call, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx or Google Meet, Zoom, or any other online platform as per the preference of the Recruiter.

  • Interview Reschedule: Employers are advised to notify the placement cell and get back in touch with the student if a company is unable to complete the interview process for a student due to technical problems.

  • Final selection: Recruiter will share final results via email. Students' results will be announced by the placement cell. Those who receive multiple offers will let the placement cell know which one they prefer. The corresponding recruiters will be informed of the offer's acceptance status.

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Commonly Asked Questions

On IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placement Process
Q: How are pre-placement talks conducted at IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
A:
Pre-placement talks at IIST Thiruvananthapuram are conducted through two primary methods: email communication or online streaming. This flexible approach allows companies to effectively present their opportunities to students while accommodating various logistical preferences.
Q: What is the process for shortlisting candidates for interviews at IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
Q: Which platforms are used for conducting interviews during the placement process?
Q: What happens if there are technical issues during an interview?
Q: How are final selection results communicated to students?

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.TECH, M.TECH & Dual Degree ISRO Absorption Statistics from 2019-2023

Source: Institute website

The chart depicts the number of students placed in B.TECH, M.TECH & Dual Degree over the past 5 years.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram ISRO Absorption Statistics from 2011-2022


Source: Institute website

The above charts show the number of students placed in ECE, Aerospace and Engineering Physics/Dual Degree over the past 12 years.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram ISRO Absorption Statistics for M.Tech Placement (2022-2024)


Source: Institute website

The chart depicts the number of M.TECH students across different streams and their respective placement percentages over the past 4 years.

Major Recruiters at IIST Placements

Given below is a list of the top companies and agencies that recruit from IIST Thiruvananthapuram.  

Top Recruiters at IIST Thiruvananthapuram

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Top Recruiters

Infosys

Mahindra

Bosch

Skyroot

Kottackal

Mercedes Benz

Analog Devices

Math Works

Finisar

Indus

Intel

Kawa Space

Satsure

NFTDC

Quantela

Note: IIST students are eligible for direct recruitment by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).


Commonly Asked Questions

On Major Recruiters at IIST Placements
Q: Which top tech companies recruit from IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
A:
IIST Thiruvananthapuram attracts several top tech companies for recruitment. Some of the notable tech recruiters include Infosys, Intel, Analog Devices, and MathWorks. These companies offer opportunities in various fields of technology, providing IIST students with diverse career options in the tech industry.
Q: Are there any space technology companies that recruit from IIST?
Q: Does IIST have any connections with government space agencies for recruitment?
Q: What automotive companies recruit from IIST Thiruvananthapuram?
Q: Are there any research-oriented organizations that recruit from IIST?

Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Level

PG

Year

2 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2024

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 255
Total students admitted 133
Total Graduated Students 114
Total Placed Students 79
Placement Percentage 82.29
Total student gone for higher studies 18
Median Salary 8.20 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2025

Key takeaways from IIST Thiruvananthapuram's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of IIST Thiruvananthapuram has decreased by 28.09 %
  • The Median salary of IIST Thiruvananthapuram has decreased by 21.95 %

IIST Thiruvananthapuram - Course Wise Placement

  • UG
2023-202486.89%
Disclaimer:The above trends are as per the data available with AICTE. It is to be noted that placement percentage is calculated as no. of students placed in a particular year against no. of students enrolled in 1st year of that batch, as per the information provided to AICTE. The placement percentages are indicative and they do not factor lateral enrollment of students, if any and also no. of students who have not participated in placements.

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Placement is conducted by every year so most of them prefer by top MNC company only here highest package is 6.5 lakhs per annum lowest is 4 lakh per annum in the campus. me choos to get a job in MNC only.

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Our college is very much guaranteed in providing the placements to the students in their respective domain with the decent package itself from the good MNC companies . Special training will be given to students like CRT classes.

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The quality placements is also good enough and people get placed to different space centers of the nation also. Mostly the students get placed if not going for higher studies and having a good quality. The students of Aerospace and avionics mostly get a better placement. The college is very much supportive in the placement process.

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Have a question related to IIST Thiruvananthapuram ?

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.

How can I get admission in iist Thiruvananthapuram aerospace engineering 2026

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.

Is iist bangalore good to join after jee main and advance

Hello,

IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology) in Bangalore is a great option if you're interested in space science, aerospace engineering, or related fields. It is a reputed institute, especially for students aiming to work in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

However, if you're not specifically interested in these areas, you may want to consider other institutes as well. But, if you're passionate about space and aerospace, IIST is a good choice after JEE Main and Advanced.

Hope it helps !

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does ISRO directly recruit from IIST?

Yes, ISRO directly recruits graduates from IIST Thiruvananthapuram after the completion of their programmes.

2: Is IIT better than IIST?

In terms of placements, most of the IITs offer better packages and chances of placement than IIST.

3: Is IIST good for placement?

Yes, IIST Thiruvananthapuram offers good placement opportunities to the students after completion of their programmes. The highest salary in 2024 placements was worth Rs 86 Lakhs

4: What is the highest placement in IIST Thiruvananthapuram?

As per the data provided by IIST for 2024 placements, the highest package was of Rs 86 Lakhs received by a student of M.Tech Machine Learning and Computing.

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