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Updated on May 20 2025, 11:59 AM IST by Bhavneet Singh

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements

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 86 LPA. 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

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

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Placements 2024

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 Placement Report 2024

ParticularsStatistics 
Highest CTCRs 86 LPA 
Average CTCRs 28 LPA 

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Internship Report 2024

ParticularsStatistics 
Highest CTCRs 2 lakhs per month  
Average CTCRs 75,000 per month 

Also Read: IIST Thiruvananthapuram Course

IIST Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Placements 2023

The table given below shows the IIST Thiruvananthapuram placement statistics for B.Tech programme for the year 2023. The IIST Thiruvananthapuram highest package was offered to B.Tech EC in Avionics programme of Rs 16.60 LPA.

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 Placements 2023

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

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

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.

Also Read: IIST Thiruvananthapuram Facilities

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).

Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Level

PG

Year

2 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 165
Total students admitted 112
Total Graduated Students 89
Total Placed Students 79
Placement Percentage 100
Total student gone for higher studies 10
Median Salary 10.00 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2024

Key takeaways from IIST Thiruvananthapuram's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of IIST Thiruvananthapuram has increased by 35.47 %
  • There has been no change in the median salary of IIST Thiruvananthapuram

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.

Students Review for IIST Thiruvananthapuram

This is very prestigious college in india

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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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Good College

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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 ?

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 !

Is iist bangalore good to join after jee main and advance

hello Kaneesha,

IIST(Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology), located in Thiruvananthapuram not banglore is a premiere institute under ISRO. it offers excellent opportunities in space research, with assured placement in ISRO for top performer. it's a great choice if you're passionate about space science and research.

Merit Iist of nmms examination of today

The NMMS exam held on 28 March 2025 has results being declared state-wise on different dates.

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  • Karnataka – March 27

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  • Meghalaya – March 29

Visit your state’s official NMMS website to check the merit list using your roll number or application ID.

IIST Thiruvananthapuram Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is IIT better than IIST?

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

2: Does ISRO directly recruit from IIST?

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

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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