IIST Thiruvananthapuram Reviews on Infrastructure, Campus, Placement, Facilities & Faculty

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.

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 !