Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
[A Deemed to be University u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956]
Government of India, Department of Space, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 022
Admission to B. Tech Programmes in Avionics/Aerospace Engineering /Physical Sciences
Join IIST, Launch a Career in ISRO
From the first rocket launch to 'Chandrayaan', it has been an incredible journey for the Indian Space Programme. Mission after mission was accomplished with amazing precision, as the world watched with bated breath and the nation swelled with pride.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which masterminds our space programme has always been regarded as an enduring symbol of India's scientific and technological prowess. No wonder, millions of youth aspire to join ISRO, but only a few get the chance to be part of this glorious saga.
Here is your opportunity to choose an exciting career in Space Science and Technology!
Opt for any of the three B Tech Programmes in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and make sure that you are there to shape the future of ISRO.
Admission to B. Tech Programmes in Avionics/Aerospace Engineering /Physical Sciences
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), an autonomous educational institution under Department of Space, announces admission to the following programmes for the academic year 2009-2010.
1. B.Tech. in Avionics, 4 years , 65 Seats
2. B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, 4 years, 52 Seats
3. B.Tech. in Physical Sciences, 4 years, 39 Seats
Total 156
• Students graduating from IIST with the minimum specified academic performance will be absorbed in the Indian Space Research Organization as Scientists/ Engineers.
• Financial Assistance to all students to meet the complete cost of education, boarding and lodging. Plus a Book Grant of Rs.3000/- per semester for all students.
Eligibility & Admission Process
• Candidates placed in the Regular and Extended Merit List of IIT-JEE 2009 are eligible to register their names online during the period 4th June to 26th June 2009.
• Based on the online registration and in the order of merit, a combined list of students from the Regular Merit List and Extended List will be generated. Those who have opted for any programme in any of the IITs or the affiliated institutions like IT BHU Varanasi, ISMU Dhanbad, etc will not be included in the IIST Merit List. Extant Reservation Policy of the Govt, as applicable to Institutions of Higher Learning will be followed.
• Allocation of seats will be based on Personal Counselling to be held on 20th & 21 st July 2009 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Countdown
4th -26th June 2009 - Online Registration of students placed in the IIT-JEE 2009 Merit List.
29th June 2009 - Publication of Merit List for Counselling in IIST Website.
20th & 21st July 2009 - Counselling at Thiruvananthapuram and issue of Admit card.
24th & 25th August 2009 - Admission formalities at Thiruvananthapuram.
26th August 2009 - First Semester Classes begin.
For more details contact: e-mail:admissions@.iist.ac.in.
Telephone: 0471-2563463, 2564808 ,2564809, 2564825.
Visit us at www.iist.ac.in
You can also register online through the alternate site: www.isac.gov.in/iist/