College Details
About IIST
IIST is a Government / centrally-funded institution located in Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It follows a credit-based semester system with continuous internal assessment, electives and project work, is approved by AICTE and offers NBA / NAAC-accredited programmes, with a training & placement cell that supports internships and campus recruitment from the pre-final year onward.
District
Thiruvananthapuram
Entrance Exam
JEE Advanced
Location
Where it is
Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.
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Branches Available
Engineering branches offered
Courses Offered
Programmes & degrees
| Programme | Duration | Notes |
|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | Undergraduate degree across all branches |
| M.Tech | 2 years | Postgraduate specialisations (GATE based) |
| MCA / M.Sc. | 2-3 years | Computing & science programmes |
| Ph.D. | Varies | Doctoral research across departments |
Fees
B.Tech fee structure
Tuition (indicative)
Govt-funded (service agreement)
Admission via
JEE Advanced
Government / merit quota seats usually cost far less than management / NRI quota. Figures are indicative; confirm the current year's fee with the college.
Last Rank Placed in Entrance
Indicative closing ranks (JEE Advanced)
Approximate general-category closing ranks from recent rounds. figures change every year and by category / quota — use only as a rough guide.
| Code | Branch | Closing Rank (JEE Advanced, approx.) |
|---|
| CSE | Computer Science & Engineering | 2,046 - 3,720 |
| ECE | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 3,682 - 6,696 |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | 4,910 - 8,928 |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 6,751 - 12,276 |
| CE | Civil Engineering | 9,002 - 16,368 |
| CHE | Chemical Engineering | 7,774 - 14,136 |
| IT | Information Technology | 3,887 - 7,068 |
How to Apply
Admission in 4 steps
1
Appear for JEE Main
Register with NTA and attempt JEE Main (B.E./B.Tech paper).
2
Secure a good rank
A strong Common Rank List position is needed for IIST.
3
Counselling via JoSAA / institute counselling
Fill and lock branch / institute choices during JoSAA & CSAB rounds.
4
Seat allotment & reporting
Accept the allotted seat, pay fees and report for document verification.
Campus Facilities
Infrastructure & campus life
Central Library
Lakhs of volumes, e-journals (IEEE, Springer, ScienceDirect) and 24×7 reading halls.
Residential Hostels
Separate, secure hostels for boys and girls with mess and common rooms on campus.
Wi-Fi Campus
Fully networked, high-bandwidth fibre internet across academic and hostel blocks.
Research & Computing Labs
Modern instructional labs, HPC clusters and dedicated research centres.
Sports Complex
Cricket and football grounds, indoor courts, athletics track and a gymnasium.
Medical Centre
On-campus health centre with doctors, pharmacy and ambulance on call.
Cafeterias & Food Courts
Multiple messes, cafés and food courts serving regional and multi-cuisine food.
Innovation & Incubation
Startup incubation cell, tinkering labs and entrepreneurship support.
Banking & ATM
On-campus bank branch and ATMs for student convenience.
Transport
Institute buses and shuttle services connecting campus to the city.
Placement
Placement & recruiters
Top Recruiters
14+ companies
Companies that recruit from this campus and the region include:
GoogleMicrosoftAmazonAppleGoldman SachsNVIDIAQualcommAdobeTCSInfosysWiproAccentureCognizantCapgemini
Salaries Offered
Packages at a glance
Indicative B.Tech salary figures; core vs IT roles and branches vary widely.
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