ISAT Admission Test : Programmes

Conducted by IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology), Thiruvanathapuram

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ISAT Admission Test (IIST, Thiruvananthapuram)

IIST offers the following Under Graduate Programmes which is of 4 years duration.

B. Tech (Avionics Engineering) - The programme covers what is covered in typical Electronics and Communications programmes and in addition, provides exposure to Advanced Electronics in digital and communication, control systems and computer systems used in aerospace systems. People with B.Tech Avionics degree can later specialize in areas like DSP, RF & Communication, Antenna, Power electronics, micro electronics, control system etc.

B. Tech (Aerospace Engineering) - It is similar to programmes of the same title available in many reputed Institutions in India and abroad. The programme in IIST is oriented towards the needs of space technology, and has significant overlap with Mechanical Engineering including Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Science and Space Dynamics. People with B.Tech degree in Aerospace Engineering can further specialize in Flight Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal and Propulsion, Structure and Design, and Manufacturing Science.

B. Tech (Physical Sciences) - This programme is oriented towards application of basic sciences in Space Science, Space Technology and Space Application. The programme lays a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and gives exposure to important applications of space technology such as Remote Sensing and GIS, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Earth System Sciences. People with B.Tech degree in Physical Science can later specialize in areas like Atmospheric and Ocean sciences, Solid Earth Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Remote Sensing & GIS, and Chemical Systems. The curriculum will have the best blend of basic science and engineering.

Every student who completes the B.Tech programme of IIST, meeting specified academic standards, will be absorbed in ISRO as Scientist/Engineer SC. To be thus eligible for absorption in ISRO, the student should have completed the B.Tech programme in four years with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.5 (out of a maximum of 10). Students who join IIST to pursue Undergraduate programme are required to furnish a bond to serve ISRO for five years immediately after completion of the programme. The maximum time limit allowed for successful completion of the programme is six years, but any extension beyond the normal four years renders the student ineligible for absorption in ISRO.

A student should earn 29 credits at the end of first year to continue his/her studies in IIST. Students who fail to earn at least 29 credits at the end of the first year will have to leave the academic programme and the Institute. Similarly students are required to earn 76 credits at the end of the second year and 124 credits at the end of the third year to continue their studies in IIST. The Institute makes every effort to support the weaker students by offering Winter and Summer courses every year.

Apart from the B.Tech Programmes the 2 years Masters Level Programmes offered by IISC are

• M.Tech in Softcomputing and Machine Learning
• M.Tech in Chemical Systems
• M.Tech in RF and Microwave Communications
• M.Tech in Applied and Adaptive Optics