IIST applications (JEE-Advance based) start on 1 June 2017
2017-05-31Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is a Deemed to be University, established by the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India. It offers undergraduate to post-doctoral programmes in the niche areas of space science, technology and applications. The institute fosters state-of-the-art research and development in space studies and creates a think-tank to explore new directions for the Indian space programme.
Course(s) offered
(a) B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) – 60 seats
(b) B.Tech (Avionics) -60 seats
(c) 5 Yr Dual Degree (B.Tech and MS/M.Tech) – 20 seats
In Dual Degree programme introduced this year, students receive on successful completion of the 5-year (10 semesters) programme, a B.Tech. degree in Engineering Physics and a M.S./M.Tech. degree in one of the four streams namely M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics / Solid State Physics / M.Tech. in Earth System Science / M.Tech. in Optical Engineering.
There is no option to exit the 5 Yr Dual degree program with a B.Tech degree.
Basis of Admission : Admission is provided based on JEE-Advanced 2017. The candidates must score category-wise minimum prescriber marks as specified below :
(a) General Candidates (GEN): At least 20% marks (i.e.73 marks out of 366) in aggregate and at least 5% marks (i.e. 6 marks out of 122) in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
(b) Other Backward Community – Non Creamy Layer OBC (NCL) Candidates: At least 18% marks(i.e. 65 marks out of 366) in aggregate and at least 4.5% marks (i.e. 5 marks out of 122) in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
(c) SC, ST & PD Candidates: At least 10% marks(i.e.36 marks out of 366) in aggregate and at least 2.5% marks(i.e. 3 marks out of 122) in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
Financial Assistance : Dept of Space provides financial assistance to cover full cost of tuition fee, hostel & dining charges, and also other expenses. In first semester, students do not have to pay any expenses. However, second semester onwards, full assistantship is continued for the current semester only for those who secure a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 7.5 (on a scale of 10) in the previous semester. The GENERAL and OBC category students who score less than 7.5 GPA in the previous semester has to remit to the institute all the above pre-notified fee. CGPA criteria has relaxations for SC/ST/PD candidates.
Student exchange arrangement with US Institutes : IIST has signed a MoU with USRA (Universities Space Research Association) of USA and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for exchange of students and faculty. Under this scheme selected students can do their project work/ internship in USA. The topper of the B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) from this institute will be sponsored to undergo an intense 9-months M.S. program at Caltech.
Absorption in ISRO / DOS : As performance based financial assistance is provided by DOS to the undergraduate students of IIST, ISRO/DOS will have the first right to absorb them, subject to the human resource requirements of ISRO/DOS.
The job absorption will be as per the recruitment norms of ISRO/DOS Centres for IIST graduates. To be eligible for absorption in ISRO/DOS, the student should have completed the B.Tech. Programme in four years or the dual degree programme in five years, with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.5 out of 10.
Students who are offered a job in ISRO/DOS are mandated to serve as Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ in any ISRO/DOS centres for a minimum period of 3 years. On failing to accept the job offer, a student is liable to pay Rs.10 lakhs to IIST/DOS as per the Surety Bond (on a Rs.100/- Non-Judicial paper duly signed by the student, parent and surety) to be executed at the time of admission to undergraduate programmes in IIST.
Application link : www.iist.ac.in/admissions/undergraduate
Key dates
Start of online applications : 1 June 2017
Last date of online application : 15 June 2017
Last date for remitting fee online through SBI-COLLECT : 16 June 2017
Publication of rank list & counseling schedule : 21 June 2017
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