Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics at IIST Trivandrum

If you are looking at Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics, IIST Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹10.76 lakh.

IIST Trivandrum is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIST Trivandrum — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIST Trivandrum as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIST Trivandrum before you pay anything.

To be considered for Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIST Trivandrum's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIST Trivandrum on its website (www.iist.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of - MTech: 63, a median package of ₹13.2 lakh and a highest package of ₹28 lakh at IIST Trivandrum. 51 of 130 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIST Trivandrum runs 8 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Tech in Optical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)
• B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + M.S./ M.Tech.
• Discontinue (Apr 2022) -B.Tech. in Engineering Physics
• Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Sc in Solid State Physics
• Discontinue (Apr 2022) -B.Tech + M.Sc in Earth System Science

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Discontinue (Apr 2022) - B.Tech + M.Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics genuinely interest you? You will spend 5 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹10.76 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIST Trivandrum compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Thiruvananthapuram?