NIRF #51 · Score 53.13

IIST Placement Statistics 2024

Public placement data for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram. Sourced from NIRF 2024 and disclosed institute reports. Refreshed yearly when MoE publishes new ranking data.

Placement Rate
80%
Eligible students placed in 2024
Median Package
₹14 LPA
Annual cost-to-company
Highest Package
₹50 LPA
Including international offers
NIRF Rank
#51
Engineering · 2024

Top Recruiters at IIST

Companies that participated in the IIST 2024 placement season, per institute disclosure and NIRF submission.

ISRO
DRDO
HAL
BARC
L&T
Tata
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Type
Central University
Students
800+
NAAC
N/A
Departments
6

Frequently Asked Questions

What was IIST's placement rate in 2024?
Per NIRF 2024 data and public placement reporting, approximately 80% of eligible students at IIST were placed in the 2024 placement season.
What is the median package at IIST?
The median package at IIST for the 2024 season was approximately ₹14 LPA, with the highest package reaching ₹50 LPA.
What companies recruit at IIST?
Top recruiters at IIST include ISRO, DRDO, HAL, BARC, L&T, Tata, alongside many other technology, finance, and consulting firms.
What is IIST's NIRF rank?
IIST ranked #51 in the NIRF 2024 Engineering Ranking with a score of 53.13.
How does PlacementPilot help IIST TPOs?
PlacementPilot replaces placement spreadsheets with a real-time tracker — candidate readiness, mock interviews, NAAC/AICTE-ready reports, and recruiter coordination, all in one dashboard. Set up takes under 2 minutes.

Sources: NIRF 2024 Engineering Ranking · nirfindia.org . Placement statistics cross-referenced with publicly disclosed institute reports for 2024.

Data is approximate and refreshed annually. PlacementPilot is not affiliated with IIST.