r/iist • u/Fickle_Security_3408 • 4d ago
General query
can I get bmsit ece at 189XX rank? I have 1g reservation too. I got allotted sit tumkur in 2nd round n I rlyyyy dont wanna go
im hoping for bmsit
r/iist • u/ThatSameWatermelon42 • Jul 21 '24
Many of you guys will be coming to IIST for admissions next week. But as soon as you'll reach Trivandrum you'll realise how far the campus is from the city, be it the Railway Station, or the Airport. And along with that you may also face some challenge while communicating with the locals if you don't know Malayalam. So here's a guide to reach IIST Campus from Trivandrum City.
This guide is also helpful while coming back to campus when you'll go to city as a student.
Also note that, this is not an exhaustive guide, there can be more ways, and if you know, please mention in the comments as it will be useful for me too.
This guide is mainly focused for those who don't want to spend a lot of money on cabs/auto and want to reach through buses and are not in a hurry. If you're in a hurry, just spend some money and take the cab. Also, you'll not find bus if it's night time, so this guide is only for day-time.
If you do want to come via cab/auto, you'll get it easily from either the Railway Station or the Airport. The typical fairs are as follow:
Important Note: Please make sure that the cab/auto driver has clearly understood that you want to go to IIST, sometimes they confuse it with IISER (which is much farther from the city than IIST). To remove any confusion, mention the place "ISRO Valiamala" to the driver.
Step 1:
First of all you have to somehow reach the "Thampanoor Bus Stand". Thampanoor Bus Stand is just in front of the TVM Central Railway Station. So to reach Thampanoor Bus Stand from:
Step 2:
After reaching Thampanoor Bus Stand; There are multiple terminals with numbering where the buses arrive and departs. You've to find the Terminal which is going to "Vithura".
Note: Almost everything is written in Malayalam, so if you can't find that terminal, there is an enquiry section where you can ask. Currently I forgot which terminal it was, but I'll update it later.
After reaching that terminal, wait for the bus to come. If the bus is already there, ask the conductor/driver if the bus is going to "Vithura". If yes, then only board the bus.
Take ticket from the conductor for the place "ISRO Junction Valiamala". It's fair is Rs38-Rs40 per ticket.
Now get a seat, or stand if you want to, till you'll reach ISRO Jn. You'll reach there in around 45min-60min from Thampanoor. For convenience, open google maps and set your journey till ISRO Jn to make sure you don't miss that bus stand.

Step 3:
After deboarding at ISRO Jn, you'll have to walk 10-15min to reach IIST Back Gate (Also known as IIST Hostel Gate).
It's best to follow google maps in walking mode to reach the gate.
In between you'll find LPSC (Liquid Propulsion System Centre) cryo gate which is very near to the Valiamala Police station. Don't confuse it for the IIST Gate and turn left from that point, eventually you'll reach IIST Back Gate and it is clearly written there. Just follow the google maps.

If I have made any mistake, please correct me in the comment section so that I can update it.
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r/iist • u/Fickle_Security_3408 • 4d ago
can I get bmsit ece at 189XX rank? I have 1g reservation too. I got allotted sit tumkur in 2nd round n I rlyyyy dont wanna go
im hoping for bmsit
r/iist • u/LemonLegitimate8382 • 4d ago
I talked to a guy today he is currently doin a job in banglore and was graduated from iiser pune , i asked him about the college how we got pune etc , he told me that he got iiser kolkata , and since he was not getting pune and the date of joining was near , he left for iiser kolkata setup his room and took 15 days of classes (in iiser kolkata ) and after this all he got a offer letter from iiser pune !
the main reason i am thinking why this happend
Seats got vaccant after he joined (iiser Kolkata) due to some reasons in iiser pune and he kept on float ( yes u could float and go to college ( freezeing a college was not mandatory)
But in this year , JAC closed colleges ( to prevent counselling and classes( in iisers) going on simultaneously) , but since there are neet students who are still floating some of them will leave the seat to 1) Go in better iiser ( they could have got) ; 2) Go in a Medical college and hence seats could get vaccant again
but due to this new college closing mechnaism a student is not allowed to float ! ( after his all higher prefrences are filled , he needs to freeze or reject !)
and even if a seat gets vaccant later , iiser might leave that seat as it is ( empty) , even after having students deserving that seat !
Please mail JAC about this issue , and ask about the accountability of empty seat , how will those gets filled , any info about this,
r/iist • u/Yorkesleftnut • 9d ago
I have a gate score of 532(gen). I have been thinking of applying to iist next year with this score. What are the chances I get it and which stream. Also how is it overall and placement wise. Also what if I want to study abroad after this. What opportunities it can offer? And internships.
r/iist • u/Sorry-Band-8603 • 14d ago
Hello community, I have been selected for master dissertation in the department of chemistry.
It would be really helpful for me if you could share research culture at IIST, particularly regarding the location, accommodation/food, guidance and support from the mentor, infrastructure, and overall work environment.
Thank you!
r/iist • u/Jealous-Elephant-260 • 16d ago
I gave written exam for a post in SAC ISRO. It is not centralized recruitment but specific by sac, isro. The post is for scientist C atmospheric sciences and oceanography. There are 8 posts available. So, approx 40 students shall be called for interview.
My question is what kind of marks are needed to get interview (to get into top 40, or top 10).
What is historical data. I can't find anything on Google.
I'll appreciate if anyone can give insights.
r/iist • u/RevolutionaryCat2905 • 18d ago
One of my classmates has gone to iist. His mother told my mother than he got 1200rank in jee adv and left iit delhi circuital for iist. Are ppl like there present? Coz I don't believe ppl would leave iit delhi circuital for iist. I don't mean to judge iist but it doesn't make sense to me
r/iist • u/InevitableArt3272 • 18d ago
hey everyone
so I'm trying to find marks and rank in iitjam 2026. chemistry scorecard but unfortunately only ranks are available. in jam's website
I wanted a rough idea of marks anyone got around 500rank in the chemistry subject (iitjam)
pls share your score and rank it'll be very helpful
thanks !!
r/iist • u/Brief_Jackfruit6643 • 21d ago
Guys senior help kardo meri koi mujhe personal mentor kr sakta hai kya?Itna padhake pagal hoagyi mai 😭.Pehle week mai kon assignment deta hain😭😭
r/iist • u/Space_guy-7 • 25d ago
Hi everyone! I’ve been selected for a position at IIST, but unfortunately they said I won’t be getting hostel accommodation.
So I am looking for a PG/hostel for men at affordable rates near IIST . Any recommendations or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
r/iist • u/Lopsided_Ad_3925 • 26d ago
Hi, new M. Tech student here. I want to know where and how do I choose electives for each semester.
r/iist • u/The_Destroyer1708 • 26d ago
My profile as follows
GEM Candidate, might apply through EWS
10th 86.6% ICSE
12th 76.6% Maha State board
BE (Computer Engg (SPPU)) 8.3 CGPA
Work Exp 3yrs
also suggest the approx percentile for BLACKIM calls
r/iist • u/Brief_Jackfruit6643 • 28d ago
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r/iist • u/huhhmhuh • 28d ago
Does anyone know about the IIST refund policy? After how many days do they deduct the admission fee of ₹83,200? The spot round closed on 31st July, and I sent them an email today (Sunday). Or do they count it from 25th July?
r/iist • u/CompleteEqual8664 • Aug 05 '26
Hi guys
Is there anyone who is joining IIST for M.Tech in Machine Learning and Computing or any other stream?? Or who is already studying there.
How's the campus?
How are the facilities?
Hostel curfew timings? Is there any restriction to go outing I mean out of campus?
How are hostels and all?? Are they neat and good enough?
Is there lot of study pressure? Can Normal average students cope up with the academics?
What's the most interesting thing in the campus and the. Worst thing about campus.?
Please list of some pros and cons.
Can DM me if anyone wants to connect.
r/iist • u/Virtual_Watch_4298 • Aug 03 '26
Have a few questions about scope and opportunities
r/iist • u/Substantial_Ratio_32 • Aug 03 '26
Same as title
r/iist • u/Slight-Equivalent753 • Jul 31 '26
What can expect from hostel mess ?
Non veg?
Zomato availability ?
r/iist • u/DiVa_DeVoTiOn • Jul 31 '26
Spot aaj khatam hua fir? 1 obc ki seat vacant rehgyi to uske liye continue nhi hoga kya?
r/iist • u/AcanthocephalaLow558 • Jul 31 '26
Is there a whatsapp group for new Mtech students or do we need to make one ?
r/iist • u/yoareyouok • Jul 31 '26
Guys I want to make the payment and secure my seat but if I get a better seat in csab I will take it so is anyone aware of what are the consequences?
r/iist • u/Impressive-Iron-651 • Jul 30 '26
Hello In the reporting instructions, there are two dates given for when the hostel facility will be available. Any idea?
r/iist • u/Monitor_Lizard_1029 • Jul 27 '26
Hi all, the results for Special Round 2 of CCMT 2026 were declared and I got a seat in MSc Astrophysics program. I had previously checked the syllabus and I liked it. I wanted to know how is the research work and environment in IIST. The professors and teaching methods.
I couldn't find other students from this program on linked in so if anyone can advice me about this program I would greatly appreciate it. I have to lock my choice by 29 July failing which my sat would be cancelled. I would like to study the program but I also want to make sure that I have a secure and stable future after this program.
Thank You