Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) conducts ISAT-2010 for admission to B.Tech / Undergraduate Programs in Avionics,Physical Sciences and Aerospace Engineering

What is this all about?
IIST Admission Test (ISAT-2010)
The admissions to the Undergraduate Programmes (B.Tech) at IIST for the year 2010 are made through the ISAT-2010.

INTRODUCTION
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, was set up under the Department of Space, Government of India in the academic year, 2007-08. The Institute now offers undergraduate (B Tech) programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, and Physical Sciences. In addition to the regular curriculum similar to the general syllabi of Science and Engineering courses, the programmes will have special modules tailored to space technology and space science.

The Institute is being developed as a centre of excellence in the area of advanced space science and technology with Post-Graduate, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral programmes in the niche areas of Space Science, Technology and Applications to cater to the sophisticated technological requirements of ISRO.

In this institute, the education is fully integrated with the high technology research work being carried out at ISRO Centres. This is being achieved by making the best use of the R&D infrastructure of the Department of Space/ Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) besides creating its own resources to train the young minds in high technology areas. The institute is equipped with a full-fledged infrastructure of international standards to create an excellent academic and research ambience. The students will have ample opportunity for scientific and academic interaction with eminent scientists and technologists in the country and abroad, with the brightest among them taking part in academic exchange programmes between IIST and international Universities/institutions of repute. Along with the excellent infrastructure provided in IIST, the institute is also endowed with faculty members of fine academic excellence who not only nurture an excellent scholastic atmosphere here, but also act as mentors and counsellors to the students. The institute adopts modern methods of learning with a good mix of practical, tutorial and lectures in its curriculum. Within a short time, the Institute will have special satellite-based connectivity with higher bandwidth, enhancing its readiness for distant education delivery from premier institutions and research laboratories from within and outside the country.


The institute presently functions from a specially created Alternative Campus, adjacent to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. IIST's permanent campus is being established at Valiamala, about 20 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city. The first phase of this modern campus, set in a beautiful natural landscape, will be ready for occupation by early 2010. The campus shall house Academic Blocks with classrooms, research laboratories and computer centres, Library,

Administrative Block, Convocation Area, Student Activity Centre, Sports facilities, Hostels, and residential area for faculty & non-teaching staff. At present, IIST has 436 students and 54 faculty members, maintaining a student-faculty ratio of about 8:1. The ratio is expected to improve to 5:1 with the ongoing process of induction of more faculty members. IIST has introduced a very effective mentoring system to guide, support and enhance the student learning process.
 
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must make sure that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions given below for appearing in ISAT-2010:
1. Citizenship

Candidates have to be Indian citizens to be eligible to write ISAT-2010.

2. Date of Birth

 The date of birth of candidates belonging to GEN, OBC categories should be on or after October 1, 1985, while the date of birth of those belonging to SC, ST and PD categories should be on or after October 1, 1980.
The date of birth as recorded in the high school/first Board/ Pre-University certificate/or its equivalent will be accepted. If the certificate does not mention the date of birth, candidate must submit at the time of counseling/admission an authenticated document indicating the date of birth.

3. Year of passing Qualifying Examination (QE)

A candidate must have passed the QE for the first time, in the calendar year 2009 or 2010, provided the results are available before 1 July 2010. Those who are going to appear in the QE or expecting the results of QE later than July 1, 2010 are not eligible to apply for ISAT-2010.

4. Minimum Percentage of Marks in Class X or equivalent examination.

Candidates belonging to GEN and OBC categories must secure at least 70% marks in aggregate in their Class X or equivalent examination, while, those belonging to SC,ST and PD categories must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in their Class X or equivalent examination.

5. Minimum Percentage of Marks in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination

Candidates belonging to GEN and OBC categories must secure at least 70% marks in the aggregate in their Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) papers in their QE, while, those belonging to SC,ST and PD categories must secure at least 60% marks in the aggregate in their PCM papers in their QE.

6. RESERVATION OF SEATS

As per Government of India rules candidates belonging to certain categories are admitted to seats reserved for them based on relaxed criteria. These categories are:

Scheduled Castes (SC)

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Other Backward Castes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)

Physically Disabled (PD) candidates.

Benefit of reservation shall be given only to those castes/ tribes which are recognized by the Government of India and are included in the respective central list published by the Department of Personnel and Training.

B.Tech Programmes


1. B.Tech Avionics: 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.

2. 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.

3. B.Tech in 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.

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.

Schedule of ISAT-2010
The examination will be held on Friday, the April 16, 2010 as per the schedule given below:
Paper-I: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (IST)
Paper-II: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (IST)
The schedule will remain unaltered even if the above date is declared a public holiday.

Type of Examination
There will be two question papers, each of two hours duration. Both the question papers will be of objective type and will consist of three separate sections on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The detailed syllabi based on which ISAT-2010 will be conducted, for the three subjects, namely, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics will be included in the ISAT - 2010 Brochure which will be available in ISAT-2010 webpage from 21st December, 2009.

Fees Structure
The expenditure per semester for tuition fees, hostel accommodation and boarding etc is borne fully by IIST for every student who scores a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 6 out of 10. In addition, a book allowance of Rs 3000 is provided every semester to every student. If a student scores less than 6 GPA out of 10, he/she has to bear the expenditure of the next semester.

Applications and Selection Procedures
Student desirous of taking entrance test ISAT-2010 shall have to pay application fee as under:

Male GEN/OBC candidates : Rs.500
SC/ST/PD and for all female candidates : Rs.250


Candidates can apply on-line only. The online application form will be available from 10:00 AM on 21st December 2009 to 11:30 PM on 31st January 2010 in the IIST website www.iist.ac.in/IIST/ISAT2010 and the alternate link www.isac.gov.in/iist/.

The candidate has to choose any three different cities, in the order of preference, from the following 30 Test Centres:

Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hubli, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Shillong, Silchar, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam. The final allocation of Test Centre for the candidates will be done by Chairman, ISAT-2010.

Candidates have to note down the ISAT Registration Number made available after online submission of application and quote the same for all future correspondences with IIST.

On the successful online submission of Application, the candidate will be asked to print “ISAT-2010 ADMIT CARD” and the “APPLICATION FORM”.

 The candidate must affix one recent passport size colour photograph on the ISAT-2010 ADMIT CARD. The photograph and signature should be duly attested with office seal either by the Principal of the School last attended or a Gazetted Officer. The candidate also has to affix an identical photograph (unattested) in the “APPLICATION FORM” and duly sign in the space provided.

The completed ISAT-2010 ADMIT CARD and the “APPLICATION FORM” along with the DD should be sent to the “The Chairman, ISAT-2010, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, ISRO P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 022” by speed post so as to reach by 5 p.m. on February 8, 2010. The envelope containing the above documents must be superscribed “Application for ISAT-2010”.

 The candidate will receive a Hall Ticket from IIST with the assigned Roll Number, details of the allotted Test Centre and other relevant information. The candidates are required to bring the Hall Ticket for the ISAT-2010 examination, without fail.

No acknowledgement card will be sent to the candidates. The status of the application will be displayed on the IIST website after 15 February 2010. The candidate can check the status by using the IIST login id and ISAT-2010 Password.

 For all enquiries, candidates may visit the IIST website or contact: isat2010@iist.ac.in


Application Submission deadline: February 8, 2010.
Exam Date: April 16, 2010


Website Details:The detailed information is included in the ISAT - 2010 Brochure. The Brochure is available to download from ISAT webpage http://www.iist.ac.in/IIST/ISAT2010/index.html


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