Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

IIST has a unique placement model centered around ISRO. Students who maintain a CGPA above 7.5 (or as specified in current policy) are directly eligible for absorption into various ISRO centers as Scientist/Engineer 'SC' grades, subject to vacancy. For others, the dedicated Placement Cell facilitates recruitment with private aerospace and tech firms. In the 2024-2025 cycle, the highest package reached ₹38.5 LPA in the private sector, while the median package for B.Tech graduates was ₹11.64 LPA. Top recruiters include Airbus, Mercedes-Benz, Texas Instruments, Adobe, and space startups like Agnikul Cosmos.