Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

IIST's standout outcome is direct entry into ISRO for graduates who meet the required minimum CGPA — a guaranteed, performance-linked career pathway unique among Indian engineering institutes. Students who don't pursue or qualify for the ISRO track participate in campus placements or pursue postgraduate study, with strong outcomes given the institute's small, specialised talent pool.

• •ISRO (primary pathway for eligible graduates)
• •DRDO (defence R&D)
• •Qualcomm, Analog Devices, Bosch (semiconductor/electronics)
• •Amazon, Samsung R&D (select roles for graduates opting outside the space sector)