Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) – BTech Programmes Admissions 2010
December 26th, 2009
IIST Admission Test – 2010 – Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Admission to BTech Programmes
Institute Name:
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
About Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) :
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), which is declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, was set up under Department of Space, Goverment of India, and offers undergraduates B Tech programme in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering and Physical Sciences. IIST also offers post graduate and doctoral programmes to meet the requirements of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). In addition to the regular curriculum, the courses will have special modules tailored to space technology and space science. IIST focuses on high-end research activities with the country’s space programmes and related innovative ventures.
Eligibility :
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 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.
How to Apply :
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/.
For further information contact: isat2010@iist.ac.in
Phone: 0471 – 2564831, 0471 – 2564832
Brochure :http://www.iist.ac.in/IIST/compRepository/mediagallery/isat2010/brochure_isat2010.pdf
Examination Centres: ISAT-2010 will be conducted in about thirty cities, spread all over India
Application Fee :
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
Important Dates:
Submission of online application: 21st December 2009-10am to 31st January 2010-11.30 pm
Last date of receipt of documents by post in ISAT office – 8th February 2010
Contact:
IIST(Admin Office)
0471 – 256-4808
0471-256-4809
Fax : 0471-256-4806
Source : http://www.iist.ac.in/IIST/
Categories: Admission, Entrance Exams
