IIST Thiruvananthapuram All Questions

IIST takes admission through JEE Advanced and IISER consider KVPY, JEE Advanced and SCB channel to take admissions. 

IIST Cut off

-General Candidates (GEN): At least 20% (i.e.73 marks out of 366) marks in aggregate and at least 5% (i.e. 6 marks out of 122) marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).

-Other Backward Community – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) Candidates: At least 18% (i.e. 65 marks out of 366) marks in aggregate and at least 4.5% (i.e. 5 marks out of 122) marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

-Scheduled Caste(SC), Scheduled Tribe(ST) & Persons with Disabilities(PD) Candidates: At least 10% (i.e.36 marks out of 366) marks in aggregate and at least 2.5% (i.e. 3 marks out of 122) marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).

IISER Cut off

KVPY- Cut off is around 1050 

JEE Adavnced- Cut off rank is around 5800

SCB stream- cut off vary according to different states. 

KVPY preparation tips-

In order to start your preparation you should analyze the paper pattern and should be aware of the sylalbus. Make proper plan for your study. Refer previous year papers. Solve complete mock test series to analyze your performance level. Give proper time to revision.

All the Best!!

To get admission in IIST, you will have to clear Jee Advanced as this is the only way possible to get seat there whereas in IISER accepts 3 channels to provide admission KVPY, JEE ADVANCED, State or Center Board merit. Preparation tips are given below -KVPY -1.Analyse your performance and integrate your KVPY preparation with regular studies and refer to NCERT text books - KVPY aptitude test is basically a test of your fundamentals. Therefore, those who have studied NCERT study material thoroughly, cracking KVPY becomes easier. 2.Make a four-month strategy andpractice and revision as mush as you can.Also revisit question bank: avoid mistakes and start doing mock papers as well. Jee Advanced - 1. From every chapter identify one experiment as this will prepare you for comprehension and help you improve your reading skill in problem. 2. Assign a tentative timing for problem and never go for repeated reading of notes, it may help in Chemistry but not in Physics. 3. The paper timing must be most brain active timing of yours,ESSENTIALLY SYNCHRONIZE YOUR STUDY HOURS WITH EXAM TIMINGS. 4. Freshers solving last 5 year paper in stipulated time, this will help you in realizing the basic requirements. Boards - 1. Plan your schedule and note-making is an effective method also solve previous years' question papers. Understand the concepts while studying. Group study can help as studying in a group can help you to tackle those difficult areas and learn faster.

Hope this helps!!!

No, there is no such entrance test as you will have to clear Jee Advanced exam if you wish to get admission there. Fore reference, you can go through the below article -

IIST 2017 admission criteria

Good Luck!!!

It takes admission through JEE Advanced marks. 

You must score 20% marks in aggregrate and at least 5% marks in each of the three subjects.