ISAT 2011 IIST B.Tech Admissions 2011

ISAT 2011 IIST B.Tech Admissions 2011

IIST is Asia's first Space Institute and the first in the world to offer the complete range of undergraduate, post graduate, doctoral programmes with specific focus to space science, technology and applications.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology-IIST announces for ISAT-2011-IIST Admission Test for admission to the following B.Tech Programmes

1. B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
2. B.Tech. in Avionics
3. B.Tech. in Physical Sciences

B.Tech. Programmes

1. 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.

2. B.Tech. in Avionics: The programme covers what is typically covered in 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. degree in Avionics can later specialize in areas like DSP, RF & Communication, Antenna, Power Electronics, Micro Electronics, Control System etc.

3. B.Tech. in 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.

Schedule of ISAT-2011
The examination will be held on Saturday, 16th April, 2011 between 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM (IST)
(The schedule will remain unaltered even if the above date is declared a public holiday).

Intake of IIST B.Tech Programmes 2011
The total number of seats for the undergraduate programmes in IIST for the year 2011 is 156. The branch-wise distribution of seats is as follows:
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering: 59 seats
B.Tech. in Avionics: 58 seats
B.Tech. in Physical Sciences: 39 seats

To Apply for ISAT-2011
Candidates can apply on-line only. The online application form will be available from 10:00 AM on 8th November 2010 to 11:30 PM on 31st December 2010 at www.iist.ac.in/isat2011 or http: / /iist.isac.gov.in/iist.
Candidates will be guided at this stage about how to complete the application process, remit examination fee etc.

Cities / Towns of ISAT-2011 Entrance Exam
ISAT-2010 is planned to be conducted in the following twenty two cities of India:
Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut
Chennai
Chandigarh
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Bhubaneswar
Mumbai
Nagpur
Ahmedabad
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Bhopal
Delhi
Port Blair
Dehradun
Lucknow
Varanasi
Patna
Kolkata
Dispur
Vishakapatnam
Ranchi



ELIGIBILITY FOR ISAT-2011 Admission Test
Candidates must make sure that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions given below for appearing in ISAT-2011:

1. Citizenship

Only Indian citizens are eligible to write ISAT-2011.

2. Date of Birth
The date of birth of candidates belonging to GEN, OBC categories should be on or after October 1, 1986, while the date of birth of those belonging to SC, ST and PD categories should be on or after October 1, 1981.
(The date of birth as recorded in the high school/first Board/ Pre-University certificate/or its equivalent will be accepted).

3. Year of passing Qualifying Examination (QE)
A candidate must have passed the QE ( 10 + 2 ) for the first time, in the calendar year 2010 or 2011. Those who are going to appear in the QE after July 1, 2011 or expecting the results of QE later than July 1, 2011 are not eligible to apply for ISAT-2011.

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.

EXAMINATION FEE
Examination Fee for GEN and OBC candidates is Rs.600/-and for SC/ST/PD and all female candidates is Rs.300/-. Examination fee is payable in any one of the branches of State Bank of India (SBI) or Punjab National Bank (PNB) only, by using the Challan in triplicate which is downloadable/printable on successful completion of Online Registration through the above website. Fee remitted in any other form will not be accepted

Important Dates
Online Registration Starts for ISAT-2011: November 8, 2010
Last Date of Online Registration for ISAT 2011 : 31st December 2010
Last date for fee remittance 5th January, 2011
Date of ISAT-2011 16th April, 2011

CONTACT DETAILS
The Chairman, ISAT- 2011,
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology,
Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram695 547, Kerala.
Helpline:0471-2568477, 2568478, 2568479
Home Page: www.iist.ac.in
Email: isat2011@iist.ac.in

For more information visit-: http://www.iist.ac.in/isat2011/