Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offer high quality education at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral levels on areas with special focus to space sciences, space technology and space applications.

The campus is fully residential for students.

It has an area of about 100 acres, and is located in one of the most scenic places in Kerala, very near the majestic mountain range of Western Ghats.

Modern environmentally friendly buildings of unique architecture merge well with the thickly wooded campus situated on the foot hills of Sahyadri.

Facilities-

Hostel Services-

IIST has currently 11 hostels functioning in the campus, built based on contemporary architecture.

The hostels are named after the mythological constellations ‘nakshatras‘.

Chitra
Ashwini
Anuradha
Dhanista
Rohini
Phalguni
Vishaka
Dhruva
Revathi
Ardra
Arundathi

Each of these hostel-blocks has well-ventilated rooms designed to accommodate students on single and shared occupancy basis.

The hostel rooms are furnished with cots, study-tables, chairs, cupboards and bookshelves, enabling comfortable stay and to ensure a learning conducive environment.

Canteen Services-

Canteen Services works 24 hours to cater to not only the residential population but also the regular functionary population of more than 300 people which includes Faculty members, Officer, staff.

Dining Halls viz. ‘Aditi’ and ‘Akshaya’ having a capacity of 150 each caters to the students and auxiliary staff.

Sports and Fitness-

Training programs in the following sports activities are available.

Athletics
Basketball
Cricket
Football
Badminton
Table Tennis
Carom & Chess
Gymnasium

A well maintained basketball court is available within the campus.

Fitness Centre

Contact-

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Valiamala Road, Valiamala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547