IIST Campus

I want to get the details of campus of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) so can you provide me?

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The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is a government-aided institute and deemed university for the study and research of space science, located at Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

It was established on 14 September 2007. IIST was set up by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India.

IIST Campus-

The campus is located at Valiamala, about 25 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, on the way to the famous hill resort of Ponmudi.

The institute has two campuses planned spread over a total area of around 100 acres situated close to the foot hills of Sahyadri ranges.

Academic Wing-

The institute provides full-fledged infrastructure

Modern environment friendly buildings of unique architecture merge well with the surrounding forest area.

The academic activities spread across four blocks – Aerospace, Physical Sciences, Avionics and Interdisciplinary.

The Academic blocks are equipped with spacious lecture halls and well-designed research and curriculum laboratories.

An imposing Library building is centrally located.

Administrative Wing-

Offices of the Director, Deans and Registrar are centrally located in the arc-shaped elegant Administrative block.

All the administrative offices are housed in this block.

Residential Wing-

IIST is planned to be a fully residential campus with all facilities.

The campus has 11 hostels and two mess halls for the students.

There is a Medical Centre with qualified doctors and nurses which operates 24 x 7.

An ambulance is available in the campus for emergencies.

The campus is self sufficient with a bank, ATM outlet, bookstore, cafeteria and eatery joints.

Adequate security arrangements are in place to ensure a secured campus.

Proper local bus connectivity is available to the city of Thiruvananthapuram.

IIST offers transport facility for the movement of faculty and staff.

Rain water harvesting is another important initiative at IIST in making the campus eco-friendly.

Ponmudi Campus

The Institute also has its extended campus in Ponmudi hills.

A fully functional Climate observatory is established there.

A lecture complex and a guest house are also in the plan.

Contact address

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