The Federal Institute of Science and Technology, commonly known as FISAT, is a private engineering and technology institution located in Kerala, India. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, computer applications, and management, and is affiliated to the state's technical university for academic purposes. FISAT is a self-financing institution and is recognised as one of the engineering colleges operating in the central Kerala region.
| Institution name | Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| Type | Private, self-financing |
| Field | Engineering, technology, management, computer applications |
| Affiliation | State technical university, Kerala |
| Academic levels | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
Overview
FISAT functions as a multi-disciplinary technical institution offering programmes primarily in the engineering disciplines. It is run by an educational trust and is part of the wave of self-financing engineering colleges that emerged in Kerala to expand access to technical education beyond the older government and aided institutions. The institute follows the curriculum prescribed by its affiliating university and conducts examinations in line with the academic calendar of the university.
The campus draws students from across Kerala and from other Indian states, with a smaller share of students admitted under the management quota and the rest through centralised state-level entrance counselling. The college positions itself as a teaching-oriented institution with a focus on industry interaction, project-based learning, and student development.
Academics
FISAT offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes in core and applied branches of engineering. The disciplines typically include:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
At the postgraduate level, the institute offers Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes in selected specialisations linked to its undergraduate departments. It also runs a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme through its school of management. Doctoral research is supported in departments that are recognised as research centres by the affiliating university.
Departments and research
The departments host laboratories aligned to their respective curricula, including computing labs, electronics and communication labs, electrical machines labs, fluid mechanics and thermal engineering labs, materials testing facilities, and biotechnology labs. Research activity is centred on areas such as signal processing, embedded systems, software engineering, machine learning, renewable energy, and applied biotechnology.
Campus and facilities
The FISAT campus houses academic blocks, administrative buildings, departmental laboratories, a central library, seminar halls, and an auditorium. Common student facilities include a canteen, indoor and outdoor sports areas, transport services, and separate hostels for men and women. The library maintains a collection of textbooks, reference works, journals, and digital resources, and provides access to online databases used in engineering and management education.
The institute has a Training and Placement Cell that coordinates internships, industrial visits, training programmes, and recruitment drives. The placement cell organises pre-placement training in aptitude, communication skills, and technical interviews.
Admissions
Admission to the B.Tech programme is primarily through the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala. A portion of the seats is filled through the management quota and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) category as per state regulations.
Admission to M.Tech programmes is based on GATE scores or the state-level postgraduate entrance examination. MCA admissions follow the state-level MCA entrance test, while MBA admissions are based on national or state-level management entrance examinations along with group discussion and personal interview rounds.
Student life
Student life at FISAT revolves around departmental associations, technical clubs, and cultural bodies. Activities include:
- Annual technical festival featuring workshops, paper presentations, and coding contests
- Cultural festival with music, dance, theatre, and literary events
- Departmental symposia and guest lectures
- IEEE student branch and other professional society chapters
- Entrepreneurship and innovation cell activities
- Sports tournaments and inter-college meets
- Volunte