Federal Institute of Science And Technology

What Federal Institute of Science And Technology does

Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) is a private, self-financing engineering college established in 2002 and headquartered in Angamali, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The institution operates under the stewardship of the Federal Bank group, is approved by AICTE New Delhi, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), and has been reaccredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade (3.45 CGPA). All six of its B.Tech programs — Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering — hold NBA accreditation. FISAT serves approximately 3,200+ students across undergraduate, postgraduate (MBA, MCA, M.Tech), and doctoral programs, and recorded 602+ placement offers for its Class of 2026.

FISAT's core offering centers on regulated engineering and management education delivered through a mix of in-person instruction and technology-enabled learning infrastructure. The technology stack includes Webex cloud conferencing (100 licenses, 1,000 concurrent participants), an Open edX-based Learning Management System, a Knimbus eLibrary portal with mobile access, and DSpace digital repositories, supplemented by specialized facilities such as a Robotics Lab, Language Lab, Central Computing Facility, IDEA LAB, and Fab Lab. The SPARC (Science & Technology Park and Research Centre) extends the platform into applied research and startup incubation via Fablabs, Technology Business Incubation (TBI), Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC), and an IPR Cell.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition and academic fees for B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and PhD programs, with fee structures determined by KTU regulations and AICTE guidelines under both government and management quota seats. The go-to-market motion relies on KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical) entrance examination rankings for merit-based admissions, government counseling, and direct management-quota applications. Marketing leverages NIRF rankings, the institutional website, news announcements, and industry partnerships including an NSDC collaboration for skill development. International partnerships with Universiti Malaysia Pahang and UiTM Malaysia, plus the award-winning Xplore 2023 engagement with Phoenix Contact Germany, support global positioning and student/faculty exchange.

Name

Federal Institute of Science And Technology

Legal name

Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT)®

Website

https://fisat.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) is a private, AICTE-approved and NAAC 'A+'-accredited engineering college in Angamali, Kerala, founded in 2002, delivering NBA-accredited B.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD programs to 3,200+ students through tuition-fee-based admissions under KTU regulations.

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Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

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SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Technical higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Research education

Headquarters

HQ city

Angamali

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (MBA, MCA, M.Tech), and PhD program fees. Fee structure is determined by Kerala Technological University (KTU) regulations and government guidelines.
2. Scholarship Administration: Institutional disbursement of scholarships worth Rs. 12 cr+ to eligible students, funded through government schemes, institutional endowments, and industry partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT) is a private engineering college in Angamaly, Kerala, India, founded in 2002. It delivers undergraduate B.Tech degree programs across multiple engineering disciplines, along with postgraduate MBA, MCA, and PhD programs. The institute is AICTE-approved, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), and accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade and NBA for all B.Tech programs.

Product overview

Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and technological facilities. The institution provides undergraduate B.Tech programs (accredited by NBA), postgraduate MBA and MCA programs, and PhD research programs across engineering, science, and management disciplines. Supporting the academic offerings are technology-enabled learning platforms including Webex for remote learning, Open edX for content management, and Knimbus digital library. The SPARC (Science & Technology Park and Research Centre) provides research infrastructure with incubation facilities, Fablabs, and innovation cells. The institution operates as a unified platform combining traditional academic delivery with modern digital learning tools and research incubation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering, offered to students who have completed higher secondary education. All B.Tech programs are NBA accredited.
• MBA Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 602+ placement offers for Class of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Universiti Malaysia Pahang AL-SULTAN ABDULLAHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023FISAT signed an MoU with Universiti Malaysia Pahang AL-SULTAN ABDULLAH in December 2023 to promote friendship and cooperation, mutual understanding, academic, cultural and scientific thought and personnel exchange. The partnership includes faculty and student visits, collaborative research initiatives, and cultural exchange programs.
• Phoenix Contact GermanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023FISAT team from Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Department won the Xplore Technology Award 2023 organized by Phoenix Contact Germany, competing against 700+ teams globally. The award ceremony was held at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in Berlin. The project 'Water management at home for a sustainable world using IoT' was developed by students led by Aaron Sabu Joseph with mentors Lakshmi Nandakumar and Dr. Abi P Mathew.
• Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Malaysia in May 2023 to promote friendship and cooperation, mutual understanding, academic, cultural and scientific thought and personnel exchange. The collaboration supports international industrial visits and student exchange programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Model Engineering College: Private self-financing engineering college in Ernakulam, Kerala, offering NBA-accredited B.Tech programmes. Most directly comparable to FISAT on geography, programme mix, fee regulation under KTU, and recruitment via KEAM counselling.
• SCMS School of Engineering and Technology: Ernakulam-based private engineering college under the SCMS Group offering B.Tech, MBA and MCA with KTU affiliation. Closely comparable to FISAT in programme portfolio, management structure, and local placement pipeline.
• Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology: Kochi-based self-financing engineering college affiliated to KTU with NBA-accredited B.Tech streams and active placement operations. Comparable to FISAT in scale, KTU-regulated fee structure, and focus on Kerala engineering admissions.
• Christ College of Engineering: Self-financing engineering college in Thrissur, Kerala, offering B.Tech and postgraduate programmes under KTU. Comparable to FISAT in programme depth, fee regulation, and southern-Kerala catchment area.
• Toc H Institute of Science and Technology: Private engineering college in Ernakulam, Kerala, offering NBA-accredited B.Tech programmes under KTU. Directly comparable peer in programme mix, regulatory framework, and Cochin-corporate placement market.

Broad incumbents

• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amritapuri Campus): Large deemed university with an Amritapuri (Kerala) campus offering multi-disciplinary engineering programmes. A broader incumbent in the same Kerala engineering market with overlapping recruitment sources and a more extensive programme portfolio than FISAT.
• APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU): The affiliating state technological university for FISAT. Operates as the overarching regulator and degree-granting body across Kerala engineering colleges and competes indirectly via its own programmes and ecosystem positioning.
• Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT): Government-owned state university in Kochi offering engineering and technology programmes and affiliated colleges. A broader incumbent operating in the same Kerala engineering education market as FISAT, including through constituent and affiliated institutions.

Regional players

• Manipal Institute of Technology: Private constituent engineering college of MAHE in Karnataka, offering NBA-accredited B.Tech programmes at national scale. Comparable on programme mix and accreditation profile, but operates outside Kerala and does not compete directly in the KEAM counselling funnel.

Emerging players

• IIIT Kerala: Public-private IIIT located in Kerala focused on IT and computer-science engineering programmes. An emerging peer targeting similar KEAM applicants but with a narrower, computing-led programme mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fisat_ncc?igshid=MmU2YjMzNjRlOQ==
• Xx.com/fisatofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/fisats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federal-institute-of-science-and-technology-fisat

Compliance4 records

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