Top Aviation Courses in India: BSc, BBA, Cabin Crew and Diploma & More

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Aviation courses have always been a popular course among students in India. Candidates who aspire to make a career in the aviation industry or are passionate to become a pilot can choose aviation courses. The course is quite wide and provides multiple designations to candidates as per their course. Some other profiles offered to aviation degree holders are an air traffic controller, airline technician and many more. Before enrolling themselves in the aviation course, candidates need to have a detailed knowledge of the aviation course, eligibility criteria and more.

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Aviation Courses: Highlights

Aviation Course Events Aviation Course Particulars
Course Name BSc Aviation
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Duration 3 Years
Examination Type Semester
Eligibility Criteria Must have Class 12th (or equivalent level of examination) certificate from a recognised board with Physics and Mathematics.
Average Course Fee INR 1 - 3 Lakhs
Average Salary INR 2 - 6 Lakhs

Types of Aviation Courses

Aviation courses are best suited for candidates who wish to be a part of the cabin crew or aspire to fly an aircraft. The candidates need to get an understanding of the aviation courses. Aviation courses are of different types and are offered at different levels. Passionate and eligible candidates can pursue aviation courses after class 10th or 12th. The aviation courses are also offered at different levels including graduation, diploma etc. There are various professional courses available in the aviation streams. Here in the article, we have shared various types of aviation courses available in India.

Popular Aviation Courses

Candidates can pursue aviation courses in different modes like full-time or regular. There are many aviation courses that are offered in online mode. Candidates can also pursue certification in aviation courses. Some of the popular aviation courses are listed below: 

Aviation Courses Duration
BSc in Aeronautics (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering) 3 years
Diploma in Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding 18 months
Post Graduate Diploma in Custom Clearance and Freight Forwarding (PGDCC&FF) 1 year
BSc in Aviation 3 years
BMS in Customs Clearance Freight Forwarding and Logistics 3 years
BSc in Maritime Hospitality Studies 3 years
BSc Aeronautics (Mechanics and Avionics) 3 years

Aviation Degree Courses

Aviation degree courses can be pursued by candidates after qualifying class 12th from a recognised board or institute with a minimum 50% marks. Candidates should have basic English and Geography knowledge and should have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics stream. 

Some of the popular Aviation Degree Courses are listed below:

Aviation Degree Courses Duration
BSc in Aeronautics (Avionics) 3 years
BSc in Aviation Science 3 years
BBA in Aviation Management 3 years
BSc in Aeronautics (Mechanical) 3 years

Aviation Diploma Courses

There are various institutes and colleges in India that provide aviation diploma courses in India. Candidates can pursue Aviation diploma courses after completing Class 10th or 12th. They need to meet the required eligibility criteria to take admitted to Aviation diploma courses. Candidates should have knowledge of Geography and the English language. Admissions in Aviation diploma courses are done on the basis of merit or entrance exam. 

Aviation Certification Courses

This is a short-term course in aviation. Candidates can pursue certificate courses in aviation after completing class 10th or 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics streams. Certificate courses are six to twelve-month duration courses. 

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Aviation Syllabus

The goal of the course is to disseminate in-depth subject knowledge on a wide range of aviation topics. The course makes an effort to assist the students in developing their skills in the fields of employment they have selected. The table below provides candidates with access to the Aviation courses' degree-specific syllabi.

Diploma Course Syllabus

Semester

Syllabus

Semester 1

Mathematics

Physics

Organizational Behavior

Mathematics for Engineering

Effective Communication

Cognitive Process and Problem-Solving

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Semester 2

Engineering Designing

Operation Planning

Engineering Cost Decisions

Statistical Methods for Engineering

Avionics System

Airline Operations

Introduction to Programming

Distribution and Transportation

UG Course Syllabus

Year 

Syllabus

Year 1

Aviation Mathematics

Aviation Physics 1

Aviation Science 1

Indian Heritage and Culture

English-I

Aircraft Awareness and Simulator Practicals

Second Language Paper 1

Aircraft Awareness and Simulator Practicals

Year II

Aviation Physics-II

Aviation Science-II

English-II

Computer Application in Aviation

Second Language Paper-II

Aviation English Computer Practicals

Environmental Science

Aviation English Computer Practicals

Year III

Aviation Physics-III

Aviation Science-III

Aviation Physics-IV

Aircraft Ground Handling and Safety Practicals

Aviation Science-IV

Aircraft Inspection Procedures

Air Navigation and Regulation

Aircraft Inspection Procedures

PG Course Syllabus

Semester

Syllabus

Semester 1

Economics & Management Decisions

Marketing Management

Organizational Behavior

Quantitative Methods

Operations Management

Human Resource Management Principles & Practices of Management

Fundamentals of Airlines Operations

Airport Planning & Management

Semester 2

Econometrics

Business Research Methods

Human Resource Management

Business Ethics

Marketing Management

Airline Operation and Scheduling

Aviation Security & Safety Management

Air Cargo Management

Managerial Economics

Quality Management

Program Elective I

Open Elective I

Industrial Visit

Semester 3

Customer Relationship Management

Aviation Regulatory Management

Operation Management

Dissertation

Summer Internship

Semester 4

Airport Ramp Operations

Airport Terminal Operations

International Business

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  • Popular Exams
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  • Popular Aviation UG Courses
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Popular Aviation Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

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Popular Aviation Specializations

Following are the most popular Aviation Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Aviation UG Courses

Following are the most popular Aviation UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Aviation PG Courses

Following are the most popular Aviation PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

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Here is the table below showing the list of some of the top Aviation colleges in Bangalore, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Akash Group of InstitutionsINR 2.8 lakh
School of Management, Presidency University, BangaloreINR 5.1 lakh
Harsha InstitutionsINR 3.35 Lacs - INR 3.55 lakh
T. John Group of InstitutionsINR 3.65 lakh
GEMS B School, BangaloreINR 3.8 lakh
Kristu Jayanti UniversityINR 4.2 lakh
Jain Deemed-to-be University, BangaloreINR 6.75 lakh

 

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