Aviation Colleges in Kottayam - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

There are about 35 best Aviation colleges in Kerala. Of these,  18 colleges are privately owned and 1 college is owned by public/government organisations. Students can secure their admission after passing Class 12 or through entrance exams like KMAT Kerala, etc. Some of the popular Aviation colleges in Kerala include Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, Aptech Aviation Academy, Skywings Academy of Aviation and Tourism, MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University, Sha Shib Aviation Academy, Sha- Shib Group of Institutions, MM Knowledge Arts and Science College, Aimfill International,  and many others.

Joining the best Aviation colleges in Kerala can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees and average placement package:

College Names	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
MGU Kerala Courses	INR 49,000	INR 6 LPA
Centre for Open and Digital Education, Hindustan Ins Courses	INR 1 lakh	INR 3 LPA – INR 5 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

It is estimated that joining the best Aviation colleges in Kerala can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Aptech Aviation Academy	INR 54,000 – INR 83,000
Skywings Academy of Aviation and Tourism	INR 35,000
MGU Kerala	INR 49,000
IIMT Studies Kochi	INR 82,000
Mennen Aviation Academy	INR 5,000 – INR 61,000

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top Aviation colleges in Kerala:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
MGU Kerala Placements	INR 5 LPA	IndiGo Airlines, Bengaluru, Travel Que, Kerala Holidays, Kochi, Chakolas pavilion hotel and convention center, Kochi, etc.

Aviation courses are an excellent way for students to swiftly obtain important skills. It emphasises course length, providing students with a flexible approach to their vocation as well as a good educational foundation. Aviation personnel must be well-versed in both machines and the job descriptions of others in the industry. Of course, the essential prerequisites for Aviation courses differ based on the type.

The following are the eligibility requirements for aviation courses after the 12th grade to get admission in Aviation colleges in Kerala:

• In Class 12, the students should have studied PCM  (Physics,  Chemistry, and Mathematics)
• A minimum cumulative score of 50% in Physics, English, and Mathematics was required for passing.
• During flying hours, the applicant is required to present a class II medical certificate from a physician certified by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Note: In the absence of an official update, merit-based eligibility has been mentioned for all the Aviation courses and may vary.

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Check the table below to see the list of the best institutes in India that provide Air Hostess training:

Institute Name	Location	Highlights
Skywings Academy of Aviation and Tourism	Kochi	One of best in Kerala
Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training	Multiple cities (PAN India)	Leading brand, strong industry tie-ups.
Aptech Aviation and Hospitality Academy	Multiple cities (PAN India)	Aviation, hospitality, and travel training.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics	Chandigarh, Patiala, Jaipur	Strong aviation and cabin crew programs.
PTC Aviation Academy	Chennai, Bangalore	Focus on aviation, hospitality, and management.
Airborne Air Hostess Academy	Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur	Practical training and placement support.
Universal Aviation Academy	Chennai	Approved by DGCA, hands-on training.
Wings Air Hostess and Hospitality Training	Pune, Mumbai	Skill-based, job-oriented training.
Bombay Flying Club's Cabin Crew Training Program	Mumbai	One of India's the oldest aviation training centers.

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, info.may vary

Some top choices of aspiring cabin crew members are mentioned in the table below -

Course Level	Top Colleges	Course Fees
Diploma in Air Hostess Courses	NIMS Jaipur	INR 75,000
	Rayat University, Indore	INR 80,000
	Rayat Bahra University	INR 80,000
	Rayat5 Institute	INR 1.2 L
	Parul University	INR 1.35 L
	IGIA Janakpuri	INR 1.6 L

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, info. may vary.

Find some of the popular choices in the table below -

Certificate in Air Hostess Courses	Periyar University	INR 6,700
	YWCA Women's Training Institute	INR 27,000
	Aptech Aviation Academy	INR 69,300
	Periyar7 Institute of Aviation	INR 1.3 L
	Indus University	INR 1.35 L

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, information may vary.

Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Hospitality & Travel, Aviation, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

The institute has specializations in Travel & Tourism Management.

Food and Beverage Director and General Manager of a premier international hotel chain hold highest earning position in Tourism industry.

Food & Beverage Director is responsible for managing all parts of organization's food and beverage planning and service like -

• menu planning
• costing
• preparing and presenting food and beverages
• adhering to quality and safety requirements

Skywings Academy of Aviation and Tourism provides programmes including MBA/PGDM, UG Diploma, BBA in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Aviation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Transport & Logistics, Terminal Operations & Management.

Sha-Shib Aviation Academy, managed by the Sha-Shib Group of Institutions, is considered one of the top aircraft maintenance engineering colleges in India. It was established in 2007 and is approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation (Government of India). 

According to Shiksha, about 80% of students at the academy get placed in their course. The top recruiting companies are GMR, Indigo, and Saudi Airlines. 

The Sha-Shib Group has practical tie-ups with India's leading airlines and MROs, such as Air India, Go Air, Air Works, TAAL, and ARDCO. The Sha-Shib Group MROs presence at 6 airports/airstrips gives learners a unique exposure of actual operational environments. 

Aimfill International has been rated 4.6 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. Aimfill International has also been rated 4.6 for Campuslife.

MM Knowledge Arts and Science College provides programmes including BBA, B.Com, BHMTT, B.Sc. in streams such as Aviation, Hospitality & Travel, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Travel & Tourism Management.