Top Aerospace Engineering Courses in India: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma & More

Candidates who wish to learn about designing aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and also weapon systems can go for Aerospace Engineering. Courses are offered at the UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate levels. This course is focused on theoretical as well as practical subjects with core and elective subjects which help candidates understand the concepts of Aerospace Engineering courses. Candidates should know that syllabus and the curriculum can be different according to the course levels. Course duration can be from 6 months to 3 years but then again it depends on the course level.

Aerospace Engineering Eligibility 

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

Course Levels	Eligibility Criteria
B Tech Aerospace Engineering	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 60% aggregate. Excellent scores in entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, or state-level engineering entrance exams.
M Tech in Aerospace Engineering	BTech/BE in Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 55% aggregate. Qualifying a national-level entrance exam like GATE is often required.
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering	Class 10 with Science and Mathematics subjects. Minimum aggregate of 50% (may vary by institute).
Aerospace Engineering Certificate	Class 12 with at least 50 to 60% marks in their Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	MTech in Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a good academic record. Qualifying a national-level entrance exam or selection through a research proposal is common.

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

Candidates can see a general overview of the Aerospace Engineering syllabus for all courses below -  

Aerospace Engineering Syllabus - BTech

Candidates can see a general overview of the B Tech Aerospace Engineering syllabus below - 

B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 1
Calculus	Physics - I
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering	Basic Electrical Engineering
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 2
Computer Programming	Engineering Graphics
Materials Science and Metallurgy	Basic Electronics Engineering
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 3
Introduction to Engineering Design	Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Circuits
Solid Mechanics	Differential Equations
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 4
Introduction to Numerical Analysis	Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics	Aerospace Structural Mechanics
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 5
Control Theory	Propulsion
Aerodynamics	Structures Laboratory
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 6
Flight Mechanics	Spaceflight Mechanics
Engineering Design Optimization	Rocket Propulsion
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 7
Aircraft Design	Manufacturing Technology
Heat Transfer	Aerospace Structures
B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 8
Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity	Final Project Work

Aerospace Engineering Syllabus - MTech

Candidates can see a general overview of the M Tech Aerospace Engineering syllabus below - 

M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 1
Introduction to Flight	Finite Element Methods
Aerospace Structural Mechanics	Mathematical Methods for Engineers
M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 2
Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics	Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
Aerospace Propulsion	Elective - I
M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 3
Elective - II	Elective - III
Propulsion Laboratory	Project Work (Phase-I)
M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 4
Project Work (Phase-II) & Seminar	Viva-voce

Aerospace Engineering Syllabus - Diploma

Candidates can see a general overview of the Diploma Aerospace Engineering syllabus below - 

Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics - I	Engineering Chemistry
Engineering Physics	Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics - II	Materials Science
Aerodynamics	Aircraft Structures
Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 3
Aircraft Instrumentation	Environmental Science
Theory of Machines	Computer-Aided Drafting
Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 4
Elements of Avionics	Aircraft Safety and Management
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhauling	Spacecraft Power Plant
Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 5
Flight Instruments	Advanced Propulsion Systems
Manufacturing Technology	Aircraft Systems Testing
Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 6
Aircraft Operation and Maintenance	Advanced Aerodynamics
Aviation Regulations and Safety Management	Industrial Training & Final Project Work

Aerospace Engineering Subjects - PhD

Candidates can see a general overview of the PhD Aerospace Engineering syllabus below - 

PhD in Aerospace Engineering Subjects List
Computational Fluid Dynamics	Aircraft Performance and Flight Mechanics
Hypersonic Aerodynamics	Introduction to Aerospace Vehicles and Systems
Theory of Aeroelasticity	Advanced Composite Materials
Aerospace Propulsion	Airframe Structures and Structural Design
Heat Transfer in Propulsion Systems	Research Methodology
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles	Final Thesis

Aerospace Engineering Career

Candidates can see jobs below - 

Aerospace & Defence Industry
Aerospace Engineering Jobs	Average Aerospace Engineering Salary
Aerospace Structural Engineer	INR 6.2 LPA
Propulsion Engineer	INR 6.6 LPA
Avionics Engineer	INR 6.6 LPA
Quality Assurance Engineer	INR 4 LPA
Production Engineer	INR 5.5 LPA
Research & Development Engineer	INR 9.5 LPA
Civil Aviation Industry
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer	INR 14 LPA
Flight Test Engineer	INR 6 LPA
Air Traffic Controller	INR 24.5 LPA
Airport Operations Engineer	INR 4.5 LPA
Automotive Industry
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer	INR 6.5 LPA
Crashworthiness Engineer	INR 8 LPA
IT & Consulting Industry
Simulation & Modeling Engineer	INR 12 LPA
Data Analyst	INR 10 LPA

Note - The salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Aerospace Engineering Recruiters

Candidates can see list below - 

• Air India
• Defence Research and Development Laboratories
• Civil Aviation Department
• Aeronautical Development Establishment
• National Aeronautical Lab (NAL)
• Pawan Hans
• Helicopter Corporation of India
• Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd (HAL)
• Private Airlines
• Indian Air Force

Best Aerospace Engineering Colleges

Candidates can see list of best colleges below - 

Colleges
IIT Bombay
MIT Manipal
SRM University Chennai
IIST Thiruvananthapuram
IIT Madras
LPU
BMSCE Bangalore
IIT Kharagpur
Chandigarh University

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