Top Aerospace Engineering Courses in India: B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma & More
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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
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| B Tech Aerospace Engineering |
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| M Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
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| Diploma in Aerospace Engineering |
Class 10 with Science and Mathematics subjects. Minimum aggregate of 50% (may vary by institute).
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| Aerospace Engineering Certificate |
Class 12 with at least 50 to 60% marks in their Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
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| PhD in Aerospace Engineering |
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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 -
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 1 |
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Calculus |
Physics - I |
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Introduction to Aerospace Engineering |
Basic Electrical Engineering |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 2 |
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Computer Programming |
Engineering Graphics |
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Materials Science and Metallurgy |
Basic Electronics Engineering |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 3 |
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Introduction to Engineering Design |
Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Circuits |
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Solid Mechanics |
Differential Equations |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 4 |
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Introduction to Numerical Analysis |
Thermodynamics |
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Fluid Mechanics |
Aerospace Structural Mechanics |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 5 |
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Control Theory |
Propulsion |
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Aerodynamics |
Structures Laboratory |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 6 |
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Flight Mechanics |
Spaceflight Mechanics |
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Engineering Design Optimization |
Rocket Propulsion |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 7 |
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Aircraft Design |
Manufacturing Technology |
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Heat Transfer |
Aerospace Structures |
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B Tech Aerospace Engineering Subjects – Semester 8 |
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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 -
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M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 1 |
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Introduction to Flight |
Finite Element Methods |
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Aerospace Structural Mechanics |
Mathematical Methods for Engineers |
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M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 2 |
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Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics |
Analysis and Design of Composite Structures |
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Aerospace Propulsion |
Elective - I |
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M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 3 |
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Elective - II |
Elective - III |
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Propulsion Laboratory |
Project Work (Phase-I) |
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M Tech in Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 4 |
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Project Work (Phase-II) & Seminar |
Viva-voce |
Aerospace Engineering Syllabus - Diploma
Candidates can see a general overview of the Diploma Aerospace Engineering syllabus below -
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Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 1 |
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Engineering Mathematics - I |
Engineering Chemistry |
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Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
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Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 2 |
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Engineering Mathematics - II |
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Aerodynamics |
Aircraft Structures |
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Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 3 |
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Aircraft Instrumentation |
Environmental Science |
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Theory of Machines |
Computer-Aided Drafting |
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Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 4 |
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Elements of Avionics |
Aircraft Safety and Management |
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Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhauling |
Spacecraft Power Plant |
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Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 5 |
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Flight Instruments |
Advanced Propulsion Systems |
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Manufacturing Technology |
Aircraft Systems Testing |
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Diploma Aerospace Engineering Subjects - Semester 6 |
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Aircraft Operation and Maintenance |
Advanced Aerodynamics |
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Aviation Regulations and Safety Management |
Industrial Training & Final Project Work |
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Aerospace Engineering Subjects - PhD
Candidates can see a general overview of the PhD Aerospace Engineering syllabus below -
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PhD in Aerospace Engineering Subjects List |
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Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Aircraft Performance and Flight Mechanics |
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Hypersonic Aerodynamics |
Introduction to Aerospace Vehicles and Systems |
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Theory of Aeroelasticity |
Advanced Composite Materials |
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Aerospace Propulsion |
Airframe Structures and Structural Design |
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Heat Transfer in Propulsion Systems |
Research Methodology |
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
Final Thesis |
Aerospace Engineering Career
Candidates can see jobs below -
| Aerospace & Defence Industry | |
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| Aerospace Engineering Jobs |
Average Aerospace Engineering Salary
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| 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 -
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Colleges |
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IIT Bombay |
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MIT Manipal |
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SRM University Chennai |
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IIST Thiruvananthapuram |
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IIT Madras |
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LPU |
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BMSCE Bangalore |
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IIT Kharagpur |
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Chandigarh University |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 16 hours ago
Top Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India that do not require JEE Main rely instead on private entrance exams, state-level tests, or direct merit admissions. Check the table below for the Aerospace engineering colleges in India without JEE.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| Amity University, Noida | INR 11.4 lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | INR 9 lakh |
| SNS College of Technology | INR 2 lakh |
| Parul University | INR 7.8 Lacs - INR 10.8 lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.24 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Top recruiters include Mahindra Aero, Bharat Forge, DRDO, BrahMos Aerospace, Tata Advanced Systems, and GE Aerospace. Some students also get placed in general IT and engineering companies, not just core aerospace firms. Government-linked colleges like DIAT have stronger connections with defence-sect
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For admission to Amity University Dubai Bachelor of Technology Aerospace Engineering, the students must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification. The duration of this UG degree is 4 years. Also, Amity Dubai BTech Aerospace Engineering is accredited by the CAA.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
IIT Bombay cutoff 2026 for the Electrical and Aerospace Engineering courses for the General AI category in the last round was 411 and 2638, respectively. To know the last round closing ranks for other categories, see the table below.
| Category | Electrical Engineering | Aerospace Engineering |
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| General | 411 | 2638 |
| OBC | 281 | 1546 |
| SC | 130 | 731 |
| ST | 90 | 458 |
| EWS | 110 | 589 |
| PWD | 7 | 103 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Aeronautical Engineering focuses on aircrafts to fly in the Earth's atmosphere. They focus on the structure and design. These include commercial planes, helicopters and drones.
Aerospace Engineering deals with aircrafts that fly in the Earth's atmosphere as well as outer space. These are mainly spac
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
JEE Main is the primary entrance exam for most Aerospace Engineering colleges at the UG level. For IITs specifically, students also need to qualify JEE Advanced after JEE Main. GATE is the required exam for those applying to PG or M.Tech programs. Some private universities conduct their own entrance
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Government colleges like IITs charge relatively lower fees, usually a few Lacs for the full course. Private colleges can charge significantly higher, sometimes going up to 15-20 Lacs for the complete program. Fees vary based on college reputation, infrastructure, and location. Scholarships and educa
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Niche fields like aerospace, biomedical, robotics, and biotechnology occupy the intermediate bracket of Karunya University BTech fees. These programs carry a regular semester tuition fee of INR 139250. The cumulative tuition cost for the complete 8 semesters reaches INR 1114000 without any scholarsh
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
IIAEIT Pune is a dedicated aerospace institute established in 2001 that offers specialised BTech, M.Tech & integrated BTech+MTech programmes.
It has a practical curriculum & industry connections, prospective students should evaluate faculty availability & exact job placements carefully.
Admission Pr
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The total tuition fees for the BTech in Aerospace Engineering at Uttaranchal University is INR 6.15L. The mentioned fee is for four-year programme. Students seeking admission can go through the official website for more details.
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