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

Akansha BishtSenior Executive
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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Most Popular Courses
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- B.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology
- M.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringSRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
- B.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
- M.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringIIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Mechanical EngineeringIIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Aerospace EngineeringAmrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
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News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 7 hours ago
Chandigarh University accepts JEE Main scores from both sessions, giving applicants the opportunity to present their the highest percentile for consideration in engineering programs like Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Students who improve their performance in the second session are typically
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 6 days ago
Not really. You'll get all the required practical and theory-based knowledge in this field. Though having a few abilities beforehand will help you achieve success a lot faster and easier.
- Strong hold on Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics
- Analytical skills
- A Programming language
- Attention to detail
- Probl
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
Of course, it is. Our space research organization, the Indian Air Force, and the aviation industry require Aerospace Engineering professionals for plenty of roles.
Aerospace Engineers are equally important and valued in every country to support its safety and economy. That's why the career scope in A
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
For so many reasons! Aerospace Engineers design, manufacture, and maintain aircraft and spacecraft. The planes you see flying in the air, whether it's a civil plane or a military aircraft or even a rocket, are a product of Aerospace Engineering.
Their technology, safety, advancement, innovation, and
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
Of course, there's a lot. Aerospace Engineering is a combination of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. You can work on both aircraft and spacecraft projects. World-level organizations like ISRO, NASA, etc., hire Aerospace Engineers for many job roles.
Apart from these, you can join DRDO, IA
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
Emirates Aviation University Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering (Applied) is 4 years long course. The intake month for this course is Jan & Sep. This course explore the regimes of flights like how flying vehicles are created, operated, controlled, and more. The tuition fees for this course is AED 90
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can. Some colleges offer Diploma and certification courses in Aerospace Engineering that don't require any entrance exam scores. For degree courses, you may need to research a bit about colleges providing admission based on merit.
Know more about -
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
It depends on the level of the course you choose. For example, there'll be application fees, course fees, hostel or mess charges (if applicable), and other expenses.
The average fees in India range from 10,000 to 31 Lacs Rs.
Government Colleges (INR 10,000 - INR 5 Lakh)
Private Colleges (INR 96,000
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Some of the top colleges for a PhD in Aerospace Engineering in India are here. Take a look
| PhD in Aerospace Engineering Colleges | Course Fees |
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| IIT Bombay | INR 6.78 Lakh |
| IIT Kanpur | INR 48,550 |
| Lovely Professional University | INR 3 Lakh |
| Amity University, Noida | INR 3 Lakh |
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | INR 1.2 Lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 1.92 Lakh |
Note - The information is taken from the official site of the college.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, In fact, many aerospace companies in India and abroad prefer hiring Mechanical Engineers. Because their skills are broader and more versatile. Aerospace is essentially a specialised branch of Mechanical Engineering. To transition, you can pursue a Master's (M.Tech/MS) in Aerospace or simply gai
Answered a month ago
Yes, the market has shifted significantly. Opportunities were previously limited to government bodies like ISRO, DRDO, and HAL. Now this sector has opened up. The government introduced a new space policy. There is now a surge in hiring from private players and startups (like Skyroot and Agnikul Cosm
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The names of the subjects that M.Tech Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MSRUAS offers are mix of the elective, core, subjects atering to advanced research and industry needs. Some of the names of the subjects are:
- Advanced Concrete technology and Modern Construction Techniques
- Resource Managemen
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
From the sixth semester of BTech course onwards, students can choose for prodessional core elective subjects. The names of some of the subjects are, Probability and Statistics, Composite Structures, Hypersonic Flow, Unmanned Air Vehicles, Aerospace Structural Dynamics, Data Sciences and Foundation,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Top Aerospace Engineering colleges in Pune including both private and government colleges. Private colleges have higher tuition fees as compared to government colleges. Listed below is the Aeronautical Engineering colleges in Pune fees structure -
| Fee Structure | Top Colleges |
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| Free of cost | UNIPUNE |
| INR < 1 lakh | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (INR 88,000) |
| INR 1-3 lakh | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (INR 1.44 lakh) |
| INR 7-10 lakh | Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology (INR 9.2 lakh) |
| INR 10-15 lakh | MIT School of Engineering & Science (INR 10.6 lakh) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can join Aerospace Engineering in Pune without appearing in JEE Main exam by giving alternatives entrance exams like MHT-CET, private college entrance exams like MET, direct admission based on Class 12 PCM merit, or through the national AME CET exam, with colleges like IIAEIT Pune offering
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For the top Aerospace Engineering colleges in Pune, top colleges are MIT School of Engineering & Science, Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology, UNIPUNE, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, etc.
Listed below are the colleges with their tuition fees -
Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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MIT School of Engineering & Science | INR 10.6 lakh |
Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology | INR 9.2 lakh |
Source: Of
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
After completing the M.Tech Aerospace Engineering course from IIAEIT Pune, students can find opportunities in public and private Aerospace sectors, roles in aircraft/spacecraft design and manufacturing, research and development positions in defense labs, careers in national and international resear
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Absolutely. The sector is booming with the privatization of the Indian space sector. Companies like Tata Advanced Systems, Godrej Aerospace, and startups like Skyroot are hiring aggressively. Combined with massive projects by ISRO (like Gaganyaan), the demand for skilled engineers in India is at an
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
United States and Switzerland offer the highest packages. In USA, experienced aerospace engineers can earn over USD 140,000 annually. Also, most of universities to study this course are here in USA.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes they can! The condition is they need to get Green card first. Organizations like NASA and SpaceX fall under strict US government regulations. Most jobs at these organizations are restricted to US citizens or Green Card holders only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, there are many affordable Aerospace Engineering colleges in India. SOme of them are mentioned below with tuition fees -
| Affordable Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| Division of Mechanical Sciences, Indian Institute of Sciences Fees | INR 18,000 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology Fees | INR 2.99 lakh |
| ACS College of Engineering Fees | INR 1.76 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Hope the above answer helps you!
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
According to NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Madras consistently ranked as the top Aerospace Engineering college in India followed by other colleges like IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay under "Engineering" category .
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Private Aerospace colleges have modern infrastructure with modern labs and classrooms, great placement support with higher tuition fees as compared to government colleges. Listed below are the top colleges with fees -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
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SRM IST Kattankulathur Admission | INR 3.2 lakh - INR 16 lakh |
LPU Admission | INR 3 lakh – INR 11.2 lakh |
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Admission | INR 16 lakh |
MAHE Admission | INR 2.16 lakh |
| Chandigarh University Admission | INR 8.37 lakh - INR 11.16 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
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