Best Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in India: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, Amrita School of Engineering emerged as the no. 1 Aeronautical Engineering college in India followed by other top colleges like Lovely Professional University (LPU) and SASTRA.

Affordable private Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India often have tuition fees in the range of less than INR 1 lakh annually. Top colleges like Excel Engineering, Mewar University, Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology. Below mentioned are the top colleges with fees - 

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Excel Engineering College	INR 50,000
Mewar University	INR 90,000
Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 50,000
Acharya Polytechnic	INR 12,810
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College Of Engineering And Technology	INR 50,000

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Anna University emerged to be as the top ranked Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India followed by other colleges. Candidates can see the table below for the other top colleges with NIRF ranking -

Top Colleges	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Anna University Ranking	14	20
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ranking	36	33
Amity University Ranking	30	37
Visvesvaraya University Ranking	69	44
LPU Ranking	50	48
IIST Ranking	51	61

Source: The above rankings have been given for Engineering courses, not particularly Aeronautical courses, from the official site.

 

No, IITs do not offer Aeronautical Engineering as a separate branch. However, the top IITs offer Aerospace Engineering — which is a bigger and better version of the same field. It covers not just aircraft, but also rockets, satellites, and spacecraft.

IITs with Aerospace Engineering:

• IIT Bombay
• IIT Madras
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Delhi (via Mechanical with specialization)

IIAEIT Pune offers placement support to students. The college is visited by top companies for placements such as Spicejet, JP Morgan, Ford, Emirates, and others. The below are the details of IIAEIT Pune placements for 2026:

There are about 200+ Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India. Of these, 180+ are private colleges and 19 are government colleges which offer full-time Aeronautical Engineering courses. 

The top Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India are Amrita School of Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, LPU- Lovely Professional University, Amity University, Noida, SASTRA, MLR Institute of Technology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education and many more. 

Yes, listed below are some colleges that don't require JEE:

• MIT Manipal — takes MET (Manipal's own exam)
• Amity University — has its own entrance test
• SRM University — takes SRMJEEE
• Chandigarh University — accepts CUCET
• Hindustan Institute of Technology, Chennai — direct admission based on 12th marks

 

India's aeronautical engineering domain is a developing technical arena dealing with the study, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of air flight-capable machines. The average course fees and top colleges offering an aeronautical engineering course are mentioned below in the table.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Amity University, Noida Courses	INR 1.6 Lacs - INR 20.4 lakh
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Courses	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 7.4 lakh
SASTRA Courses	INR 4.72 lakh
IIST3 Courses	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 5 lakh
IIST33 Engineering College, Chandigarh Courses	INR 2.6 Lacs - INR 7 lakh

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 spacecraft, rockets, and satellites.

The Silver Oak Group of Institutes (SOGI) established the Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology (ASOIT) in 2014. Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology provides a four-year B.E. course in Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Information Technology, and Mechanical engineering. A three-year Diploma curriculum in chemical and information technology is also available. The college has an excellent structure and equipment, including well-equipped laboratories, workshops, drawing rooms, seminar halls, a large library, lecture halls, a computer centre, a canteen, a cafe, a bank, an ATM, a training and placement cell, an NSS, and so on. The lone college from GTU, Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology, has been ranked "7th in India" as the "TOP Emerging Private Institute of Technology" by THE TIMES OF INDIA.

Yes, absolutely, ISRO is one of the top dream employers for Aeronautical Engineering graduates. An entry-level Scientist/Engineer-SC at ISRO typically starts with a gross salary per month of around INR 84,000 (including allowances), which translates to an annual package of INR 10–12 LPA. ISRO recruits aeronautical engineers for roles in satellite design, spacecraft development, propulsion, and mission operations. 

Apart from IITs, there are many Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India with great placement package. Some of them are mentioned below with their average salaries -

Top Colleges	Average Salary
LPU	INR 7.07 LPA
Amity University, Noida	INR 6 LPA
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	INR 6.75 LPA
IIST	INR 8.5 LPA - INR 10.5 LPA
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE	INR 10.05 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Private Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India have higher tuition fees as compared to government colleges, have modern infrastructure with great placement support. Below mentioned below are the top private colleges -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University, Noida Admission	INR 2.76 Lacs - INR 12.44 lakh
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Admission	INR 4 lakh
SASTRA Admission	INR 4.72 lakh
LPU Admission	INR 8.4 lakh
Amrita School of Engineering Admission	INR 3.46 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

No, you can't. Having maths as a main subject in class 12th with Physics and Chemistry is one of the key requirements for eligibility in a UG level Aeronautical Engineering course.

Indus University is a private state run university that was established in 2012. The university is recongnized by UGC, and holds approvals from bodies like, AICTE, BCI, and PCI. Indus University flagship courses are BTech and MBA. Candiates can get admission at this institute based on different accepted exams or through management quota, since there are 50% of seats allocated for admitted students via  ACPC counselling process and the rest by management quota. 

Hi,

Pick Aeronautical if -

• You are obsessed with airplanes, jets and propellers.
• You want to work in commercial aviation or defense.
• You like aerodynamics and air-breathing engines.

Pick Aerospace If

• You are interested in rockets, satellites and space.
• You want to study orbital mechanics and vacuum-friendly materials.

To become an Aeronautical Engineer after 10th, focus on Science in 11th/12th (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), pass entrance exams like JEE Main and then pass B.Tech/B.E. in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering.

Or you can take a 3-year Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering after 10th to start early. 

Hope this helped solve your doubt! All the best!

No, you do not need it. You will learn all the facts and hands-on skills in class. But knowing a few things beforehand will make your success much faster and easier.

• Strong hold on Mathematics and Physics
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• CAD Software proficiency

Of course, it is. Top government organizations like ISRO, DRDO, IAF, etc., hire Aeronautical Engineers for many job roles. On top of that, they are also in high demand in private aviation and manufacturing sectors. 

In fact, over the past few years, the evolving space exploration has also created a lot of new job options for new Aeronautical Engineering professionals. 

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Aeronautical Engineering courses

Yes, Silver Oak College of Aviation Technology (SOCAT) is a good college with multiple facilities available in the campus. Silver Oak College of Aviation Technology (SOCAT) offers 100% placement assistance to students and is recognised by DGCA Government of India. 

BTech is the flagship program of MIT Manipal. Taking about its fee, MIT Manipal BTech fees (tuition charges) ranges from INR 18.02 lakh - INR 24.42 lakh. Therefore, Manipal Institute of Technology is moderately costly, in comparison to other engineering institutes. 

NMIT Bangalore reserves 2% seats for candidates with JEE Main score of at least 75. JEE category aspirants are eigible for Merit Scholarship seats, provided they score a minimum of 85 NTA score and not less than 80% aggregate in PCM in Class 12. The ranking is based on JEE Main NTA score.

Yes, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology a private university. The institute is accredited by NAAC with grade 'A+' college and is approved by the University Grant Commission (UGC). The strength of JU FET is in its quality education, its people and its campus with the best facilities. 

The top recruiters for the Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering placements are given below:

Rajalakshmi Engineering College application process is open. Interested students should visit the official website of the college. Students can check the step-wise application process below:

• Visit official website of institute and look for admission tab.
• Select application form option from drop-down menu.
• Choose a course and click on Apply Now.
• Register as a new student.
• Log in to portal to access application form.
• Fill the form and upload documents 
• Pay application fee. 

To pursue a Diploma in Cyber Security Management at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai, the eligibility criteria is given below:

Educational qualifications: Candidates should have completed their 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education from a recognized board with a background in Science.

Age limit: 17 to 25 years.

Little bit proficiency in English is necessary for the students.

At HITS, admission is based upon 10+2 merit list based system.

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering is INR 4.5 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

KIT- KalaignarKarunanidhi Institute of Technology Rankings 2026 will be updated at this place once out. The below are the KIT- KalaignarKarunanidhi Institute of Technology Rankings under various categories:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category	201-300
Business Today 2024 under the Management category	163
NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category	245

Graduates from the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) programme at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology in Belagavi, India can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Architectural firm: Work in a renowned architectural firm, such as CnT Bengaluru, Mindspace Bengaluru, or Navkar Architects Studio.
• Practice: Start a practice, such as Studio 13, Sweven Studio, or Purple Ink Studio.
• Higher studies: Pursue higher studies at a well-known institute in India, such as MArch, MTech, MBA, etc.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing B.E. / B.Tech from Cambridge Institute of Technology, K R Puram is INR 601,000. While, the Median package offered by PES College of Engineering after completion of B.E. / B.Tech is INR 450,000. Basis these stats, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K R Puram is better option compared to PES College of Engineering on the Median salary parameter.

 AMC Engineering College eligibility criteria for the Engineering courses has been mentioned below: 

• The candidate should pass 10th and 12th under-recognized boards.

• The candidate should pass 12th with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics and Mathematics as a compulsory subject with C/B/E and CS.

• 40% and above for categories like SC, ST, CAT-1 & OBC (K) candidates with caste certificate.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as TNEA, TANCET, MATE, GATE, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

For admission to MLR Institute of Technology for M.Tech, it is mandatory for candidate to have a valid GATE scores. The criterion for eligibility are a B.Tech degree or pass in an equivalent qualification in any of the relevant fields with not less than 50% of the aggregate marks. Also there can be some seats for those who can pass the entrance examination conducted by the Institute for candidates received certain result. Thus, it is recommended first to visit its official website to be informed about admission details and M.Tech program and other specific requirements and dates that might be changed every year.

KCG College of Technology popular programmes are B.E. and M.E. The college is famous for its Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) and other courses. The college has been ranked Platinum Category in R-World Institutional OBE Awards 2025. The college has also been rated Top Engineering College: Overall - 82 Chennai - 7 TN- 14 Private Engineering: Overall - 56 Chennai - 7 TN- 11, South Zone: Overall- 34 Chennai - 7 TN - 11 by The Week Magazine 2025.

B.E. and M.E. students are placed in top companies at top positions such as Accenture, Nokia, Infosys,  etc.