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)

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining Vel Tech admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include VTUEEE, CLAT, TANCET, etc.

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 College of Engineering and Technology average package offered during the 2024 placement drive is yet to be released. Meanwhile, check out the average package offered in 2023 placements at Silver Oak College of Engineering and Technology:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 3.60 LPA

Additionally, an improving trend in the average package was observed during Silver Oak College of Engineering and Technology placements between 2021 and 2023. For more clarity, check out the graph below:

The Silver Oak College of Technology average package offered between 2021 and 2023 is presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA

Note: The average packages mentioned above are the overall average packages offered at Silver Oak University.

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 core subject in class 12th along with Physics and Chemistry is one of the key requirements for eligibility in a UG level Aeronautical Engineering course.

Yes, Sanjay Ghodawat University has a good placement history. Around 85%  of students got placed  at reputable companies like Tata Motors, L&T, and TCS. The university gave its students an average annual package of Rs 3.25 lakh in 2022; the lowest package was Rs 2.5 lakh. In the same year, MBA candidates received offers of a median package worth INR 3.80 lakh annually on average. In contrast to the previous year, there was a slight decrease in the number of students placed in 2023—roughly 35% fewer students were chosen. Furthermore, there were around 8% fewer organizations visiting for placements.

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 don't really. You'll get all the practical and theory-based knowledge required in the field. Though having a few abilities beforehand will help you achieve success a lot 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 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.

RIET - Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology has been rated 4.5 on Infrastructure parameter. RIET - Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Convenience Store, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. RIET - Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

The AMC designing school is a specialist school then I gives the top designing courses ME/MTECH, BE/BTECH, MBA, BTECH IN CSE, BTECH IN Data Innovation B.Tech in man-made consciousness, B.Tech in datascience , MBA, Expert of PC machine, B.E in Artificical Knowledge, B.E in ECE.

Eligiblity :-

A get through in Class 12 with 45% total in PCM for GM understudies or more 40% total for SC/ST understudies

Choice: A legitimate score in one among COMEDK, UGET, KCET, JEE MAINS.

Western India Institute of Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. is a reputed institute for B.Sc., A.M.E.. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Engineering. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Western India Institute of Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. has a review rating of 4 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.1 on campuslife, 3.6 on placements, 4.5 on faculty and 4.2 on Infrastructure.

Sandip University’s sports complex can be considered a great example of the time and era. The University owns a sports complex with a well-equipped premise along with a highly practical design for the students to achieve desired results. Apart from providing all the basic utilities at the disposal of a student, Sandip University made sure to provide a highly experienced and all-rounder sports faculty.

Yes, Amity University Noida provides scholarships to students to help them financially. The university offers scholarships to students under several categories, some of them are given below:

• On-Admission Scholarships (UG & PG)
• CUET/JEE-Based Scholarships
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Sports Scholarships
• Martyr's Scholarship
• Research Scholarships

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.

Indus University Ahmedabad offers a variety of programmes to students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The college is mainly concerned with streams such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Life and Basic Sciences, Agriculture, Business Management, etc. The BTech programme is one of the most popular offerings at Indus University. Indus University BTech programme here offers ten specialisations such as Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, etc. 

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology admission process is given below:

• Fill the online application form.
• The final selection is based on merit and Sathyabama All-India Entrance Exam (SAEEE). The institute also accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, NATA, NEET PG, etc., for admisison in various courses. 
• The institute conducts counselling after SAEEE.
• To confirm admisison, students must pay fees.

Amrita School Of Engineering, Coimbatore offers different courses of UG, PG, and Ph.D. in different fields:

• Animation and Design
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Commerce
• Education
• Computer Application and IT
• Engineering and Architecture
• Management and Business Administration
• Media, Mass Communication and Journalism
• Medicine and Allied Sciences
• Pharmacy
• Science

Some popular courses of Amrita Colege of engineering is 

1. Btech in Computer Science
2. Mtech in Computer Science
3. Research fields

 

Aspiring students are required to register on the official website of JMI and fill the application form online. In the form, fill all the details asked, upload the required documents and pay the application fee. BA, BSc and BVoc courses at JMI have also started accepting the scores of CUET UG. For the same, students need to register for the exam, appear for it and qualify it. Qualified students of CUET UG are required to register for JMI counselling after which merit lists will be released with the name of the shortlisted students. For the remaining courses, however, the university is still accepting national and university-level entrance exam for final selection. 

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 49.4 LPA. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 49.4 LPA
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Manipal Institute of Technology conducts the application process for all the courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the application forms through the official website. The admissions to MIT Manipal are offered on the basis of valid entrance scores. Candidates must ensure the fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates can go to the MIT Manipal website for admission updates.

SASTRA Deemed to be University location is Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. SASTRA gained Deemed University status in 2001 by UGC. 

The mode of application at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education is online with students able to apply online through the university admissions portal so long as they complete the course eligibility.
Students must apply after they receive the entrance exam scores that is required for the courses though in the case of merit based admissions students can still apply before they give the final examination so long as they complete the course eligibility within a certain time frame.

According to the latest report, more than 200 recruiters participated during the recent Graphic Era University placements 2026 and presented 6200 job offers.