What is Aviation?: Course Fees 2026, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

There are about 700+ best Aviation colleges in India, out of which 400+ are private and 25+ are public/government organizations.  Some of the best Aviation colleges in India include Galgotias University, The Bombay Flying Club, Amity University Noida, Parul University, University of Mumbai, Jamia Millia Islamia, Chandigarh University, and many others. Admission is majorly based on merit.

Yes, you may join Aviation after 12th. Choose the domain. Appear in respective entrances. You'll have to research the courses and eligibility. The 3 major domains are -  flying, ground operations, or aircraft maintenance. 

Hi, Yes, you can. The Aviation sector has been providing numerous job opportunities to graduates in India. After completing the course, graduates may get hired at major international or domestic airports.

The average starting salary is usually between 3-6 lac rupees per year. Best of luck.

I'll give you a brief about the main job portfolios that are hosted by the Aviation industry:

For Pilot Training:

1. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy (IGRUA) - Rae Bareli is the only government-owned institute for pilot training. There are state flying clubs which run in collaboration with state governments:
2. Madhya Pradesh Flying Club - Indore & Bhopal 3. Nagpur Flying Club, etc. CAE Gondia is another premier institute which works in collaboration with some private airlines to train candidates to obtain a CPL.

for AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) Course:

1. Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA)
2. Indian Aviation Academy

For Flight Dispatchers Course:

1. CTE Hyderabad - Run by Air India

For air hostess training: There are no government-owned colleges. However, a number of private academies are operational in the market. 

Some top colleges that conduct their respective entrance tests for students who want to pursue Aviation courses are mentioned below -

Hello Agni Storm, I have not understood by your statement of directly studying aviation. Normally speaking flying Academy is take students 12th standard examination and they also require that students should be of Science stream. Flying requires lots of technical knowledge and maybe because of this eligibility would be only for Science students of 12th.

For gaming general knowledge about requirements I would advise you to go to the website of Indira Gandhi rashtriy udyan Academy. They have a quite nicely stated the requirements of students and what will be the contents of the course. I hope I have answered you are question of weather you can study aviation directly or not. Best wishes to you.

Popular aviation courses are mentioned below -

• Airport Management
• Airport Operations
• Aviation Security
• Sales and Advertising
• Marketing and Communications
• Customer Services
• Passenger Handling
• Air Safety Training
• Aviation Safety Training
• Air Traffic Control
• Air Rescue Services
• Air Fire Fighting Services
• Air Cargo Management

Civil Aviation, has 3 major categories -

Commercial air transport -includes scheduled and non-scheduled passenger, cargo flights, etc.
Aerial work - aircraft are used for specialised services like agriculture, photography, surveying, rescue operations, etc. 
General Aviation - all other civil, private, or commercial flights are included.

Aviation in Hindi means "Vimaanan".  This means activities related to aircraft and aeroplanes. These activities are - Design, Production, and Operations. Aviation courses teach students about pilot training, aircraft maintenance, aviation management, in-flight services, ground staff, air traffic control and so on.

It depends on what candidates mean by an Aviation professional. By far the easier and better job is that of a pilot. If candidates are young (aged 12-18), it is recommended that they pursue a general course of study. Take as many Maths and Science courses as possible. It may appear unusual to study Geography and Geology, but candidates would want to know what they are looking at.

The most common aviation degree programme is the Bachelor of Science in Aviation. This degree provides a broad understanding of the Aviation industry, covering topics such as aviation regulations, safety, management, and operations. Graduates with this degree can pursue careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, airport managers, and more.

Yes, a few online learning platforms and colleges offer free Online Aviation courses, which are short-term and skill-based. Some of them are mentioned below -

Source - Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Yes, some distance learning colleges do offer an MBA in Aviation to students in an online mode. Some of these colleges are mentioned in the table below -

Source - Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Yes, there are many government top Aviation colleges in India. Some of these colleges are mentioned below with their tuition fees given alongside -

Source - Official website/ sanctioning body, data may vary.

Some of the popular top Aviation colleges in India which you can consider for choosing Certificate courses are mentioned in the table below -

Source - Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

As a pilot, you can achieve financial stability and even make a lot of money, but you won't become a millionaire by simply flying. There will be ups and downs, just like in the current situation. It depends depend on the type of flying you wish to undertake and the organisation for which you work.
Aviation also necessitates a significant amount of time away from home, and the stress on the family can be quite severe, depending on the type of flying you choose. One thing is certain: you will be expected to study continually and will never stop learning.

The aviation sector, global transportation system to carry cargo goods & passengers is ideally very established globally. India’s civil aviation industry is also on a high-growth. India aims to become the third-largest aviation market by 2020 and the largest by 2030 with the major investments happening & flux created by various government initiatives.

Despite the setback a few years ago, The careers opportunities with the Aviation industry are also equally at boom as they are many travel providers with multiple career opportunities such flight attendant jobs, airline administrative support, avionics technicians, flight dispatcher, ground/airport station attendant, aviation meteorologist, ramp planner, reservation sales agent, flight instructor, aviation attorney etc. So yes. a career would definitely be worth the time and money since this this is one industry that will always have ample placements and good scope for career growth.

A job in aviation comes with a lot of responsibility. Many consider it worth the effort. Please note that it needs a significant investment. Candidates should be medically fit. Candidates must be mentally fit as well. One can say it is a high-pressure domain to work in.

Aviation sector consists of three major parts: Flying : Pilots, co-pilots Service : Cabin crew Airport : huge number of jobs The major manpower required at supervisory level or above in Airports are, Airport Manager/Assistant Manager. Cargo Manager. Ground Staff Manager. Safety and Maintenance Manager. Human Resource managers Service managers Floor managers Facility managers Procurement / vendor management positions. The other jobs are in various departments like:

Street-side: Terminal building, concourse, circulating area, security hold area, immigration counters, customs counters, airport police station, airport medical center, food court, detention rooms (esp. At immigration areas), special security area, check in counters, ticketing windows, airport administration offices, airline offices, crew rest areas (between flights), wash rooms, prayer areas, lounges including VIP lounge and felicitation areas, some modern airports also have a spa, currency exchange, hotel booking and car hire counters, arrivals area, departures area, transit passengers area, transit counters etc.

Duty free shops area, inside-airport service vehicles area for police, ambulance, emergency services as well as buggies for old/ infirm or pregnant passengers and charging points for these electric vehicles, terminal maintenance offices- for minor repairs and housekeeping, pilots and air crew briefing rooms, boarding gates Air side: loading ramp, parking bay, aero-bridges, hangars, aircraft maintenance areas, runway maintenance areas, aircraft fuel dump/ tanks, material handling equipment (loading and unloading tractors etc. ), ladders and baggage loading vehicles parking areas, push back trolley area, security areas especially near baggage loading areas, aircraft re-stocking areas (food, laundry etc. ).

The trucks which come in from flight catering will wait till they can go right up to the aircraft, aircraft stabling areas, fire fighting equipment- usually a fire station with two or three fire engines on standby, runway management offices, aircraft guidance vehicles parking areas, remote bay, isolation bay (to isolate aircraft with reported bomb threat etc. ), Air Traffic Control (ATC) offices and control tower So you can SEE immense number of positions and departments in Aviation field, You must chose the college/university wisely.

Aviation sector offers diverse job opportunities. Aircraft maintenance engineer is one such job profile related to aviation industry.

Aircraft maintenance engineering is a technical training course, which will help you acquire an aircraft maintenance engineer license issued by the DGCA.

To pursue a good career in aviation field either you should go with CPL or aeronautical engineering. But, as you have done electrical engineering then you can try management course in aviation, which will help you in this field.

Although, CPL and aeronautical engineering have better career options in this industry but still you can try. Some companies like Honeywell recruits electrical engineers for work at Airport. Salary is less but growth is good. Also, you can look for vacancies in electrical engineering in some private airports which will give you a start in this field.

Hi Sonam,

The aviation sector, global transportation system to carry cargo goods & passengers is ideally very established globally. India’s civil aviation industry is also on a high-growth. India aims to become the third-largest aviation market by 2020 and the largest by 2030 with the major investments happening & flux created by various government initiatives. Despite the setback a few years ago,

The careers opportunities with the Aviation industry are also equally at boom as they are many travel providers with multiple career opportunities such flight attendant jobs, airline administrative support, avionics technicians, flight dispatcher, ground / airport station attendant, aviation meteorologist, ramp planner, reservation sales agent, flight instructor, aviation attorney etc. So the future of aviation looks pretty bright. Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

There is no fixed Aviation salary in India. Salary every job profile varies depending on the authority & responsibility, experience, demand of work, skills etc.

For instance both the Pilot and Flight Attendant work for the Aviation industry but their salary packages vary based on their nature of work. 

In fact, not every Flight Attendant gets the same salary package; their pay varies depending on the airline, route type, experience, and skills.

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Different Aviation courses with  duration 

UG courses like BSc Aviation/BBA in Aviation take 3 to 4 years. 

PG courses like MBA in Aviation Management last 2 years. 

Doctorate (PhD) programs in aviation-related fields can take 3 to 5 years depending on research requirements. 

Diploma courses in aviation, such as Airport Management or Cabin Crew Training, range from 6 months to 2 years. 

Certificates focusing on specific skills like air ticketing or safety management take from a few weeks to 6 months.

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