Aeronautical Engineering

Hi, I recently completed Aeronautical/ Aerospace from PEC University, Chandigarh. Talking about the scenario of jobs, well I would say that at present, it is quite down mainly because:
1. In India, we either spend our money on either research or developing a product. Its RorD in India, not R&D, so at present we are researching. Hence if you wish to take up a job after BE then you have very few options.
2. After the GATE being made compulsory most of the students wait for PSUs like ADE/ADA/TBRL, NAL and HAL to come up with vacancies but it is not happening at the expected scale. SET (Scientist Entry test) and ROSSA was not conducted this year. This might change by the time you graduate if you are to opt for aeronautical yet.
3. As far as private firms like Airbus India are concerned, they do not hire fresh graduates and expect at least an MS level education. Same is the case with ISRO or other research centres.
4. You definitely can opt for Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, they have a regular intake for Aeronautical Engineers via CDS and AFCAT. But if you are really passionate about Aeronautical, then pursue it and be clear in your mind from the very beginning that to enter into the industry you need at least Masters. That you can do from either an IIT IISc, or abroad. In countries like France, Germany and Canada you can easily find a job in a Research Centers and Industries. Also, there are many start-ups emerging in India and Airbus has agreed to mentor these start-ups but I am certain that eventually the start-ups that have the potential to pitch big, will definitely lure investors and Big players like Boeing and Airbus to invest in them.

This is a tough question. But you should know that both the fields have different end goals for a student, but can overlap in certain situations. Mechanical Engineering is a core branch and has been a favourite of students who wish to get into the aerospace and aeronautical industry. The reason is that it gives you a broader knowledge in the mechanical domain, which includes the aerospace domain as well. Another reason is that organizations in India, whether Public or Private, prefer mechanical engineers for their broad spectrum of knowledge. Aerospace engineering focuses more on the aerospace and aeronautics industry and is an apt course for people who wish to mostly work in the private sector. It can also pave the way for a higher education abroad and then opportunities to work in international organizations (such as NASA, Airbus, Boeing, etc.).
You can go for aeronautical engineering as it is more specialised.