Aeronautical Engineering Admission in India

Aeronautical engineering is involved with the planning, assembly, sampling, and supervision of flight-competent instruments. These devices contain all sorts of airplanes, drones, helicopters, and projectiles. Candidates who are willing to pursue aeronautical engineering can do it after the completion of class 10 from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 70 to 75% marks. The duration of an aeronautical engineering course is 1 to 5 years.

Aeronautical Engineering Admission is done based on merit and entrance exams. Some of the entrance exams are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, AME CET, IISAT, IIAE, GATE, etc. Aeronautical engineering courses can be done in online mode and offline mode as well.  Some of the top institutes offering aeronautical engineering courses are the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Lovely Professional University, Delhi, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, and Amity University, Mumbai, etc. The average range of aeronautical engineering course fees ranges from INR 12,500 to INR 3,50,000 annually. Here we have sketched a detailed study of the aeronautical engineering admission process where specializations, entrance exams, admission process, selection procedure, fee structure, etc have been discussed for interested candidates.

Candidates who wish to pursue the course and proceed with the aeronautical engineering admission process can take a look at the table below to get an idea about the pointers important for the aeronautical engineering admission. 

Eligibility Criteria is the benchmark set by the institutes through which candidates are scanned and taken admission into the institution. Candidates who wish to pursue an aeronautical engineering course are advised to check the eligibility criteria prior to applying for the aeronautical engineering course. This will make sure that candidates are not wasting time on the wrong course. 

• BE in Aeronautical Engineering or BTech in Aeronautical Engineering: All candidates must have passed their class 10+12 exam from the science stream with a minimum aggregate.
   
• BTech in Aeronautical Engineering. Lateral Entry - All candidates must have successfully finished a three- year long Diploma course recognized by the technical examination board of any state with a minimum aggregate mark. 
   
• ME in Aeronautical Engineering or MTech in Aeronautical Engineering- Two indicators have to be passed for ME or MTech degrees, that is, any candidates who apply must hold an undergraduate degree and have obtained the necessary marks in the entrance exam, i.e. GATE. 

Candidates who wish to pursue can check the list of the following institutes that offer Aeronautical Engineering admission under various domains. 

 A specialization is known as a particular area of knowledge or the process of becoming an expert in a particular area. Specializations can be chosen by the candidates at undergraduate, postgraduate, as well as doctorate levels. Following are the specializations offered to the candidates who are willing to pursue aeronautical engineering under various domains.

Aeronautical Engineering UG Specializations

Candidates can take a look at undergraduate aeronautical engineering specializations. 

• Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering
• BTech in Avionics
• BSc Aeronautics
• BE in Aircraft Engineering
• BEng Aerospace Engineering
• BE/BTech in Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering PG Specializations

Candidates can take a look at undergraduate aeronautical engineering specializations. 

• Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics
• MTech in Space Engineering and Rocketry
• Master in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
• MSc Advanced Aeronautical Engineering
• Master’s in Aerospace Engineering
• Master of Science in Aeronautics
• MEng Aerospace Science and Engineering
• MEng (Honors) Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering Doctorate Specializations

Candidates can take a look at undergraduate aeronautical engineering specializations. 

• Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Ph.D. in Aerospace Science and Engineering
• Ph.D. in Aeronautics
• Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Admission to an aeronautical engineering course is done based on merit as well as an entrance exam. These entrance exams are available at the national level, state level, and university level. Some of the top entrance exams include JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, SRMJEEE, VITEEE, MHT CET, etc. 

• JEE Main - Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE main) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for candidates willing to take admission into engineering, and other courses across the colleges in India.
• JEE Advanced - Joint Entrance Examination Advanced  (JEE Advanced) is organized by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board on a round-robin rotation pattern for the qualifying candidates of the JEE Main.
• BITSAT - Birla Institute of Technology conducts BITSAT for the candidates willing to take admission into the branches of BITS. BITSAT is a university-level entrance exam.
• SRMJEEE - SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam (SRMJEEE) is a university-level entrance exam conducted by SRM University for the candidates who are willing to take admission into SRM Group institutes and universities located at Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, NCR - Ghaziabad, Ramapuram Part - Vadapalani, Amravati, Haryana, and Sikkim.
• VITEEE - Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination or VITEEE is a university-level entrance exam conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in the VIT group of Institutions.
• MHT CET- Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education for admission into the top engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
• GATE - The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national-level examination conducted in India for admission into the Master's Program and Job in Public Sector Companies.

Aeronautical Engineering Entrance Exams Schedule

Aeronautical Engineering Entrance Exams Syllabus

The selection procedure of aeronautical engineering admission includes entrance exams as well as merit. Candidates have to score at least 75% marks in Class 12 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects and choose JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, MHT CET, GATE, SRMJEEE, etc. After passing the Aeronautical Society of India's exams, diploma holders in aviation maintenance engineering can get degrees. A Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering is required for entrance to the Postgraduate and Doctoral programs. 

Many institutes, such as IITs, IISc, and science research organizations, recognize GATE scores as proof of eligibility for a Master's degree in a certain area. Usually, 70% of seats are filled through exams and 30% through management quota but this might also differ for different colleges.

Aeronautical Engineering Management Quota Admission

Management quota admission for Aeronautical Engineering refers to a certain percentage of seats reserved in private colleges and universities for direct admission where candidates are not required to appear in any entrance exams. These seats are filled at the discretion of the institution and often involve higher fees compared to merit-based seats. Check the detailed admission process below -

1. Check the eligibility criteria and fill out the application form within the due date.
2. For admission, some institutions might conduct a counseling session or interview to understand the candidate’s background and motivation for pursuing aeronautical engineering.
3. If selected, candidates will be required to pay a higher tuition fee compared to those admitted through the merit-based process. The fee structure varies widely among institutions.
4. After the payment of fees and verification of documents, the admission is confirmed. Candidates will then receive an admission letter or confirmation from the institution.

Candidates who want to pursue aeronautical engineering can refer to the following steps to get to know the admission procedure for aeronautical engineering courses.

• Visit the official website of the respective college to fill out the Aeronautical Engineering admission application 
• Check the eligibility criteria beforehand to ensure cancellation at a later stage. Aeronautical Engineering application forms are available online mode
• Look out for the admission process of the respective institute. If you can get admission based on merit, apply accordingly
• Colleges accepting admissions based on the entrance exam will require you to appear & qualify for the respective exam
• Take part in counselling, get selected and you are good to take admission as per the procedure

To get admission into aeronautical engineering courses, candidates are required to keep certain documents handy for filling out the application form for the respective courses. 

Documents Required to take Aeronautical Engineering admission through JEE Main

Following are the documents required for admission into Aeronautical Engineering through JEE Main exam. 

• Scanned images of photograph and signature.
• Category certificates (If belonging to reserved category).
• Debit card/Internet banking details for payment of JEE Main registration fee 2023.
• Photo Identity proof such as Aadhaar, Bank passbook, Ration card copy, etc.
• Apart from the above mentioned documents, candidates will also have to upload a photograph as well as a signature that has to be done following certain specifications. These specifications have been listed in the table below.

Documents Required to take Aeronautical Engineering admission through BITSAT

Following are the documents required for admission into Aeronautical Engineering through BITSAT exam. 

• Class 10 and 12 marks statement. In case a candidate is currently studying in class 12, only class 10 marks statement
• Scanned images of passport size photograph and signature
• Credit/Debit card details for payment of application fee
• Apart from the above mentioned documents, candidates will also have to upload a photograph as well as a signature that has to be done following certain specifications. These specifications have been listed in the table below.

Documents Required to take Aeronautical Engineering admission through MHT CET

Following are the documents required for admission into Aeronautical Engineering through the MHT CET exam. 

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheet
• D.O.B proof
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Address proof
• Scanned images of a passport-sized photograph and signature
• Internet banking details or Credit/Debit card details for the payment of the fee

Documents Required to take Aeronautical Engineering admission Through GATE

Following are the documents required for admission into Aeronautical Engineering through GATE exam. 

• Scanned copy of Category (SC or ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable).
• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format (if applicable).
• Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format.
• Scanned copy of any of the valid photo Identity documents: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Driving License (should have the Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique Photo ID number. This must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification)
• Apart from the above mentioned documents, candidates will also have to upload a photograph as well as a signature which has to be done following certain specifications. These specifications have been listed in the table below.

Several universities offer top class aeronautical engineering courses in India with guaranteed placements. Some of the top aeronautical engineering colleges in India have been list in the following table.