B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering Admission 2021-22 & Top Colleges

• B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering is a 4 years long full-time course leading to an undergraduate degree in the field of engineering. The course follows a semester system with a total of 8 semesters. The total tuition fee of the course approximately falls in the range of INR 4 to 10 lacs.
• The programme covers the study of principles and techniques used in designing, manufacturing and maintaining of aircraft, missiles and space satellites.
• The curriculum of the course constitutes basic engineering and specialized subjects of aeronautical engineering.

The main subjects involved in the first, second, third, and fourth year of B.E. in Aeronautical Engineeringare highlighted below:

1. Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Engines
2. Combustion Chambers
3. Compressors
4. Aircraft Gas Turbines
5. Advanced Propulsion Techniques
6. Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion
7. Aerodynamics of Rockets and Missiles
8. Production and Operation Management
9. Modeling and Drafting

Eligibility Criteria for B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering:

To be eligible for this course, students have to hold the minimum qualification of intermediate level. 10+2 examination must be passed in science stream with minimum aggregate of 45% marks. 

Admission Procedure for B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering:

• Generally, admission into this course would be made on the basis of the entrance test.
• Most of the colleges of India consider JEE Main scores for granting admission.
• Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) provides admission on the basis of JEE Advanced.
• Other entrance tests conducted for admission into this course are VITEEE, UPESEAT, SRMJEEE, etc.
• Allotment of seats would be done through the counseling process.

Job Opportunities for Aeronautical Engineers in India:

There are immense career options available for aeronautical engineers. These graduates can work in aircraft manufacturing companies, GPS station, space agencies and research and development centres. One can explore employment opportunities in private, government aviation organizations, and aircraft manufacturing units. After completing B.E. in aeronautical engineering, students can apply for the following job roles:

• Aeronautical engineer
• System safety management engineer
• Aircraft production manager
• Aerospace chief engineer
• Design engineer
• Assistant aircraft engineers
• Consultant

For career advancement, candidates can pursue M.Tech in aerospace engineering after completing this course.

Top Recruiters:

The eminent companies which hire aeronautical engineers are as follows:

• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• Civil Aviation Department
• Defence Research and Development Organization
• Helicopter Corporation of India
• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
• National Aeronautical Lab (NAL)

Salary Offered to Aeronautical Engineers in India:

In India, an aeronautical engineer will receive an average salary of around INR 6 lacs per year. The pay will increase gradually after earning some years of experience. In the government sector, the salary will be provided as per the pay scale fixed by the government.