B.Tech Aerospace Engineering Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering is the professional course which has the duration of 4 years. It is an undergraduate academic course offered by various leading institutions like IIST, IITs, etc.
• The course will consist of 8 semesters. There are 2 semesters in each academic year. The total tuition fee for this course can be anywhere in between 4 to 10 lacs, depending upon the name and fame of the college.
• The aim of this course is to train students in the essential areas of aerospace engineering. B.Tech graduates of aerospace engineering are equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge required to work in aerospace industry in areas like aerodynamic design, propulsion system, structural system, precision manufacturing, etc.
• The duty of aerospace engineers is to design, develop, test and maintain aircraft and spacecraft.

The course curriculum of this course is somewhat related to mechanical engineering which is as follows:
•    Mechanics of Fluids
•    Mechanics of Materials
•    Materials for Aviation and Space
•    Introduction to Thermodynamics
•    Introduction to Control Theory
•    Aerospace Propulsion
•    Flight Mechanics
•    Finite Element Methods for Aerospace
•    Flight Dynamics and Control
•    Aerodynamics Design
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering:
The prerequisite qualification for admission into B.Tech in aerospace engineering is higher secondary certificate examination studied in science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. It is necessary for all the participants to secure minimum prescribed marks in qualifying examination to be eligible for this course.
Admission Procedure for B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering:
•    Aspiring candidates have to appear the entrance test for admission into this course.
•    There are many entrance tests which are conducted at national, state and University level for admission into B.Tech in aerospace engineering.
•    JEE Main is one of the popular entrance tests through which admission into undergraduate engineering courses is done in prestigious engineering institutions.
•    Some renowned institutions also conduct their own entrance exam for admission such as VITEEE conducted by VIT University, SRMJEEE conducted by SRM University and UPESEAT conducted by UPES.
•    The qualified candidates have to appear the counselling round for allotment of seats.
Job Opportunities for Aerospace Engineers in India:

• The employment outlook for aerospace engineers is really good. A well-qualified graduate of aerospace engineering can seek employment in private and government organizations.  
• There are plenty of job opportunities for these candidates are available in aerospace and aviation industry.
• These graduates can also look for jobs in the industries involved in development of aerospace systems and mechanical systems. In addition, they can also work in defence services, government research organizations and aeronautical laboratories.
• Trained professionals of this field can start to work as design engineer, aerospace engineer, manufacturing engineer, development engineer, mechanical design engineer and aircraft production manager.
• After completing this course, candidates can either choose to do job or go for higher studies. Aspirants can broad their career scope by pursuing Master of Technology (M.Tech) in relevant field.

Top Recruiters:
The prominent recruiters include
•    National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
•    Indian Research Space Organizations (ISRO)
•    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
•    Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
•    Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
•    Civil Aviation Department
•    Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
Salary Offered to Aerospace Engineers:
With B.Tech degree in aerospace engineering, one may get the starting salary of around INR 6 lacs per year. An experienced individual can expect handsome salary package. In United States, aerospace engineers can earn an average salary of around $104,000 per annum.