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The Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) offers a wide range of aerospace engineering courses with certificates through the NPTEL platform. Candidates can apply for aerospace engineering at IIT through NPTEL in online mode on the official website - nptel.ac.in. The last date to apply for the NPTEL aerospace engineering certification course is August 15, 2025.
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Top IITs are offering these top 10 aerospace engineering courses for all those who are enthusiastic about rocket and drone designing, and aviation. Through the NPTEL, IITs have made aerospace engineering courses accessible to everyone, as these courses are offered online and at no cost. To know more about NPTEL aerospace engineering courses, read the full article below.
Candidates willing to learn aerospace engineering online with an industry-recognised certificate by top IITs can check the list of 10 online aerospace engineering courses in the table below, along with the duration and course providers.
| Course Name | Course Duration | Course Provider |
|---|---|---|
12 weeks | IIT Bombay | |
12 weeks | IIT Bombay | |
Elements of Mechanical Vibration | 12 weeks | IIT Delhi |
8 weeks | IIT Kanpur | |
12 weeks | IIT Kanpur | |
8 weeks | IIT Kanpur | |
UAV Design – Part II | 8 weeks | IIT Kanpur |
12 weeks | IIT Kanpur | |
12 weeks | IIT Kharagpur | |
12 weeks | IIT Madras |
Aerospace Engineering at IIT is part of the SWAYAM–NPTEL initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and are developed by leading IIT professors. While the courses are free to access, learners can also opt for a paid certificate by appearing for a proctored exam conducted by NPTEL at designated centres. Check the points below to know why to choose NPTEL Aerospace Engineering Courses.
To get the NPTEL certificate, learners need to register for the NPTEL certificate exam, which is a proctored exam by NPTEL by paying the minimal fees of Rs. 1,000 (Rs. 500 for reserved category)
The aerospace engineering course by NPTEL are beginner-friendly and packed with deep knowledge about the evolution of flight, aircraft systems, space vehicles, aerodynamics and propulsion. Some of the topics covered are mentioned below.
NPTEL stands for National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning which is an initiative by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for creating course contents in engineering and science. NPTEL provides E-learning through online Web and Video courses in Engineering, Science and Humanities streams.
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Among UPES Dehradun and KIIT, UPES Dehradun is considered to be the better colleges for admission into B.Tech Aerospace Engineering programme. The programme lasts 4 years and college provide all the practical experience to the students during internships.
Studying B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at Indus University in Ahmedabad is a specialised choice, especially considering their unique focus on aviation. The course is offered through the Indus Institute of Technology & Engineering (IITE) and has a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
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Here are the top Colleges offering Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering in India include prestigious IITs (Bombay, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Hyderabad), IISc Bangalore, IIST Thiruvananthapuram, NITs, and private universities like VIT, SRM, Manipal (MIT), Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Amrita, and LPU, with specialized options also in
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If you are looking for the BE/B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering in Karnataka or Tamil Nadu States. There are some reputed colleges which offer this course with good academics and the best placement records.
Here are some colleges that offer BE/B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering -
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
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Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
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