Aerospace Engineering

Degrees offered: B.E /B.Tech, B.Tech M.Tech, Diploma, Dual Degree, M.E /M.Tech., M.Phil., M.S

What is Aerospace Engineering

The engineering branch, Aerospace Engineering inculcates the skills and knowledge to design, manufacture and maintain spacecraft, missiles and weapons systems. Aerospace Engineering deals with two major and overlapping branches- Aeronautical Engineering and Astronautical Engineering. However, Avionics Engineering deals with the electronics side of aerospace engineering. A large part of aerospace engineering consists of mechanical engineering covering a wide range of topics, including computer applications, structure, mathematics, physics, drafting, electricity, robotics, aeronautics etc. As per the students review, Aerospace Engineering is considered one of the toughest branches of engineering. However, if studied with dedication and focus, the branch gives the best result to the students. Students opting for Aerospace Engineering can make their bright career in the air force as a flight engineer, in the aviation industry as an aircraft engineer as well either private or with the national carrier. While remuneration in India for Aerospace Engineering graduates varies depending upon the region and the experience students have. Read on, to know in detail about Aerospace Engineering, its highlights, career and more.

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Aerospace Engineering

Eligibility Criteria for Aerospace Engineering
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering: Candidates should pass class 10th exam with science and math as the compulsory subjects. Students must have 50% marks for the general category and 45 percent marks for the reserved category.

B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering: The basic educational criteria requires passing class XII or higher secondary in science stream with a minimum of 60% marks for general category and 55% for the reserved ones. They are also required to appear for the entrance exam like JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering: Candidates need to qualify their Bachelors degree in B.Tech/ B.E. in Aerospace Engineering with minimum 60% marks for general category and 55% marks for the reserved category. Also, aspirants need to appear and qualify GATE in order to get admission into premier institutes like IITs.

Admission Process for Aerospace Engineering

For Diploma in Aerospace Engineering: Most institutes admit the students based on their performance in relevant entrance exams. Admission process generally varies across colleges. A few institutes also provide direct admission to the students based on their performance in class X.
For B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering: There are two types of processes that candidates can opt for to get admission in B.Tech Aerospace Engineering: entrance examinations (JEE Main and JEE Advanced) or direct admission. To get admission in the major institutes of India, applicants need to qualify entrance exams such as JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Direct admission is done on the basis of the marks scored by students in class 12th.
For M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering: Aspirants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in B.Tech aerospace engineering with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Direct admission in IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) is regulated on the basis of marks achieved by candidates in GATE.

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Scope of Aerospace Engineering in India and Abroad

Students opting for Aerospace Engineering have a bright future both in India and Abroad. With a number of private companies and progress entering into aerospace technology, the opportunities are getting bigger and better. Following are the job prospects for an aerospace engineer:

Most of the aerospace engineers are hired by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Also candidates are offered jobs in prestigious companies like- National Aeronautical Laboratory, Civil Aviation Department, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Defence Research and Development Laboratory.
Jobs are available with the national, international, public and private Airlines Services as well as aircraft manufacturing units.

Course Fees Aerospace Engineering

	Minimum Fees		Maximum Fees
	Private	Government	Private	Government
UG	54.00 K B.E /B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar	1.71 Lakhs B.E /B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at Punjab State Aeronautical Engineering College, Patiala	18.32 Lakhs B.E /B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	11.36 Lakhs B.Tech M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
PG	80.00 K M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering at Singhania University, Jhunjhunu	15.00 K P.G.D in Aerospace Engineering at Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Gurugram	8.00 Lakhs Dual Degree in Aerospace Engineering at MIT Art Design and Technology University, Pune	1.67 Lakhs M.E /M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
DOCTORAL	1.80 Lakhs Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering at Amity University, Mumbai	--- Data not available	7.44 Lakhs Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara	--- Data not available
DIPLOMA	--- Data not available	54.00 K Diploma in Aerospace Engineering at Central Tool Room and Training Centre, Bhubaneswar	--- Data not available	60.00 K Diploma in Aerospace Engineering at Central Tool Room and Training Centre, Bhubaneswar

Course Subjects

Aerospace Engineering Subjects & Syllabus

Mentioned below is the course and syllabus of Aerospace Engineering.:

Syllabus for Diploma in Aerospace Engineering

Aircraft instrumentation system
CAR (civil aviation regulation)
Aircraft maintenance and practice
Aircraft system
Aircraft structure
Avionics and aircraft radio system
Aircraft structures servicing lab
Maintenance management
C- Programming lab
Avionics lab
Aircraft system servicing lab
Project work (working model)
Aircraft electrical system
Aircraft instrument system lab
Aircraft materials
Applied mathematics
Applied science
Basic aerodynamics
Basic computer skills lab
Basic electrical and electronic engineering
Basic electrical and electronic engineering labs
Basic workshop practicals
Computer aided engineering graphics
Engineering graphics (conventional)
English communication
Fluid mech and pneumatics lab
Industrial visit
ISAP lab
Jet engine lab
Jet engine theory
Materials testing (NDT) process lab
Organizational management
Piston engine lab
Piston engine theory
Fluid mech and pneumatics aircraft inspection and documentation

Syllabus of B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering

Semester 1

Engineering Mathematics I
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry and Environmental Studies
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Graphics
Basic Civil Engineering
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Basic Electrical Engineering
Basic Electronics Engineering & Information Technology
Mechanical Workshop
Electrical and Civil Workshop

Semester 2

Engineering Mathematics II
Economics and Communication Skills
Fluid Mechanics
Basic Thermodynamics
Elements of Aeronautics
Basic Strength of Materials
Basic Strength of Materials Lab
Fluid Mechanics Lab

Semester 3

Engineering Mathematics II
Economics and Communication Skills
Fluid Mechanics
Basic Thermodynamics
Elements of Aeronautics
Basic Strength of Materials
Basic Strength of Materials Lab
Fluid Mechanics Lab

Semester 4

Engineering Mathematics III
Gas Dynamics
Propulsion I
Aerodynamics I
Aircraft Structure I
Electrical Technology and Machines
Structures Lab
Propulsion Lab

Semester 5

Engineering Mathematics IV
Principle of Management
Computer of Programming
Flight Dynamics I
Aerodynamics II
Propulsion II
Wind Tunnel Lab
Propulsion Lab II

Semester 6

Avionics
Experimental Aerodynamics
Aircraft Structure II
Heat Transfer
Theory of Vibration
Elective I
Heat Engines Lab
Aero Engines lab

Semester 7

Computational Fluid Dynamics
Experimental Stress Analysis
Aircraft Design
Fight Dynamics II
Aircraft System and Instrumentation
Elective II
Experimental Stress Analysis Lab
Vibration Lab
Seminar
Project

Semester 8

Rocket Missiles
Introduction to space technology
Air Transportation and Aircraft maintenance
Elective III
Elective IV
Aerodynamics Lab
Project
Viva Voce

Syllabus for M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering

Semester 1

Introduction to Space Technology
Engineering Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics++
Elements of Gas Dynamics & Propulsion++
Airplane and Aerospace Structures++
Laboratory I
PG Elective

Semester 2

Laboratory II (Str. Lab)
Aerodynamic Design
Elective I
Elective II
Elective III
Elective IV

Semester 3

Project
Structural Design
Elective V
Elective VI
Elective VII

Semester 4

Project

Careers in Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering graduates have a lot of career options. The field allows graduates to explore vast horizons. Aeronautical Engineers are in demand both in India and overseas. Moreover, private and public Airline Services and aircraft-manufacturing units are also constantly looking out for these graduates. However, initially, students who pursue Aerospace engineering are hired as graduate engineer trainees or Junior Engineers. Later on, with experience, based on their performance they are further promoted to the designation. If we go by the reports, it indicates that employment of Aerospace Engineers will grow six percent from 2016 to 2026.

Certifications for Aerospace Engineering

Certificate in Aeroelasticity

Certificate in FEA and ANSYS

Certificate in Gas Turbine Engineering

Certificate Linear & Non linear Modeling

Computational Fluid Dynamics & Training Certificate

Professional Simulation Engineer

Job Profiles and Top Recruiters

An aerospace engineer designs, analyzes, tests, troubleshoots and develops advanced technology in spacecraft, defence systems and aviation. They develop the standards for quality control and design processes, identify issues for products that are not working properly and try to find solutions to fix those issues.Following is the list of job profile a Aerospace Engineer can opt for:

Job Profile	Job Description
Aerospace Designer Checker	Their job is to research, analyze and create structural engineering specifications using metallic and non-metallic components.
Aircraft Production Manager	Responsibilities include supervising and coordinating efficient aircraft production lines and making sure that the aircrafts are as per industry and safety standards.
Mechanical Design Engineer	They review specification and other related data to develop mechanical layouts. They also measure physical dimensions for machinery and observe production lines.
Assistant Technical Officer	Work responsibilities include cleaning and maintenance of aseptic units and equipment on a daily or weekly or monthly basis.
Aerospace Engineer	They research different ways to make fuel efficient parts and engines. They carry out ground level testing and estimate project cost with time scales.

Top Recruiters

Air India
Defense Research and Development Laboratories
Civil Aviation Department
Aeronautical Development Establishment
National Aeronautical Lab (NAL)
Pawan Hans
Helicopter Corporation of India
Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd (HAL)
Private Airlines
Indian Air Force

Duties and Responsibilities of Aerospace Engineers:

Assess proposals and design requirements
Determine if projects are technically and financially feasible
Go over budgets, timescales and specifications with clients
Do theoretical and practical research
Ensure design meet customer requirements
Direct, coordinate, produce and implement design, manufacture and test procedures
Measure and improve performance of aircraft, systems and components
Provide technical advice
Analyze and interpret data
Work towards completion dates and deadlines

Average Salary

An aerospace engineer earns a good sum of income, however, the salary amount may increase with experience and expertise in skills. Mentioned below is the list of job profiles and their average salary:

Job Profile	Average Salary
Aerospace Designer Checker	Rs. 30 lakhs - Rs. 50 lakhs per annum
Aircraft Production Manager	Rs. 30 lakhs - Rs. 35 lakhs per annum
Mechanical Design Engineer	Rs. 30 lakhs per annum
Assistant Technical Officer	Rs. 35 lakhs per annum
Aerospace Engineer	Rs. 35 lakhs - Rs. 40 lakhs per annum

Popular Aerospace Engineering Entrance Exams in India

JEE Main

Exam Date: 20 Jun, 2022 - 29 Jun, 2022

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