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Mahaveer Student Expert 16th May, 2019

Choosing the right college or institute to pursue your dream career is a very crucial decision.

The right decision can be taken only if you have the right information in your hands.

Aerospace engineering is one of the most popular and exciting fields of engineering. 

It consists of the development of aircraft and spacecraft.

It has two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.

Aeronautical engineering deals with aircraft that stay within the earth's atmosphere such as aeroplanes and helicopters.

Astronautical engineering deals with aircraft that operate outside of the earth's atmosphere such as rockets, satellites, spacecraft, etc.

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The following list of the top 10 aerospace engineering colleges in India is in random order and based on careful research. Keep in mind that this list is not official and is likely to change from time to time.

1. IIST, Thiruvananthapuram

The Indian Institue of Space Science and Technology is one of the top 10 aerospace engineering colleges in India. IIST is governed directly by the Department of Space, Government of India.

2. IIT Madras

IIT Madras is also one of the top 10 aerospace engineering colleges in India. Many foreign leading aerospace R&D's and governmental agencies fund projects done here.

3. IIT Bombay

One of the oldest and highly reputed IITs in India. It is the first college in India to be set up with foreign assistance in funds.

4. IIT Kanpur

A 40 years old IIT in college which has many high-tech lab facilities and is used for testing many government aerospace projects.

5. IIAE, Dehradun

It offers an option of two years of overseas studies with practical field involvement. It is affiliated with many foreign universities, Indian societies.

6. MIT, Chennai

The Madras Institute of Technology is situated in Chennai and is affiliated with Anna University.

7. HITS, Chennai

The Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science in Chennai and is affiliated to Hindustan University.

8. PEC, Chandigarh

This educational institution was founded in 1921.

9. LPU, Punjab

Lovely Professional University, Punjab. It is situated in Jalandhar.

10. PCET, Coimbatore

This college offers a 4-year B.E. course in aeronautical engineering.

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