Fees Details

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₹ 2.04 L

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Course Details

Diploma in Aeronautics at IIT Madras is a one-year programme of the BS Degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Learners who complete all the courses and labs in the Foundation level can enrol in the Diploma level and can exit with a Diploma degree or continue to the degree level. The IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics focuses on foundational knowledge in mechanics and thermodynamics.

Diploma in Aeronautics at IIT Madras also covers essential core concepts and basic analytical tools used in aerospace engineering. Students can complete the Diploma in Aeronautics within a minimum of four terms to a maximum of twelve terms. The programme involves 13 theory courses, two laboratories, and two projects, with a total 52 credits.

Programme Offerings

online programme
Flexible learning
Pre-recorded video lessons
live sessions
assignments
quizzes
labs
Projects
In-person term-end exams
career support

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Diploma in Aeronautics, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics. Candidates cannot directly be eligible to apply for Diploma in Aeronautics. They have to complete all Foundation level courses of the BS Degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology to enrol in a Diploma in Aeronautics.

10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics
Must have completed all the foundation level courses

Admission Details

Admission to IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics is made after completing all the Foundation level courses of the BS Degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Students cannot directly apply for the Diploma level. The admission process follows paths:

Regular Entry, where applicants have to complete a 4-week Qualifier Process and pass the Qualifier Exam.
JEE-Based Entry, where candidates who qualified for the current year’s JEE Advanced can directly register for Foundation Level courses.

Application Details

Here is the step-by-step process for IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics admission:

Visit the official website - study.iitm.ac.in/ae/index.html
Click on Apply Now and Sign-in using the Google account
Fill in the application form
Upload required documents, such as Class 10 and 12 marksheets, a photograph, signature, ID proof, and Scoresheet / admit card / registration receipt ( for JEE-based entry).
Pay the application fee of Rs 4,000 (for General Category / OBC / EWS Applicant)
Submit the form

The Syllabus

The syllabus of IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics covers core subjects and two projects. The detailed IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics syllabus is given below:

Thermodynamics for Aerospace Engineers
Fluid Mechanics
Basic Strength of Materials
Math for Aeronautical Engineering
Signals and Systems
Materials & Manufacture for Aeronautical Engineers
Solid Modeling of Aircraft & Spacecraft Systems
Machine Learning Foundations
Aerodynamics
Gas Dynamics
Flight Dynamics I
Aerodynamics Lab
Flight Dynamics and Simulation Lab
Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Project 1: Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft and Spacecraft using CFD
Project 2: Design of Aircraft and Spacecraft Structures using FEA

Evaluation Process

IIT Madras conducts three types of assessments for each course of the BS Aeronautics and Space Technology programme: Online weekly assignments, monthly in-person quizzes, and in-person end-term exams. The term-end exams are conducted in-person at designated centres across India. Check the list of exam centres.

Students have to pass all the courses and labs in the Foundation and Diploma levels with an overall CGPA >=6.0 and a CGPA >=7.0 for the projects to proceed to earn a Diploma degree in Aeronautics. Students can either exit with a Diploma degree or proceed to the Degree level of the programme. Learners who do not meet these CGPA requirements at the end of the Diploma level will not be allowed to continue to the degree level.

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is Diploma in Aeronautics at IIT Madras?

The IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics is a diploma level in the BS Degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Learners can either choose to exit with the Diploma in Aeronautics from IIT Madras or continue to proceed for the BS degree.

2: How can I apply for the Diploma in Aeronautics at IIT Madras?

You cannot directly apply for the Diploma in Aeronautics at IIT Madras. You have to complete all the Foundation level courses to proceed to the Diploma in Aeronautics.

3: Can I attend classes on-campus?

After Diploma, based on tests and interviews conducted, a selected number of students who applied will be allowed to attend all degree level courses on campus at IIT Madras in person.

4: Are there live classes for Diploma in Aeronautics?

Students will have access to pre-recorded video lessons available on the institute’s portal. There will be one or two live sessions per course to clear doubts and interact with the course instructor and course support team.

5: What is the fee for a Diploma in Aeronautics at IIT Madras?

The fee of the IIT Madras Diploma in Aeronautics is Rs 2,04,000. Since there are 52 credits in this level, students have to pay Rs 4,000 for 48 credits and Rs 3,000 for the remaining 4 credits.