B.Tech Aerospace Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate course and it focuses on the study of designing, analysis, and manufacturing of aircraft and rockets. It is further divided into two categories: Aeronautical Engineering (dealing with aircraft) and Astronautical Engineering (dealing with rockets), and it also consists of Mechanical Engineering (dealing with aircraft) and Avionics (dealing with rocket electronics). Minimum eligibility criteria is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, and minimum marks required is 60%.
Top colleges offering B.Tech Aerospace Engineering are IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, LPU Jalandhar, MAHE Manipal, etc., and the average course fee ranges between INR 1,85,000 - 3,20,000. One can work in ISRO, DRDO, HAL, NAL, etc. after graduation, and job profiles include Aerospace Designer, Engineer, Aerospace Professor, etc., because these organizations provide opportunities for aerospace engineers to apply their skills.
The average salary given to a fresher is 5,00,000 per annum to 8,00,000 per annum, and what are the options available to pursue higher studies, so M.Tech, MS, MBA are some of the options. M.Tech is good if you want to take up teaching or research, therefore MBA would be good if you want to pursue non-engineering management jobs, thus M.Tech and MBA are popular choices among aerospace engineers.
The eligibility criteria to pursue B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering are:
| Facts | Information |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering Degree Level | UG, PG, Diploma, Doctorate, and these are the various levels at which the degree is offered |
| Course Duration | B.E/ B Tech: 4 years, M.E/ M Tech: 2 years, Diploma: 3 years, PhD: 3 to 6 years, so the duration varies depending on the course |
| Eligibility Criteria | B.E/ B Tech: 10+2 + Entrance Exam, M.E/ M Tech: B.Tech+ Entrance Exam, Diploma: 10th pass, PhD: M.Tech+ Entrance Exam, therefore the criteria differ for each degree level |
| Admission (2025) | Merit or Entrance Exam, and the admission process is based on one of these two criteria |
| Entrance Exam (2025) | JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, CUET, COMEDK UGET, KCET, TNEA, LPU NEST, SRMJEEE and more, thus there are numerous entrance exams that students can take |
| Average Course Fee | 3 lakhs to 15 lakhs (INR), and this fee range varies depending on the institution and course |
| Top Colleges in India | IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, SRM IST, Amity, LPU, Chandigarh University and others, because these colleges are highly reputable and offer quality education |
| Average Starting Salary | 6 lakhs to 8 lakhs LPA, so the starting salary for aerospace engineers is relatively high |
| Top Recruiters | ISRO, HAL, NAL, SpaceX, Air India and others, and these organizations recruit aerospace engineers due to their expertise |
| Top Job Profiles | Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Engineer, Aircraft Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeronautical Mechanic Engineer and more, therefore there are various job profiles available in this field |
There are various entrance examinations for top engineering colleges for electronic and communication engineering or related fields. Some of them are:
| Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 | for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and JEE Advanced 2025 |
| JEE Advanced 2025 | For IITs |
| BITSAT 2025 | [BITSAT]( for BITS Pilani and other campuses) |
| VITEEE 2025 | VIT |
| SRMJEEE 2025 | SRM |
| CUET UG | Some central universities, and Private Exams |
| Semester | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Calculus, Physics - I, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, Basic Electrical Engineering |
| Semester 2 | Computer Programming, Engineering Graphics, Materials Science and Metallurgy, Basic Electronics Engineering |
| Semester 3 | Introduction to Engineering, Design Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Circuits, Solid Mechanics, Differential Equations |
| Semester 4 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Thermodynamics Fluid, Mechanics, Aerospace Structural Mechanics |
| Semester 5 | Control Theory, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Structures Laboratory |
| Semester 6 | Flight Mechanics, Spaceflight Mechanics, Engineering Design, Optimization Rocket Propulsion |
| Semester 7 | Aircraft Design, Manufacturing Technology, Heat Transfer, Aerospace Structures |
| Semester 8 | Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, Final Project Work |
| Job Profile | Job Description | Average Salary in India (INR per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | Researching ways to make fuel-efficient parts and engines. Conducting ground-level testing. | ₹6 - 15 LPA |
| Design Engineer | Reviewing specifications and developing mechanical layouts. Measuring physical dimensions. | ₹5 - 12 LPA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) | Ensuring aircraft are maintained and repaired to meet safety standards. | ₹6 - 12 LPA |
| Avionics Engineer | Designing and testing electronic systems used in aircraft, such as navigation and communication. | ₹6 - 14 LPA |
| Flight Control Engineer | Developing and testing flight control systems to ensure stability and performance. | ₹7 - 16 LPA |
| Propulsion Engineer | Designing and testing propulsion systems, including engines and thrusters. | ₹6 - 14 LPA |
| Systems Engineer | Managing and integrating complex aerospace systems and ensuring functionality. | ₹7 - 15 LPA |
| Research Scientist (ISRO/DRDO) | Conducting advanced research in aerospace technologies for space and defense applications. | ₹8 - 18 LPA |
| Aerospace Technician | Assisting engineers in building, testing, and maintaining aircraft and spacecraft. | ₹4 - 10 LPA |
| UAV (Drone) Engineer | Designing and developing unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for various applications. | ₹6 - 12 LPA |
| Aerospace Designer | Researching and creating structural engineering specifications using various materials. | ₹7,00,000 |
| Aircraft Production Manager | Supervising and coordinating efficient aircraft production lines. | ₹4,20,000 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | Developing mechanical layouts and observing production lines. | ₹3,45,000 |
| Assistant Technical Officer | Cleaning and maintaining aseptic units and equipment. | ₹2,84,000 |
Here are the major recruiters for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering graduates:
Yes, aerospace is a good career, and work is good in defence, space and airlines. ISRO, DRDO, HAL, Tata, Boeing India, and others hire aerospace engineers.
Yes, B.Tech Aerospace can join ISRO and DRDO, because they hire through GATE or their own tests. Good grades and projects or internships will also help, thus making it easier to get hired.
It is not necessary for Aerospace Engineers to know programming, but it is always helpful, therefore learn Python, MATLAB, C++, CATIA, ANSYS, Simulink, etc. It will help you with simulation and modeling, and so it is a valuable skill to have.
Aerospace is difficult, and it has a lot of math, because physics and mathematics are needed for the study of thermodynamics, fluids and control systems. It's difficult, but not impossible, so it can be challenging, yet manageable.
Yes, it is possible to do Aerospace without JEE, because there are many private colleges and deemed universities which do not require JEE, and they have their own entrance exams, such as BITSAT, SRMJEEE, VITEEE, LPUNEST, etc
Its good outside india, and USA, Germany, France, UK, canada and uae have good aerospace job opportunities, so you can do MS or work at nasa, lockheed, airbus and spaceX, thus having many options to choose from.