Aerospace Engineering is combined from the two fields i.e. Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering. Aeronautical is mainly related to aircrafts whereas astronautical is related to space crafts.
Aerospace engineering is the study of design, development and technology used in manufacturing aircrafts and spacecrafts. In a very simple language, one can say Aerospace engineering is all that we’ve heard about Rocket Science.
Aerodynamics, aircraft structure and propulsion, flight mechanics, avionics, maintenance, helicopter engineering are some of the main subjects studied in Aerospace engineering. Aerospace consists of heavy contents from the field of mechanical engineering, electronics engineering and instrumentation engineering.
Where is it implemented?
Course Type |
Undergraduate level |
Course Duration |
4 years, 8 semesters |
Tuition Fee Range (annually) |
1 lakh - 5 lakhs |
Eligibility |
10+2 |
Admission Process |
Entrance exam based/ Merit based/ Direct entry |
Job Roles |
Aircraft Engineer, Aerospace Designer, Automotive engineer, CAD Technician, Aeronautical engineer, Maintenance Engineer |
Course Type |
Undergraduate |
Duration |
4 years, 8 Semesters (Full- time ) |
Eligibility |
Class 12th with Physics and Mathematics or as a compulsory subjects |
Course Name |
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering |
Admission Process |
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IITs offering B.Tech Aerospace Engineering (Based on JEE Score) |
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Based on Entrance Examination
Merit based
Direct admission
Engineering Mathematics |
Strength of Materials |
Computer of Programming |
Fluid Mechanics |
Thermodynamics |
Elements of Aeronautics |
Aircraft Structure |
Aerodynamics |
Aircraft Design |
Electrical Technology and Machines |
Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion |
Flight Dynamics |
Space Technology |
Rocket Missiles |
Air Transportation and Aircraft maintenance |
Aircraft System and Instrumentation |
Experimental Stress Analysis |
Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Aero Engines |
Avionics |
Flight stability and Control |
Aero-Modelling and Fabrication |
Elements of Hypersonic Flight |
Space Science and Space Environment |
TOPIC |
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Focus |
Focuses on equipment like aircrafts, spacecrafts, missiles, etc. |
Focuses on devices that can be used for household and industry purposes. |
Skills required |
Analytical skills, creative thinking, team work, project management, technical skills, communication skills, concepts of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanical design, physics chemistry, mathematics. |
Analytical skills, design thinking, team work, concepts of physics, chemistry, mathematics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering and material science. |
Industry Application |
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Salary |
Salary of aerospace designer is higher than mechanical engineer |
Salary of a mechanical engineer is quite less than an aerospace engineer due to the job's nature. |
Flexibility |
Can work as a Mechanical engineer |
Cannot work as Aerospace engineer |
Scope |
Narrow - limited to aircrafts and spacecrafts |
Broad scope - wide range of opportunities |
Job Prospects |
Aircraft Engineer, Aerospace Designer, Automotive engineer, CAD Technician, Aeronautical engineer, Maintenance Engineer |
Mechanical engineer, assistant mechanical engineer, design engineer, maintenance engineer, technical engineer, senior engineer, service engineer |
Average fee (Govt. Colleges) |
1,50,000 (annually) |
Average fee (Private Colleges) |
3,00,000 (annually) |
IIT Bombay |
2,28,000 (annually) |
IIT Madras |
75,000 (annually) |
IIT Kanpur |
2,15,000 (annually) |
IIT Kharagpur |
82,000 (annually) |
UPES Dehradun |
3,52,000 (annually) |
LPU Punjab |
2,40,000 (annually) |
Amity University, Mumbai |
2,34,000 (annually) |
Indian Institute Of Space Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
40,000 (annually) |
Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka |
3,35,000 (annually) |
Aerospace engineering is a unique branch of engineering and offers a promising career in the field of aerospace. This is an interesting field as it needs candidates who can build, design, maintain and test the performances of aircrafts, spacecrafts, rockets, satellites, missiles etc.
An aerospace engineer gets the opportunity to work in both the sectors - government sector and private sector. In fact, top organisations like ISRO, NASA, Defence ministries also hire candidates from this field.
Not just in India, but companies from the UK, US and many other countries also hire graduates from this field of engineering. The jobs in aerospace are endless and the demand is rising.
Although aerospace engineering is a challenging field to choose, it is exciting and interesting at the same time.
Aerospace engineers can work in various sectors like:
Aircraft Engineer |
Aerospace Designer |
Automotive engineer |
CAD Technician |
Aeronautical engineer |
Maintenance Engineer |
Manufacturing System Engineer |
Production Engineer |
Aerospace design checker |
Thermal Design Engineer |
Assistant technical officer |
Mechanical Engineer |
Annual Average salary of an Aerospace Engineer is 7 LPA.
A fresher student can expect to get an offer of Rs 5 Lakhs per annum in starting. This salary may go up to Rs. 15 LPA for a freshman.
Undoubtedly, Aerospace engineers get lucrative salary packages due to their job roles and duties.
ISRO |
NASA |
DRDO |
HAL |
Air India |
Indigo |
Boeing |
Mercedes Benz |
Indian Navy |
National Aeronautical Laboratory |
Civil Aviation Department |
Mahindra Aerospace |
After completing B.Tech in Aerospace engineering, following options are available to pursue higher studies:
Attractive salary
Undoubtedly, this field is very high in demand and very particular. Students with the background of aerospace engineering can really expect a handsome salary depending upon the field they choose in it such as manufacturing, designing, testing, research and development etc.
Practical implementation
Aerospace engineering is completely a practical field and students will get more practical experiences while doing their job.
Impact on world
We all remember the Wright brothers who invented the first airplane in the world. It is fascinating to feel how they made our lives simpler, faster and convenient. Same way, aerospace engineering will always leave a higher impact on world development as it is the way to bridge the gap between the land and the sky. Technology advancement is on peak and building aircrafts and spacecrafts with such new technology helps to explore the terrestrial world
Reputed job
Aerospace engineering is one of the most reputed jobs. The job nature and responsibilities has given much importance to this field making it a more reputable and respectful job.
Travelling
Aerospace engineers are expected to travel a lot. The expenses are handled by the companies. Those who love travelling and are passionate to explore the world shall choose this field as travelling is one of the major skills required as an aerospace engineer.
COLLEGE NAME |
COURSE AVAILABLE |
IIT Bombay |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
IIT Madras |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
IIT Kanpur |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
IIT Kharagpur |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
UPES Dehradun |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering with specialisation in Avionics |
LPU Punjab |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
Amity University, Mumbai |
B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering |
Indian Institute Of Space Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka |
B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
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IIEST, Shibpur |
B.Tech in Aerospace and Applied Mechanics |
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
Jain University, Bangalore |
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
Yes, one may become a commercial pilot after completing Aerospace engineering. However, it is recommended to pursue Aeronautical engineering if someone wants to become a pilot as Aerospace engineering is more related to design, manufacturing and development of aircrafts.
No. Both are different as Aeronautical is a branch of Aerospace engineering. But some colleges offer Aerospace engineering with the name of Aeronautical engineering. Hence, it is recommended to check the curriculum before applying.
No. A mechanical engineer can’t become an aerospace engineer but the vice versa is possible. An aerospace engineer can become a mechanical engineer.
Yes. One can definitely apply for govt jobs and that too in top notch government organisations like ISRO, NASA, DRDO, Ministry of Defence etc. These organisations hire aerospace graduates.
Boeing, Airbus, General Electric (GE) Aviation, Antrix Corporation Ltd., Dassault Reliance Aerospace, Mahindra Aerospace etc. are some of the top recruiters of Aerospace Engineering.