Check Class 12 subjects, diploma entry, lateral entry and postgraduate requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for UG and PG Aeronautical Engineering
Eligibility conditions depend on programme level, university, admission authority and academic year.
Students should verify both academic eligibility and entrance-examination eligibility. A valid rank does not guarantee admission if the student does not satisfy the required subjects or marks.
Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
For B.E. or B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, candidates are generally expected to:
- Complete Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Study Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Study Chemistry or another approved subject according to the institution’s rules.
- Meet the minimum aggregate requirement.
- Appear for the accepted engineering entrance examination.
- Participate in counselling or the institution’s admission process.
- Submit valid academic and identity documents.
Physics and Mathematics are particularly important because the course includes mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structures and flight calculations.
Minimum marks differ between institutions. Some programmes may specify a basic qualifying percentage, while actual admission can require a much stronger rank because of competition.
Diploma Eligibility
A diploma in Aeronautical Engineering may be available after Class 10 or Class 12, depending on the institution.
Applicants generally need:
- A recognised qualifying examination
- Mathematics and Science at the required level
- Minimum marks specified by the institution
- Entrance or merit qualification where applicable
Lateral-Entry Eligibility
Eligible diploma holders may enter the second year of a B.E. or B.Tech programme where lateral entry is permitted.
The institution may require:
- A relevant engineering diploma
- Minimum diploma marks
- A lateral-entry entrance examination
- Available seats
- Bridge courses
UG Entrance Exams and Admission Processes
| Entrance Examination | Level | Admission Use |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | National | Admission to participating engineering institutions |
| JEE Advanced | National | Admission to participating IIT programmes, generally under related aerospace courses |
| KCET | State | Engineering admission in Karnataka |
| COMEDK UGET | Consortium | Admission to participating private colleges in Karnataka |
| MHT CET | State | Engineering admission in Maharashtra |
| AP EAPCET | State | Engineering admission in Andhra Pradesh |
| TS EAPCET | State | Engineering admission in Telangana |
| TNEA | State admission process | Engineering admissions based on the applicable Tamil Nadu process |
| MET | University | Admission to eligible Manipal programmes |
| HITSEEE | University | Admission to eligible programmes at the participating institution |
| SAEEE | University | Admission to eligible programmes at the participating institution |
| University-specific examinations | University | Admission to the university’s engineering programmes |
Students must check whether a college offers Aeronautical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering through the examination.
Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
For M.E. or M.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, candidates generally require a recognised bachelor’s degree in an accepted engineering discipline.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Avionics
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Another approved engineering discipline
Eligibility differs by specialisation. For example, an avionics programme may accept electronics graduates, while an advanced structures programme may prefer mechanical, civil, aerospace or aeronautical backgrounds.
Institutions may require:
- Minimum graduation marks
- A valid GATE score
- A university entrance examination
- An interview
- Relevant undergraduate coursework
- Work experience for selected programmes
PG Entrance Exams and Selection Processes
| Entrance Examination | Level | Common Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| GATE | National | M.E./M.Tech admission and related opportunities |
| Karnataka PGCET | State | Postgraduate engineering admission in Karnataka |
| CEETA PG | State | Postgraduate engineering admission in Tamil Nadu |
| AP PGECET | State | Postgraduate engineering admission in Andhra Pradesh |
| TS PGECET | State | Postgraduate engineering admission in Telangana |
| University PG tests | University | Admission to institution-specific programmes |
| Institute written test or interview | Institution | Selection for specialised or research programmes |
Candidates should confirm the accepted GATE paper. A programme may accept Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another specified paper.
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Course at a Glance
- Course AreaCore Engineering Disciplines
- Study PathwaysDiploma, B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech and research pathways
- Primary FocusAircraft design, aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, avionics, testing and aviation systems.