Aerospace Engineering is one among the highly demanded courses now days. The course duration of undergraduate course in engineering is 4 years. The course study basically deals with the manufacture and maintenance of airborne vehicles. The designing and functioning of aircrafts, helicopters spacecrafts, and missiles are also covered under the study. Aerodynamics, thermodynamics, Control systems, electronics and propulsion are the main areas covered under the course curriculum of aerospace engineering. The candidates who got completed with the course will gain practical skills on research, development, testing, launching and manufacture of various air vehicles.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

• Provide knowledge on the technical aspects of airborne vehicles
• Acts as the base for higher study courses in aerospace engineering
• Helps the candidate to get in to a promising career

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

The eligibility requirements for the course are same as that of any other engineering stream. The candidates who have completed their XII class studies with Science as the core subject are eligible to undergo the course. The qualifying examination must be passed from a recognized board with minimum 50% marks. Another common requirement for the course is that the candidate should pass the entrance exam carried nationally (like AIEEE or IIT JEE) or by the concerned University or institution, that offers the course.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

The candidate can apply for the course through online method. The application form and other details can be collected from the official website of the concerned University or institution. The candidate has to pay a specific amount of fee for procuring the application form. The form must be filled by following the instructions given in the notification. Filled application forms must be submitted to the concerned office before the last date.

Higher study Options after Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

• Master of Engineering (M.E) in Aeronautical Engineering
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Aerospace Engineering
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Aeronautical Engineering
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Aeronautics
• Master of Science (M.S) in Aerospace Engineering
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeronautical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

• Aeronautical Engineering and Research Organization
• Amity University
• Amrita School of Engineering
• Hindustan Aviation Academy
• Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
• Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay
• Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology- Madras
• Koneru Lakshmaiah University
• Noorul Islam University
• Pailan College of Management and Technology
• SRM University
• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

First Semester

• English
• Mathematics - I
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Basic Engineering I
• Personality Development – I
• NSS / NCC / NSO / YOGA
• Computer Literacy
• Physics Laboratory
• Chemistry Lab
• Workshop Practice / Engineering Graphics

Second Semester

• Value Education
• Biology for Engineers
• Principles of Environmental Science
• Mathematics - II
• Materials Science
• Engineering Mechanics
• Basic Engineering - II

Practical

• Personality Development – II
• Computer Programming Practice
• Engineering Graphics/ Workshop Practice
• Active Learning Laboratory

Third Semester

• Language
• Electronics and Instrumentation
• Mathematics – III
• Thermodynamics
• Manufacturing Technology
• Fluid Mechanics

Practical

• Personality Development – III
• Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory
• Manufacturing Process Laboratory
• Fluid Dynamics Laboratory

Fourth Semester

• Language Phase – II
• Numerical Methods
• Mechanics of Solids
• Machines and Mechanisms
• Aerodynamics – I
• Propulsion – I

Practical

• Personality Development – IV
• Manufacturing and Assembly Drawing
• Aerodynamics Laboratory – I

Fifth Semester

• Fundamentals of Vibration and Noise
• Materials Technology
• Flight Dynamics – I
• Aerospace Structures
• Aerodynamics – II

Practical

• Personality Development – V
• Machine Dynamics Laboratory
• Propulsion Laboratory
• Aerodynamics Laboratory – II
• Computer Skills
• Comprehension – I
• Industrial Training – I

Sixth Semester

• Introduction to Space Technology
• Flight Dynamics II
• Propulsion – II
• TQM and Reliability Engineering
• Elective – I

Practical

• Personality Development – VI
• Aircraft Design Project – I
• Aerospace Structures Lab
• Comprehension – II
• Computer Skills

Seventh Semester

• Economics and Principles of Management
• Aircraft Systems and Instruments
• Elective – II
• Elective – III

Practical

• Aircraft Design Project II
• Aerospace CAD Laboratory
• Industrial Training – II

Eighth Semester

• Elective IV
• Elective V
• Project Work

List of Electives

Aerodynamics

• Boundary Layer Theory
• Helicopter Aerodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Rockets and Missiles

Propulsion

• Aircraft Engine and Instrument Systems
• Combustion Engineering
• Cryogenics
• Heat Transfer

Aircraft Structures

• Theory of Elasticity
• Theory of Plates and Shells
• Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Computer Aided Design and Analysis
• Experimental Stress Analysis

General

• Artificial Intelligence/Expert Systems in Design and Manufacturing
• Avionics
• Creativity, Innovation and New Product Development
• Airframe Maintenance and Repair
• Air Transportation and aircraft Maintenance Management
• Automatic Control Systems
• Space Craft Technology
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Text Books on Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

• Practical Communication Communicative English by Abraham Benjamin Samuel
• English for Engineers / Technologist by Orient Longman
• The structure of Technical English by Herbert A. J
• Technical English, Writing, Reading and Speaking by Pickett and Laster
• Business Communication Strategy and Skill by Munter, Mary
• Higher Engineering Maths by Grewal B.S
• Engineering Mathematics – Vol I & II by Dr.V.Ramamurthy & Dr. Sundarammal Kesavan
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig.E
• Engineering Mathematics by Kandasamy P etal
• Engineering Mathematics by Veerajan
• Advanced Mathematics for Engineering by Narayanan S., Manicavachagom Pillay T.K., Ramanaiah G
• Engineering Mathematics by Venkataraman M.K
• Engineering Physics by Arumugam
• Engineering Physics by Gaur and Gupta
• Physics for Technologists by Thiruvadigal, J. D., Ponnusamy, S., Vasuhi, P. S. and Kumar, C
• Modern Engineering Physics by Vasudeva, A. S
• Fundamentals of Magnetism and Electricity by Vasudevan, D. N
• Atoms, Molecules and Lasers by Nair, K. P. R
• Solid State Physics by Pillai, S. O
• Non-Conventional Energy Resources, Mechanical Engineering Series by Khan, B. H
• Engineering Chemistry by Jain.P.C and Monika Jain
• Textbook of Engineering Chemistry by Dara.S.S,
• Instrumental methods of analysis by Willard H.A., Merit L.L and Dean J.A
• Chemistry in Engineering and Technology by Kuriacose J.C. and Rajaram
• Engineering Chemistry by Jeyalakshmi.R & Ramar P
• Applied Chemistry by Kamaraj.P & Arthanareeswari M
• Engineering Chemistry by Arivalagan K
• Applied Chemistry-I by P.Kamatchi
• Engineering Chemistry - I by Dr. Helen P Kavitha
• P.T., Basics of Civil Engineering by Raju K.V.B., Ravichandran
• Civil Engineering by Ramesh Babu
• Engineering Materials, by Rangwala,S.C
• Building Materials by Surendra Singh

Career and job Opportunities after Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

The technical degree in Aerospace Engineering will help the candidate to build up a good career in the future. The candidate can find career openings in public and private sector organizations in the aviation industry. Governmental firms such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), often recruit Aerospace engineers for their varied operations. Apart from this, the candidate can seek and apply for job positions in Civil Aviation Department, National Aeronautical Laboratory, and so on. Other areas where the candidate can look for a job are mentioned below.

• Aeronautical Development Establishment
• Air India
• Aircraft Manufacturers
• Civil Aviation Department
• Defense Research and Development Laboratories
• Flying Clubs
• Government Owned Air Service
• Helicopter Corporation of India

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering

The candidates who have completed the bachelor degree in Aerospace engineering can expect good salary packages in reputed organizations. One can expect salary packages (initial) with in the range of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- per month. This may reach up to Rs 40000-1.25 lakh per month (average salary in NASA) by gaining experience in reputed organizations.