Hello Anand,

First let us understand the difference between the above two streams.

Aeronautical engineering is a study about the design and systems of an aircraft. It involves practical and theoretical understanding of materials, assembling parts, testing and maintenance of aircrafts. Professional engineers working in this domain have to be licensed aeronautical engineers. The course also enables students to attain knowledge of advanced technology used in aircrafts travelling in outer space. Aeronautical engineering also covers disciplines like aerodynamics, avionics and propulsion among others. Students pursuing aeronautical engineering can explore opportunities in defence organisations, government research centres, aircraft manufacturing organisations and ISRO.

Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: Aeronautical engineering and Astronautical Engineering.

This indiactes that Aeronautical Engineering is actually a subset of Aersopace engineering. If you opt for Astronautical Engineering, a job in ISRO would be more favourable but if you opt for Aeronautical Engineering, a job in DRDO or HAL will be a better option.

Hope this finds you well!

Thank you!