Hello Dhruvi,

In order to become Aeronautical engineer,

• You need to pass 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with the required aggregate
• Also you need to pass Joint Entrance Examination (or separate university examination for which they want to apply for) conducted by IIT’s in the month of January and May.
• You should also have your medical check-up which should satisfy the university criteria. Some other criteria involve-

1. Good Eye Sight
2. Acute Observation Power
3. Ability to handle sudden crisis situations
4. Effective communication skills
5. Analytical Brain

Some of the top colleges offering this course are,

Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai

IIT, Kharagpur

IIT, Madras

Hi Dhruvi,

Very few colleges in India provide courses in Aeronautical and Aerospace and the bitter truth is these colleges or universities are not up to mark in aerospace studies. The quality of education you get here is very low. You'll probably end up jobless after completion. To get jobs in this field you will have to go for higher studies. Since you have to complete masters in aerospace anyhow to get a job, I suggest you choose mechanical engineering for your bachelors degree and then go for specialization in Aerospace/Aeronautical in your higher studies. This way you will have more flexibility of taking a job after completing your bachelors degree.

Qualification

The minimum qualification to get into a Engineering degree college is 10+2 pass with subjects math, physics, and chemistry. Score high, score above 75%.

Entrance Exam

Score high in the JEE Advanced to get admission for B.Tech Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering at the IITs or the IIST.

I hope this was helpful.

All the best!