The scope of aeronautical engineering in India is still in developing stage. Because we don't have aircraft manufacturing unit. But from make  in india initiative this industry is showing positive response. Gradually this field is growing . Aeronautical engineering is very divider field.So you have immense chances. Don't worry about what is people saying . If you are curiously passionate welcome to this field.and one more thing pursue this course from govt college. Because lots of college do not provide basic practical stuffs. After btech you can work with isro.air force, Navy, DRDO, HAL,NAL,Air India, MRO . Good luck.

Aeronautical engineering have good scope in future. Job opportunities for these engineers are available in Airlines, Air Force, Corporate Research Companies, Defence Ministry, Helicopter Companies, Aviation Companies, NASA and many others.

Increasing popularity of air travel and space exploration require expertise to design and maintain improvements. Looking at heightening growth rate, the demand for smart and create Aerospace Engineers is only going to increase in the near future.

Some of the top recruiters in this space are Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Civil Aviation Department, Air India, India Space Research Organization (ISRO) and others.

The average salary of an Aerospace Engineer is INR 35, 000 to INR 40,000 per month. The maximum salary offered to an Aerospace Engineer graduated from IITs is INR 15 lakhs per annum.

Good luck!!