There are about 100+ Engineering colleges in India that are offering Tech in Aerospace Engineering. Leading Colleges are IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, IIAEIT, UPES Dehradun, Manipal University, VIT Bhopal etc.
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B.Tech Aerospace Engineering is a dynamic program that integrates aeronautical and astronautical disciplines, focusing on the design, development, and manufacturing of aircraft and spacecraft. This field has evolved with technological advancements, offering extensive opportunities in commercial and defense sectors of aviation and space industries.
The field has traditionally focused on problems related to atmospheric and space flight, with two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering focuses on the theory, technology, and practice of flight within the earth’s atmosphere. Astronautical Engineering focuses on the science and technology of spacecraft and launch vehicles.
Eligibility Criteria: (Qualifying Exam)
- 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)
- 3-year Diploma in Engineering with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)
- Aerospace Engineering admission is done on both merit and entrance based and some of the top entrance exams in this course are: JEE Main, LPUNEST, MET, GATE and JEE Advanced
Topics covered in Aerospace Engineering:
A large part of Aerospace Engineering consists of Mechanical Engineering covering a wide range of topics, including computer application, structures, mathematics, physics, drafting, electricity, robotics, aeronautics etc . Few Topics which are a part of pedagogy are as under:
- Elements of Aeronautics.
- Aero-Fluid Mechanics.
- Mechanics of Solids.
- Aircraft Component Drawing.
- Aerodynamics.
- Machines and Mechanisms.
- Aircraft Systems and Instruments.
- Air-breathing Propulsion.
What does an Aerospace Engineer do?
Aerospace Engineering is an engineering branch in the aviation sector. There are following works which have to do to be an aerospace engineer:-
- Developing and designing new and innovative technologies for aircraft and spacecraft.
- Formulating new ways to make flights more economical and efficient.
- Testing and assembling different parts of an airplane.
- Evaluating the cost and feasibility of a new project.
- Examining faulty or malfunctioning parts of an aircraft and solving the issue.
- Designing new parts for aircraft in coordination with the design team.
- Ensuring that the manufacturing and designing process is in complete adherence to engineering principles, safety norms, and customer requirements.
Job Profile and Opportunities with few reputed organisations:
- Aircraft Production Management
- Quality Control Engineering
- Mechanical Design Engineering
- Technical Officer roles
- Thermal Design Engineering
- Opportunities in aviation, defense, and space exploration industries
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL):- HAL is the organization that is involved in designing, fabricating, and assembling aircraft, jet engines, and their spare parts.
- Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO):- DRDO is a network of more than laboratories that are deeply engaged in developing and researching the technologies.
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO):- ISRO is an Indian organization that performs research on technologies and develops new technology.
- Civil Aviation Department:- Civil Aviation Department is related to the civil aviation services of an aircraft. It covers all types of commercial air transport.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):- NASA is an agency of the United States Federal Government responsible for aircraft and spacecraft research.
- Boeing:- Boeing is one of the most popular and reputed companies that design, manufacture, and sell airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles worldwide.
- Airbus:- Airbus is a multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aerospace products worldwide.
- Airlines :- Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, Vistara, SpiceJet, etc. offer air transportation to the passengers
Some Possibilities Future Forward for an Aerospace Engineer :
- Career Advancement with Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Aerospace
- Sustainability and Environmental Considerations in Aerospace – by way of reducing Carbon footprint and Emissions , Exploring alternative Fuels and Energy Resources
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Commercial Space Exploration and Tourism Prospects
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Advancements in Military Aircraft and Weapon Systems
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Space-based Defense and Surveillance Technologies
Top Colleges of B Tech in Aerospace Engineering:
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc Bangalore)
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) Chennai
- Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai
