Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace engineers in India design, develop, and test aircraft, rockets, satellites, and defence systems. With ISRO's expanding mission pipeline, HAL's production ramp-up, and new private players like Skyroot and Agnikul under the IN-SPACe framework, demand for homegrown talent is rising. Graduates work across R&D, manufacturing, and systems integration in PSUs, defence labs, and a fast-growing private aerospace sector.
Actions for your grade
- Secure strong marks in Physics and Mathematics — non-negotiable for JEE
- Explore ISRO's Yuvika student camp and apply if eligible
- Read about Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, and Mangalyaan missions to understand what aerospace engineers build
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Aerospace Engineer
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
IIST graduates are bonded to ISRO/DOS for several years post-graduation — factor this into your decision.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced
- DegreeB.Tech Aerospace Engineering / Space Technology (4 years)
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Madras · IIT Kharagpur
- CareerAerospace Engineer
Dedicated Aerospace branches are rare at NITs; verify seat availability before applying.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main
- DegreeB.Tech Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering (4 years)
- CollegesNIT Calicut · Pec Chandigarh · Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore
- CareerAerospace Engineer
Check NBA accreditation and industry tie-ups carefully for private colleges.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsMHT CET
- DegreeB.Tech Aeronautical Engineering (4 years)
- CollegesMit Pune · Pune Institute of Computer Technology · Dj Sanghvi College of Engineering
- CareerAerospace Engineer
Placement quality varies significantly; prioritise colleges with HAL, ISRO, or OEM recruiter visits.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeB.Tech Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering (4 years)
- CollegesVIT Vellore · Manipal Institute of Technology · Chandigarh University
- CareerAerospace Engineer
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating) | JEE Main top 2.5L | Very Hard | May |
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.