Aeronautical engineering makes way to the most exciting career options where one can work on aircrafts, spacecrafts, missiles and satellites. It involves design, construction, testing and maintenance of these sophisticated systems.



Aeronautical engineering at bachelor’s level enables you to opt for specialisations like aerospace engineering, aerodynamics or avionics at later stages. You will have to work very hard, pay attention to minute details, to enjoy a successful career in the field. The research opportunities are very bright in this area.



You can seek employment in government organisations like ISRO and DRDO or private companies related aviation, aircraft, airline, satellite and defence industries or allied equipment industries. Apart from this, you can also opt for teaching in institutions.



The following are some institutes offering the course.

Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, affiliated to Anna University: The eligibility criterion is pass in higher secondary examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects. Also, candidates with Diploma in Engineering/ Technology are eligible for B.E/ B.Tech in respective branches. The admission is based on performance at entrance test. For details, log on to www.mitindia.edu or www.annauniv.edu



Satyabhama University, Chennai: The eligibility criterion is pass in HSC with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects. For details, log on to www.sathyabamauniv.ac.in



Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh: The eligibility criterion is pass in HSC with Mathematics, Physics and one out of Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology and Engineering Drawing. The admission is based on the rank obtained in AIEEE. For details, log on to http://www.pec.ac.in



Institute of Engineering Science and Management, Madhya Pradesh: The eligibility criteria are pass in class XII or an equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects and minimum 50 per cent marks. For details, log on to www.iesmindore.com



Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram is an institute conceived for ISRO. The aim is to impart knowledge to students, beyond regular curriculum, with additional modules related to space technology and space science. The institute offers graduate, post-graduate and doctoral education programmes.



The institute offers four-year B.Tech and five-year integrated Master’s in Applied Science. The admission is through rank obtained at IIT Joint Entrance Examination. For details, log on to www.iist.ac.in



Source: The Hindu