Sir my son is in class 12th now. He wants aerospace in IIT Madras. If he could not make upto that mark. What are other institutes he should try for.

Ans: Abhishek Sir, If your son aims for Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras but wants strong alternatives, here are the top colleges to consider:

IIT Madras – India’s top-ranked aerospace program with excellent research, placements, and ISRO/DRDO ties.

IIT Bombay – Strong academics and recruiters like Airbus and NASA.

IIT Kharagpur – Established aerospace department with core industry connections.

IIT Hyderabad – Emerging leader with good placements and research.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram – Direct ISRO affiliation, focused on space technology.

Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh – Good government college with solid placements.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – Private university with industry collaborations.

Manipal Institute of Technology – Good aerospace program with decent placements.

Amity University, Noida – Private university with good recruiters in aerospace.

RV College of Engineering, Bangalore – Reputed private college with good industry exposure.

These institutes offer a range of options based on entrance exams (JEE Advanced, JEE Main, MET, AEEE) and provide strong academics, research, and placement opportunities in aerospace engineering. All the best for your son's admissions and a bright future!

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