My son is giving his Class 12 & entrance exams this year 2026 for his BTech, since childhood he is very much interested to pursue his career in Aeronautical/Aerospace designing, If he doesnot get into a good institute for his BTech in Aerospace Engg, as seats are very limited and only in a handful number of institutes.... what should he do - - Do BTech in Mechanical or Electrical and then try for Masters in Aero or there are some other better options to get into Aerospace/Aeronautical designing ? Please suggest Thanks in advance

Ans: Aerospace is a super speciality, engineering option about aircraft , Its like doing automobile about vehicles.

The mother course is Mechanical Engineering, broadens the horizons of being recruited by an array of companies from Aeronautical onwards to the otters too.

Computer Science appears to have a plethora of candidates and organisations, consider the candidates aptitude & flair for the subject then apply.. Don't get confused!

Well Artificial intelligence is a top on whatever you have selected as a primary subject!

Ans: Rohit Sir, Order of Preference as you have mentioned in your question. However, advise your son to keep upgrading his skills till his 4th year and start Researching about the Job Opportunities / Skills Required from 1st year itself. All the BEST for Your Son's Bright Future.

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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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