UG / PG

Space Engineering (Aerospace)

Design spacecraft and launch systems — the ISRO and IIST pathway.

Duration4 years (UG) / 2 years (PG)

Eligibility10+2 PCM + JEE (UG) / B.Tech + GATE (PG)

Typical fees₹0.4–10 L total

Colleges3

Course overview

Aerospace and avionics engineering for spacecraft and launch systems — the IIST/ISRO pathway into India’s booming space sector.

AerodynamicsPropulsionSpacecraft DynamicsAvionics & ControlSatellite Technology

Aerospace EngineerISRO Scientist (via GATE)Satellite Systems EngineerSpace-tech startups

3 colleges · ranked by NIRF

📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Public

NIRF #1 Institute of National Importance

Fee₹2,28,000 / yr

Avg package₹22.0 L

Seats80

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra · Public

NIRF #3 Institute of National Importance

Fee₹2,28,000 / yr

Avg package₹24.0 L

Seats80

📍 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Public

NIRF #60 Institute of National Importance

Fee₹2,15,000 / yr

Avg package₹14.0 L

Seats120

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