M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering

Overview

Aerospace sector in India has seen robust growth and most big OEMs and service sector giants can be found in here. India is home to government organisations like Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and private enterprises like Boeing, Airbus, General Electric, Pratt and Whitney, SNECMA, Honeywell, Goodrich Aerospace.

Some are involved in Aerospace research and development, while others provide engineering services. Their already high annual average growth rate is likely to be boosted by the off-set’ clause included by Government of India in all major aerospace transactions.

High competitiveness in the airline sector has forced the manufacturers to not only continuously improve their product but also introduce cutting edge technology in their products. Aerospace industry traditionally has pushed technological boundaries in a bid to meet the ever increasing demand for faster, safer and cheaper travel. With the available experienced person, power and infrastructure in the areas of fluid mechanics, structural engineering, propulsion, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the University will be able to support their requirement for advanced products.

Aerosapce is a highly interdisciplinary programme where there is interaction between aerodynamicists, structural engineers, control system engineers, manufacturers and electronic engineers. In this situation, University gives an ideal platform for the students as they are exposed to different disciplines with artificial intelligence and machine learning, and thereby increase their breadth of knowledge in aerospace. The department is staffed with professors with extensive experience in national aerospace projects, excellent infrastructure and has developed a reputation amongst students, parents, industry and research sponsors. 

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology plans for further development of Aerospace Engineering programme and compete with the best universities in the world and attract high quality graduates as well as teaching talent from all over the country and abroad.

Objective

  • Knowledge and understanding of the construction, working principles and functional requirements of aerospace systems with respect to their performance
  • Plan viable design specification according to customer requirements and evolve it to conceptual design
  • Develop, simulate, analyse and validate the aerospace conceptual design to meet operational requirements using commercially available tools
  • Demonstrate critical, analytical problem solving and research skill the domain of aerospace engineering
  • Develop a career in aerospace Engineering 
  • Practice Teamwork, lifelong learning and continuous improvement

Highlights

  • Innovation Centre

    At the Innovation Centre, students team up with faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life. 

    Ideas are assessed based on their relevance to — and impact on — society. These are then translated into working projects that are entered in national and international competitions, and for registration as patents. 

  • Uses application-based learning.
  • Offers research opportunities.
  • Includes internship, training and placement support with various universities and industries worldwide.
  • Offers state-of-the-art facilities in Aerodynamics, Micro Air Vehicle, Propulsion, Aircraft Structures.
  • Expert guest lectures from various Institutions and Industries.

  • We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus, and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most. 
  • Our on-campus facilities include WiFi any time of the day, 24/7.
  • From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
  • We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
  • We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation. 

Structure

Study Domains

  • DCC

    Department Common Courses

    An overview into all engineering sciences, including mechanical, electronic, and automotive engineering.

  • PSC

    Programme Specialisation Courses

    • A deep dive into the core domain of aerospace engineering including aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight controls and so on.
  • GPI

    Group Project and Internships

    • Active participation is required in output-based projects, seminars and internships in industry.
  • PCE

    Professional Core Electives

    • Students can choose from subjects offered within aerospace engineering to develop a sharper skill in any of these electives.
  • DP

    Dissertation and Publication

    • Students can work individually on projects in another University or in an industry with the mentoring by a faculty member or two in a particular domain.

Course Progression

Course Credits
Applied Mathematics

20ASC501A

4
Aerodynamics

20ASC502A

4
Propulsion

20ASC503A

3
Aerospace Structures

20ASC504A

4
Flight Mechanics

20ASC505A

3
Computer Aided Engineering

20ASC506A

4
Research Methodology and IPR

20FET509A

2
Professional Communication

20FET510A

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

20ASC507A

4
Professional Core Elective - 1*

20ASE5XXA

4
Professional Core Elective - 2*

20ASE5XXA

4
Professional Core Elective - 3*

20ASE5XXA

4
Value Education

20FET510A

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Professional Core Elective-4*

20ASE5XXA

4
Internship

20ASP521A

4
Group project

20ASP522A

8
Dissertation and Publication Phase - 1

20ASP523A

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Dissertation and Publication Phase - 2

20ASP524A

24

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Details

Semester 4 Professional Core Elective Courses List
Stream / SpecialisationCourse DesignationCourse CodeCourse Title
AerodynamicsE1120ASE511AComputational Fluid Dynamics
E1220ASE512AEngineering Optimization
E1320ASE513AHypersonic Flow
E1420ASE514AFlight Dynamics and Orbital Mechanics
PropulsionE2120ASE511AComputational Fluid Dynamics
E2220ASE521ADesign of Turbomachines
E2320ASE522ACombustion
E2420ASE523ALaunch Vehicle Design
StructuresE3120ASE512AEngineering Optimization
E3220ASE531AFracture Mechanics and Fatigue
E3320ASE532AAircraft Structural Dynamics 
E3420ASE533AComposite Structures
GeneralE4120ASE541AStochastic Mechanics and Reliability 
E4220ASE542AMaterial and Manufacturing Processes
E4320ASE543AConceptual Design of Aerospace Vehicle
Control SystemsE5120ASE551AComputer Aided Non-Linear Control System Design
E5220ASE552ARobust Control
E5320ASE553AAdaptive Control

*Students can choose the set of electives in a particular specialisation and across specialisations.

Teaching and Assessment:

During each semester, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) which includes teacher interaction, session examination and a Semester End Examination (SEE). CE and SEE weightages carry equal weightage.

Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored. 

Key Skill Development:

  • Ability to design, develop, and test aerospace systems with the help of modern engineering modelling and simulation tools. 
  • Ability to use analytical approaches to simulation and design. 
  • Ability to understand the construction, working principles, and functional requirements of aerospace systems with respect to their performance.
  • Ability to plan viable design specifications according to customer requirements and evolve it to conceptual design.
  • Ability to develop, simulate, analyse, and validate aerospace conceptual design to meet operational requirements using commercially available tools. 
  • Ability to demonstrate critical and analytical problem-solving and research skills in the domain of aerospace engineering.
  • Ability to develop a career in aerospace engineering.
  • Ability to practice teamwork, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement.

Admissions

Eligibility

Indian Nationals

  • Candidates need to have passed with a BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree in Automobile Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Production, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering.
  • Candidates should have passed in allied disciplines related to Aeronautical Engineering. 
  • A candidate seeking admission must have passed BE/B. Tech or an equivalent examination approved by AICTE in appropriate discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
  • Candidates who belong to SC/ST categories are given a different qualifying mark as per government notifications.

Application Process

Through RUAS-AT

  1. Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
  2. Admission counselling for selection
  3. Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
  4. Pay tuition fee
  5. Submit documents to the University
    1. See Documents for Indian Nationals
    2. See Documents for NRI/ OCI/ SAARC

Through PGCETCET/GATE

  1. PGCCET Programme code xxx, 
  2. Counselling and Selection 
  3. Download the admission form 
  4. Submit completed form and documents at the University Admissions Office
  5. Pay fees online or through DD at the University admission Office. See full instructions.

Other Accepted Scores

  • Contact Director of Admissions

Fees & Scholarships

Government Seats:

  • As per Government of Karnataka

University Seats:

  • Refer Fee Structure

Eligibility

International Students/​OCI/​NRI/​SAARC

  • Candidates who have passed 12th or equivalent and eligibility equivalence from AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
  • Candidates should have proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8.

Application Process

Through RUAS-AT

  1. Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
  2. Admission counselling for selection
  3. Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
  4. Pay tuition fee
  5. Submit documents to the University
    1. See Documents for Indian Nationals
    2. See Documents for NRI/ OCI/ SAARC

Through PGCETCET/GATE

  1. PGCCET Programme code xxx,
  2. Counselling and Selection
  3. Download the admission form
  4. Submit completed form and documents at the University Admissions Office
  5. Pay fees online or through DD at the University admission Office. See full instructions.

Other Accepted Scores

  • Contact Director of Admissions

Fees & Scholarships

NRI/ Foreign Students:

  • USD 6000 + Other fee Rs.38,550 per annum

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Contact
Director - Admissions
Dr. T. Hemanth
Phone
80 4536 6616