B.Sc. in Aviation

Overview:
B.Sc. in Aviation is a three-year undergraduate course that focuses on the study of aviation science, air navigation, air traffic control, meteorology, aircraft operations, and safety procedures. The program is designed to train students in various aspects of aviation, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the aviation industry, including pilot training, airport management, airline operations, and maintenance.

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Semester-wise Syllabus:

  1. Semester 1:

    • Principles of Aviation

    • Aviation Mathematics

    • Aircraft Structure and Materials

    • Introduction to Aerodynamics

    • Basics of Meteorology

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Flight Mechanics

    • Navigation and Flight Planning

    • Air Traffic Control Fundamentals

    • Aviation Meteorology

    • Human Factors in Aviation

    • Environmental Science

  3. Semester 3:

    • Aviation Regulations and Policies

    • Aircraft Propulsion Systems

    • Aviation Safety and Security

    • Airport Operations and Management

    • Aviation Physiology and Psychology

    • Professional Ethics

  4. Semester 4:

    • Advanced Navigation Systems

    • Aircraft Systems and Instruments

    • Air Traffic Control Procedures

    • Aviation Maintenance Practices

    • Meteorological Applications in Aviation

    • Soft Skills and Personality Development

  5. Semester 5:

    • Aviation Law and Regulation

    • Advanced Aircraft Performance

    • Aviation Risk Management

    • Airline Management and Operations

    • Air Cargo Management

    • Research Methodology

  6. Semester 6:

    • Aviation Project/Internship

    • Aircraft Accident Investigation

    • Aviation Security and Crisis Management

    • Airport Planning and Design

    • Aviation Economics

    • Final Dissertation/Project Report

Average Fees:
The average course fees for B.Sc. in Aviation in India range from ₹2 lakhs to ₹6 lakhs for the entire course, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

  • Entrance Exams: Some institutes may conduct their own entrance exams or accept scores from national entrance exams such as:

    • JEE (Joint Entrance Exam)

    • AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test)

    • SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

    • IGRUA (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi) entrance exam

  • Other Certifications: Students may also need to clear certifications related to specific aviation fields such as pilot training, maintenance, or air traffic control.

Top 10 Institutions Combined Ranking in India for B.Sc. in Aviation:

  1. Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics, Chandigarh

  2. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

  3. Indian Aviation Academy, Mumbai

  4. Amity University, Noida

  5. Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan

  6. School of Aviation Science and Technology, Delhi

  7. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

  8. Flying Training Institute, Kolkata

  9. Orient Flight School, Puducherry

  10. Institute of Aviation and Aviation Safety, Pune

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Aviation:

  1. Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Hindustan College of Engineering and Aviation, Cochin

  3. Jain University School of Aviation Science, Kochi

  4. Regional Institute of Aviation, Trivandrum

  5. Academy of Aviation and Professional Excellence, Calicut

  6. Orient Flight Aviation Academy, Kochi

  7. Universal College of Aviation, Calicut

  8. Aviation Institute of Advanced Technology, Ernakulam

  9. Flywings Aviation Academy, Cochin

  10. Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences, Thrissur