B.Sc - Avionics

Course overview:

B.Sc. Avionics is a 3-year undergraduate program focusing on aviation electronics, including the study of aircraft navigation, communication systems, and control mechanisms. The curriculum covers electrical systems, radar, and instrumentation. Graduates can pursue careers in aerospace, defense, or aviation industries.

Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.

Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Avionics focuses on the electronics systems used in aviation, such as communication, navigation, and aircraft monitoring. The course integrates the study of aviation technology with a focus on avionics.

Semester 1:

  • Mathematics for Engineers

  • Engineering Physics

  • Basic Avionics Systems

  • Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

  • Introduction to Aviation Science

Semester 2:

  • Digital Electronics and Microprocessors

  • Electromagnetic Theory

  • Aircraft Electrical Systems

  • Signals and Systems

  • Applied Chemistry

Semester 3:

  • Communication Systems in Aviation

  • Radar and Navigation Systems

  • Electronic Devices and Circuits

  • Aircraft Materials and Structures

  • Computer Programming for Avionics

Semester 4:

  • Control Systems Engineering

  • Instrumentation and Measurement in Avionics

  • Aerospace Sensors and Actuators

  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems

  • Introduction to Embedded Systems

Semester 5:

  • Avionics System Design

  • Satellite Communication and GPS

  • Aircraft Maintenance Practices

  • Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility

  • Project Work/Fieldwork

Semester 6:

  • Flight Control Systems

  • Air Traffic Management Systems

  • Aircraft Testing and Simulation

  • Internship/Practical Training

  • Dissertation/Final Project and Viva Voce

Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Avionics ranges between ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Avionics is either merit-based or via entrance exams. Popular entrance exams include:

  • JEE Main (for IITs and NITs offering specialized programs)

  • Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

  • AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test)

  • VITEEE (Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam)

  • IIST Admission Test (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology)

Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):

  1. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal

  3. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

  4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai

  5. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

  6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

  7. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

  8. Amity University, Noida

  9. Indian Institute of Aeronautics, Patna

  10. Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Kerala State Aviation Academy, Kochi

  4. Academy of Aviation & Engineering, Malappuram

  5. Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Science, Thrissur

  6. College of Aeronautics, Calicut

  7. MES College of Engineering, Malappuram

  8. Noorul Islam University, Thuckalay

  9. Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics, Kochi

  10. VJ Aviation Academy, Kottayam