Avionics Engineering

Course Overview:

Avionics Engineering focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of electronic systems used in aircraft and spacecraft. The 4-year B.Tech course covers avionics systems, navigation, communication, radar, and control systems. Graduates find opportunities in aerospace and defense sectors.

Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)

Course Name:
B.Tech / B.E. in Avionics Engineering

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Mathematics-I

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Introduction to Engineering

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Basic Electronics Engineering

    • Environmental Science

  2. Semester 2:

    • Mathematics-II

    • Electromagnetic Theory

    • Signals and Systems

    • Analog Circuits

    • Computer Programming

    • Basic Electrical Engineering

    • Engineering Drawing

  3. Semester 3:

    • Mathematics-III

    • Digital Electronics

    • Control Systems

    • Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

    • Avionics Systems and Instruments

    • Aerodynamics

    • Circuit Theory

  4. Semester 4:

    • Aircraft Communication Systems

    • Radar Systems and Applications

    • Navigation Systems

    • Aircraft Electrical Systems

    • Embedded Systems Design

    • Materials Science for Aviation

    • Thermodynamics

  5. Semester 5:

    • Flight Control Systems

    • Aircraft Navigation and Surveillance Systems

    • Digital Signal Processing

    • Avionics Maintenance and Troubleshooting

    • Power Electronics and Drives

    • Elective I (e.g., Aerospace Materials, Aircraft Propulsion)

  6. Semester 6:

    • Satellite Communication Systems

    • RF and Microwave Engineering

    • Avionics Embedded Systems

    • Instrumentation and Sensors in Aviation

    • Aircraft Simulation and Testing

    • Elective II (e.g., Space Systems, Advanced Radar Systems)

    • Minor Project

  7. Semester 7:

    • Avionics Software Development

    • Aircraft Data Networks

    • Advanced Avionics Systems

    • Elective III (e.g., Space Avionics, UAV Avionics)

    • Aviation Regulations and Standards

    • Major Project – Phase I

  8. Semester 8:

    • Aircraft System Integration and Control

    • Aerospace Engineering

    • Avionics in Spacecraft

    • Seminar

    • Major Project – Phase II

Average Fees:
INR 2 - 5 Lakhs per year

Exams to Attend:

  • JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)

  • JEE Advanced

  • State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)

  • Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)

Top 10 Institutions for Avionics Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):

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

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

  4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

  5. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

  6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  7. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

  8. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy

  9. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

  10. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Avionics Engineering:

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

  2. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  3. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  4. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  5. Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi

  6. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  7. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly

  8. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  9. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally

  10. Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam