Different institutions in various countries have their limits on how old students can be when entering Aeronautical Engineering. All candidates need to reach their 17th birthday during their admission period. Universities throughout India together with their associated colleges establish an age cutoff of 25 years for students admitted into undergraduate studies. Specific entry requirements for working professionals along with lateral entry candidates are more lenient in certain institutions. The entry criteria of JEE Advanced (for IITs) has clear parameters which restrict admission to eligible candidates.
The admission age barrier is nonexistent in M.Tech or MSc in Aeronautical Engineering except when facing age limits from scholarships or entrance tests. The admission rules for students following distance learning programs or studying part-time normally display more adaptable age requirements. University students along with regulatory bodies should be contacted to learn about exact admission requirements before submitting an application.