Admission to Indian Aeronautical Engineering courses usually involves clearing an entrance examination by the candidates. The most popular exam for premier institutes such as IITs and NITs is JEE Main, followed by IIT admissions requiring JEE Advanced. Some universities and private institutions use their own entrance tests or accept results from state-level engineering entrance exams. Also, AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test) is one of the most sought-after exams for students applying for aeronautical and aerospace engineering courses.
Other than entrance exams, direct admission through 12th-grade marks is provided in some private colleges, especially for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. But to get into the top institutes, one has to clear an entrance exam. It is a very competitive field of Aeronautical Engineering, and therefore students should prepare well in advance. Applicants need to cross-check the eligibility criteria of their chosen colleges because the criteria may differ. A strong mathematical problem-solving ability as well as a good understanding of physics are requirements for success in this profession.