Kerala boasts a number of well-known institutes that provide Aeronautical Engineering courses. The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, is the most elite one, directly associated with ISRO and providing state-of-the-art aerospace studies. Some other well-established names are Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam, and Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, which offer B.Tech courses with aeronautical concentrations and have excellent industry ties.
Private institutions of aviation training such as Jawaharlal Aviation Institute, Palakkad, and Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences, Thrissur, provide diploma and degree courses, emphasizing practical instruction in aircraft engineering and maintenance. These institutions have tie-ups with the aviation industry for placements and internships. Although choices in Kerala are limited, those who want to pursue a career in aeronautical engineering can consider these institutions for quality education, good faculty, and practical training. Admission usually follows entrance tests such as JEE Advanced (for IIST) or state-level engineering entrance examinations.