Odisha provides several Aeronautical Engineering courses, such as B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering, Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, and M.Tech in Aerospace or a related field. BPUT, IIT Bhubaneswar, and government polytechnic colleges offer these courses. The B.Tech course deals with aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft structures, and avionics to make the students fit for jobs in the aviation and space industries. The Diploma course is a practice-based course for those students who are looking for junior technical posts.
Postgraduate study is available as M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis on advanced research and specialization. There are some private universities in Odisha that also provide courses related to aviation such as aircraft maintenance and pilot training. Admission is usually done through JEE Main, state entrance exams, or institute-specific parameters. The courses impart aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance knowledge, leading to career prospects in HAL, DRDO, ISRO, and private aerospace firms.