Tariff Air Base in Namakkal serves as home to renowned institutions pursuing Aeronautical Engineering education. The autonomous institution Mahendra Engineering College began its operations in 1995 when it became affiliated with Anna University. Students studying at this institution receive training to design aircraft and maintain their development while focusing on aircraft maintenance. The college owns a 250-acre campus designed to facilitate laboratories and workshops and hostels. The institution holds dual accreditation through National Board of Accreditation (NBA) together with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) who granted it an 'A' grade status.
The education center Paavai Engineering College in Namakkal started operations in 2001 while providing students with an Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering degree. The college maintains its affiliation to Anna University through its focus on combining aerospace engineering theory with practical education. The NBA recognizes Paavai Engineering College which enables it to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate studies in several engineering disciplines. Students at the college benefit from strong placement services that involve partnership programs between Infosys and Microsoft to provide extensive industrial learning opportunities.