In Kerala, the age criteria for joining B.Tech. courses, such as Aeronautical Engineering, is usually at least 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. This is the standard eligibility criteria for engineering colleges in the state. For example, JCET requires that students have reached the age of 17 years as of December 31, 2023, to join the B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering course.
It should be noted that although the minimum age is standardized, there is no maximum age limit for admission. This implies that anyone of any age who has the academic qualifications and other requirements can apply for the program. This open policy enables a wide variety of candidates, such as mature students and career changers, to enter the field of aerospace engineering