Chandigarh provides different research opportunities to Aeronautical Engineering students in the form of academic institutions, government agencies, and private aerospace companies. Punjab Engineering College (PEC) offers research work in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and aircraft structures. PEC's Aerospace Engineering department works with institutes such as DRDO, ISRO, and CSIR for research projects, internship, and funded programs. Students are also provided opportunities to work on research projects through government grants, innovation labs, and startup incubation centers for aerospace technology.
Apart from that, Chandigarh is home to several research centers of technology and engineering in which students are involved in projects based on UAVs, composite materials, and avionics. Different private sector organizations and defense organizations operating in the area provide live projects and internships in aircraft maintenance, aerodynamics simulations, and advancements in the propulsion system. As the defense and aviation technology sectors receive more attention in India, students have opportunities for research collaboration, patents, and further studies in rising trends of aeronautical engineering.