In Patiala, the most renowned institution in the area providing the Aeronautical Engineering program is the Punjab State Aeronautical Engineering College (PSAEC). The PSAEC was established in 2018 by the Government of Punjab and is currently a constituent college of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda. The College is situated at the Civil Aerodrome on Sangrur Road, Patiala and offers a four year bachelor of technology (B.Tech) degree in Aeronautical Engineering. The Program is built on an 8 semester system where students do both coursework as well as practical work including internships at the end of every academic year. Candidates must have 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject to be considered for admission.
Furthermore, Gurukul Vidyapeeth Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala also provides a B.Tech degree in Aeronautical Engineering. This educational institution is privately owned and accepts students on the basis of JEE Main examination and successful completion of 10+2. The total fee structure is approximately from ₹2.3 lakh to ₹3.1 lakh.