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Aerospace Engineering and other courses offered at IISc

From affordable fees, excellent placements, and a strong academic reputation to specialised courses in Aerospace, Data Science, and more— IISc Bangalore stands out. Here’s a quick look at its top programmes, admission process, eligibility, and alumni achievements.
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Updated Jun 25, 2025 | 06:10 PM IST
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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering under its Division of Mechanical Sciences
Curriculum and Focus AreasThe program covers essential subjects like aerodynamics, propulsion, structural mechanics, and navigation & guidance (iisc.ac.in).

Program Intake and Admission

IISc admits 19 students each year for this specialization . Admissions are based solely on the GATE score in relevant engineering streams.
FeesThe total tuition fee for the two-year course is approx Rs 20,000, making it an affordable option for postgraduate education.

Placement Highlights

While specific placement stats for Aerospace aren’t always separated, the Division of Mechanical Sciences boasts a highest salary package of Rs 80 LPA (approx) for M.Tech graduates.

Division Profile

The Division of Mechanical Sciences encompasses several departments—including Aerospace Engineering which was established in 1942.
Mechanical Engineering, and others—with over 130 faculty members and nearly 450 M.Tech students as of January 2025.

Why Choose IISc for Aerospace M.Tech?

  • Strong academic reputation: A historic institution with high research activity and quality faculty.
  • Focused subjects: Specialisations in aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and control ensure in-depth expertise.
  • Value for money: Low tuition fees combined with excellent placement reach.

Admission Process 2025

  • Admission to all courses at IISc Bangalore like BTech, BSc, MTech, MSc, MDes and others is based on entrance exams.
  • Some of the important exams accepted for admission include JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, CEED, GMAT and a few more.
  • To apply, candidates have to fill the application form online either through the institute’s official website or the entrance exam portal.
  • For the BTech course, IISc Bangalore accepts JEE Advanced scores. Apart from IITs, it is the only institute that does this.
  • The institute offers various courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels in fields like Engineering, Management and Science.
  • Admission to these courses is done based on entrance exam scores and rules set by the exam conducting bodies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with at least 45% marks in total.
  • Entrance exams accepted for admission include JEE Main, JEE Advanced and KCET.

Other Academic Programmes

Level Course(s) Highlights
Undergraduate B.Sc (Research) in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics- Integrated M.Sc+Ph.D in Biological & Chemical Sciences- B.Tech in Mathematics & Computing Four-year B.Sc; five-year integrated M.Sc+Ph.D; and a unique B.Tech in Mathematics & Computing focused on advanced computing and data science
Postgraduate (Coursework) M.Tech (various disciplines) including Computational & Data Science, AI, Mechanical, Materials, Electronics- M.Des (Design)- M.Mgt – Master’s in Management Studies Two-year programs; M.Tech offered across most engineering departments; M.Des via CPDM; M.Mgt via DoMS for engineering grads
Postgraduate (Research) M.Tech (Research)- M.Mgt (Research)- Ph.D (≈40 disciplines) Focused on thesis-based research; intake is 575 Ph.D candidates annually
Integrated Ph.D Integrated Ph.D (for B.Sc graduates) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Sciences Combines master’s-level coursework and direct progression to doctoral research
Certificate & Online NPTEL, GIAN, CCE certificates- Short courses in Deep Learning, Iron Making, etc- Online M.Tech (Data Science, ECE, AI) Blended and online options for working professionals; includes skill-focused certifications

Top Alumni of IISc Bangalore:

  • C. N. R. Rao – Renowned chemist and Bharat Ratna awardee
  • Roddam Narasimha – Aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee
  • K. Radhakrishnan – Former Chairman, ISRO
  • Tessy Thomas – Known as the 'Missile Woman of India', Director General, Aeronautical Systems, DRDO
  • Arun Netravali – Pioneer in digital video technology, former President, Bell Lab
  • G. Madhavan Nair – Former Chairman, ISRO
  • Shubhanshu Shukla – A distinguished IAF pilot, who is among the four astronauts selected for ISRO’s historic Gaganyaan mission.
  • B. N. Suresh – Aerospace scientist and key figure in India’s space program
  • A. S. Kiran Kumar – Former Chairman, ISRO
  • E. Sreedharan – Known as the 'Metro Man of India'
NOTE: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore does not offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace Engineering instead it provides M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at IISc (Division of Mechanical Sciences)
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