Note on B.
Tech in Aerospace Engineering
IIT Madras (2024 Batch)
Prepared for Presentation
June 26, 2025
Program Overview
• Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Department of Aerospace
Engineering.
• Degree: B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (option for B.Tech Honours).
• Duration: 4 years, 8 semesters, totaling 404 credits (431 for Honours).
• Admission: Through JEE Advanced, requiring competitive entrance exam per-
formance.
• Objective: Prepares students for careers in aerospace industries, research, or
higher studies in aeronautics/astronautics.
Credit Distribution
• Total Credits: 404 (regular), 431 (Honours).
• Breakdown:
– Engineering (E): 44 credits
– Computing (C): 10 credits
– Professional (P, Core + Elective): 172 credits
– Humanities (H): 27 credits
– Sciences (S, Core + Elective): 70 credits
– General (G): 18 credits
– Management (M): 9 credits
– Unallotted Credits: 54 credits
• Honours Requirement: CGPA ≥ 8.5 at end of 5th semester, no U/W grades.
Additional 27 credits via mandatory B.Tech project (13 in Semester 7, 14 in
Semester 8) in Aerospace Department; 54/80 elective credits at 5000 level or
higher.
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Curriculum Highlights
• Semester 1 (53 credits): Functions of Several Variables (MA1101), Physics
I (PH1010), Engineering Mechanics (AM1100), Introduction to Programming
(CS1100), Workshop-I, Life Skills.
• Semester 2 (55 credits): Differential Equations (MA2102), Physics II (PH1020),
Thermodynamics for Aerospace (AS1300), Fluid Mechanics (AS1020), Introduc-
tion to Aerospace Engineering (AS2101).
• Semester 3 (56 credits): Aerodynamics (AS2050), Gas Dynamics (AS2030), Ba-
sic Strength of Materials (AS2010), Low Speed Lab, Basic Aerospace Engineer-
ing Lab.
• Semester 4 (58 credits): Flight Dynamics I (AS2040), Aerospace Structural Me-
chanics (AS2070), Vibrations (AS2080), Propulsion I (AS3270), Aero Lab I.
• Semesters 5–8: Advanced courses, electives (Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics
& Control, Structures, Propulsion), optional B.Tech project (27 credits), Human-
ities/Management electives.
• Electives: 2 of 4 department electives in Aerodynamics or Flight Dynamics &
Control; others in Structures or Propulsion.
Key Features
• Practical Training: Hands-on labs (Low Speed Lab, Aero Lab I, Basic Aerospace
Engineering Lab).
• Flexibility: Optional semester-long internship/exchange; Design Elective can
shift to Semester 8.
• Exit Option: 3-year exit with 270 credits (82 Science+Engineering+Computing,
98 Professional with minimum 82 core).
• Project: Optional B.Tech project (27 credits) in lieu of electives; must be in
Aerospace Department to count toward Professional credits.
Fees and Support
• Fees: Typically ~₹2–3 LPA (verify at https://www.iitm.ac.in).
• Scholarships: Available for SC/ST, PwD, and low-income students, subject to
income criteria and documentation.
Relevance
• Equips students with expertise in aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics,
and structural mechanics for aerospace industries.
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• Honours option enhances research skills for advanced studies or specialized
roles.
Contact
• Website: https://www.iitm.ac.in or https://aero.iitm.ac.in
• Email: acadadmn@iitm.ac.in
