Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, College of Engineering Chennai B.Tech Aerospace Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Both programmes are offered under the same School of Aeronautical Engineering at BIHER and carry the same fee of Rs. 3,00,000 per annum. Aeronautical Engineering focuses on aircraft that operate within the Earth's atmosphere, covering aircraft design, structures, propulsion, and avionics. Aerospace Engineering has a broader scope, encompassing both atmospheric and space applications, including spacecraft design, satellite systems, orbital mechanics, and space propulsion. If your career goal is civil aviation, aircraft manufacturing, or airline operations, Aeronautical Engineering is more directly aligned. If you are interested in ISRO, space startups, satellite technology, or defence space programmes, Aerospace Engineering offers a more relevant curriculum.

Ans. BIHER's Aerospace Engineering curriculum includes subjects like spacecraft attitude dynamics, satellite design, and orbital mechanics, which are directly relevant to ISRO and space sector roles. However, getting into ISRO typically requires either a very high GATE score (for ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board exams) or clearing ISRO's own written test and interview. BIHER graduates are eligible to apply for these. The Satellite Design Lab and CFD for Aerospace Engineers Lab at BIHER provide hands-on exposure. Students are advised to supplement their degree with research projects, internships at space startups, and strong GATE preparation to improve their chances of landing space sector roles.

Ans. Based on available placement records, Aerospace Engineering graduates from BIHER have been placed at companies including Garuda Aerospace (core aerospace), Accenture, TCS, Cognizant, and Infosys (IT sector). Core aerospace placements are limited in volume, and many graduates transition to IT roles or pursue higher studies (M.Tech/MS abroad). BIHER has MOUs with Garuda Aerospace, Bramastra Aerospace Systems, Aviakul Private Limited, and Aerotics Technologies, which provide internship and placement opportunities specifically for aerospace students. Students targeting core aerospace roles should actively pursue internships at HAL, DRDO, NAL, or space startups during their programme.

Ans. BIHER received ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, USA) accreditation in 2018, making it the first private university in India to receive this recognition. ABET accreditation is programme-specific and applies to engineering programmes that meet ABET's quality criteria. Students should verify with the admissions office whether the Aerospace Engineering programme specifically holds current ABET accreditation, as accreditation is renewed periodically and may apply to select programmes. ABET accreditation is particularly valuable for students planning to pursue MS programmes in the USA, as many US universities recognise ABET-accredited degrees for credit transfer and admission purposes.

Ans. BIHER mandates a minimum of 75% attendance in each subject. For Aerospace Engineering students, this applies to both theory classes and lab sessions, which include aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and satellite design labs. If attendance falls below 75% in any subject, the student may be barred from appearing in the semester examination for that subject. A fine is also levied per percentage shortfall below 75%, which must be cleared before the semester exam admit card is issued. Students participating in aerospace competitions, industrial visits, or internships should apply for on-duty (OD) certificates in advance to safeguard their attendance.

Ans. Yes, BIHER offers a B.Tech Lateral Entry programme for Aerospace Engineering. Candidates who have completed a Diploma recognised by the Central or State Government with a minimum of 50% aggregate, or B.Sc. with Mathematics, are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the B.Tech programme. The lateral entry programme is a 3-year course (years 2, 3, and 4). The total fees for B.Tech Lateral Aerospace Engineering is approximately Rs. 9.06 Lakhs for the 3-year duration. Lateral entry admissions are also conducted through TNEA counselling for Tamil Nadu students, in addition to BIHER's own admission process.