Aurora's Scientific & Technological Institute Ghatkesar B.Tech {Lateral} Aeronautical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Aeronautical Engineering at ASTI Ghatkesar is INR 1,94,000 for the complete 3-year programme. This amount covers all tuition charges across the six semesters of the lateral entry course. Hostel charges, if opted, are billed separately by the college. Fees are subject to revision by JNTUH and AICTE annually, and students should verify the current fee schedule at the time of admission and self-reporting to the college.

Ans. Diploma holders from Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, and allied branches in manufacturing or fabrication are generally eligible for TG ECET under the aeronautical or mechanical category. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a subject are also eligible for the lateral entry programme. All candidates must qualify TG ECET and participate in TGCHE web counselling to secure a seat at ASTI Ghatkesar for the lateral entry programme beginning in August 2026.

Ans. After TG ECET results are declared, eligible candidates register on the TGCHE counselling portal, complete document verification, and exercise web options for preferred colleges and branches. Seat allotment is based on TG ECET rank, category, and choice order submitted during the web option phase. After receiving the allotment order, candidates must self-report to ASTI Ghatkesar, pay the tuition fee, and complete all enrolment formalities within the stipulated window to confirm admission for the session starting August 2026.

Ans. Lateral entry aeronautical students join the second year of the JNTUH B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering curriculum. Core subjects include aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, avionics, aircraft materials, and aircraft performance. In later semesters, electives in computational fluid dynamics, composite materials, and aircraft design may be available. The syllabus follows the current JNTUH regulation applicable to all affiliated engineering colleges, ensuring that the JNTUH B.Tech degree earned is equivalent to the regular four-year programme at graduation.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in civil aviation, aircraft maintenance organisations, aerospace defence firms, or pursue M.Tech in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering through GATE. Airlines, HAL, DRDO, ISRO, and private MRO companies recruit aeronautical engineers through campus and off-campus channels. The JNTUH degree is recognised nationally, so graduates are also eligible for government sector technical posts and higher studies at institutions across India. GATE preparation alongside the final year of study is a common career pathway chosen by aeronautical students at Telangana engineering colleges.