The BE Aerospace Engineering at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is a four-year undergraduate engineering programme at a deemed university established in 2008 by the Ministry of Education. NICHE holds NAAC Grade B accreditation and UGC recognition under Section 2(f). The programme develops expertise in spacecraft design, orbital mechanics, satellite systems, launch vehicle propulsion, and aerospace materials, equipping graduates for careers in engineering and applied technology. Total fees for the four-year programme are INR 3,80,000. Admissions are through JEE Main, TANCET, or the NICHE entrance examination, with applications open from March 1 to July 31, 2026.
BE Aerospace Engineering admissions at NICHE Kanyakumari for 2026-27 are open. Applications are accepted online at niuniv.com and in person at the Kanyakumari campus from March 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026. Candidates with valid JEE Main 2026 or TANCET 2026 scores, or those appearing in the NICHE entrance examination, are eligible to apply.
Key Points
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 85,000 |
| Auxiliary Fee (per year) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 3,80,000 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NICHE Application Open | March 1, 2026 |
| NICHE Application Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 1) Exam | January 21 to 28, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 2) Exam | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| NICHE Entrance Examination | As notified by NICHE after application closure |
| Merit List and Document Verification | After merit list announcement |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 |
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 2) | February 25, 2026 | April 2 to 9, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| NICHE Entrance Examination | July 31, 2026 (Application close) | As notified by NICHE | After examination |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | Backward Class, Most Backward Class, and Denotified Community candidates from Tamil Nadu with family income within prescribed limits |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition plus maintenance allowance | Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates from Tamil Nadu with valid community and income certificates |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Regular full-time students scoring in the top 20 percent in Class 12 board examinations, with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum |
| NICHE Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver (institutional) | Students with outstanding Class 12 academic records; conditions as per NICHE scholarship norms for each session |
Ques. What is the total fee for BE Aerospace Engineering at NICHE Kanyakumari?
Ans. The total academic fee for the four-year BE Aerospace Engineering programme at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), Kanyakumari is INR 3,80,000 (INR 85,000 tuition plus INR 10,000 auxiliary fee per year for four years). Hostel charges are not included and are payable separately. Eligible students from reserved categories in Tamil Nadu may apply for government fee reimbursement scholarships.
Ques. What is the admission process for BE Aerospace Engineering at NICHE?
Ans. Candidates apply online at niuniv.com between March 1 and July 31, 2026, paying an application fee of INR 500. Those with valid JEE Main 2026 or TANCET 2026 scores are admitted on merit. Candidates without these scores appear in the NICHE entrance examination. After the merit list, shortlisted candidates attend document verification and pay the first-year fees to confirm enrolment.
Ques. Is NICHE Kanyakumari recognised for BE engineering programmes?
Ans. Yes. Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), Kanyakumari is a deemed university granted status by the Ministry of Education in 2008 and holds NAAC Grade B accreditation with a CGPA of 2.5. Its engineering programmes are offered under the deemed university framework with UGC recognition under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
Ques. What subjects are covered in BE Aerospace Engineering at NICHE?
Ans. The four-year curriculum covers engineering mathematics, fluid mechanics, aerospace structural design and analysis, orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics, rocket propulsion and launch vehicles, satellite communication systems, guidance navigation and control, aerospace composites and materials, and a capstone aerospace project.
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