Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Avionics) Course Admission, Eligibility, Fees 2025-2026

M-Tech in Avionics is also known as Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering. The course enables the candidate to explore in depth the field of study concerning aircraft structural components and focuses on developing talented engineers in the field of new aircraft technologies and business management skills.

The duration of M-Tech Avionics is 2 years, which is divided into 4 semesters. Candidates can get admission to this course through GATE in some colleges like IIT Madras, Mumbai etc., and through entrance exams in other private colleges. Candidates with a first-class bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Sciences etc. may apply for the same.

Some of the subjects included in the curriculum are Aerodynamics, Aircraft structures, Aerospace propulsion, Rocketry and Space Mechanics, Finite element method etc. This course also includes seminar, projects and practical tests.

Major organisations like TCS, Mahindra, DRDO, ISRO etc. hire these students and the average salary for avionic engineers ranges between INR 35,000 to 50,000 per month.

Top Colleges for Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Avionics)

M.Tech in Avionics Course Highlights Table

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	B.E./B. Tech or equivalent
Admission Process	Counselling after taking entrance test
Major Entrance Tests	GATE
Course Fee	INR 3 Lacs to 6 Lacs
Average Starting salary	INR 4 Lacs to 10 Lacs
Top recruiting companies	TCS, DRDO, ISRO

About the course

B. Tech in Aeronautical Engineering aims at training the students in the design and development of structural components. The field of activity of a qualified engineer involves development (construction, analysis and testing), priming of work, fabrication and observation of the functionality of aircraft and helicopter structures. Students learn to design and develop according to the specified standards and demonstrate project work in the field of metallic and composite structures.

Students undergo rigorous training in learning software simulation, with major software applications including the following:

MATLAB
SIMULINK
ANSYS
MSC/NASTRAN
LABVIEW

Aerospace is the third most popular field for engineering students. The aerospace profession has expanded form hardware-based science, technology, and engineering, to systems, and system-based engineering. M-Tech in Avionics focusing on aircraft dynamics and control offers expertise in the following fields.

Aerospace System Modelling
Orbital Mechanics
Navigation, Guidance and Control for Aerospace Vehicle
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
Light Mechanics

The curriculum of various academic programs in the Department of Avionics includes topics aimed at imparting a deeper understanding of the fundamentals and advanced courses of Avionics with a particular focus on enhancing researching abilities of students in the field of avionics engineering. The designed curriculum consists of courses from various disciplines such as Analog Circuits, Digital System Design, Communication Engineering, Signal Processing, RF and Microwave Engineering, VLSI Design, Navigation, Control and Guidance, Computer Technology and Power Electronics.

Who can apply?

Indian nationals can apply under the General Category. Foreign nationals or Non-Resident Indians or Indian nationals supported by NRI relatives can apply under the Foreign/NRI Category.
No minimum age limit has been set for applying to the course.

Top Institutes offering M.Tech in Avionics

Name of Institute	City
Amity Institute of Space Science & Technology	Noida
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology	Thiruvananthapuram
Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science	Kanchipuram
GZ Institute of Information Technology & Management	Delhi
IIT Mumbai	Mumbai
IIT Kharagpur	Kharagpur
IIT Madras	Madras
IIT Kanpur	Kanpur
Madras Institute of Technology	Chennai
Indian Institute of Aeronautics	Patna
Punjab Engineering College	Chandigarh
School of Aviation Science and Technology	Delhi
International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management (IIAEM)	Bangalore
Jain University	Bangalore
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering	Hyderabad
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology	Pune
Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology	Hyderabad
Marry Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management	Hyderabad
Nimra Institute of Science and Technology	Andhra Pradesh
International Institute of Information Technology	Bangalore
Nehru College of Aeronautical and Applied Sciences	Coimbatore

Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfil are listed below:

Minimum 60% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10^th & 12^th)

Minimum 50% aggregate marks or a first-class at B.E./B. Tech or AMIE degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Sciences-Electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronic.

Admission Process

The admission process for M-Tech in Avionics varies as different institutes have their own criteria and processes of admission. Admissions to this course in any of the IITs depends on the candidate’s performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates seeking admission to M. Tech. Aerospace Engineering are supposed to take the GATE and based on the performance in the test and on their academic record, candidates are given admission. Admission is done through counselling based on the candidate’s rank in GATE.

Career Prospects After M.Tech in Avionics

Aerospace Engineers find career opportunities in a variety of fields. Some of these career avenues are listed below.

Consultants
Thermal Design Engineers
Mechanical Design Engineers
Aerospace Technologist
Aircraft Production Manager
Assistant Technical Officers
Aerospace Design Checker
Engineer Trainees

An Aerospace Engineer can work in private or public organizations. Qualified degree holders are recruited by many big firms both in India and abroad.

Salary

Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Avionics)

Job Profiles	Pay Scale
Consultants	INR 3 Lakh to 9 Lakh
Thermal design Engineers	INR 4 Lakh to 6 Lakh
Mechanical design Engineers	INR 4 Lakh to 6 Lakh
Aerospace Technologist	INR 3 Lakh
Assistant production Manager	INR 8 Lakh to 10 Lakh
Aerospace design checker	INR 2 Lakh to 4 Lakh
Engineer Trainees	INR 3 Lakh to 5 Lakh
Aerospace project engineers	INR 2 Lakh to 13 Lakh

Top recruiters

Upon completion of the course, students are placed in some of the top aeronautical and other industries in India, some of which are:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
National Aerospace laboratory
Taneja Aerospace Limited
Mahindra and Mahindra
TCS
Infosys
DRDO
INFOTECH
ISRO

Employment Outlook and Salary Info

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour and Statistics (BLS), the demand for aerospace engineers should decrease by 2 % between 2014 and 2024. Most employers look to hire avionics engineers with a 4-year degree in avionics engineering or a related field. The annual median salary for employees in this occupation was $107,830 in 2015 (www.bls.gov).

The average salary of an Aerospace Engineer ranges between INR 35, 000 to INR 40,000 per month. The maximum salary offered to an Aerospace Engineer graduated from IITs is INR 15 lacs per annum.

Course Description

The course is designed for students interested in the study of Aeronautical Structure, Aerodynamics and Computation Fluid Dynamics. Aeronautical engineering prepares students with technical expertise, for exciting and rewarding careers.

Core subjects	Elective subjects
Aerodynamics	Computational Fluid Dynamics
Aircraft structures	Aero elasticity
Aerospace propulsion	Helicopter Aerodynamics
Rocketry and Space Mechanics	Industrial Aerodynamics
Finite element method	Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics
Theory of vibrations	--

By the end of the course the students are equipped with expert knowledge in Aeronautical engineering subjects and enabled to apply innovative ideas in academic projects.

Semester highlights are as follows:

Semester I
Subject Introduction to UAV Introduction to Flight Fundamental of Aerodynamics Introduction to Avionics Airplane Performance and Design Micro-controller & Embedded Systems	Practical Aerodynamics Lab Aero-modelling & Design

Semester II
Subject Mathematical Modelling & Simulation Flight Instrumentation & Data Acquisition System Automatic Flight Control Flight Stability & Control Path planning and Obstacle Avoidance for Unmanned Vehicles Actuators and Sensors for UAV Industrial Visit Seminar -I	Practical Flight Control Lab

Semester III & IV
Subject UAV System Design System Identification Methods UAV Guidance & Navigation for Aerospace Vehicles Remote Sensing and Surveillance Digital Image Processing Summer Internship Major Project-I Seminar -II	Subject Major Project -II

Future in Avionics

The field of avionics technology offers a wide range of employment opportunities to those with the relevant educational background. Graduates in this degree program find exciting career opportunities as Team Leads, Managers and Avionics Engineers in both defence as well as airline industries in both India and abroad. Some of these main areas of employment are listed here.