JEE Main 2026: While the application process for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 is underway, IIT Roorkee has intensified preparations for JEE Advanced 2026. Meanwhile, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has given a significant gift to students across the country. IIT Madras has announced the launch of a course in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Significantly, admission to this course is based on a JEE Advanced score, meaning there is an opportunity to study at IIT Madras after 12th without a JEE Advanced score.

Let's explore the full scope of the Aeronautics and Space Technology course launched by IIT Madras. We'll explore how this course will be conducted. We'll also explore the career prospects of this course.

IIT Madras Launches Online Course in Aeronautics
IIT Madras has launched an online BS program in Aeronautics and Space Technology. This course will be conducted online. According to information from IIT Madras, the BS program in Aeronautics and Space Technology is a skill-based undergraduate program. Core theory courses will be delivered through recorded lectures by expert faculty, supported by live interactive tutorial sessions and online discussion forums.

Those with 12th-grade, ITI, or Polytechnic degrees can apply for admission.
IIT Madras has clarified that admission to the newly launched Aeronautics and Space Technology course is open to students who have passed 12th grade or its equivalent, i.e., those who have passed a two-year ITI after 10th grade, and those with a Polytechnic diploma.

What is the course?

IIT Madras has clarified that the objective of launching the Aeronautics and Space Technology course is to prepare students for careers in the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and energy industries, while also building a strong foundation for industrial R&D and higher education. Candidates enrolled in this course will be exposed to industry-relevant analysis and design capabilities in aeronautics, space systems, and related fields.

Professor V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, stated that aeronautics and space technology are rapidly growing sectors that require specialized manpower for employment. This course is an effort to provide opportunities for everyone in these fields.

Easy access to employment after the course
IIT Madras will also provide placement and internship support to students enrolled in this course. IIT Madras stated that graduates from this course are expected to find employment with global aerospace firms, as well as start-ups and engineering analysis companies. Students graduating from this course can potentially get jobs in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Boeing, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Honeywell, Ansys, and Siemens.

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