Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering (IAE), Bhopal is a technical institute, ranked 7th in Overall ranking of Top-10 Engineering institutes in Central India (Times Engineering Survey 2020). The institute is approved by the Director-General of Civil Aviation and is administered by the managing body of Sha-Shib Group of Institutions. Currently IAE is facilitating its learners to pursue a Dual Program (AME+B.Tech) i.e. 4 year Bachelor of Technology degree along with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course. 

Admission to AME courses is based on merit. The institute conducts an entrance exam to provide Scholarships to financially weaker students. The candidate has to appear for the Sha-Shib Scholarship and Aptitude Test (SSAT) to be eligible for the scholarship.

IAE is the headquarters of Sha-Shib Group, The Largest Group in South Asia for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training. There are 9 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering colleges by the group and own 9 Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organizations. The institute also has a very successful placement record, with the last placement session bringing in a top annual package of INR 60 LPA and an average annual CTC of INR 8 LPA. The institute has tie-ups with various major Airlines and Maintenance Organizations like Air India, GoAir, GMR, Indocopters, Indamer and Sha-Shib Flying Academy. IAE Bhopal is also the first College in India to deliver a 100% result in DGCA exam and have 6 India Toppers students in DGCA papers in last 7 years. Check: IAE, Bhopal Placement

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering Key Facts

  • IAE Rankings: The institute has been ranked 7th in Overall ranking of Top-10 Engineering institutes in Central India (Times Engineering Survey 2020) and ranked 50th for Placement among Top Engineering Institutes in India (Times Engineering Survey-2020). 
  • IAE Scholarships: IAE Bhopal offers scholarships in the form of a tuition fee waiver and is open to all the meritorious students who belong from economically weaker background. To avail the scholarship, the candidate have to appear and qualify the entrance exam. IAE also offers academic scholarships to meritorious students through SSAT (Sha-Shib Scholarship and Aptitude Test).
  • IAE Academic Result: IAE Bhopal is also the first College in India to deliver a 100% result in DGCA exam and have 6 India Toppers students in DGCA papers in last 7 yrs.
  • IAE Airport Presence: IAE presence at six airports/airstrips i.e.Guna, Chhindwara, Ratlam, Karad, Jamshedpur and Bhubaneswar provides students with exposure to real working environment.
  • IAE Aviation Faciltites: The institute provides with well equipped Aircraft Hangar and 3 different type of Aeroplanes Placed within the campus for Practical training. Sha-Shib Group is the only group in India having more than 30 different types of aircraft placed at our various campuses.

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering Courses

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering offers two specializations under its AME course. Details for the same are as follows

Course  Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering  Avionics Stream, Mechanical Stream 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as chief subjects or Diploma equivalent to 10+2  SSAT
AME+B.TECH B2/B1.1 
 		  Electronics & Communication
AME+ BBA -
AME+B.Sc -
AME+BCA -

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering Admission

The admission process at the Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering is done through both online as well as offline mode. Admission to the course is merit-based.  Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their application form. The application form can be filled online by following the below - listed steps:

  • Step 1: Candidates are required to fill online application available on the official website or can apply through offline mode by contacting the college itself.
  • Step 2: The admission procedure is based on a first come first serve basis.
  • Step 3: A candidate seeking admission must submit the application form filled in capital letters along with the prospectus.
  • Step 4: Students who are appearing for the qualifying examination can reserve their seats by taking provisional admission. If a student fails to score the required percentage of marks based on which provisional admission was allotted, he/she will be refunded the fees after deducting 30% of the admission fees.

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering Scholarships

The institute offers its students various scholarships on the basis of performance in HSC and another on the basis of their performance in the qualifying SSAT exam. Tabulated below are the details for the aforementioned scholarships:

Based on IAECET Performance

Name of the Scholarship Scholarship % Criteria
Platinum 25% Above 90% in SSAT
Diamond 20% Above 85% in SSAT
Gold 15% Above 70% in SSAT
Silver 10% Above 65% in SSAT
Bronze 5% Above 60% in SSAT

Click here: IAE Bhopal Scholarship

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering Placements 

The institute has a dedicated placement team which strives to provide best in class placement opportunities to its students. The in institute saw a very successful placement season with many students getting recruited across several reputed companies and esteemed organizations such as 

Qatar Airways Trans Maldivian Airways Gulf Air
Emirates Singapore Airlines Nepal Air
Air India Indigo Spicejet
Air Asia GMR Go Air
Pawan Hans Deccan Airways Tata Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.

The highest offered package was worth an impressive INR 60 LPA, with a great overall average package of INR 8 LPA. These stats make the institute one of the best of its kind in India. 

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering Facilities

The institute offers several provisions and facilities to students all around the campus, for the purpose of providing quality education and comfortable college life. Some of these facilities are as follows: 

  • Library: The library at IAE is well stocked with the latest books, Periodicals, Magazines & Journals in Aviation, Computer, Electronics, Science, Engineering subjects etc. Students, faculty and staff can access the library for academic and research purposes. Books can even be issued on a weekly basis.
  • Hostel: Accommodation is provided separately for male and female students. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner facility is available in the hostel mess. 
  • Classrooms and Labs: The classrooms and labs are spacious and well-ventilated and are equipped with projectors and Audio/Visual facilities. 
  • Others: The institute has a mess canteen that serves a variety of delicacies and has seating arrangements for students. Wi-Fi Campus, Hi-Tech Computer Lab with more than 200 systems, 8 well equipped Workshops related to different Aircraft Systems, 3 different types of Aeroplanes are placed within the campus for practical demonstrations.

Click here: IAE Bhopal Hostel

Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the qualification required?

Ans. Candidate must have passed the 10 + 2 examination with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as chief subjects.

Ques. What are the documents required for admission?

Ans. The documents required are:

1. Medical Form duly filled & Signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner.

2. Three Attested Copies of the Mark-Sheet of Qualifying Examination.

3. Character Certificate.

4. Admission Fee & Registration Fee.

5. Five Passport Size Photographs.

6. Four self-addressed envelopes of size 9"x4" affixed with the postal stamps worth Rs. 40/- each.

7. Affidavit as enclosed (refer page 11& 12).

8. A duly signed copy of the fee structure sheet by the parent/student.

9. Once a category of AME course has opted, he or she can't shift to any other category of AME course.

10. A Demand Draft of the prescribed fees at the time of admission should be submitted in favor of the respective institutions where the candidate prefers to take admission.

Ques. What is the role of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?

Ans. It is a very dignified and the role of high responsibility. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are to certify an aircraft and its components of their air-worthiness before being released into the air.

Ques. What is the duration of the AME course?

Ans. The complete duration is of two years over the course of 4 semesters.

Ques. Are there any age restrictions?

Ans. There are no restrictions on the age for the candidate to obtain the license or for employment purposes. Most companies do not have an age barrier for retirement either.