About the Department

The department of Aeronautical engineering was started in 2007. The course covers, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerospace Structure, Aircraft Design, Aircraft maintenance, Air transportation, Avionics, and Project work.

The department has a blend of both young and experienced Professors from pioneer Educational institutions like I.I.T., I.I.Sc., M.I.T. and with a long industrial experienced from advanced aerospace and aeronautical institutions like ISRO, DRDL, HAL, NAL, IAF and supported by highly skilled and experienced lab instructors. It has well equipped laboratories, excellent library and modern computer lab Multimedia hall, auditorium with supporting software for Design Analysis and Testing of aerospace vehicles are also available to support the curriculum.

Mission

To develop the Aeronautical Engineering department as a centre of excellence in Aerospace Engineering and impart total quality knowledge with blend of industry exposure to the student community so as to deliver them suitable to the Aerospace industry requirements as a high quality products Research in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Departmental Library

The Aero departmental library provides local & easy access to Text book, Reference books, Journals, Project Reports and internet resources to the faculty, Students and researchers.

Curriculum & Syllabi

SEMESTER-I   Download
SEMESTER-II   Download
SEMESTER-III to IV   Download
SEMESTER-V   Download
SEMESTER-VI to VIII   Download

Department Contact - hodaero@kcgcollege.ac.in

Career Prospects

An aeronautical, or aerospace, engineer applies scientific and technological principles to research, design, develop, maintain and test the performance of civil and military aircraft, missiles, weapons systems, satellites and space vehicles. They also work on the different components that make up these aircraft and systems.

The role is focused on enhancing high-quality flight safety and standards as well as reducing system costs. Increasingly, the role addresses the environmental impact of air travel. Aeronautical engineering offers a wide range of roles in research, design, development, testing, manufacture and maintenance. Many engineers specialise in a particular area such as propulsion, computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics or materials and structures.

For Aeronautical engineer jobs are available with the national, international, public and private Airline Services, aircraft-manufacturing units, Defense services and research and development organizations. In the Indian context the Defense service particularly the Air Forces and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) happen to be two major employment providers for Aeronautical Engineers. Moreover, the Aeronautical Engineers often get employment in organizations such as Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd (HAL), Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO), National Aeronautical Lab (NAL), Aeronautical Development Establishment.

Apart from these government organizations, a lot of software companies like Mahindra Satyam, L & T Infotech, Ramco System, Infosys and other Aeronautical development organizations also recruit Aero students.

A lot of job opportunities for aeronautical engineers are also available in countries like United States of America, France, UK and Germany.

Laboratories

Aircraft Structures Lab

The aircraft structures lab imparts practical knowledge on the unsymmetrical bending of beams, find the location of shear centre, obtain the stresses in circular discs and beams using photo elastic techniques, calibration of photo – elastic materials and study on vibration of beams. It also provides the students to study experimentally the load deflection characteristics in structural materials under different types of load.

Aero Engine Lab

To introduce the knowledge of the maintenance and repair of both piston and jet aero engines and the procedures followed for overhaul of aero engines. The lab is equipped with the following engines which are used in Aero Engines.

1. Turbo Prop Engine
2. Turbo Shaft Engine
3. Turbo Jet Engine
4. Piston Engine

Aircraft System Lab

To train the students on hand experience in maintenance of various airframe systems in aircraft and rectification of common snags. Learjet Aeroplane – 24D model with all systems serviceable and in ground running condition is available for this purpose. Also Cessna – 172 L model piston engine aircraft is also available in ground running condition.

Both the aircrafts are used to train the Aero students “ON HAND” experience for ‘Jacking up’ the a/c ‘Leveling’, ‘Rigging checks’ and ‘Symmetry Checks’, filter element checks, pressure test and functional checks of both fuel and hydraulic systems are covered. Brakes testing and rectification of snags in hydraulic & fuel systems are also covered.

Avionics Lab

This laboratory is divided into three parts to train the students to learn about basic digital electronics circuits, programming with microprocessors, design and implementation of data buses in avionics with MIL – Std. 1553B and remote terminal configuration and their importance in different applications in the field of Avionics.

Propulsion Lab

To understand the basic concepts and carryout experiments in Aerospace Propulsion.

Airframe Lab

To give training on riveting, welding, fabric patch repairs, sheet metal bending, pipe flaring and bending, so that Aero students are conversant with different materials and fabricating processes.

Eligibility Criteria

UNDER-GRADUATE PROGRAMS
(B.E./ B.TECH).

A. (10+2)/ HSC (Academic) or Equivalent

i) For candidates belonging to Other Communities (OC) of Tamil Nadu State: a minimum average of 50% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

ii) For candidates of Backward class Community (BC) and BC (Muslims) of Tamil Nadu State: a minimum average of 45% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

iii) For candidates of Most Backward class Community (MBC) & DNC of Tamil Nadu State: a minimum average of 40% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

iv) For candidates of SCA/SC/ST community of Tamil Nadu State: a mere pass with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

B. HSC (Vocational) :

i) For candidates belonging to Other Communities (OC) of Tamil Nadu State: a minimum average of 50% in the related subjects and Vocational subjects (theory and practicals)

ii) For candidates belonging to Backward class Community (BC) and BC (Muslims) of Tamil Nadu State: a minimum average of 45% in the related subjects and Vocational subjects (theory and practicals)

iii) For candidates belonging to Most Backward class Community (MBC) & DNC of Tamil Nadu State: a minimum average of 40% in the related subjects and Vocational subjects (theory and practicals)

iv) For candidates belonging to SCA/SC/ST Community of Tamil Nadu State: a mere pass in the related subjects and Vocational subjects (theory and practicals)

C. ELIGIBILITY FOR NRI STUDENTS

Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study. They should produce Eligibility Certificate from Anna University of Technology, Chennai.

The NRI who is financially supporting the candidate must be a blood relation such as Father & Mother only.

Candidates should furnish Xerox copies of the following supporting documents:

1. Sponsorship letter in original with relationship certificate.
2. Employer letter in original
3. Statement of Bank A/c of Sponsor with NRE A/c Number
4. Embassy Certificate of Sponsor in Original
5. Nativity Certificate of the Financial Supporter
6. Copy of Passport of the Sponsor
7. Evidence for payment of development charges of US $ 1000 to KCG College of Technology.

ADMISSION TO DIRECT SECOND YEAR (B.E./ B.TECH) PROGRAMS- LATERAL ENTRY SCHEME.

1. Diploma Candidates :

A pass with minimum eligibility marks in one of the Diploma Courses in Engineering / Technology of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu / Equivalent prescribed for the respective Degree Courses.

B.Sc Candidates :

A pass with minimum eligibility marks in any recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Science with minimum 3-years duration with (10+2+3) pattern of study with Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Degree level.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY MARKS

The candidates should have obtained the following marks in the qualifying examination, Diploma/ B.Sc for eligible to admission.

i) For candidates belonging to Other Communities (OC): -A minimum average of 55.00% in the Pre-final and Final semesters put together.

ii) For candidates of BC & BC (Muslims) Communities: - A minimum average of 50.00% in the Pre-final and Final semesters put together.

iii) For candidates of MBC & DNC Communities: - A minimum average of 45.00% in the Pre-final and Final semesters put together.

iv) For candidates of SCA/SC/ST Communities: - A mere pass in the qualifying examination which is same as the passing minimum for Diploma examination of the State of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu/ B.Sc Degree Examination of Universities.

(In case of candidates studied in annual pattern, marks obtained by them in the final year shall be taken into account for arriving minimum eligibility marks).

3. Sandwich Diploma :

A pass with minimum eligibility marks in one of the Diploma Courses in Engineering / Technology of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu / Equivalent prescribed for the respective Degree Courses.

4. Part-Time Diploma :

The marks secured in the last three semesters examination including private study marks shall be considered.

(ROUNDING OFF OF MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY MARKS IS NOT ALLOWED)

(IMPROVEMENT MARKS OBTAINED BY THE CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY MARKS).

Admission Procedure

UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Application for admission to a course should be made only in the prescribed form, which will be sent along with the prospectus.

Application form properly filled-in should be sent only to the Admission Office or handed over in person along with

1. a xerox copy of the mark sheet of qualifying examination, attested by a Gazetted Officer and
2. prescribed Registration fee. The Registration Fee can be paid by cash at the Admission Office, or by DD in favour of KCG College of Technology.

All Students including Foreign Nationals and NRIs seeking admission to any course should attach xerox copies of the mark sheet of qualifying examination and proof of age, which are duly attested along with the application. The candidates should produce authentic certificate indicating the corresponding marks of each grade in the mark sheet.

Applications, which are incomplete or not accompanied by the prescribed documents and registration fee are liable for rejection.

The scrutiny committee will process the applications and provisionally select the students on merit. An interview will be conducted if necessary. The Applicants from distant places may be selected on the basis of merit without interview.

The final selection will be based on their marks in the qualifying examination, performance in the aptitude test and group discussion and interview.

If any candidate is found to have secured admission by fraudulent methods like presentation of forged certificates / dishonoured DD etc., he/ she will be dismissed from the college at any time during the courses and will forfeit the fees paid.

The admission notice will be sent to the selected candidates intimating the dates on which they should report at the admission office with the following original certificates.

1. Mark sheet/ Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination.
2. T.C. from the institution last studied
3. Conduct Certificate
4. Passport and visa in originals
5. Eligibility certificate from Anna University of Technology, Chennai (Necessary assistance will be provided by the Institution for obtaining Eligibility Certificate)
6. Six passport size recent colour photographs.
7. Certificate from the Employer where the parent is working (Applicable for NRIs).

After scrutiny of the above documents and payment of the prescribed fees, the student will report to the Principal, with the admission letter to join the course.

The date(s) of joining the course will be intimated in advance.