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Career guide · Technology & Engineering

Aerospace & Aviation

Subjects, entrance exams and your routes after Class 12

Designing and maintaining aircraft, spacecraft, drones and their systems; also flying and operating aircraft.

Aerospace EngineerAircraft Maintenance EngineerDrone / UAV Engineer

Written by Future Path counsellors. Facts checked against official sources on 5 October 2026.

Which stream after 10th?

How each stream keeps Aerospace & Aviation open, based on the official subject rules for the routes below.

Arts / Humanities

Needs different subjects

Commerce

Needs different subjects

Science (PCM)

Open

via Engineering degree

Science (PCB)

Needs different subjects

Many universities set their own subject rules, so always check the course you want. Not sure which stream suits your child? Read how to choose a stream after 10th or see every Class 11 subject option.

How to get there after Class 12

Engineering degree

Degree
What you study
B.Tech. and B.E.
Entrance / admission
JEE (Main), JEE (Advanced) — for IITs and State / university engineering entrance tests
You can specialise in
Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Common next step
M.Tech. / M.E. and MBA
Typical first roles
Aerospace Engineer (graduate)
Subjects in Class 11–12: For B.E./B.Tech seats through JEE (Main) in the NIT+ system: Physics and Mathematics, plus one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / a technical vocational subject, plus a language.NIT+ admission also needs 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% SC/ST/PwD) or a top-20-percentile board result.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

How this field is changing

Reliable published data on how this field is changing isn't available yet, so we'd rather say so than guess.

Skills that matter, and how to start now

Core skills

  • ✓Physics and mathematics
  • ✓Aerodynamics basics
  • ✓Precision and safety
  • ✓Teamwork

Things you can do this month

  • 🌱Build and fly a simple model glider; change one design variable at a time and record results
  • 🌱Follow ISRO mission updates and explain one mission's engineering to classmates
  • 🌱Join a model-rocketry or aeromodelling club if one is available

Is Aerospace & Aviation right for you?

Liking a field is a good start, but the right fit also depends on your strengths, the way you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these, and your report shows which paths suit you best, with a counsellor to talk it through if you'd like.

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Questions parents and students ask

+Which stream should I choose after 10th for Aerospace & Aviation?

Routes into Aerospace & Aviation are open to students from Science (PCM). Choose the stream your child will do well and stay interested in; the routes below show the exact subject rules.

+Which subjects do I need in Class 12 for Aerospace & Aviation?

For B.E./B.Tech seats through JEE (Main) in the NIT+ system: Physics and Mathematics, plus one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / a technical vocational subject, plus a language.

+What can I study after Class 12 for a career in Aerospace & Aviation?

The main routes are: Engineering degree (B.Tech. and B.E.).

+Which entrance exams lead to Aerospace & Aviation?

Depending on the route: JEE (Main), JEE (Advanced) — for IITs and State / university engineering entrance tests. Always check the latest official bulletin before you apply.

+How is Aerospace & Aviation changing over the next few years?

Reliable published data on this isn't available yet, so we'd rather say so than guess.

+How do I know if Aerospace & Aviation is right for me?

Interest is a good start, but fit also depends on your strengths, how you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these and your report shows which paths suit you, with a counsellor available to talk it through.

Official sources

Rules and dates change every year. Always confirm with the latest official bulletin before applying.

  1. [1]JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin — §5.8.1 subject combinations (Paper 1 / 2A / 2B) · National Testing Agency · checked 5 October 2026
  2. [2]JEE (Advanced) eligibility — Class XII with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics compulsory · JEE (Advanced) Organising IIT · checked 5 October 2026
  3. [3]Specification of Degrees (Gazette 5 July 2014) — approved UG degree nomenclature (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Tech., B.Arch., LLB, B.Pharm., B.Sc.(Nursing), BFA, BPA, B.Ed. integrated, etc.) · University Grants Commission · checked 5 October 2026

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