IITM BS Aeronautics and Space Technology Fees: Rs 6.12 Lakh

The IITM BS in Aeronautics and Space Technology (AE) costs Rs 6,12,000 in course fees for the full degree, before any waiver. That is Rs 60,000 for the foundation level, Rs 2,04,000 for the diploma level and Rs 3,48,000 for the BS level. You do not pay it at once. You pay for the courses you register for each term. SC, ST, PwD, EWS and OBC-NCL students can get 50% or 75% off, but not if they are based outside India.

AE fees level by level

This is the fee table on the official AE academics page.

The three levels add up to 142 credits. Stop after the foundation and you have paid Rs 60,000 for a Foundation Certificate in Aeronautics. Stop after the diploma (84 credits) and you have paid Rs 2,64,000 for the Diploma in Aeronautics.

What single courses cost

Most AE courses are 4 credits. Here is what that means at each level:

• Foundation: a 4-credit course costs Rs 8,000 at the Rs 2,000 rate, or Rs 6,000 at the Rs 1,500 rate. The page does not say which 8 credits get the lower rate.
• Diploma: a 4-credit theory course such as Fluid Mechanics or Aerodynamics costs Rs 16,000 at the Rs 4,000 rate. The 2-credit courses (Solid Modeling, Applied CFD, Finite Element Analysis) cost Rs 8,000 each at that rate, and each 1-credit lab Rs 4,000. The page does not name the 4 credits charged at Rs 3,000.
• BS level: every credit is Rs 6,000. A 4-credit core course costs Rs 24,000 and the 1-credit Structures Lab costs Rs 6,000.

The BS level has 37 core credits (Rs 2,22,000) and 21 elective credits (Rs 1,26,000). The page lets you take one department elective and one non-department elective through NPTEL, but it does not say whether those credits are charged differently. Ask support before you plan around that.

How AE compares with the other IITM BS programmes

AE is the costliest full degree on these tables. Against DS and Management, most of the gap is at the BS level, where every AE credit costs Rs 6,000. Against ES, AE has a cheaper foundation, because it has 11 fewer credits, but a costlier diploma and BS level. The official pages do not explain how the rates were set. For the ES side of this, see why Electronic Systems costs more than Data Science.

Fee waivers for AE

The AE page calls its waiver table "Institution Fee Advance". These are its rows:

With 50% off, the full degree comes to Rs 3,06,000. With 75% off, it comes to Rs 1,53,000. Some rules sit next to the table:

• Waivers do not apply to students based outside India.
• You do not need the family income certificate to apply, but you need it when you join to claim the waiver.
• At the diploma and degree levels, a nominal fee may be charged for extra checking of documents. The page gives no amount. The document check itself is explained in the income verification guide.

The general waiver rules are in the IITM BS fee waiver guide.

Costs outside the course fee

• Application fee: Rs 4,000 for General, OBC and EWS, Rs 2,000 for SC, ST or PwD, and Rs 1,000 for SC or ST applicants who are also PwD. An extra fee applies if you write the qualifier outside India.
• Lab visits: labs are held in person at IIT Madras on dates announced in advance. The AE pages we read do not mention help with travel or stay, so budget for both.
• The campus option at BS level: after the diploma, a select number of students are offered all BS level courses on campus, based on tests and interviews. The page says no hostel is provided, so you arrange and pay for your own stay. It does not list a separate course fee for this option.
• Exams abroad: students writing exams overseas pay a facilitation fee on top.

For the programme itself, see what we know about the AE programme.

Common questions

Is the AE fee Rs 6.12 lakh per year?

No. Rs 6,12,000 is the total for all 142 credits. The AE page gives 4 to 8 years to finish, and you pay course by course. Over 4 years that averages Rs 1,53,000 a year, with the early years costing far less.

Can I get an education loan for AE?

The AE FAQ says some students have taken bank loans for the programme. It asks you to write to support-ae@study.iitm.ac.in (opens in a new tab) if you need help, and says the team can connect you with them. No bank or interest rate is named.

Does the on-campus BS option cost more?

The academics page shows one BS level fee of Rs 3,48,000 and does not mention a different fee for campus students. It does say hostel accommodation is not provided. Ask support-ae before you accept the offer.