Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering at Silver Oak University

If you are looking at Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, Silver Oak University in Ahmedabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹2.15 lakh – ₹7.18 lakh, which works out to about ₹72,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion and flight mechanics.

Silver Oak University is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Silver Oak University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion and flight mechanics. Typical first jobs: aerospace, design or maintenance engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Silver Oak University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Diploma programmes at Silver Oak University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Silver Oak University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Silver Oak University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Silver Oak University on its website (silveroakuni.ac.in/faculty-of-computer-application_admission) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show an average package of ₹3.6 lakh and a highest package of ₹13 lakh at Silver Oak University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Silver Oak University runs 3 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Advanced Diploma in Animation and VFX Specialization
• Diploma in 3D Animation

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in aerodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.15 lakh – ₹7.18 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Silver Oak University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in and around Ahmedabad?