Institute of Aeronautical Engineering (IARE) began in 2000 as a private autonomous engineering institution in Dundigal, Hyderabad, Telangana. It is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) and has approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). IARE holds the highest NAAC accreditation, an A++ Grade, while 80% of its B.Tech programmes are accredited by the NBA.

IARE has remained in the NIRF Engineering 151-200 band for 8 consecutive years, including the 2025 ranking. It also secured a place in the 11-50 band in the NIRF Innovation 2024 ranking. The institution is especially known for Aeronautical Engineering and its dedicated research facilities.

The 25-acre campus is near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Dundigal. Students have access to air-conditioned smart classrooms, research centres and separate residential blocks for men and women. Hostel charges for both facilities range from INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,25,000 per year. During the 2025-26 placement season, Cognizant recruited 199 students, the largest number recruited by one company, while the highest package for the 2025 graduating batch reached INR 51 LPA.

  • B.Tech is a 4-year course available in 9 specialisations: Aeronautical Engineering, CSE, CSE (Data Science), CSE (AI and ML), Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.
    • The total fee is INR 4,18,400, or INR 1,04,600 per year, and is the same for every branch.
  • M.Tech is a 2-year programme offered in Aerospace Engineering, CSE, Embedded Systems, Electrical Power Systems, CAD/CAM and Structural Engineering.
    • The complete course fee ranges from INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,27,200.
  • The 2-year MBA covers Marketing, Finance, HR, Systems Management and Entrepreneurship, with a total fee of INR 97,200.
  • Ph.D. study is available in Aeronautical, CSE, Mechanical and ECE, and the total fee is INR 2,65,000.

IARE Admission Dates 2027

The tentative 2027-28 admission schedule begins with TS EAMCET registration in April to May 2027. Category A B.Tech seats are allotted through TGEAPCET counselling, while the institute handles Category B admissions separately.

Event Date
TS EAMCET registration for the 2027-28 cycle April to May 2027
TS EAMCET examination for the 2027-28 cycle May to June 2027
TGEAPCET counselling for the 2027-28 cycle June to July 2027
Tentative institute reporting for the 2027-28 cycle July 2027
Expected start of programmes for the 2027-28 cycle August 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IARE Courses and Fees

B.Tech is IARE's main programme and includes 9 specialisations. Every B.Tech branch follows the same annual fee structure. The institute also provides lateral-entry B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA and Ph.D. programmes. AICTE has approved all B.Tech courses, and most of them have NBA accreditation.

Course Duration Eligibility Fee
B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering 4 years 10+2 with PCM, TS EAMCET or JEE Main INR 4,18,400
B.Tech in CSE, CSE Data Science or CSE AI and ML 4 years 10+2 with PCM, TS EAMCET or JEE Main INR 4,18,400
B.Tech in IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering 4 years 10+2 with PCM, TS EAMCET or JEE Main INR 4,18,400
B.Tech lateral entry in any branch 3 years Polytechnic Diploma or B.Sc, with TS ECET INR 3,13,800
M.Tech in Aerospace, CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical or Structural Engineering 2 years B.Tech with GATE or TS PGECET INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,27,200
MBA in any available specialisation 2 years Graduation with 50%, followed by TS ICET or merit-based selection INR 97,200
Ph.D. Minimum 3 years Postgraduate degree with UGC-NET or GATE INR 2,65,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Aeronautical Engineering is the flagship undergraduate course and is among the limited number of accredited programmes in this field in Telangana. IARE also runs an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, an uncommon option among autonomous colleges affiliated with JNTUH. Within CSE, students can choose newer fields such as AI and ML or Data Science.

IARE Admission Process

IARE uses separate admission routes for Category A and Category B seats. Programme eligibility and the accepted entrance examination depend on the course selected by the student.

B.Tech Admission

Category A accounts for 70% of B.Tech seats. These seats are allotted through TGEAPCET counselling according to the applicant's TS EAMCET rank. Students must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 45% marks.

The remaining 30% of seats fall under Category B, or the management quota. IARE fills them directly on a rolling basis by considering JEE Main scores or 10+2 PCM merit. The institute does not conduct a separate entrance examination for this category.

  1. Choose the appropriate programme and confirm its academic eligibility requirements.
  2. Use TS EAMCET and TGEAPCET counselling for a Category A B.Tech seat, or submit an application directly to IARE for Category B consideration.
  3. Complete the applicable rank-based allotment or merit-based selection process.
  4. Submit the required documents for verification and pay the prescribed fee.
  5. Report to the institute and begin classes according to the academic schedule.

Students seeking entry directly into the second year of B.Tech need a recognised 3-year Polytechnic Diploma with at least 45% marks. Selection for this route is based on TS ECET rank and counselling.

M.Tech and MBA Admission

For M.Tech, the main selection routes are a GATE score or TS PGECET rank. Applicants without GATE may seek a Category B seat based on B.Tech merit. MBA admission considers either TS ICET rank or graduation merit. Its 4-semester curriculum offers Marketing, Finance, HR, Systems Management and Entrepreneurship.

Programme-wise Selection Routes

Programme Category A Entrance Exam Category B or Direct Route
B.Tech TS EAMCET (TGEAPCET) JEE Main or 10+2 PCM merit
Lateral B.Tech, second year TS ECET Polytechnic Diploma merit
M.Tech GATE (TS PGECET) B.Tech merit
MBA ICET (TS ICET) Graduation merit
Ph.D. UGC-NET or GATE University Entrance Test

IARE Cutoffs

Closing ranks at IARE change with the branch and applicant category. CSE and AI and ML generally face the strongest competition, while Aeronautical Engineering, ECE and EEE remain available at comparatively higher ranks.

Branch Typical TS EAMCET Cutoff Pattern
CSE and AI and ML General Category closing ranks generally fall between 15,000 and 30,000.
Aeronautical Engineering The branch usually closes at a lower competition level than CSE.
ECE and EEE Qualifying ranks are generally higher than those available for CSE.

IARE Placements

IARE manages campus recruitment through a dedicated placement cell. Among 1,077 eligible students in the 2025 graduating batch, 781 secured placements, and the highest offer was INR 51 LPA. The 2024 batch recorded 874 placements from 935 eligible students, equal to a 93.5% placement rate, with an average CTC of INR 5.6 LPA.

Cognizant led the 2025-26 recruitment season with 199 offers. It was followed by LTI Mindtree with 130, Capgemini with 124, TCS with 65, ITC Infotech with 61 and Virtusa with 57. IT and IT-enabled services account for a large share of hiring, in line with Hyderabad's employment market. Sector-specific recruiters in aerospace, defence and infrastructure provide core opportunities for Aeronautical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering students.

Metric 2025 Batch 2024 Batch 2023 Batch
Eligible Students 1,077 935 826
Students Placed 781 874 1,073
Highest Package INR 51 LPA INR 23.5 LPA INR 17.38 LPA
Average Package INR 5.05 LPA INR 5.6 LPA INR 5.58 LPA
Median Package INR 4.05 LPA INR 5.0 LPA INR 5.0 LPA

For eligible students who receive placements, the institute guarantees a minimum salary of INR 4.5 LPA. Its placement CTC has averaged INR 6 LPA across recent recruitment cycles. CSE-related branches attract the greatest number of offers: the 2024-25 season produced 200 CSE offers and 98 IT offers, making them the leading departments.

IARE Rankings

IARE has appeared among the top 200 institutions in the NIRF Engineering category for 8 years in succession. This record distinguishes it among Telangana's private autonomous colleges that do not hold deemed-university status. Its NIRF Innovation position also reflects the work of its research centres and startup support system.

Ranking Body Category 2025 Rank 2024 Rank
NIRF Engineering 151-200 band 151-200 band
NIRF Innovation Not separately disclosed 11-50 band

The institute also has the highest NAAC rating of A++ Grade, and 80% of its programmes have NBA accreditation. The National Board of Accreditation awards this programme-level quality certification. For engineering degrees, it also matters in countries that are signatories to the Washington Accord.

IARE Campus and Infrastructure

IARE's 25-acre campus is in Dundigal, about 40 km from central Hyderabad and beside the Indian Air Force Academy. Its location places the Aeronautical Engineering department close to IAF training infrastructure and aerospace activity in the Dundigal area.

Academic facilities include air-conditioned smart classrooms and 4 research centres. The centres have received cumulative research grants of more than INR 1,015 lakhs. An innovation hub supports 18 registered startups and has provided INR 1,09.7 lakhs for product development. Separate hostels for male and female students charge INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,25,000 annually. The student population has a 60:40 male-to-female ratio.

Other facilities include transport services, a banking counter, sports complex, canteen and full library. As an institution affiliated with JNTUH, IARE follows the university's rules for its academic calendar, examinations and degree certificates. JNTUH degrees are widely recognised in Telangana's engineering employment market.

IARE vs CBIT vs VNRVJIET

Students exploring IARE often compare it with Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT) and VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET). All three are autonomous private engineering institutions in Hyderabad, share JNTUH affiliation and have comparable NAAC and NIRF positions.

Parameter IARE, Hyderabad CBIT, Hyderabad VNRVJIET, Hyderabad
Established 2000 1979 1997
Affiliation JNTUH (Autonomous) JNTUH (Autonomous) JNTUH (Autonomous)
NAAC Grade A++ A+ A+
NIRF Engineering 151-200 band (2025) 101-150 band (2025) 151-200 band (2025)
B.Tech Fees, Total INR 4,18,400 Contact official website Contact official website
Flagship Programme Aeronautical Engineering CSE, ECE CSE, ECE
Hostel Boys and Girls, INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,25,000 per year Available Available

With an A++ NAAC Grade, IARE has a higher accreditation grade than the A+ held by CBIT and VNRVJIET. It also has the advantage of a flagship Aeronautical Engineering course, which neither CBIT nor VNRVJIET offers. CBIT, established in 1979, has the longest history and regularly appears in the NIRF Engineering 101-150 band. VNRVJIET is recognised for industry connections in Hyderabad's IT corridor and records higher hiring volumes for IT roles. The three colleges award JNTUH-affiliated degrees and use the same TS EAMCET counselling rules.

IARE FAQs

Ques. Which NAAC accreditation has IARE Hyderabad received?

Ans. IARE Hyderabad has the highest available NAAC accreditation, an A++ Grade. NBA accreditation covers 80% of its B.Tech programmes. The institute is also approved by AICTE and affiliated with JNTUH.

Ques. Where does IARE stand in the NIRF rankings?

Ans. IARE was placed in the NIRF Engineering 151-200 band in 2025, continuing the same top-200 presence for 8 consecutive years. Nationally, it also entered the NIRF Innovation 11-50 band in 2024.

Ques. How much does the complete B.Tech programme at IARE Hyderabad cost?

Ans. A 4-year B.Tech at IARE costs INR 4,18,400, calculated at INR 1,04,600 per year. The rate does not change across branches, including CSE, Aeronautical Engineering, ECE, IT, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Hostel accommodation costs another INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,25,000 each year.

Ques. What placement results has IARE recorded?

Ans. For the 2025 graduating batch, 781 of 1,077 eligible students were placed, and the highest package was INR 51 LPA. In 2024, 874 students gained placements, producing a 93.5% rate and an average CTC of INR 5.6 LPA. Major recruiters include Cognizant, LTI Mindtree, Capgemini, TCS and ITC Infotech.

Ques. Which examination is used to select B.Tech students at IARE?

Ans. A TS EAMCET rank followed by TGEAPCET counselling is needed for Category A, which contains 70% of the seats. IARE fills the remaining 30% Category B seats directly through JEE Main scores or 10+2 PCM merit. Applicants must have studied PCM in 10+2 and obtained at least 45% marks.

Ques. Can students study Aeronautical Engineering as a B.Tech course at IARE?

Ans. Yes. IARE's flagship undergraduate course is B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering. It is one of Telangana's few undergraduate Aeronautical Engineering programmes with AICTE approval and NBA accreditation. At the postgraduate level, the institute also offers M.Tech Aerospace Engineering.

Ques. Are residential facilities provided at IARE Hyderabad?

Ans. Yes. Separate hostels for male and female students are located on IARE's Dundigal campus. Their yearly charges range from INR 1,20,000 to INR 1,25,000. Day scholars can use transport services operating from important locations across Hyderabad.

Ques. What are the main differences between IARE and CBIT Hyderabad?

Ans. CBIT has operated since 1979 and holds a stronger NIRF Engineering position in the 101-150 band, compared with IARE's 151-200 band. IARE has an A++ NAAC Grade, while CBIT holds A+, and IARE offers Aeronautical Engineering as a distinctive flagship course. Both colleges are autonomous, affiliated with JNTUH and follow the same counselling and degree system.