Explore Top Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Colleges in India with IGESAME What Makes a Top AME College To judge what makes an AME college among the “top” in India, here are key criteria: 1. Regulatory Approval It must be approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), especially under CAR-147 (Basic) regulation, which ensures the course meets required aviation maintenance licensing standards. 2. Specializations Offered Good colleges offer both mechanical/structural (“B1” streams — Turbine / Piston) and avionics/electrical (“B2”) streams, giving students options. 3. Infrastructure & Practical Training Workshops, labs, real aircraft or training hangars, simulators, and tie-ups with Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) units (airlines, HAL etc.) for hands-on work. 4. Qualified Faculty & Up-to-Date Syllabus Teachers who have real aviation experience plus knowledge of latest aviation systems, safety regulations and regulatory exams. 5. Placement / Industry Linkages Strong relationships with airlines, MROs, airline group parent companies, etc., which help students get internships, practical exposure, and jobs. 6. Cost, Duration & Transparency Reasonable tuition fees, clear admission procedure, visible fee structure, and understanding of extra costs (tools, uniform, labs, exams).
IGESAME / SAME: IGESAME (School for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, SAME) already ranks among the top AME colleges in India by many of these measures. Here’s what makes it stand out:
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DGCA Approval / Regulatory Compliance
SAME is fully DGCA-approved to impart ab-initio training in both Category B1.1 (Aeroplane Turbine) and Category B2 (Avionics) streams.
Modern Infrastructure
The campus is in Greater Noida, Knowledge Park III, with over 25,000 sq. ft covered area for classrooms/labs plus a functional hangar on ground floor.
SAME has its own serviceable aircraft (Hawker HS 125-700) for real Hands-On / Practical maintenance training. Also tie-ups for AMO (Aircraft Maintenance Experience Organization) practical training with IndiGo (at IGI Airport, Delhi) and HAL, etc. Seats & Stream Offerings
Offers ~120 seats each in the two streams (B1.1 & B2) for its AME course.
Faculty & Learning Environment
Faculty with international & national exposure; modern labs & workshops; focus on both theory and practice.
Transparency of Fees Clear fee per semester ℎas been published (~ ₹1,40,000 per semester), & Admission admission process (entrance test, essay / interview), application fee etc.)
Other Notable AME Colleges in India While SAME/IGESAME is strong, there are also several other good AME colleges and training institutes across India. Here are a few: •
SCM Air Technical Training Institute, Kolkata — one of the oldest, established in 1948, offering DGCA-approved AME training.
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IAE, Bhopal — known among students for its DGCA approvals and long history. (There are others like Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, IIA Group etc. Students typically compare on infrastructure, fees, regulatory approvals, and placement outcomes.)
How IGESAME Compares / Why It Might Be a Top Choice
Based on the criteria above, IGESAME is very well placed. Some comparative strengths: •
Being part of the InterGlobe Group (the group that owns IndiGo) gives it a strategic advantage in industry exposure and tie-ups.
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The actual presence of a hangar, real aircraft for maintenance, structured workshops, and AMO training opportunities makes its course quite practice-oriented. Many AME colleges may have labs and theoretical training but limited real aircraft / industrial exposure.
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Clear, published fee structure and admission criteria make decision making easier for students.
Things to Check / Beware When Choosing Even among top AME colleges, students should verify the following: •
Maintenance / Flying Hours & Equipment Quality: Is there a serviceable aircraft(s) for real maintenance? Are labs and workshops modern?
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Actual Industry Exposure: How much time is spent at real MROs or AMOs? Are the students getting on-job exposure during training?
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Hidden Costs: Uniforms, tools, travel to training facilities, examination fees, etc. Be sure to estimate full cost.
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Placement Support: What companies recruit from the college? What is the success rate for job placements?
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Licensing Pass Rates: How many students clear DGCA licensing exams on first attempt? Past results matter.
