Provisional Admission Open for 2026

SPACE-CET

Unlocking Potential, Powering Dreams in Aerospace

IIAEIT takes pride in offering aspiring engineers a gateway to prestigious careers in Aviation, Space, and Defence Engineering. As part of our commitment to supporting academic excellence, we offer scholarships to deserving students based on their performance in the SPACE-CET. These scholarships are awarded according to the marks scored in the exam, providing financial assistance for various specialized programs.

About SPACE CET:

SPACE-CET leads the way in providing access to higher education in the specialized fields of Aviation, Defence Engineering, and Space Engineering. Conducted twice a year — in April and July — SPACE-CET opens doors to some of the most sought-after programs in these cutting-edge disciplines.

Application Guide

Admission will be based on the SPACE-CET 2026 Entrance Examination and the Personal Interaction (PI) score, as conducted by the Institute according to the prescribed schedule.

Everything you need to know About SPACE-CET 2026

Eligibility

A. FOR INDIAN CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 10+2/ HSC or its equivalent examination in Science stream with Mathematics or Mathematics & Statistics subject (Minimum 45% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category from Maharashtra State). OR Minimum 60% aggregate marks in any 3 years Engineering Diploma from State Government approved Institution/ board.

OR

  • Passed B.Sc. Degree from a Recognized University as defined by UGC and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45%marks, in case of Backward class categories and person with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only)

B. FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

  • The student must have completed 12 years of schooling (equivalent to India’s Class 12/10+2 level).

Accepted educational boards include:

      • IB (International Baccalaureate)
      • Cambridge A-levels
      • American High School Diploma

OR

  • The qualification must be recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Foreign National Students

A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he/she is a citizen of any country other than India & hold a foreign passport

CIWGC/CIWSEA Students

Children of Indians Working in Gulf Countries & Southeast Asian countries

The candidates whose parents are working in Gulf countries or Southeast Asian countries only are eligible under this category

OCI Students

A student is eligible to apply as OCI if he/she is granted with Overseas Citizenship of India and has an OCI card

NRI Students

The candidates whose parents or first-degree blood relatives work outside India (excluding Gulf and Southeast Asian Countries) are eligible to apply under the NRI Category.

List of UG/DUAL DEGREE Courses

S.No.CoursesDurationNo. of SeatsCourse Code
1B. TECH + M. TECH AEROSPACE ENGINEERING53001
2BTECH + MTECH DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY53002
3BTECH AEROSPACE ENGINEERING49003
4BTECH AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING46004
5BTECH AVIONICS ENGINEERING43005

SPACE Common Entrance Test (SPACE-CET) – Exam Pattern

The SPACE Common Entrance Test (SPACE-CET) is designed to assess students’ knowledge and aptitude in foundational science and mathematics subjects essential for admission into Defence Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Avionics Engineering. The detailed exam pattern is outlined below:

S.NoCategoryDetails
1Mode of Examination• ONLINE (Computer-Based Test)

• Home-Based Examination
2Type of Questions• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Each question has four options with one correct answer
3Total Number of Questions120 Questions

• Physics – 40 questions
• Chemistry – 40 questions
• Mathematics – 40 questions
4Total Marks480 Marks Total

• +4 marks for each correct answer
• –1 mark for each incorrect answer (Negative Marking)
5Exam Duration3 hours (180 minutes)
6Medium of ExamEnglish

SPACE-CET Cut-off Scores (Out of 480)

ProgramCut-off Range (Out of 480)
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering430 – 480
B.Tech + M.Tech Defence Technology430 – 480
B.Tech Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering300 – 429
B.Tech Avionics Engineering250 – 299

SPACE -CET Application 2026

The Application Form Fees

S.No.GeneralOBC NCL/EWS SC/ST/PwD
SPACE-CET 2026 (INDIAN STUDENT)20001500
SPACE-CET 2026 (NRI/PIO/OCI/FOREIGN STUDENT)30002500
SPACE-CET 2026 (FEMALE CANDIDATES)15001000

Benefits of SPACE-CET :

A Gateway to Global Opportunities

Financial Support

SPACE-CET aims to alleviate the financial strain of higher education. Meritorious students stand a chance to earn significant scholarships, reducing the overall cost of their educational journey.

Multiple Course Options

With one entrance test, you can apply for a multitude of Space Engineering & Aviation Courses available across various SPACE-CET participating institutes.

Simplified Process

Streamline your application process with one centralized test for all your preferred courses.

Name of the ExaminationAeronautical Engineering & Research Organization Scholarship Common Entrance Test 2026 (SPACE-CET 2026)

Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respect) can be done through SPACE-CET Website.

Online Registration starts from – 15th NOV 2025

Embark on your journey in Aerospace and aviation with SPACE-CET.

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