Hyderabad to get first Aero tech college

Hyderabad will get India's first dedicated college for Aero industry following the signing of an MoU between the city-based Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, New York.

The MoU is for a four year bachelor of science degree programme in electronics engineering technology (avionics), airline and airport management.

"This is the first of its kind course in the technical education system of India which has the approval of the AICTE for collaboration with a foreign institution," said Dr John Fitzpatrick, president of Vaughn College.

He said aerospace technology was being integrated into traditional electronics in recent years. The ideal student for avionics training should possess highly analytical problem solving abilities and have an interest in electronics.

"Indian students will also have the option to complete their degree at Vaughn's main campus in New York after partly completing the course in India," said K.T. Mahi, secretary, Sreenidhi Institute.