SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS (NEEMRANA)

What SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS (NEEMRANA) does

School of Aeronautics (Neemrana) is a private, non-profit aviation education institution operated by the Laxmi Narain Verma Memorial Society (LNVM Society) under a Societies Registration Act framework. Founded in 1992 in Delhi and relocated to a campus in RIICO Industrial Area, Neemrana (Rajasthan) in 2006, the institution delivers four programs: a 4-year B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering (AICTE-approved, affiliated to BTU and RTU); a 2-year DGCA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program covering 2,400 hours including 350 hours of MRO practical training; a 4-year Integrated B.Tech+AME dual-qualification pathway described as unique in India; and a 6–12 month Cabin Crew training program. The technology base comprises 26 specialized aviation laboratories and a 52-seater fully serviceable aircraft for hands-on training, alongside CAD/CAM/CATIA/CFD/MATLAB/ANSYS software and French language instruction.

The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid annually across its four programs, supplemented by SOACET entrance examination fees and coordinated placement services. Its go-to-market is sales-led, centered on the SOACET national-level entrance test, online application intake, admission counselor engagement, and annual Aviation HR Meet events that bring 250+ actively recruiting aviation employers to campus. Student distribution channels include direct website enrollment, a separate Cabin Crew portal (soadelhi.org), and a campus Training & Placement Cell that drives recruiter relationships with Air India (India's largest MRO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), AIESL, IndiGo, CAE, and others. Customer segments are 12th-grade PCM students pursuing aviation careers, diploma/B.Sc holders seeking lateral entry into the 2nd year of the B.Tech, and aviation industry employers recruiting trained maintenance and aeronautical engineers.

Commercially, the institution claims an 85–90% placement assistance rate, ₹4–8 LPA average starting salary for placed graduates, 4,000+ cumulative alumni placed since 1992, and awards including 'Top 10 Aeronautical Engineering College in India' by CMAI (supported by AICTE, NSIC, MNRE, MSME). Its regulatory moat (DGCA Part-66 licensing authority) and embedded MRO partnerships with Air India and HAL are the central commercial assets, while absence of disclosed financials, no external funding history, and non-profit operating structure constrain scale-investment visibility for investors.

Name

SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS (NEEMRANA)

Legal name

School of Aeronautics (Neemrana)

Website

https://soaneemrana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

School of Aeronautics (Neemrana) is a private non-profit aviation education institution, founded in 1992, delivering AICTE-approved B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, DGCA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, integrated B.Tech+AME, and Cabin Crew programs to Indian students pursuing aviation careers, with MRO training partnerships at Air India and HAL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE), Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Aeronautical engineering education
• Aircraft maintenance training
• Aviation technical education
• Cabin crew training
• DGCA approved AME programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Neemrana

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME), Integrated B.Tech+AME, and Cabin Crew programs. Fee structure is described as affordable with education loan assistance available.
2. Entrance Examination Fees (SOACET): SOACET is the School of Aeronautics Common Entrance Test — a national-level entrance exam for admission into aviation programs. Revenue is generated through registration/examination fees.
3. Placement and Recruitment Services: Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment drives with leading aviation and engineering companies. While no explicit placement fee is mentioned, the cell coordinates industry engagement and student hiring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

School of Aeronautics (Neemrana) is an aviation-focused higher education institution that delivers B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering (4-year AICTE-affiliated degree), Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (2-year DGCA-approved license program), an Integrated B.Tech+AME dual qualification, and Cabin Crew training. Hands-on instruction is provided through 26 specialized labs (aerodynamics, jet engines, avionics, aircraft systems) and a unique 52-seater fully serviceable training aircraft, with practical MRO exposure at Air India and HAL partner facilities.

Product overview

School of Aeronautics (Neemrana) is an aviation education institution offering four distinct programs: B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering (4-year AICTE-approved degree), Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (2-year DGCA-approved professional program), Integrated B.Tech + AME (4-year combined program with dual qualifications), and Cabin Crew training (6-12 months professional course). The institution has been providing aviation education since 1992, approved by AICTE, DGCA, and affiliated to Bikaner Technical University and Rajasthan Technical University. Students receive training in 26 specialized labs including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, jet engine, and avionics facilities, with a 52-seater aircraft for practical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering A 4-year B.Tech degree program approved by AICTE and affiliated to BTU and RTU, covering aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion systems, and avionics with specializations available across those areas. Designed for 12th-grade PCM students seeking aviation engineering careers.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) A 2-year (4-semester) DGCA-approved professional program totaling 2,400 hours of training (2,050 hours in classrooms/labs and 350 hours at MRO facilities including Air India). Prepares graduates for DGCA module examinations to obtain the B1.1 or B2 aircraft maintenance license required to certify airworthiness.
• Integrated B.Tech (Aero) + AME A 4-year combined program where the B.Tech is AICTE-approved and affiliated to RTU/BTU while the AME component is DGCA-approved. Students pursue both qualifications simultaneously and graduate with a degree plus a DGCA Part-66 AME license, making them eligible for both aviation manufacturing and maintenance roles.
• Cabin Crew Training Program Professional cabin crew training offered in two durations — 6-month Cabin Crew Training and 12-month Advanced Cabin Crew Training — with practical training delivered on SOA's own aircraft. Covers in-flight safety duties, emergency handling, and passenger service for candidates seeking Air Hostess / Flight Steward roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85–90% Placement Assistance Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019SOA in association with Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) organized a Student Development Program (SDP) on 'Excellency in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering' on December 1, 2019. CEO Mr. H.R. Jagannath and team from AIESL conducted sessions for students and faculty. AIESL is the maintenance arm of Air India.
• Rajasthan Technical University (RTU) — TEQIP IIIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2018RTU's Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP III) sponsored a 3-day Faculty Development Program on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) at SOA from December 3-5, 2018. RTU coordinated with SOA to deliver the FDP with resource persons from IITs and NITs.
• Air India (India's Largest MRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool of Aeronautics has tied up with Air India (India's largest MRO) for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) training of AME students. Students undergo 350 hours of practical training at the Air India MRO facility as part of their 2-year AME program. This partnership is central to the institution's practical training strategy.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL TAD Kanpur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOA has tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL TAD Kanpur) for MRO training of AME students. HAL is a premier Indian aerospace and defense manufacturer, providing students exposure to defense aviation maintenance environments.
• Rajasthan Technical University (RTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool of Aeronautics is affiliated to Bikaner Technical University (BTU) and also Rajasthan Technical University (RTU). BTU approves the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering program. RTU co-sponsored the Faculty Development Program on UAV (2018) under TEQIP III.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST): Government-funded institute under Dept. of Space offering B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering with strong ISRO placement pipeline. Comparable in producing aerospace engineers but operates at a higher academic tier with research focus and government backing.

Direct peers

• Hindustan Aviation Academy: Indian aviation training provider offering AME, aeronautical engineering, and pilot training programs. Directly comparable as a multi-program aviation training institution competing for the same 10+2 PCM aspirant pool.
• Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA): Indian aviation training institute offering AME and aeronautical engineering programs with DGCA affiliation. Closest comparable to SOA Neemrana in terms of curriculum mix (AME + Aeronautical) and target student segment (10+2 PCM aspirants).
• Academy of Carver Aviation: Indian aviation training academy offering cabin crew and AME programs. Comparable in aviation vocational training positioning and target segment, though with narrower geographic and program focus than SOA Neemrana.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS): Deemed university offering B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and aviation-related programs with industry placement support. Comparable in program structure (B.Tech Aero + aviation tracks) but with broader university brand and multi-campus footprint.
• Bangalore Aviation Academy: South India-based aviation training academy offering AME and pilot-related programs. Comparable in vocational aviation education positioning with regional focus, similar in scale and program mix to SOA Neemrana.
• Park College of Engineering and Technology: Offers B.E. Aeronautical Engineering affiliated to Anna University with aviation industry placements. Comparable mid-tier private institution focused on aeronautical engineering degrees and aviation industry recruitment in South India.

Broad incumbents

• Amity Institute of Aviation Management: Aviation programs within the broader Amity University ecosystem. Comparable in offering aviation-related degrees and certifications but competes from a much larger multi-disciplinary university brand and pan-India campus footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/schoolofaeronautics.aeronautical.engineering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/school-of-aeronautics

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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