INTRODUCTION
The Aeronautical Society of India was founded in 1948. It
was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru the then Prime Minister of
India
on
27th December 1948
. He was also the first Patron-in- Chief of the Society. The
Society Headaquarters Building
at 13-B, Indraprastha Estate,
New Delhi
- 110 002 was also inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963.
In the illustrious tradition, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Smt. Indira Gandhi and Sh. Rajiv
Gandhi, Sh. P. V. Narasimha Rao, Sh. H. D. Deva Gowda, Sh. I. K. Gujral and Sh.
Atal Bihari Bajpayee were the successive Patron-in-Chief of the Society. The Honorable
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is the present Patron-in-chief.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Society are to promote the advancement and dissemination
of knowledge of the aeronautical sciences and aircraft engineering as well as elevation
of the aeronautical profession.
ACTIVITIE OF THE SOCIETY
The Society's activities include fraternisation amongst professionals,
promotion of aeronautical activities and policy and increased awareness of indigenous/international
information/events through lectures, workshop and seminars on subject of interests.
The Society encourages young professionals in pursuance of their efforts in attaining
excellence and gets financial support to enable them to participate in high tech
seminars at international levels.
The Society conducts examinations in aeronautical engineering. A pass in this examination
has been recognized by the Central Government (Ministry of Education) as being equivalent
to a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from an
Indian University
. Approximately, 100 candidates graduate every year. The Society is thus rendering
a yeoman's service by giving an opportunity to the young to acquire a degree in
Aeronautical Engineering providing flexibility to students to undertake this on
a part time basis.
The student members are encouraged and awarded with cash prizes for outstanding
performance in the Associate Membership Examination.
The Society provides, centralized library facilities to its members and student
members as its Headquarters and number of Branches.
The Society publishes a quarterly International Journal "Journal of Aerospace Sciences
& Technologies" containing, Lead Papers Full length Paper, technical Notes Engineering
Notes etc. on various facets of aeronautical and aerospace sciences. The Journal
is of a very high standard and is rated a world class. It reflects variety and depth
of topics of technical papers authored by specialists/experts in their respective
areas.
The Society publishes monthly e-news covering a wide range of topics and is uploaded
on every 1ST of the month on the Society's Website:
www.aerosocietyindia.com
The Society encourages and promotes writing of books on aeronautical/aerospace
science subjects by Indian authors. Adequate financial support is provided for writing,
publishing and marketing of these books.
The Society conducts Annual Essay Competition to recognize and encourage talent
amongst students, engineers and scientists and prizes and awarded to the winners.
The Society confers number of prestigious awards for outstanding
contributions/achievements made by individual or team of individuals in fundamental/applied
research in the field of aviation and aerospace.
Recognisation
Extract of recognisation granted to Associate Membership examinations
(Aeronautical
Engineering)
(TRUE
COPY)
Telegram
: “EDUCIND”
Shiksha
Mantralaya - Bharat
MINISTRY
OF EDUCATION
………………
No. F.18-1/78-T-7
Dated
the 2nd August 1978
TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN
Certified that a pass in the Associate Membership Examinations. Parts
II and III/ Section A & B of the Aeronautical Society of India has been recognized
at par with a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from an Indian University
for purposes of recruitment to superior posts and services under the Central Government.
Sd/- (Y.P. Singh)
2.8.78
EDUCATION OFFICER (TECH.)
Ministry of Education and S.W.
Extract of approval of revised and updated syllabus of A.M.E (Section
A & B) conducted
by The Aeronautical Society of
India
.
No. F.24-4/2002-TS-III
Government
of
India
Ministry of Human Resource
Development
Department of Secondary
& Higher Education
To,
New Delhi
, the 31st December 2004
The Secretary (Administration)
The Aeronautical Society
of
India
,
13-B I.P. Estate,
New Delhi-110 002
Subject :
Approval of revised and updated syllabus of A.M.E (Section A & B)
Conducted
by the Aeronautical Society of
India
.
Kindly refer to this Department’s
letter of even number dated 16.11.2004 on the subjected noted above.
On the recommendation of
the AICTE the High Level Committee of this Ministry in this meeting held on 17.09.2004
approved the revised syllabus for implementation. The approal for implementing the
revised syllabus is subjected to all other conditions of recognitions mentioned
in our earlier letter, remaining same.
A copy of the approved revised syllabus for Associate Membership Examination (Section
A & B), duly authenticated is forwarded herewith. The earlier letter dated 16.11.2004
in this regard, may please be treated as withdrawn.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. G.L.
Jambhulkar)
Deputy Educational Advisor
(NIT)
Tel: 2338 4276
Practical traning for Aeronautical Engineering students.
To expose Aeronautical Engineering students to new technologies
and practical aspects of the aviation field, the Aeronautical Society of India itself
arranges on job experience / training on merit basis at organisations like INDIAN
AIRLINES, AIR INDIA, HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS Ltd etc at centers like Delhi, Mumbai,
Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ozhar