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AME - B1.1(Turbine Engine)

2400 Hours
3 Years (6 Semester)
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AME - B2 (Avionics)

2400 Hours
3 Years (6 Semester)
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AME - B1.2 (Pistone Engine)

2400 Hours
3 Years (6 Semester)

Our Practical Training Partners

To ensure real-world industry exposure, ARDC has partnered with leading aviation companies to provide hands-on practical training for our Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) students.

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SFA MRO, GUNA
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AIESL MRO, KOLKATA
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Secure your future in aviation

Launch Your Dream Career in Aviation at ARDC Kolkata

Join Aerospace Research and Development Centre (ARDC), Kolkata – one of India's top DGCA approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) colleges. Backed by the legacy of the Sha-Shib Group, ARDC offers world-class education, hands-on training with industry partners, and excellent DGCA exam results. Study in a beautiful, tech-driven campus at Barasat, Kolkata, and learn from expert faculty in a supportive learning environment. If you're passionate about aviation and dream of a high-flying career, ARDC is the perfect launchpad.

Top Reasons to Join ARDC.

Why ARDC for AME?

Backed by India’s Aviation Education Leader

ARDC Kolkata is a proud unit of the Sha-Shib Group – South Asia’s largest AME training group with 34+ years of excellence in aviation education.

DGCA Approved with Real Aircraft Access

Approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for AME training, ARDC offers practical training on 6 fully functional aircraft right on campus.

Industry Tie-Ups for Practical Training

With tie-ups across top airlines, MROs, and flying clubs, students receive industry-relevant practical exposure to sharpen their technical skills.

Expert Faculty & Advanced Infrastructure

Learn from highly experienced and dedicated faculty in modern classrooms, hi-tech computer labs, and fully equipped workshops covering all aircraft systems.

Student-Friendly Facilities & Safe Campus

Comfortable and secure learning environment with hostels, hygienic food, transport, sports and CCTV surveillance for student safety & well-being.

All-Round Development & Exposure

From technical tours to airports and MROs to regular sports and extracurriculars, ARDC ensures holistic development and aviation industry exposure.

The Sha-Shib Advantage

Why Sha-Shib Group ?

The largest Group in south Asia for imparting training in the field of
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Sha-Shib Group one of the top education groups for aviation training in India?

Sha-Shib Group is South Asia’s largest aviation education group, known for its excellence in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) training. With 10 DGCA-approved AME institutes, 13 MRO bases, and a flying training school in India approved by DGCA, it offers unmatched practical exposure. Its vast network makes it one of the top DGCA approved AME colleges in India.

2. Why is ARDC Kolkata considered among the AME top colleges in India?

Aerospace Research and Development Centre (ARDC), Kolkata, is a DGCA-approved institute under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Known for its advanced workshops, experienced faculty, and hands-on training aligned with CAR-66 and CAR-147 Basic norms, ARDC ranks among the AME top colleges in India for those looking to build a solid aviation career.

3. What are the benefits of choosing an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course after 12th?

An AME course after 12th opens doors to a wide range of technical roles in airlines, airports, MROs, and aviation manufacturing. It's ideal for students aiming for a career in aviation industry after 12th, as it combines both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in aircraft systems and safety.

4. What are the best aviation courses after 12th offered by Sha-Shib Group?

Sha-Shib Group offers some of the best aviation courses after 12th, including Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, aeronautical courses, and airline courses after 12th. The Group also provides options to pursue B.Tech and management programs through its best private engineering colleges in India and science & management colleges.

5. How does ARDC support an airline career in India for aspiring professionals?

ARDC integrates academic learning with industrial exposure through regular visits to airports, MROs, and airline facilities. This prepares students for an airline career in India with strong technical foundations and real-time understanding of aviation operations.

6. What sets Sha-Shib apart from other aviation training institutes in India?

7. Are there any top colleges for aeronautical engineering under Sha-Shib Group?

Yes. The Group operates AICTE-approved engineering colleges offering aeronautical engineering courses after 12th. These colleges are counted among the top colleges for aeronautical engineering and provide strong placement support and a future-ready curriculum aligned with aviation sector demands.

8. How do aircraft maintenance classes at ARDC prepare students for real-world aviation roles?

The aircraft maintenance classes at ARDC are designed to be immersive and practical. Students train in real aircraft environments across airframe, engine, avionics, and instruments. The institute’s affiliation with Sha-Shib’s 13 MRO bases offers practical experience unmatched by most aviation academies.

9. Why is Sha-Shib Group regarded among the best DGCA-approved colleges in India?

Sha-Shib’s AME institutes are top DGCA-approved AME colleges in India, strictly following CAR-66 standards. The Group’s long-standing reputation, experienced teachers, well-equipped labs, and in-house maintenance facilities make it a top choice for students pursuing careers in aviation.

10. Is Sha-Shib Group a good choice among good aviation colleges for pursuing aviation and engineering?

Absolutely. With its extensive network of aviation and engineering institutes, modern infrastructure, and focus on hands-on training, Sha-Shib is one of the good aviation colleges and best private engineering colleges in India. It provides excellent opportunities for students to explore both aviation career in India and globally.

Sha-Shib Group's Own DGCA Govt. of india approved Aircraft Maintenance Repair
& Overhaul Organisations (MROs)

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SSAT 2025

Scholarships upto 4 crores will be distributed among the eligibles

The SSAT (Sha-Shib Scholarship and Aptitude Test) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam used for admissions to various aviation and engineering programs offered by Sha-Shib Group

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What Our AME Alumni Say About ARDC

Voices of ARDC Alumni

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Working in the real environment with aircraft and its components is exhilarating and a very satisfactory job which makes you a hero behind the miracle of science. ARDC is not only a unique emporium for the aviator but also an excellent platform of omnidirectional opportunity. They provided me with the opportunity to interact with experienced aviators and gave me the idea to learn continuously. I thank all my teachers and CI for nurturing me and guiding me.

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It is always an unforgettable experience whenever you talk about an institute like ARDC, a great opportunity guaranteed on your way with great staff and learning culture will surely take you sky-high. I am blessed to be a part of this beautiful journey with ARDC.

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I started my career in aviation at Asia's topmost college, Aerospace Research & Development Centre (ARDC). I really want to thank my institute, teachers, the Director, the Manager and everyone who were part of my institute. ARDC is such an awesome institute which gives wings to our career in aviation. Thanks for all your support.

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I am proud to be alumni of such an institution! The education I received at ARDC and Sha-Shib Group of Institutions has helped a lot and gave an orientation of what I like to do. The practical approach Sha-Shib followed is helping me every day in my professional career.

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I had a very great experience at ARDC and found positive academic culture and environment to understand everything about aviation. With the help of the faculty, each and every student has been able to achieve their dreams. I want to thank all the members of ARDC who have helped me in making my dream come true.

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Each student demands that academic sanctorum which could transform their professional aspirations into impeccable strengths. This Edifice institution rigorously works with their students, by providing them with a plethora of challenges and tasks which are meticulously planned, to carve out the best from them. I personally feel that the academics, as well as the placement department, leave no stone unturned to bring out the better in you and also the best for you. I feel privileged to be a Student of ARDC and Sha-Shib Group.

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Sha-Shib Group not only ensures that all of its students are good in academics but also focuses on training us to become corporate-ready. Time spent at ARDC has made me a better version of myself. The entire faculty and department leave no stone unturned to shape one's future. My time at the institute has been a wonderful experience of learning with prolific exposure to outside. Huge respect, love and devotion to entire faculty members and department. It's their efforts that make me count myself as better aviation professional.

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The academic and technical skill training I pursued at SAE really enriched my knowledge base. The course was very much technology-driven and with the help of faculties and excellent training facilities, I learnt a lot which made me ready for all DGCA exams and my future ahead. Sha-Shib Aerospace & Engineering have proved to be one of the prime institutes in aviation education for the upcoming generation.

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I really like the placement process of our college, everyone is working really hard for all students so that they could get easily placed in bestthe aviation companies, I was lucky that I got placed in our first ever placement drive. I express my gratitude towards Sha-Shib Group, ARDC and all the instructors who helped me to enhance my skill set and for their guidance to crack the opportunity to work in the aviation industry.

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The experience at Sha-Shib Group was enriching in terms of technical skills and research training. Since my course was very much technical driven, I have learned a lot with practical training and development with the help of distinguished faculties at ARDC. The teaching style was very much impressive in the AME course. The teachers have taken us through numerous research papers to give an insight into the AME course. I would say ARDC has taught me a lot of technical skills and great references to get me into a great career. ARDC and Sha-Shib Group proved to be a very well executed precursor to my career growth.

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Students from ARDC, who earn their AME license from DGCA, are hired by leading aviation companies worldwide.

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