In a first, the Mumbai University will start its BSc Aviation course from the academic year 2016-17.

The Garware Institute of Career Education and Development of Mumbai University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bombay Flying Club to start a BSc course in Aviation.

The university will admit 30 students who will be trained in air regulations, meteorology, navigation as well as flying.

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The theory classes will be held at the Garware Institute and flying training will be provided by the Bombay Flying Club’s College of Aviation in Dhule, near Nashik.

The fee is more than Rs 22 lakh for the three-year course and students have to pay the fee semester-wise.

According to the Mumbai University norms, to complete a BSc degree, students will have to take up projects in the third year of the course. They will get a flying license along with a BSc degree.

“Many students have to go outside the state to pursue the course. Our aim is to provide such courses here, too,” said Anil Karnik, director of Garware institute.

Colleges affiliated to the university have already been offering BSc Aviation courses. However, this is the first time that the Mumbai University has launched its own programme.

Students who had physics and mathematics in their HSC can apply for the course.

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