B. Tech. Mechanical and Automation Engineering Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering is the 4 years long undergraduate full-time course comprising of 8 semesters. Each academic year is divided into 2 semesters. The duration of each semester is 6 months.
• At the end of each semester, external examination will be held. It is necessary for the students to separately qualify each semester examination for the successful award of engineering degree in this branch.
• The tuition fee for this course falls in the range of INR 4 to 10 lacs. 
• The course focuses on the concepts of designing and manufacturing of machines.It is expected that at the end of the program, the students would be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to become a truly world class mechanical and automation engineer.

This programme encompasses the following subjects:

•    Thermodynamics
•    Mechanics of Fluids
•    Material Science and Metallurgy
•    Theory of Metal Forming
•    Principles of Computer Graphics
•    Heat and Mass Transfer
•    Electrical Machines
•    Machine Design
•    Microprocessor System
•    IC Engine & Gas Turbine
•    Fluid Power Systems
•    Management of Manufacturing Systems
•    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
•    Automotive Engineering
•    Mechatronics
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering:
To be eligible for this course, the candidates are required to hold at least intermediate level qualification from a well-recognized educational board. The higher secondary certificate examination must be passed in science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The minimum eligible marks required in qualifying examination will be as prescribed by the respective institution.
Admission Procedure for B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering:
•    Aspirants who intend to take admission into this course are required to appear and qualify the entrance test.
•    Admission will be offered on the basis of national level, state level and University level entrance exam.
•    Most of institutions prefer JEE Main scores for providing admission into this course.
•    Those seeking admission into IITs have to secure a good rank in JEE Advanced.
•    Based on the rank scored in entrance test, seat will allotted to the students thorugh counselling process.
•    The vacant seats in few colleges will be filled on the basis of qualifying examination.
Job Opportunities for Mechanical and Automation Engineers:

• This branch has a good scope in future. A lot of options are available for mechanical and automation engineers in manufacturing and production industry. This course opens up a variety of industry options. 
• A professional course in mechanical and automation engineering opens a door for candidates to work in manufacturing sector, consultancy services and R & D sector. Plenty of options for employment also exist in government sector such as DRDO, BHEL, GAIL, Indian Railways, Banks, PSUs, etc.
• Students who are interested in further studies can pursue master of technology (M.Tech) after earning B.Tech degree in mechanical and automation engineering.

Top Recruiters:
The major employers include
•    Maruti Suzuki
•    Tata Motors
•    HCL
•    Indian Oil
•    Infosys
•    NTPC
Salary Offered after B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering:
In India, the starting salary offered to mechanical and automation engineers is approximately INR 3 lacs per annum. Salary will be based on several factors such as individual’s level of education, experience, size of firm and job profile of a candidate.