B. Tech. – Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Mechanical engineering is the oldest specialization of engineering field. B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) is the undergraduate course which provides direct entry to the second year.
• The duration of this course is 3 years. It will consist of 6 semesters with each semester lasting for a period of 6 months. The fee of the course ranges between 2.5 to 4 lac.
• Mechanical engineering needs knowledge in core areas of dynamics, materials science, mechanics, structural analysis and electricity.
• The course has been designed to train the students in the basics of mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical engineers manufacture and design internal combustion engines, electric generators, machinery for vehicles, power using machines like refrigeration and air-conditioning systems..

Subjects to be studied in mechanical engineering:

Following subjects are involved in the study of B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (lateral entry):
•    Material Science
•    Mechanics of Materials
•    Fluid Mechanics
•    Industrial Engineering
•    Steam and Power Generation
•    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
•    CAD/CAM
•    Power Plants
•    Air Conditioning System Design
•    Computational Fluid Dynamics
•    Production and Operations Management
Eligibility for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry):
To get admission into B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry), minimum qualification required is diploma in relevant field. Candidates with B.Sc degree can also apply for this course. Minimum requirement of marks in qualifying examination is 45%. For SC/SC category candidates, the marks needed is 40%.
Admission Procedure  for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry):
•    Students will be offered admission into this course through entrance test conducted at state and University level.
•    However, many colleges also consider candidate’s past academic record for granting admission.
•    Uttar Pradesh conducts UPSEE for providing admission into engineering lateral entry courses. Likewise, UKSEE is conducted by Uttarakhand state for providing admission in this course.
•    Seat allotment will be purely based on counseling process.

Job opportunities for mechanical engineer in India:

The career scope for Mechanical engineers is really huge. Right after the completion of course, they can find employment in automobile industries, aerospace industries, power generation industries, steel industries, paper industries, chemical industries, aviation industry, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

These professionals can also work as technical consultants in consulting firms.

These candidates can also be employed by armed forces and various government sector undertakings such as ISRO, ONGC, BHEL, DRDO, etc.
After earning graduation degree in Mechanical Engineering, students can also go for higher studies and pursue master’s in the same for career advancement.
Top Recruiters of Mechanical Engineer in India:
Some of the eminent recruiters of this field are listed below:
•    Tata Steel Ltd.
•    Yamaha Motors
•    Maruti Suzuki
•    Adani Group
•    Mahindra Group
•    Mahindra and Mahindra
•    Bajaj Automobiles
•    Thermax
•    Toyota
•    Siemens Industries
Mechanical Engineer monthly income in India:
The starting Monthly salary of mechanical engineers ranges in between Rs 40,000/- to Rs 50,000/- on an average. Salary may vary from company to company experienced individual can demand for high salary package.