B.E. - Mechanical Engineering Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Bachelor of Engineering or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering is an undergraduate academic programme in the field of engineering. The duration of this course is 4 years and 8 semesters. Each academic year will consist of 2 semesters. It is offered in full-time mode.In private colleges,
• Average tuition fee charged for this course falls in between INR 3.5 to 10 lacs, depending upon the college.
• The course curriculum has been designed based on the needs of an industry. The duty of mechanical engineer is to design internal combustion engines, electric generators, machinery for vehicles, steam and gas turbines, power using machines like refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• To perform well in this field, students have to possess problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, team working and technical skills.Students will gain in-depth understanding in the areas of thermodynamics, kinematics, material sciences and structural analysis.

The subjects usually included in the study of B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are as follows:
•    Industrial Engineering
•    Power Plants
•    Computational Fluid Dynamics
•    Steam and Power Generation
•    Air Conditioning System Design
•    Mechanics of Materials
•    Fluid Mechanics
•    Productions and Operations Management
•    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
•    CAD/CAM

Eligibility Criteria for B.E. in Mechanical Engineering:
A candidate must have passed 12th standard or equivalent in Science stream from a recognized Board/ University. It is necessary for the students to secure minimum aggregate of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.    

Admission Procedure for B.E. in Mechanical Engineering:
•    Students will be admitted into this course on the basis of entrance exam conducted at national, state and University level.
•    JEE Main, JEE Advanced, VITEEE, MU-OET, SRMJEEE, BITSAT are few entrance tests through which students are selected for admission.
•    Candidates who will qualify the entrance test have to appear the counselling round for getting seat.
•    The seats which remain vacant will be filled on the basis of marks of qualifying examination (12th).
Job Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in India:

• Mechanical engineers find ample job opportunities in private organizations as well as government agencies.
• A degree holder in Mechanical Engineering is qualified for employment in a wide variety of sectors such as chemical industries, automobile industries, aerospace industries, paper industries, aviation industry, power generation industries, steel industries, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
• If talking about jobs in government sector then, one can apply for employment in ISRO, ONGC, BHEL, DRDO, Indian Railways, Banks, PSUs, etc.
• The undergraduates of mechanical engineering can further pursue Master of Technology (M.Tech) in the same. After earning master’s degree, students will be eligible to teach graduates of mechanical engineering at reputed institution.

Top Recruiters:
Major recruiters include:
•    Maruti Suzuki
•    Yamaha Motors
•    Adani Group
•    Mahindra Group
•    Tata Steel Ltd.
•    Mahindra and Mahindra
•    Toyota
•    Bajaj Automobiles
•    Thermax
Salary Offered to Mechanical Engineers in India:
In private firm, one can expect the salary package of Rs 3 to Rs 4 lac per year. Salary package depends upon various factors like candidate’s experience, skills, job role, profile and company in which he/she is working.