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- Estd. 1989
Model Engineering College BTech Eligibility & Highlights 2024
Government Model Engineering College BTech course is offered across seven specialisations. It is a four-year course, which is divided into eight semesters. Candidates passing the degree course successfully are offered a degree by the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Model Engineering College BTech admission is done based on merit in the KEAM exam. For selection, it is also crucial that the aspirant fulfils the eligibility criteria for BTech, prescribed by the college as mentioned below:
Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 or equivalent pass with at least 50% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Bio-technology/Computer Science/Biology taken together are eligible for admission.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Yes, MEC Kochi is good for MTech. The fees here are comparatively low as compared to other institutes. You can get a good placement here at about INR 5 to 6 LPA on average. The CSE branch here is the most popular branch that provides the highest package of INR 30 LPA.
You get a chance of acquiring the leadership skill. As many types of technical events are also organized in this college.
Established in 1989, Government Model Engineering College is known for its teaching methodology. The institute has over 100 faculty members, 1500 students and 50 supporting staff. MEC Kochi is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and offers B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D programmes. MEC Kochi has been ranked 91 for Engineering. The full time fee of this UG Course is around INR 3 Lacs and it offers an average package INR 6.60 Lacs .
In my opinion and according to stats, BTech CSE is the best branch in MEC Kochi. Placement is the highest in this branch over all other branches. A total of 416 offers were made and mostly in B.tech CSE branch. The average package in this branch is INR 7 LPA. The highest package offered is INR 35 LPA. You can choose this branch.
Top companies that visited the campus were ZOHO Corporation, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation and many more.
Model Engineering College Thrikkakara Kochi conducts internal exams for each course as part of the internal assessment component of the academic evaluation. The internal assessment marks are based on assignments, quizzes, seminars, etc. The internal exams are usually conducted twice in a semester. The duration of each exam is one hour and the marks are 30. If a student fails in an internal exam, he or she will get zero marks for that exam and it will affect his or her internal assessment marks. The internal assessment marks are calculated by taking the average of the two internal exams and adding 10 marks for attendance and 10 marks for other components. The internal assessment marks carry a weightage of 50% in the final grade.
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Model Engineering College BTech Admission Dates 2024
KEAM 2024 dates are out. The application link is not available on the official website as of now. Hence, MEC Kochi BTech admission dates are not available as of now. Tabulated below are the important exam dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
Oct '26-Nov '26 | JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative |
Jan '27 | JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative |
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27 | JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 |
28 Jan '27 - 30 Jan '27 | JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 |
31 Jan '27 | JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 (Buffer Date) |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
To prepare using the KEAM syllabus, look for topics you are strong at and topics you are weak at and divide time among these topics. Prepare for the exam accordingly and by prioritising the high weightage topics.
Model Engineering College BTech Cutoff
As per the Model Engineering College BTech cutoff trend, the most competitive cutoff has been for Computer Science and Engineering. However, the cutoff presents a fluctuating trend for this branch. The following table presents a three-year cutoff trend for BTech specialisations:
MEC Kochi B.E. / B.TechModel Engineering College BTech Seats
MEC Kochi BTech seat intake varies for each of the course specialisations. Candidates are admitted following the sanctioned seat count. Some of the seats can be reserved for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the laws of the state government or the Government of India. Mentioned below is the total seat intake and specialisation-wise seat breakup:
Model Engineering College BTech Placements 2023
A total of 273 offers were made during MEC Kochi placements 2023. Further, leading recruiters such as Cognizant, Deloitte and EY visited the campus during MEC Kochi placements 2023. In addition, the number of offers made for CSE, EBE, ECE and EEE branch in 2023 were 106, 38, 97 and 32, respectively. Earlier, the key highlights of Model Engineering College Thrikkakara placements 2022 and 2021 for BTech and MTech are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2021) | Placement Statistics (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| No. of offers | 452 | 416 |
| Highest package | INR 31.60 LPA | Above INR 32 LPA |
| Total companies | 101 | N/A |
| Average package | INR 6.10 LPA | N/A |
| Top branch | CSE | CSE |
| Popular recruiters | PwC, Deloitte, LinkedIn | Myntra, Capgemini, Google |
Insights on Placements
Based on 23 Student ResponsesInternships and industry projects
Students can work with faculty on research projects
Employment opportunities
Many students started their own start-ups
Higher studies preferences
Both inside India & outside India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
Model Engineering College BTech Ranking 2024
Government Model Engineering College is ranked for its BTech course by bodies like NIRF and India Today. It was among the top six NIRF-ranked colleges in Kerala in 2021. The table below showcases the MEC Kochi BTech ranking trend:
| Publisher | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Today | 42 | 37 | 38 |
| The Week | – / – | 78 | 77 |
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
In 2023, MEC Kochi has been ranked #37 by India Today in the Engineering category. No recent ranking data is available for the college. However, in 2021, NIRF ranked it #279. It was also among the top six NIRF-Ranked colleges in Kerala in 2021.
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Answered 2 years ago
Yes, MEC students can apply for Merit-cum-Means scholarship offered by DTE Kerala. Merit-cum-Means Scholarships are awarded to 10% of the total strength of students in each class at the rate of INR 250 per month. The students are selected for scholarship based on merit-cum-means.
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Answered a year ago
To get admission to Government Model Engineering College (GMEC), Thrikkakara, through the KEAM exam, the required rank typically varies each year based on factors like the number of applicants and the specific engineering branch you're interested in.
Generally, for popular branches like Computer Scie
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Answered a year ago
MEC Kochi KEAM Cutoff 2024 has been concluded for candidates seeking admission to BTech courses at the UG level. MEC Kochi BTech cutoff 2024 was released across multiple specialisations, through numerous rounds. Check out the KEAM Last Round 2024 closing ranks for all the BTech courses.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) | 7256 | 7791 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 10379 | 11394 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 1091 | 1286 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business Systems | 3233 | 3374 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Biomedical Engineering | 7809 | 10846 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2488 | 2742 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4639 | 5149 |
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Answered 2 years ago
For now, Model Engineering College Kochi does not accepts JEE score. Candidates are offered seats in BTech based on KEAM score. Allotment to 95% (50% merit- regulated fees and 45%- full fees) seats is made by the Commissioner for Entrance Examination (CEE), Government of Kerala. Once shortlisted, ca
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Answered 2 years ago
Candidates need to pass BTech degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate to apply for MEC Kochi M.Tech programme. For SC/ ST candidates, a pass in the Engineering degree is enough. Besides, aspirants belonging to SEBC (OBC) need to pass the degree with a minimum of 54% aggregate.
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