M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

at SOT PDEU, Gandhinagar

SOT Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers two-year M.Tech programme divided into four semesters. The school offers M.Tech in various specialisations, such as Environmental, Data Science, Cyber Security, etc. The admission to MTech programme will be based on GATE score. Non-GATE candidates can also get admission based on their performance in the personal interview round.

Candidates can apply online for more than on branch subject to the eligibility. The application fee for each branch is INR 700. Find below the steps to apply for SOT PDEU admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SOT PDEU.

Step 2: Click on the registration link.

Step 3: Register and fill out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Step 5: Submit the form.

Documents required at the time of application

• the latest passport-size photograph
• GATE scorecard
• Graduation marksheet

Yes, SOT PDEU provides merit-based scholarships to M.Tech students. Find below detailed for M.Tech scholarships:

After completing MTech from SOT PDEU, students are open to ample job opportunities in the market. The job profile opens as per the specialisation studied by the student. Below are some of the job profiles available after completing MTech:

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Candidates who have complete a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate or CPI/ CGPA of 5.5 in 10 point scale in the qualifying degree in relevant subjects can apply for SOT PDEU M.Tech course. The subject requirement varies specialisation-wise for M.Tech programme. Aspirants applying for M.Tech must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. 

SOT PDEU offers UG and PG programmes, namely BTech, MTech, BSc and MSc. Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility requirement to apply for any of the programme. Below is course-wise eligibility:

Candidates are first required to register for the programme of their choice at SOT PDEU. The school shortlists candidates for most of the courses based on entrance exam scores. SOT PDEU accepts JEE Main or GUJCET for BTech and GATE for M.Tech programmes. Non-GATE qualified candidates are selected based on qualifying exam score and PI round. Besides, SOT conducts written test for MSc and PhD programmes. For BSc admission, both merit and PI round is considered.

SOT PDEU admission to BTech is based on entrance exam score.  Candidates can apply for BTech through JEE Main score. Admission to BTech is offered on All India and Government seats (ACPC Quota). Candidates can take admission in BTech Biotechnology through GUJCET score. Once selected, candidates are offered a seat in the university. 67% seats offered under All India Quota are filled based on JEE Main score and 33% offered under ACPC Quota are filled based on GUJCET score. Aspirants need to pay the programme fee after receiving the offer letter to confirm their seat in the university.

SOT PDEU has released the placements for the batch passing out in 2024. As per the latest report, the the highest and average package offered during SOT PDEU placements in 2024 stood at INR 42 LPA and INR 7.5 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of SOT PDEU placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

The registrations for JEE Main 2026 session 2 are ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students can register till Feb 25, 2026.