Is pursuing B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at IITs and NITs very expensive?

Well, yes! If you are planning to target IITs and NITs for BTech Mechanical Engineering , the tuition fees along with additional hostel and admission charges, make the degree course quite expensive for someone coming from a lower middle-class background. Talking about the tuition fees for IITs, it is between INR 8 Lakh and INR 10 Lakh. Further, NITs charge somewhere around INR 5 Lakh. Other than this, there are additional charges applicable for hostel accommodation for outstation students and a one-time admission fee as well. Therefore, you must think about your financial situation in advance to come to a conclusion about your preferred engineering institution for pursuing the BTech Mechanical Engineering course. Know more about - Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

Is it compulsory to give entrance exam for admission to BTech Mechanical Engineering course?

It is not compulsory for you to give an entrance test for admission to the BTech Mechanical Engineering course . There are more than 1,050 BTech Mechanical Engineering colleges in India that give admission taking into account the Class 12 marks of students secured in the board exams. These colleges often take extra rounds like the GD or PI for student shortlisting after releasing the merit cutoff lists. Having said that, top colleges like the IITs, NITs, and IIITs, along with other colleges require valid entrance exam scores for admission. So, it is better if you work hard and give the entrance test and end up getting excellent marks to keep both the options for admission open. Rest, the choice is completely yours.

What are the prominent BTech Mechanical Engineering entrance exams in India?

For the BTech Mechanical Engineering course in India, several entrance exams can act as a gateway to some of the top colleges in the country. Students can check the number of colleges that accept specific exam scores and then decide the exam they would like to prepare for afterwards BTech Mechanical Engineering Exams BTech Mechanical Engineering Colleges Accepting the Exam Scores JEE Main 1,672 TNEA Counselling 527 MHT CET 388 AP EAMCET 318 KCET 234 TS EAMCET 193 COMEDK UGET 162 JEE Advanced 41 Note - Some colleges accept multiple entrance exam scores.

Do colleges itself affect the BTech Mechanical Engineering average package in the campus placement?

A lot. The placement drive for BTech Mechanical Engineering graduates varies based on many things. The college ranking and reputation, industry connections, job profile, recruiter, work location, individual skills, academic records, and project or internship experience, everything matters. Top mechanical recruiters mostly look for students with a solid practical portfolio and additional certifications that can add great value to their productivity and profits. Know more about - Mechanical Engineering Career

Can you suggest some high-paying BTech Mechanical Engineering jobs in India?

Hello candidate! After completing your BTech degree course in Mechanical Engineering, you get exposed to a variety of job profiles that offer you decent salaries such as Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Power Plant Engineer, etc. The average annual salary package for all of these job profiles is above INR 4 LPA, which makes it look very promising for mechanical engineering graduates. Rest, you should analyze your strengths and interest areas so as to decide well for yourself about the job profile that will suit you the best. Hope this answered your query.

What is the total BTech Mechanical Engineering fees at top colleges?

The BTech Mechanical Engineering course fee varies on the basis of the college where you're planning to study the course, whether it is a government college or private college, the college location, All-India ranking, and placement records. The average BTech Mechanical Engineering tuition fee is approximately INR 3 lakh to INR 15 lakh. Other than the tuition fee, other charges also apply that include the accommodation fee for the college hostel, application fee, semester exam fee, lab work fee, etc. So, it is always better for you to go to the official college websites of your desired colleges to get complete information regarding the detailed fee structure. Read more BTech Mechanical Engg. Course

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

There are 452 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering in Maharashtra. Among these, split of colleges by ownership is private owned: 409 and public / government owned: 22.

Location wise

Major cities across the nation provide a variety of Mechanical Engineering. Of all the cities, Tamil Nadu has the most Top Mechanical Engineering colleges in India, based on the number of institutions.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	557 Colleges
Maharashtra	452 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	338 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	332 Colleges
Karnataka	251 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	247 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	236 Colleges
Telangana	200 Colleges
Haryana	163 Colleges
Rajasthan	162 Colleges
Kerala	154 Colleges
Gujarat	147 Colleges
Punjab	121 Colleges
Chennai	116 Colleges
Orissa	106 Colleges
Pune	99 Colleges
Bhopal	90 Colleges
Bangalore	89 Colleges
Hyderabad	88 Colleges
West Bengal	85 Colleges

Specializations

Mechanical Engineering offers diversified specialisations like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Refer the table below showing number of colleges offering each Mechanical Engineering specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	533 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	452 Colleges
Civil Engineering	395 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	309 Colleges
Electronics Engineering	297 Colleges
Information Technology	264 Colleges
Telecommunication Engineering	206 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	204 Colleges
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	200 Colleges
Food Technology	45 Colleges
Chemical Engineering	44 Colleges
Biotechnology Engineering	39 Colleges
Robotics Engineering	39 Colleges
Agriculture & Farm Engineering	36 Colleges
Instrumentation Technology	31 Colleges
Automobile Engineering	28 Colleges
Cyber Security	26 Colleges
Mechatronics Engineering	24 Colleges
Production Engineering	16 Colleges
Aeronautical Engineering	14 Colleges

Entrance Exams

MHT CET is the most popular exam accepted by Mechanical Engineering in Maharashtra. Refer to the table below showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
MHT CET	383 Colleges
JEE Main	380 Colleges
CBSE 12th	41 Colleges
ISC	41 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	38 Colleges
PERA CET	5 Colleges
CUET	4 Colleges
BVP CET	2 Colleges
SAT India	2 Colleges
BSEAP	2 Colleges
Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE)	2 Colleges
JEE Advanced	1 Colleges
MAH CET	1 Colleges
SITEEE	1 Colleges
CAP Test	1 Colleges
SU JEE	1 Colleges
Uni-GAUGE	1 Colleges
CBSE 10th	1 Colleges
ICSE	1 Colleges
Maharashtra SSC	1 Colleges

There are 452 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering in Maharashtra. Among these, split of colleges by ownership is private owned: 409 and public / government owned: 22.

Location wise

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	557 Colleges
Maharashtra	452 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	338 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	332 Colleges
Karnataka	251 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	247 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	236 Colleges
Telangana	200 Colleges
Haryana	163 Colleges
Rajasthan	162 Colleges
Kerala	154 Colleges
Gujarat	147 Colleges
Punjab	121 Colleges
Chennai	116 Colleges
Orissa	106 Colleges
Pune	99 Colleges
Bhopal	90 Colleges
Bangalore	89 Colleges
Hyderabad	88 Colleges
West Bengal	85 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	533 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	452 Colleges
Civil Engineering	395 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	309 Colleges
Electronics Engineering	297 Colleges
Information Technology	264 Colleges
Telecommunication Engineering	206 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	204 Colleges
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	200 Colleges
Food Technology	45 Colleges
Chemical Engineering	44 Colleges
Biotechnology Engineering	39 Colleges
Robotics Engineering	39 Colleges
Agriculture & Farm Engineering	36 Colleges
Instrumentation Technology	31 Colleges
Automobile Engineering	28 Colleges
Cyber Security	26 Colleges
Mechatronics Engineering	24 Colleges
Production Engineering	16 Colleges
Aeronautical Engineering	14 Colleges

Entrance Exams

MHT CET is the most popular exam accepted by Mechanical Engineering in Maharashtra. Refer to the table below showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
MHT CET	383 Colleges
JEE Main	380 Colleges
CBSE 12th	41 Colleges
ISC	41 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	38 Colleges
PERA CET	5 Colleges
CUET	4 Colleges
BVP CET	2 Colleges
SAT India	2 Colleges
BSEAP	2 Colleges
Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE)	2 Colleges
JEE Advanced	1 Colleges
MAH CET	1 Colleges
SITEEE	1 Colleges
CAP Test	1 Colleges
SU JEE	1 Colleges
Uni-GAUGE	1 Colleges
CBSE 10th	1 Colleges
ICSE	1 Colleges
Maharashtra SSC	1 Colleges

New Horizon Institute of Technology & Management

ThanePvt#70 Times

Courses Offered

1 Course

2.4

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.73 L

Placement Rating

2.0

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology

RaigadPvt#86 Times

Courses Offered

1 Course

2.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.27 L

Placement Rating

3.0

Finolex Academy of Management and Technology

RatnagiriPvt#142 Times

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.44 L - 4.14 L

Median Salary

₹3.5 LPA

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Sandip University, Nashik

Nashik

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

₹4.88 L

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VIVA Institute of Technology

Palghar

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

₹2.89 L

Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Nagpur

NagpurPvt#227 India Today

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.6

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.3 L - 4.37 L

Median Salary

₹3.8 LPA

Saraswati College of Engineering

Navi MumbaiPvt#150 Times

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.3

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.4 L

Placement Rating

2.7

Commonly asked questions
On B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

Q: Does New Horizon Institute of Technology & Management provide good placement facilities?

New Horizon Institute of Technology & Management has been rated 2.5 on placements.

Q: What is the BTech rank at Saraswati College of Engineering Khargha?

As per Times ranking body, the BTech course at Saraswati College of Engineering Kharghar was 68. For calrity, students can check the table presented below:

Publisher	2022	2023
Times	68	68

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Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering

PunePvt#68 Times

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.9

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.79 L

Median Salary

₹4 LPA

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Vishwakarma University

Pune

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

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Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering

Pune

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

₹13.43 L

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SITS - Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science

PunePvt#127 Times

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.5

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.84 L

Placement Rating

3.3

Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology

NagpurPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.4

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.09 L

Placement Rating

4.3

St. John College of Engineering & Management

Maharashtra - OtherPvt#118 Times

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.7

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.44 L

Placement Rating

2.7

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All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Engineering

Pune

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Total Fees

₹6.1 L

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Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology

Pune

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

₹14.33 L

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Courses Offered

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Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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3.5

Exams Accepted

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Median Salary

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Maharashtra - OtherPvt#157 Times

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.9

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Commonly asked questions
On B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

Q: Does Terna Engineering College provide good placement facilities?

Terna Engineering College has been rated 3.6 on placements on the basis of 131 reviews done by students.

Q: Which college provides a better median salary for B.E. / B.Tech: Vishwakarma University or Sinhgad College of Engineering?

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing B.E. / B.Tech from Vishwakarma University is INR 600,000 - INR 650,000. While, the Median package offered by Sinhgad College of Engineering after completion of B.E. / B.Tech is INR 450,000 - INR 460,000. Basis these stats, Vishwakarma University is better option compared to Sinhgad College of Engineering on the Median salary parameter.

Q: Can Electronics Engineer become a professor after pursuing B.Tech?

Yes, Candidates who wish to become a professor after BTech in Electrical Engineering will also be required to complete MTech and PhD in the required discipline.They must clear GATE in order to pursue M.Tech and later pursue PhD in the same discipline. They must demonstrate excellent research skills by grabbing fellowships and submitting research papers across SCOPUS indexed journals.