B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Thanjavur

SASTRA University BTech seat intake at the main campus is 2265 and at Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre, the seat intake is 420. There is no seat reservation policy followed by SASTRA University. However, admission to 50% of the total seats are done considering the candidate's performance in JEE Mains and Class 12 (equal weightage given to both aspects), and the remaining 50% of seats are filled based on the merit secured in Class 12.

At Periyar Maniammai University (PMIST) Thanjavur, the highest package available was INR 16 LPA. During the 2022 placements, Periyar Maniammai University offered a median package of INR 2.30 LPA for BTech courses and INR 2.52 LPA for MBA courses. Students at the college receive 100% assistance with placement. The placement rate for the final class of students in 2015–2016 was 33%.CUII is among the leading organizations that come to the college to place students; in 2015–2016, it offered over 50 placement opportunities. The institution places a strong emphasis on innovative curricula that are focused on industry and research. Additionally, the PMIST 's The Centre for University Industry Interaction helps students get placement assistance and enhance their soft skills. 

It is difficult to ascertain which college/institute among PRIST and SSN College is better for pursuing a BTech. Admission to the BTech programmes at both the institutes is through TNEA counselling. Based on the NIRF ranking 2024, SSN college was placed at #46 position for engineering, makin it a promising option. A comparison on other important parameters has been presented in the following table to help students choose the most suitable option as per their preference:

NOTE: The mentioned fee and salary package have been sourced from the official websites of the institutes/sanctioning bodies. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.