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Mechanical Engineering is one of the top choices for engineering aspirants due to the increasing need of experts in the professional field. Through the subject, the students learn about the study, development, design, construction and more of mechanical and thermal devices. Due to the popularity of the subject, the students are offered different types of Mechanical Engineering courses as per their needs.

Types of Mechanical Engineering Courses

There are various types of Mechanical Engineering courses that the students can pursue according to their eligibility and preference. Since Mechanical Engineering is one of the top engineering courses selected by the students, the courses range from full time, part-time, distance to certifications.

Popular Mechanical Engineering Courses

Among the different types of Mechanical Engineering courses, the undergraduate and postgraduate full-time degree courses are popular since it delves more deeply into the knowledge of the domain. The students are trained with the academic and practical knowledge required to excel in the subject.

Mechanical Engineering Degree Courses – UG

Students can check the top colleges that offer undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree courses below.

Name of the Degree

College

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Madras

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Delhi

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Mumbai

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Kanpur

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Kharagpur

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Roorkee

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Guwahati

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Hyderabad

BTech Mechanical Engineering

NIT Trichy

BTech Mechanical Engineering

IIT Indore

BE Mechanical Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology

BE Mechanical Engineering

BITS Pilani

BE Mechanical Engineering

IIT Patna

Distance Mechanical Engineering Courses – UG

Various colleges offer distance education in Mechanical Engineering. Some of the colleges and courses are given below.

Course Name

College

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

IIME, Delhi

Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering in Distance Education / Correspondence / Part-Time

CIIS

BTech Mechanical Distance Education

Shri Balaji Institute Pune

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Through Distance Education Mode

Karnataka State Open University

Part-Time/Short-term Mechanical Engineering Courses – UG

Some of the part-time Mechanical Engineering courses and the colleges offering it are listed in the table given below.

Degree Name

College

Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering in Distance Education / Correspondence / Part-Time

CIIS

Part-Time BTech Mechanical Engineering

Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth

B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) [Part Time]

Sandip University

Online Mechanical Engineering Courses – UG

Students can also opt to study Mechanical Engineering as an online course. The list of college/platforms offering online courses are given below.

Course Name

Platform/College

Python for Mechanical Engineers

Skill Lync

Basics of Electric Vehicle Simulations using Ansys

Skill Lync

BTech Mechanical Engineering

University of Mysore

Mechanical Engineering

NPTEL

Mechanical Engineering Diploma Courses – UG

Diploma courses in Mechanical Engineering are very popular among students. Some of the diploma courses are given below.

Course Name

College

Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

IIME, Delhi

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

IIME, Delhi

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Sandip University

Mechanical Engineering Certification Courses – UG

The list of popular certification courses in Mechanical Engineering is given in the table below.

Course Name

College

Pipe and Pipeline Engineering

Adi Institute of Quality Engineers

HVAC

Adi Institute of Quality Engineers

Nondestructive Testing

Autodesk

Structural Mechanics

MIT OpenCourseWare

Solidworks: Become a certified Associate today (CSWA)

Udemy

Mechanical Engineering: Introduction to CAD

Autodesk

Mechanical Engineering Degree Courses – PG

Eligible students can opt to study postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. Some of the popular colleges offered postgraduate Mechanical Engineering is given below.

Name of the Degree

College

MTech Mechanical Engineering

Jadavpur University

MTech Mechanical Engineering

Lokmanya College of Engineering

MTech Mechanical Engineering

Coimbatore College of Engineering

MTech Mechanical Engineering

Dr DY Patil College of Technology

ME Mechanical Engineering

IIT Delhi

ME Mechanical Engineering

BITS Pilani

ME Mechanical Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology

ME Mechanical Engineering

IIT Patna

ME Mechanical Engineering

Chandigarh University

Distance Mechanical Engineering Courses – PG

Students can check the list of postgraduate distance Mechanical Engineering courses offered by colleges below.

Degree Name

College

Master in Mechanical Engineering

IIME, Delhi

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Amity University

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Karnataka Open University

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Lingayas University

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Part-Time/Short-term Mechanical Engineering Courses – PG

The list of part-time/short-time postgraduate Mechanical Engineering courses offered to eligible students are given below.

Course Name

College

Part-Time MTech Mechanical Engineering

Sanskriti University

Part-Time MTech Mechanical Engineering

IGNOU

M.Tech. Advanced Manufacturing Systems

JNTUH

M.Tech. Engineering Design

JNTUH

M.Tech. Industrial Engineering & Management

JNTUH

M.Tech. Energy Systems

JNTUH

Online Mechanical Engineering Courses – PG

Postgraduate Mechanical Engineering is available in online mode for eligible students. Some of the popular courses are listed below along with the platforms offering them.

Name of the Course

Platform

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

edX

Post Graduate Program in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Design and Analysis

Skill Lync

Post Graduate Program in Computational Fluid Dynamics

Skill Lync

Post Graduate Program in CAE

Skill Lync

Post Graduate Program in External Aerodynamic Simulations

Skill Lync

Mechanical Engineering Diploma Courses – PG

Some colleges that offer postgraduate diploma courses in Mechanical Engineering are given below.

Course Name

College

Post Graduate Diploma Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)

International Distance Education Academy, Gujarat

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Mechanical Engineering

CSIR - CMERI

Mechanical Engineering Certification Courses – PG

The list of certification courses in Mechanical Engineering is listed in the table below.

Courses

Platform/College

Assistive Design Certificate

Tufts School of Engineering

Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

INCOSE

CAD and Digital Manufacturing

Autodesk

Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma)

ETAI

Mechanical Engineering Courses Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the basic eligibility criteria for Mechanical Engineering?

A. The basic eligibility criteria for admissions into Mechanical Engineering courses in 12th standard qualification with the required passing marks in PCM.

Q. Can I study Mechanical Engineering as a part-time course?

A. Yes. There are many colleges that offer Mechanical Engineering as a part-time course to eligible students.

Q. What are the job prospects for Mechanical Engineering graduates?

A. Mechanical Engineering graduates will be considered for various job profiles such as – Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturer Engineer and more.

Q. Who are the top recruiters for Mechanical Engineering?

A. Some of the top recruiters for Mechanical Engineering are – Tata Motors, HPCL, Godrej Group, DRDO, etc.

Q. Which is the best entrance exam for BTech Mechanical Engineering?

A. The most popular entrance exam for BTech Mechanical Engineering is JEE Main.

Table of contents
  • Popular Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Mechanical Engineering UG Courses
  • Popular Mechanical Engineering PG Courses

Popular Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India. Learn more about these Mechanical Engineering colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
5 Courses
6.78 L - 10 L
17.92 - 18.5 LPA

#1 India Today

4 Courses
1 L - 7.8 L
3.9
5 Courses
70 K - 8 L
15.59 - 19.08 LPA

#2 India Today

2 Courses
10.38 L - 20.76 L
16.15 LPA
11 Courses
20 K - 10 L
13 - 38.2 LPA
5 Courses
11 L - 13.75 L
3.6

Popular Private Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

1 Course
2.2 L
4.3
81.7 K - 90.7 K
Min. 1 Year of Work Experience Required to Apply | Distance & Online Engineering Programs
81.7 K - 90.7 K
Min. 1 Year of Work Experience Required to Apply | Distance & Online Engineering Programs
81.7 K - 90.7 K
Min. 1 Year of Work Experience Required to Apply | Distance & Online Engineering Programs
2 Courses
2 L
4.5 LPA
81.7 K - 90.7 K
Min. 1 Year of Work Experience Required to Apply | Distance & Online Engineering Programs

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Mechanical Engineering. Students interested in pursuing a career on Mechanical Engineering, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Popular Mechanical Engineering UG Courses

Following are the most popular Mechanical Engineering UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Mechanical Engineering PG Courses

Following are the most popular Mechanical Engineering PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Hi, please refer to the table below for the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

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Annual Median Package

Don Bosco Institute of Technology Placement

INR 3.8 lakh

INR 50 LPA

IIT Madras Placement

INR 8 Lacs – INR 10 lakh

INR 16 LPA – INR 39 LPA

IIT Kharagpur Placement

INR 8 lakh

INR 19.7 LPA – INR 21 LPA

IIT Indore Placement

INR 8 lakh

INR 21 LPA

IIT Kanpur Placement

INR 8 lakh

INR 19 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

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Hi, it can be observed that pursuing BTech Mechanical Engineering in India can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of more than INR 3 lakh. However you can refer below for the low costing BTech Mechanical Engineering colleges in India:

College NameTuition Fee
IIT RoparINR 35,000
JMIINR 76,000
Jadavpur UniversityINR 21,000

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Hi, below mentioned are the top government BTech Mechanical Engineering colleges in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

DTU Admission

INR 5 Lacs – INR 7 lakh

JEE Main

COEP Admission

INR 3 lakh

MHT CET

IIT Bombay Admission

INR 8 Lacs – INR 10 lakh

JEE Main, JEE Advanced

IIT Delhi Admission

INR 8 lakh

JEE Main, JEE Advanced

NSUT Admission

INR 4 lakh

JEE Main

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Hi, listed below are the top private BTech Mechanical Engineering colleges in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

VIT Vellore Admission

INR 7.8 lakh

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INR 20.7 lakh

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MIT-WPU Admission

INR 9 Lacs – INR 15.7 lakh

JEE Main, MHT CET

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INR 8 Lacs – INR 11 lakh

JEE Main, LPU NEST, CUET

Amrita School of Engineering Admission

INR 14 lakh

JEE Main, AEEE

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