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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.
4 Courses
1 L - 7.8 L
3.9
5 Courses
8 L
17.92 - 18.5 LPA

#1 India Today

2 Courses
12.93 L - 25.85 L
16.15 LPA
5 Courses
45 K - 8 L
15.59 - 19.08 LPA

#2 India Today

12 Courses
20 K - 8 L
13 - 38.2 LPA
4 Courses
11 L
3.6

Popular Private Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

1 Course
1.5 L
3.86 L - 8.6 L
4.5

Mechanical Engineering Applications open. Apply Now

1.95 L - 4.8 L
1.8 LPA
2.45 L - 5.1 L
3.3
3 Courses
2.1 L - 6 L
2.3
80 K - 2.91 L
3.1

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.

5 May ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result session 2

4 May ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 final answer key session 2

28 May ' 26 - 30 May ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Session 2 PCM Provisional Answer Key...

To Be Notified:

MHT CET 2026 Result

TENTATIVE

2 Jun ' 26

KCET Result 2026

27 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26

KCET Answer Key 2026

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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Answered 2 weeks ago

These three BTech specialisations are one of the most popular ones in India. Candidates can see a general outline of the salary comparison of these three BTech specialisations below – 

Job Levels

Civil Engg

Mechanical Engg

Environmental Engg

Entry

3.1 LPA

3.3 LPA

3.9 LPA

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4.1 LPA

4.4 LPA

4.8 LPA

Senior

6.8 LPA

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9.4 LPA

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Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The tuition fee for MS in Mechanical Engineering course of University of Pittsburgh is INR 47,76,420Besides the tuition fee, Indian students are required to pay the living expenses. Monthly living expenses while studying at this university can be around INR 7,58,604

 
 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineering was among the easier branches, with an initial Round 1 closing rank of 108,867. The final cutoff was 251,507. If you compare to CSE or Aeronautical Engineering, it provides a much broader rank cushion.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

TU Berlin offers Mechanical Engineering course at the Bachelor's and Master's level. In the QS subject rankings for 2026 in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, TU Berlin ranks at #42 position. For MSc in Mechanical Engineering, a 6-week non university technical internship is a co

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Anya Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

For direct admission into DCRUST, Sonepat (Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology) B.Tech Mechanical Engineering as a Diploma holder, you need to apply through the Lateral Entry route. Here's how it works:


 Admission Pathway for Diploma Holders

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    • Must have completed a 3-y

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

With a JEE Main rank around 3 Lacs (Home State quota, EWS/General category), admission into UIET Kurukshetra (KUK) for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is possible, but not guaranteed for the first JoSAA rounds. Let me break it down:


UIET Kurukshetra Admission via HSTES (Home State Quota)

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Subject Discipline2025 Rank2026 RankImprovement
Mechanical Engineering301–350251–300+50 Places
Electrical & Electronics Engineering401–450251–300+150 Places
Computer Science & Information Systems301–350251–300+50 Places

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Subject Discipline2025 Rank2026 RankImprovement
Mechanical Engineering301–350251–300+50 Places
Electrical & Electronics Engineering401–450251–300+150 Places
Computer Science & Information Systems301–350251–300+50 Places

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, Chandigarh University has significantly improved its ranking in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

The university moved from the 301–350 band in 2025 to the 251–300 bracket in 2026, marking a jump of 50 positions globally.

Subject Discipline2025 Rank2026 RankImprovement
Mechanical Engineering301–350251–300+50 Places
Electrical & Electronics Engineering401–450251–300+150 Places
Computer Science & Information Systems301–350251–300+50 Places

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

BTech in Mechanical Engineering course at Sharda University is offered in two specialisations which include BTech in ME in Mechatronics and Advanced Electric Vehicles.

BTech in ME (Advanced Electric Vehicles) course is offered by Sharda University in conjunction with L&T Edutech. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are many Mechanical Engineering colleges in India without any entrance exam or accept direct admission of candidates. Listed below are some of the top colleges -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
SSN College of EngineeringINR 2 lakh
SIMTS ChennaiINR 1.4 lakh
PSGCT CoimbatoreINR 2 Lacs - INR 2.5 lakh
MIT-WPUINR 15.75 lakh
SoT, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)INR 12 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Listed below are the top private BTech in Mechanical Engineering colleges in India with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
VIT VelloreINR 7.8 lakh
BITS PilaniINR 25.85 lakh
SRM IST KattankulathurINR 11 lakh
Amrita School of EngineeringINR 14 lakh
Chandigarh UniversityINR 7.08 Lacs - INR 9.44 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are many private Engineering colleges in India offering Mechanical Engineering courses under INR 1 lakh. Generally, private colleges are more expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty with great placement options.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, IIT Bombay emerged to be as the top Mechanical Engineering college in India, followed by other colleges. here is the table below -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
IIT BombayINR 8 lakh
VIT VelloreINR 1 Lacs - INR 7.8 lakh
IIT DelhiINR 70,000 - INR 8 lakh
IIT MadrasINR 20,000 - INR 8 lakh
BITS PilaniINR 12.93 Lacs - INR 25.85 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes Mechanical Engineering is considered among good career options for students who genuinely have passion should choose Engineering as career. Being an  Mechanical Engineer is highly regarded and a sophisticated career to say the least. There are various top companies that hire these graduates such

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, some specialised departments have a more selective intake to ensure personalised attention and better lab access. BTech course in Mechanical Engineering and BTech Instrumentation and Control offer 60 seats each. This smaller batch size often allows for better interaction between students and pr

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The fee structure for Mechanical Engineering is approximately INR 2.3-2.4 lakh per year.

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Ritin Kansal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

After completing 12th (PCM), you can apply for Mechanical Engineering at Chandigarh University. Visit the official website of Chandigarh University and fill the online application form. Admission is mainly through CUCET. You must qualify for this test for B.Tech admission.

 

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Raj

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

NIT Goa offer various electives in the NIT Goa BTech in Mechanical Engineering course. Candidates can choose the electives in the seventh and eighth semesters. Mentioned below are some of the electives:

  • Material Forming
  • Metal Casting
  • Fluid Power Control
  • Tribology
  • Industrial Robotics
  • Lean Manufacturing, et

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