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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

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17.92 - 18.5 LPA

#1 The Week

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

#1 Outlook

5 Courses
45 K - 8 L
15.59 - 19.08 LPA

#1 India Today

2 Courses
12.93 L - 25.13 L
16.15 LPA

Popular Private Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

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3.23 L - 10.6 L
4.2
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2 L - 8.5 L
4.5 - 5.53 LPA

Mechanical Engineering Applications open till Aug 31, 2026. Apply Now

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3.0

Mechanical Engineering Applications open. Apply Now

7 Courses
1.05 L - 14.4 L
3.6

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.

22 Jul ' 26 - 18 Aug ' 26

JEE Main CSAB Special Counselling

16 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 5 allotment

30 Aug ' 26 - 1 Sep ' 26

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 4 Option Entry

3 Sep ' 26

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 4 Allotment Result

28 Aug ' 26

UGCET Round 2 Final Date to Report and Admit at A...

25 Aug ' 26 - 27 Aug ' 26

Round 2 UGCET Choice Selection and Fee Payment Wi...

19 Aug ' 26 - 20 Aug ' 26

TS EAMCET 2026 MPC Counselling - Spot Round

12 Aug ' 26 - 17 Aug ' 26

TS EAMCET 2026 MPC Counselling - Internal Sliding...

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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Core BTech branches like Mechanical Engineering and Electronics and Communication at Sri University cost INR 4,80,000 for the complete course. The Electrical Engineering track, focusing on Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy, is priced at INR 7,20,000.  

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IIT Bombay M.Tech cutoff 2026 was 600 for the M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering course for the General AI category. Hence, students need to secure a score of at least 600 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. To know the minimum score required by other categories for the same course, check the lsit b

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NIT Delhi's Mechanical branch offers strong placements. College offers an average package around INR 8LPA to INR 18 LPA.

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TU Munich ranks marginally higher for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (#19 worldwide) compared to KIT's Mechanical Engineering subject rank (#32 worldwide) in QS 2026. If budget is a major factor, though, KIT's lower fees can offset the ranking gap for many applicants.

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 IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 ranged between 4182 and 4588 for the Mechanical Engineering branch. This the cutoff range for the General AI category. For the other categories cutoff range, students can check the table below.

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General4182 - 4588
OBC1840 - 1875
SC1037 - 1052
ST567 - 595
EWS733 - 733
PWD277 - 297

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The two specializations are quite different from each other. Mechanical Engineering deals with building physical systems. AI on the other hand, builds systems reliant on codes. AI offers faster growth and high paying salaries. Mechanical Engineering also offers good salaries but it is more stable.

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Yes, AICTE Pragati/Saksham aid is disbursed as a fixed, flexible lump sum directly to your bank account. You can universally allocate it toward purchasing books, laptops, or clearing your KLS GIT hostel and mess charges.

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Rashmi Karan

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You can contact the S. Thangapazham Polytechnic College office directly to get your Diploma in Mechanical Engineering certificate. Carry your registration or enrollment number and a valid photo ID card (like Aadhar card). Also, make sure there are no pending fee or library dues.

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Yes, AICTE Pragati/Saksham aid is disbursed as a fixed, flexible lump sum directly to your bank account. You can universally allocate it toward purchasing books, laptops, or clearing your KLS GIT hostel and mess charges.

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Rashmi Karan

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Recruiters basically look for specific skills like computer-aided design and industrial automation. Following are some industries that employ mechanical engineers:

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  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Automation
  • Energy, Power & Renewables
  • Healthcare & Biomedical

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Bhavya Jain

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All the colleges together have 90 seats for BTech at LNCT Bhopal. The eligibility criteria to take admission in BTech Mechanical Engineering includes Class 12 with Physics + Mathematics + (Chemistry/Computer Science/Biology) with a qualified rank in JEE Main. The admission is taken through MP DTE Co

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Core engineering disciplines like Mechanical and Electrical fields maintain a focused intake of 60 seats per BTech track at KIET University. Keeping these batch sizes small allows professors to conduct intensive, safe laboratory experiments and practical workshop demonstrations. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes, BE Mechanical Engineering is offered at National Institute of Engineering. The course duration is four years. The eligibility criteria include, Class 12 with 60% aggregate marks. Appearance in either CET or COMEDK with a valid rank is necessary for admission in National Institute of Engineering

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Yes, BE Mechanical Engineering is offered at National Institute of Engineering. The course duration is four years. The eligibility criteria include, Class 12 with 60% aggregate marks. Appearance in either CET or COMEDK with a valid rank is necessary for admission in National Institute of Engineering

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Core streams like Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Electrical engineering cost a total of INR 18,02,000 for the entire four-year duration. For the first year, an incoming Manipal Institute of Technology BTech student pays INR 4,58,000 as an installment fee, combined with the standard security deposit

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The final VNIT Nagpur BTech in Mechanical Engineering cutoff 2026 will be released after all rounds of JoSAA Counselling 2026 are concluded. During the first round, the cut-offs for General AI category and OBC AI category were 20,235 and 7,413, respectively.

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The IIPE JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering programme for all rounds. The cutoff was out in the form of ranks for different All India categories. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Mechanical Engineering placements highlights at SRMIST for 2026 and 2025 are mentioned below:

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ME Placement Statistics 2026

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The University of Stuttgart's Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing category, this university ranks in the Top 4%. For this discipline, the University of Stuttgart ranks at #68 in 2026. In 2025, this university was ranked at #82.

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Yes, MS in Mechanical Engineering course at Clarkson University is a STEM based course. Also, as per Payscale, Clarkson is in the Top 12 Best Master's degree granting degrees by salary potential. Graduates of MS in Mechanical Engineering course works with the companies Amazon, Applied Materials, LC

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Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur is a 4-year programme offered in full-time mode. The curriculum covers areas such as applied mathematics, scientific computing, and foundational engineering sciences. IITK offers electives in core areas including Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Structure and

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