Online Mechanical Engineering Courses
Radhika SharmaAssociate Senior Executive
Mechanical Engineering involves the study, development, design and testing of devices and sensors including machines, engines and more. Students who study Mechanical Engineering often focus on understanding and designing machinery and work with automobiles, aircraft, motors, heavy vehicles and other systems. Mechanical Engineering is one of the most popular BTech courses due to the heavy use of machines in daily life and the scope for students who have graduated with this course is high. Online Mechanical Engineering courses offer the students a detailed insight into the different aspects of the subject and allow them to study and gain extra credentials from the comfort of their home.
Online learning has been steadily gaining popularity among students in recent times. Various institutes and colleges have been offering online courses for the students to help them to understand and strengthen the different concepts of Mechanical Engineering and its specializations.
Advantages of Online Courses
Some of the advantages of studying online courses are given below:
- Online courses offer flexibility to the students.
- Students can study and prepare for the course at their convenience.
- Online courses offer individual attention to the students since they will be personally taking the course.
- Students will be able to study in the comfort of their homes.
- Students will be able to add more skills and certificates to their resumes.
- Online courses are financially beneficial.
- Students learn how to be self-disciplined through online courses.
Eligibility Criteria for Online Mechanical Engineering Courses
The eligibility criteria for online Mechanical Engineering courses vary as per the platform where it is being offered. However, the basic eligibility is that the candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate/postgraduate engineering degree for the online courses.
Required Skillset for Online Mechanical Engineering Courses
The right set of skills is vital to become a good mechanical engineer. Students will need the following skillset to make it big in the field.
| Skillset for Mechanical Engineering | |
|---|---|
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Excellent technical skills/knowledge |
Budgeting skills |
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Creativity |
Ability to work under pressure |
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Commercial awareness |
Interpersonal skills |
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Project management |
Excellent communication skills |
Online Mechanical Engineering Courses by SWAYAM-NPTEL
SWAYAM-NPTEL offers many online Mechanical Engineering courses to students who are currently pursuing their undergraduate/postgraduate degrees. The courses are offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) are available for different durations ranging from 4 weeks to 12 weeks. The online Mechanical Engineering courses provided by the various IITs through SWAYAM-NPTEL are given below:
IIT Guwahati
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
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Advanced Machining Processes |
8 weeks |
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Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies |
8 weeks |
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Aircraft Propulsion |
12 weeks |
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Applied Thermodynamics |
12 weeks |
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Applied Thermodynamics for Engineers |
12 weeks |
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Automation in Manufacturing |
12 weeks |
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Computational Continuum Mechanics |
12 weeks |
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Dynamic Behaviour Of Materials |
12 weeks |
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Finite Element Method: Variational Methods to Computer Programming |
12 weeks |
|
Fundamentals Of Artificial Intelligence |
12 weeks |
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Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Technologies |
12 weeks |
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Fundamentals of Compressible Flow |
12 weeks |
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Fundamentals of Convective Heat Transfer |
12 weeks |
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Fundamentals of Conduction and Radiation |
12 weeks |
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Mathematical Modeling of Manufacturing Processes |
12 weeks |
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Principle of Hydraulic Machines and System Design |
12 weeks |
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Steam Power Engineering |
8 weeks |
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Welding Application Technology |
8 weeks |
IIT Roorkee
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
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Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes |
12 weeks |
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Introduction To Mechanical Vibration |
8 weeks |
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Joining Technologies for Metals |
8 weeks |
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Principles of Metal Forming Technology |
8 weeks |
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Product Design and Development |
4 weeks |
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Power Plant Engineering |
8 weeks |
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Refrigeration and air-conditioning |
8 weeks |
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Work System Design |
12 weeks |
IIT Kanpur
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
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Basics Of Finite Element Analysis - I |
8 weeks |
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Design Practice - II |
8 weeks |
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Engineering Metrology |
12 weeks |
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Foundations of Cognitive Robotics |
4 weeks |
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Introduction To Composites |
12 weeks |
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Introduction to Turbomachinery |
12 weeks |
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Manufacturing Systems Technology I & II |
12 weeks |
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Principles of Vibration Control |
4 weeks |
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Rapid Manufacturing |
12 weeks |
IIT Kharagpur
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Dynamics |
12 weeks |
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Biomechanics of Joints and Orthopedic Implants |
8 weeks |
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Computational Fluid Dynamics |
12 weeks |
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Concept of Thermodynamics |
12 weeks |
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Elements of Metal Cutting, Machine Tools, Gear Cutting and CNC Machining |
12 weeks |
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Engineering Drawing and Computer Graphics |
12 weeks |
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Fluid Mechanics |
8 weeks |
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Heat Exchangers: Fundamentals and Design Analysis |
12 weeks |
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Robotics |
8 weeks |
|
Texture in Materials |
12 weeks |
IIT Madras
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
|
Basics of Materials Engineering |
12 weeks |
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Computational Fluid Dynamics using Finite Volume Method |
12 weeks |
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Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
12 weeks |
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Engineering Mechanics |
12 weeks |
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Fluid Dynamics and Turbomachines |
8 weeks |
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Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics |
8 weeks |
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Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling |
12 weeks |
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The Future of Manufacturing Business: Role of Digital Technologies |
8 weeks |
IIT Delhi
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
|
Engineering Graphics and Design |
12 weeks |
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RAC Product Design |
4 weeks |
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Solid Mechanics |
12 weeks |
IIT Tirupati
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
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Polymer Assisted Abrasive Finishing Processes |
4 weeks |
IIT Palakkad
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
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Mechanics and Control of Robotic Manipulators |
8 weeks |
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Thermodynamics |
12 weeks |
IIT Bombay
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
|---|---|
|
Design of Mechatronic Systems |
12 weeks |
Online Mechanical Engineering Courses by popular platforms
Udemy
Udemy is one of the largest online course providers and there are many Mechanical Engineering courses that the students can opt for. The duration of the course varies and the students will be required to pay for it.
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Name of the Courses |
Duration |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
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Centrifugal pumps: Principles, Operation and Design |
6.5 Hours |
INR 455 |
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Internal Combustion Engine Basics (Mechanical Engineering) |
2.5 Hours |
INR 455 |
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Centrifugal compressors: Principles, Operation and design |
6.5 Hours |
INR 455 |
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Mechanical design and Product Development Process |
4.5 Hours |
INR 455 |
|
Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Explained |
10.5 Hours |
INR 1920 |
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Industrial Pneumatics - Basics |
2 Hours |
INR 455 |
|
Manufacturing Process - Becoming an Injection Molding Pro |
5.5 Hours |
INR 455 |
Coursera
Students who wish to study online Mechanical Engineering courses can also opt for the ones Coursera provides. The duration of the courses range from hours to months and students can also check the specialized courses offered by the online platform.
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Name of the Courses |
Offered By |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
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Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE for Mechanical Engineering Specialization |
Autodesk |
4 months |
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Flight Mechanics - The Basis |
ISAE-SUPAERO |
7 Hours |
|
Machine Design Part I |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
31 Hours |
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Introduction to Engineering Mechanics |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
15 Hours |
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CAM and Design Manufacturing for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360 |
Autodesk |
23 Hours |
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Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
18 Hours |
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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Fusion 360 |
Autodesk |
17 Hours |
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Modelling and Design for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360 |
Autodesk |
23 Hours |
edX
edX offers online Mechanical courses by premier colleges such as MIT, Stanford, Dartmouth and more. Students can opt for the offered courses after checking the eligibility and the course structure.
|
Name of the Course |
Offered By |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
The Engineering of Structures Around Us |
Dartmouth |
5 weeks |
|
Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 1: Linear Elastic Behavior |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
5 weeks |
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Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 2: Stress Transformations, Beams, Columns, and Cellular Solids |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
4 weeks |
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Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
15 weeks |
|
Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
6 weeks |
|
Introduction to Haptics |
Stanford Online |
5 weeks |
|
Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials |
TUDelft |
8 weeks |
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Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 1: Statistical Mechanics |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
5 weeks |
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Road Traffic Safety in Automotive Engineering |
Chalmers University of Technology |
8 weeks |
|
Vacuum Systems and Technology |
MePhlX |
3 weeks |
Top Job Profiles for Online Mechanical Engineering Courses
Mechanical Engineering is one of the rising specializations that are currently in demand. Students with a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering will be able to apply for an array of job profiles from the government to private sectors as per their interests. Some of the common job profiles for a Mechanical Engineering graduate has been given below.
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Assistant Mechanical Engineer
- Purchase and Quality Control Executive
- Service Engineer
- Instructional Designer
- Mechanical Designer
Top Recruiters for Online Mechanical Engineering Courses
Listed below are some of the top recruiters for Mechanical Engineering graduates.
- BMW
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Tata Motors
- Toshiba
- GE Global Research
- Larsen and Toubro Ltd
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
- Maruti Suzuki
- Reliance Industries
- Siemens
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Among all categories, ST AI category had the toughest competition in the last round. This c
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Mechanical Engineering placements highlights at SRMIST for 2026 and 2025 are mentioned below:
Particulars | ME Placement Statistics 2025 | ME Placement Statistics 2026 |
|---|---|---|
the highest package | INR 29.5 LPA | INR 22 LPA |
Students enrolled | 93 | 82 |
Students placed | 91 | 29 |
Total offers | 113 | 30 |
Note: Placements 2026 were ongoing at the time this answer was updated.
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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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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 |
Mid | 4.1 LPA | 4.4 LPA | 4.8 LPA |
Senior | 6.8 LPA | 7 LPA | 9.4 LPA |
Note: Salary is taken by Ambitionbox.com.
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The tuition fee for MS in Mechanical Engineering course of University of Pittsburgh is INR 47,76,420. Besides 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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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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Admission Pathway for Diploma Holders
- Eligibility:
- Must have completed a 3-y
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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 Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| SSN College of Engineering | INR 2 lakh |
| SIMTS Chennai | INR 1.4 lakh |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | INR 2 Lacs - INR 2.5 lakh |
| MIT-WPU | INR 15.75 lakh |
| SoT, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) | INR 12 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered 2 months ago
Listed below are the top private BTech in Mechanical Engineering colleges in India with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | INR 7.8 lakh |
| BITS Pilani | INR 25.85 lakh |
| SRM IST Kattankulathur | INR 11 lakh |
| Amrita School of Engineering | INR 14 lakh |
| Chandigarh University | INR 7.08 Lacs - INR 9.44 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered 2 months 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.
Some of the colleges are me
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Answered 2 months 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 Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | INR 8 lakh |
| VIT Vellore | INR 1 Lacs - INR 7.8 lakh |
| IIT Delhi | INR 70,000 - INR 8 lakh |
| IIT Madras | INR 20,000 - INR 8 lakh |
| BITS Pilani | INR 12.93 Lacs - INR 25.85 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered 2 months 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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