Mechanical Engineering Scope

Mechanical Engineering is a core and evergreen branch. Almost all core industries and manufacturing units makes use of machines. Thus, for functioning and maintenance of machines, qualified Mechanical Engineers are needed by such Industries!
The point is- there are ample amounts of job opportunities for B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering graduates in Government as well as Private sector. When it comes to Government sector, organizations and departments like- Indian Railways, DRDO, Indian Armed Forces, BHEL, PWD, NHAI, State Wise Road Transport boards etc recruits Mechanical Engineers.
Private sector offers even more job opportunities. Small, Medium and Large scale manufacturing units hire large numbers of Mechanical Engineers to function efficiently. Automobile firms also recruits qualified Mechanical Engineering graduates. Starting salary (depends on different factors) is generally between 2-4.5 Lakh Rupees per year, in case of Graduates.
In the above mentioned organizations and sectors, B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering graduates may take up the following roles-
Design Engineer
Purchase and Quality Control Executive
Assistant Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Graduates, after completing PG M.Tech. program, may take up teaching job also. By pursuing PhD program, one may also take up a job in the Research and Development sector.