Mechanical Engineering

Top institutions are IIT Madras, Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, NITs, private institutions BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, and Amrita School of Engineering are having best Mechanical engineering program. If someone is considering a private institute or university in Punjab, Chandigarh University is a strong option. It's ranked #1 among private universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025 and holds the #20 position in the NIRF 2024 rankings. This reflects not only its reputation in Punjab but also its recognition across India and internationally. 

The BTech Mechanical Engineering syllabus is not the same across all colleges, as every college committee sets a particular coursework pattern at the start of every academic year to be followed for the respective batch. The syllabus includes some core subjects, interesting electives, and lab work that gives detailed knowledge to the students about the workings of the field. 

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Canara Engineering College BE in Mechanical Engineering is a UG level course provided in affiliation with Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU). The college offers the respective course for the duration of 4 years with an annual intake of 30 students. Furthermore, the total tuition fee of BE in Mechanical Engineering ranges from INR 3.9 Lacs to INR 12 Lakh. Admission to the respective course is based on merit and valid entrance scores. 

If you want to study a PhD in Mechanical Engineering course, it will take you around 3 to 5 years to complete the entire coursework, as it involves in-depth research on a particular topic, including field visits and project work. You need to submit a final thesis at the end of the course duration that is backed by original findings. The duration of a PhD in Mechanical Engg. will differ on the basis of the research topic chosen by the students.

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Jain University, Bangalore is a good option for mechanical engineering, with NAAC's "A+" grade, strong industry-relevant curriculum, and decent placements.

Jain University B.Tech Fee Concession:

- JEE Main Percentile: 89+ considered for admission
- Scholarship: Up to INR 50,000/yr for high-scoring students
- Annual Fee: INR 1.05L - 2.30L (1st year)

Pursuing a Diploma and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering can be a good foundation for choosing it as an optional subject in the UPSC Mains, as it provides a strong understanding of the subject matter and potentially enhances your chances of scoring well. 

Yes, you can apply for it. To be eligible, you should have completed your 10+2 education with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, or Biotechnology, achieving at least 45% marks ( 40% for reserved categories) in these subjects combined.