Specialization: Mechanical Engineering
A core engineering discipline offering strong career prospects across automotive, aerospace, energy and manufacturing industries, with growing focus on automation, robotics and AI/ML integration.
Duration
4 Years
Fees Range
₹2.0 LPA – ₹10.0 LPA
Avg Salary
₹3.0 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA
Semesters
8
Average Salary
₹3.5-6 LPA
Top Recruiter
L&T, Bosch, Siemens
Duration
4 Years
Min Percentage
50%
Age Limit
No age limit
Required Subjects:
Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. A valid score in a national, state or university-level entrance exam is required. Candidates with a 3-year diploma in a related field are also eligible for lateral entry.
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Register on the official entrance exam portal with personal, educational and contact details, and pay the application fee
Entrance Exam
Appear for the required entrance exam (JEE Main/JEE Advanced/state or university-level exam)
Check Result
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Counselling Registration
Register for the centralized counselling process and enter institute and course preferences
Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on rank and preferences; confirm the seat online and pay the initial admission amount
Document Verification
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Semester 8
Design Engineer
₹4.8 LPA avg
Designs mechanical components, assemblies and systems using CAD tools
Research & Development Engineer
₹6.3 LPA avg
Works on new product development, testing and process improvement
Production Engineer
₹4.0 LPA avg
Oversees manufacturing processes and ensures production efficiency
Maintenance Engineer
₹4.5 LPA avg
Maintains and services mechanical equipment and machinery
Robotics & Automation Engineer
₹5.5 LPA avg
Designs and implements automated and robotic manufacturing systems
✅ Pros
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COEP Technological University, Pune
Fees: ₹1.3 LPA
VJTI Mumbai
Fees: ₹1.2 LPA
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
Fees: ₹1.0 LPA
Government College of Engineering, Pune
Fees: ₹1.1 LPA
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Fees: ₹1.8 LPA
MIT World Peace University, Pune
Fees: ₹2.2 LPA
It is a 4-year undergraduate degree focused on the design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems used across industries and transportation.
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% aggregate marks, along with a qualifying score in an accepted entrance exam.
Freshers typically earn between ₹3.5-6 LPA, which can rise to ₹8-20 LPA with experience and specialization.
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes and Engineering Mathematics are among the core subjects.
Yes, graduates can pursue MTech, MBA or MS in specialized fields such as robotics, thermal engineering or design, in India or abroad.
Popular roles include Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Maintenance Engineer and Project Manager, in both government and private sectors.