Hello Krishna,

The annual tuition fees for a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering in India vary significantly based on the type of institution:

Government Colleges:

• Annual Fees : Approximately Rs.30,000 to 90,000 per year.

• Examples :

  • State Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rewari : Rs.40,000 per year.
    
    

  • Malda Polytechnic : Rs.600 per year.
    
    Private Colleges:

• Annual Fees : Typically range from Rs.1.5 lakh to 4 lakh per year.

• Examples :

  • SRM University, Andhra Pradesh : Rs.2.5 lakh per year.

  • BMU (BML Munjal University) : Rs.3.5 lakh per year.
    
    Top Engineering Institutes:

• IITs : Total course fees range from Rs.7 lakh to 9 lakh over 4 years, averaging Rs.1.75 lakh to 2.25 lakh per year.
  
  

• NITs : Total course fees range from Rs.5 lakh to 8 lakh over 4 years, averaging Rs.1.25 lakh to 2 lakh per year.

Note : These figures are approximate and can vary based on the specific institution and any additional charges. It's advisable to check the official websites of the respective colleges for the most accurate and up-to-date fee structures.

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Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello!

Yes, Mechanical Engineering is one of the core and oldest branches of engineering. It is available in almost every engineering college in India and abroad. You can take it through TG EAMCET, JEE, or other state-level entrance exams.

Mechanical Engineering focuses on designing, manufacturing, and maintaining machines. Career options include automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, and even renewable energy.

Thank you, and I hope you explore this branch if it matches your interests.

Here is the list of mid-tier NITs for CSE, ECE, EE, and Mechanical Engineering :

• NIT Jalandhar (NITJ)

• NIT Kurukshetra (NITKKR)

• NIT Raipur

• NIT Patna

• NIT Hamirpur

• NIT Agartala

• NIT Srinagar

• NIT Meghalaya

• NIT Nagaland

• NIT Puducherry

• NIT Manipur

You can check exact cutoff ranks for these NITs on Careers360 here :
JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025

You got CRL rank one lakh thirty thousand and OBC rank forty thousand in JEE Main. HBTU Kanpur is a good college for Mechanical Engineering. Last year, OBC category students got admission up to rank around sixty one thousand in all India quota. So, with your OBC rank, there is a fair chance to get Mechanical branch in HBTU, especially if you are from Uttar Pradesh and apply under home state quota.

You should take part in counselling and choose HBTU Mechanical branch under OBC quota. Keep your documents ready like rank card, category certificate, Aadhaar, and marks memo. You can see past year cutoff details and other courses in the Career360 app.

The Smart Manufacturing specialization in Mechanical Engineering at VIT Vellore, especially when combined with a minor in AI & ML, can offer a strong interdisciplinary profile with good career and higher studies prospects. Here’s a detailed look at the scope from both an academic and industry point of view:

At VIT, this specialization likely includes:

Advanced manufacturing processes

Industrial automation and robotics

IoT in manufacturing

Digital twin and cyber-physical systems

Data analytics for predictive maintenance

With a JEE Advanced rank of 8305, securing a seat in Mechanical Engineering under Category 1 (General) or Category 2 (OBC/EWS) at top IITs is unlikely.

However, you may have chances in NITs through JEE Main (not Advanced).

Check past cutoffs here:
IITs Cutoff for Mechanical Engineering – Careers360

With a general rank of 1.5 lakh and an EWS category rank of around 22,000 from Odisha, getting a seat in the Mechanical branch at an NIT can be challenging, especially in the top-tier NITs. However, your chances may improve in newer or less competitive NITs, particularly in the home state quota. NIT Rourkela, being in Odisha, gives you an advantage under the home state quota, but Mechanical is still a highly demanded branch there, so the cutoff is usually much lower than your rank.

You might still have a slim chance in lower-demand NITs like NIT Meghalaya, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, or NIT Arunachal Pradesh in spot or special rounds. These rounds often have slightly relaxed cutoffs, especially for EWS candidates. keep checking JoSAA counseling and consider using all rounds, including special ones, to improve your chances.

• Your CRL: 100,887

• Your OBC Rank: 32,323

• Admission Chances at NIT Patna (2025): Challenging for Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering branches, including dual degree programs.
  
  
  

  Based on previous years' data:

  • Mechanical Engineering (OBC): Closing rank ranged from 10,551 to 12,429 .

  • Electrical Engineering (OBC): Closing rank ranged from 9,498 to 10,868 .

  • Civil Engineering (OBC): Closing rank ranged from 12,617 to 14,099 .
    
    

SOURCE:- Careers360 Engineering

Consider institutions like NIT Patna, DSATM, Acharya Institute, and Jain University, which may have more flexible admission criteria.