Mechanical engineering is the evergreen branch among all other branches of engineering. They deal with the concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, robotics, kinematics, structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, power sector, refrigeration, air conditioning sector and aerospace. There is a great scope of mechanical engineering now-a-days. It is expanding beyond its boundaries and more of interdisciplinary in nature. It is one of the oldest branches of engineering. This field of engineering is the broadest of all engineering fields, job prospects on offer for skilled engineer are plenty and unending. They can find employment in both government as well as private sector. Mechanical engineers are required to design, test, manufacture, install, operate and maintain a wide array of machines and mechanical systems that are used in industries. There is a great scope of job avenues for mechanical engineers in India.

Some of the Best colleges are

• IIT BOMBAY
• IIT DELHI
• IIT KANPUR
• IIT KHARAGPUR
• IIT MADRAS
• IIT BHU
• IIT ROORKEE
• IIT GUWHATI
• IIT HYDERABAD
• NIT TRICHY

first of all i will let you know about your home state top colleges will you please reply me your home state so that i can help you more regarding it .

for lateral entry you can go for dtu and nsit , ip university if you are from delhi