good afternoon, average B.E. Mechanical Engineering Fees in India

Government Colleges    25,000 – 75,000    Lower fees due to state subsidies; SC/ST students often pay much less

Private Colleges    1,00,000 –2,50,000    Varies by reputation, location, and facilities

Top Institutes (IITs/NITs)    75,000 – 2,50,000    Includes tuition + other charges; hostel fees extra

SC/ST category students often benefit from fee waivers or scholarships, especially in government and centrally funded institutions. In some cases, the effective annual fee can drop below 10,000.