Top 10 Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields in which whose demand is on the rise as the job market in this field is perennial. From the past few years, the field of mechanical engineering has evolved due to technological advancements. In this article, you will find detailed information with respect to the top mechanical colleges in India.

There are a plethora of employment opportunities available for mechanical engineers in the field of automation, robotics healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, energy conversion, and others. The field of mechanical engineering is very fast and allows students to pursue a variety of career options beyond some of the industries mentioned above.

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Admission to the top mechanical engineering colleges in India is on the basis of national-level engineering entrance examinations and the most common Joint Entrance Exam are JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Candidates who qualify for JEE Mains can only appear in JEE Advanced , which is a mother of all engineering exams to secure a seat in one of the IITs of the country.

Apart from these exams, there are various state level engineering exams conducted for admission into state-level engineering colleges.

Although there are numerous engineering colleges across the country, not all offer mechanical engineering. Collegedekho has gathered a list of top mechanical engineering colleges in India :

1. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, (IITD)

Indian Institute of Technology is one of the finest engineering colleges of the country and was established in the year 1961. It offers various bachelor’s master's and research programmes and admission to the courses is on the basis of JEE GATE and JAM. The Mechanical Engineering department IIT- Delhi is one of the biggest and oldest departments of the institute.

Most of the mechanical engineering graduates from IIT Delhi end up taking leading positions in the industry. The companies that hire mechanical engineer are:

• GE
• Honda
• Tata
• Bosch
• Caterpillar
• Tata

Eligibility: Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to IITs.

2. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, (IITB)

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has been decreed as the Institute of National Importance by Parliament in 1961 and is approved both by University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) . The institute offers various B.Tech specializations such as mechanical engineering, information technology, civil engineering to name a few. Apart from B.Tech it also offers M.Tech, Executive MBA, and research programs.

The average salary package of mechanical engineers varies year to year and depends majorly on the company and one’s performance. However, the average salary package of an IIT Bombay mechanical engineer is approximately 9 to 10 lakh per annum. As per the records, 85% of manufacturing jobs in the country are rolled out to mechanical engineers at IITs.

Eligibility: Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to IITs.

3. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked No.1 in the NIRF engineer rankings 2018 . During the coursework, mechanical engineers require two months of monitored industrial training in addition to four years of B.Tech study before they get their degrees.

The average salary package offered to a mechanical engineer graduate is between Rs.8 lakhs to Rs.22 lakhs. The top recruiting companies are:

• Caterpillar
• Honda
• Coal India Limited
• Bajaj Auto Ltd, Tata
• Ashok Leyland

Eligibility: Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to IITs.

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4. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-KGP)

Mechanical engineering at IIT- KGP is categorized as one of the most popular B.Tech specializations. The institute is known for inviting the best recruiters during the placement season. Students need to maintain 7.5 CGPA and above to be a part of the placement process. About 98% of IIT-KGP mechanical engineers have been successful in getting a placement of their choice.

The average salary offered to mechanical engineers ranges between Rs. 9 to Rs. 12 lakh per annum. The top recruiting companies that hire mechanical engineers are:

• Larsen & Turbo Limited
• Capgemini
• Barclays Capital
• Bank of India
• Bosch India
• Bosch Ltd etc.

Eligibility: Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to the IITs.

5. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, (IIT-K)

Department of Mechanical engineering at IIT Kanpur has played a huge role in evolving engineering science. B. Tech in mechanical engineering offers candidates solid foundations in this field and students participate in various research programs, internships, and seminars.

Mechanical engineers from IIT-K are offered jobs in R&D or techno-managerial jobs in some of the leading companies of the country such as Bajaj, Tata, Mahindra, Bosch, and others. Also, many students find jobs in government and public sector. The average salary package of a fresher is between Rs.9 lakh to Rs.15 lakh per annum.

Apart from these, there are exciting new jobs offered to Mechanical engineers in the field or robotic and automation.

Eligibility : Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to the IITs.

6. Indian Institute of Technology BHU,(IIT-BHU)

Mechanical engineering is one of the popular engineering specializations of IIT-BHU. It is the most disciplined department of the institute. The placement percentage of the mechanical engineers is 100% and they are hired by some of the top MNCs. Some of the top companies that visit IIT-BHU form campus placements are:

• Tata Group
• Larsen & Turbo (L&T)
• Thyssen
• Thermaxe

Unlike earlier days, mechanical engineers are just not limited to manufacturing but can find employment opportunities in production, analysis and testing, maintenance, and design.

Eligibility : Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to the IITs.

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7. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, (IITR)

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at IIT-Roorkee is known for their faculty and offers students with plenty of career opportunities. Many students after graduation opt for M.Tech in the same field for better salary packages. After pursuing B.Tech in mechanical engineering candidates can find jobs both in public and private sector.

In the private sector majority of industries that employ mechanical engineers are bio-mechanical industry, automobiles, research, manufacturing units, and plants etc. Whereas in the government mechanical engineers are in great demand and can be employed to run government projects. These engineers mostly hold high managerial positions and IIT Roorkee is excelled at providing its students with best career opportunities.

Eligibility : Candidates who qualify JEE Mains, can only appear in JEE Advanced which is a gateway for admission to the IITs.

8. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, (NIT-Trichy)

National Institute of Technology, (NIT-Trichy) is one of the popular choices among students to study mechanical engineering after IITs. The department is well-updated with all the technological advancements in the respective field. The department has an excellent industrial interaction and offers consultancy service to companies such as:

• Natural Gas Corporation (GAS),
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

The placement opportunities offered by NIT Trichy to its mechanical students are equally good. It has 100% placement rate and its students are employed in reputed companies both in India and abroad. The average salary package offered to a fresher is between Rs. 9 lakh to Rs. 18 lakh. Some of the popular recruiters are ITC, L&T, Caterpillar, Coal India etc.

Eligibility: National Institute of Technology accepts JEE Advanced for admission into Engineering courses.

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9. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati IIT- Guwahati

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is one of the renowned mechanical engineering colleges of India . It offers its students good education with a great learning environment. The institute has a very dedicated placement team and almost all major companies visit the campus for the placements.

Mechanical engineers are offered a salary package of Rs.8 lakh to Rs.16 lakh per annum. However, various students also take up masters and research work in the same field for better career options. The institute has a lot of research going on in the mechanical field in manufacturing, machine design etc.

Eligibility: Indian Institute of Technology accepts JEE Advanced for admission into Engineering courses.

10. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)

The last one on our list is Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. The department of mechanical engineering was established in 1946. The institute holds a very good reputation when it comes to placements and all major companies such as Bosch, Mahindra, ITC, Tata, visit the campus for recruitment. The entrance test for admission into engineering courses is through BITSAT .

Eligibility: BITS Pilani accepts BITSAT for admission into Engineering courses