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M.E. Mechanical Engineering: Eligibility, Duration & Career Scope

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M.E. Mechanical Engineering

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility | B.Tech/B.E. + GATE

M.E. Mechanical Engineering (Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (mechanical engineering). It covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, manufacturing, heat transfer and CAD/CAM.

Level
Postgraduate (PG)
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
B.Tech/B.E. + GATE
Stream
Engineering

About M.E. Mechanical Engineering

Overview

M.E. Mechanical Engineering (Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (mechanical engineering). It covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, manufacturing, heat transfer and CAD/CAM.

Course Details

  • Level: Postgraduate (PG)
  • Duration: 2 years

M.E. Mechanical Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Eligibility

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

Admission

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Registration & Recognition

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, manufacturing, heat transfer and CAD/CAM.

Where You Can Work

Typical settings include manufacturing, construction, power, IT and technology companies, public-sector undertakings and government departments, consulting and design firms, research and development labs, start-ups, and your own business.

Career Options

Graduates can work as mechanical or design engineer, production or maintenance engineer, quality engineer, automotive and manufacturing roles, or PSU engineer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

After This Course

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

Good to Know

M.E. is the title used by many university-affiliated colleges; it is a separate degree title from the M.Tech, with a similar 2-year structure.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to M.E. Mechanical Engineering, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. 12th Science
  4. 12th Science (PCM)
  5. B.E Undergraduate (UG)
  6. M.E Postgraduate (PG)
  7. M.E. Mechanical Engineering You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— A R M COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, KANCHEEPURAM Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENGALPATTU Rural, Tamil Nadu Constituent / University College
— ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KANCHEEPURAM Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— ADITHYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— ADIYAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KRISHNAGIRI Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— AHMEDABAD INSTITUTE OF TECH Urban, Gujarat Affiliated College
— AL-AMEEN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, ERODE Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— ALAGAPPA CHETTIAR GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, KARAIKUDI Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— ALARD CHARITABLE TRUSTS ALARD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, PUNE Urban, Maharashtra Affiliated College
— ALL INDIA SHIVAJI MEMORIAL SOCIETYS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNE Urban, Maharashtra Affiliated College

Frequently asked questions

M.E. Mechanical Engineering (Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (mechanical engineering). It covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, manufacturing, heat transfer and CAD/CAM.

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

M.E. Mechanical Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

Graduates can work as mechanical or design engineer, production or maintenance engineer, quality engineer, automotive and manufacturing roles, or PSU engineer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

M.E. is the title used by many university-affiliated colleges; it is a separate degree title from the M.Tech, with a similar 2-year structure.

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