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M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (ME)

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

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME) (Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (ME)) 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
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About M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Overview

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME) (Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (ME)) 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.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME) 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.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME), step by step.

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

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M.Tech in Robotics
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M.Tech in Computer-Aided Design
Master of Technology in Computer-Aided Design
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M.Tech in Production Engineering
Master of Technology in Production Engineering
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M.Tech in Industrial Engineering
Master of Technology in Industrial Engineering
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M.Tech in Thermal Engineering
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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
— ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH NAAC A+ Urban, Uttar Pradesh Central University
— JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA, DELHI NAAC A++ Urban, Delhi Central University
— A M C ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BANGALORE Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— A P J ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Urban, Kerala State Public University
— A. D. PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KARAMSAD Rural, Gujarat Constituent / University College
— A1 GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, MARKAPUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh Affiliated College
— ABDUL KALAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES, KHAMMAM Rural, Telangana Affiliated College
— ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, GUNTUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh State Public University
— ADARSH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, EAST GODAVARI Rural, Andhra Pradesh Affiliated College
— ADARSHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ANGUL Urban, Odisha Affiliated College

Frequently asked questions

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME) (Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (ME)) 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.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME) 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.

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