B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at Dronacharya Group of Institutions

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Dronacharya Group of Institutions in Greater Noida runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹2.43 lakh – ₹3.75 lakh, which works out to about ₹61,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Dronacharya Group of Institutions is a private institute, founded in 2006. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Dronacharya Group of Institutions — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD. Typical first jobs: mechanical, design, production or maintenance engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Dronacharya Group of Institutions for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Dronacharya Group of Institutions as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Dronacharya Group of Institutions before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at Dronacharya Group of Institutions are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Dronacharya Group of Institutions's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Dronacharya Group of Institutions on its website (gnindia.dronacharya.info) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 90%, an average package of ₹6 lakh and a highest package of ₹45 lakh at Dronacharya Group of Institutions. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.72 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Dronacharya Group of Institutions runs 15 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.43 lakh – ₹3.75 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Dronacharya Group of Institutions compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Greater Noida?