B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at Dayananda Sagar University

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at Dayananda Sagar University in Bangalore, Karnataka is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹11.22 lakh – ₹26.24 lakh (roughly ₹2.81 lakh a year).

The course is about thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Dayananda Sagar University is a other institute, founded in 2014. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Dayananda Sagar University — 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 Dayananda Sagar University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Dayananda Sagar University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Dayananda Sagar University before you pay anything.

For admission to 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 Dayananda Sagar University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, 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 Dayananda Sagar University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Dayananda Sagar University on its website (www.dsu.edu.in) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a highest package of ₹35 lakh at Dayananda Sagar University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4 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.

Dayananda Sagar University runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Discontinued (Jan 2022)- B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Data Sciences)
• B.Tech in Robotics and AI
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹11.22 lakh – ₹26.24 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 Dayananda Sagar University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Bangalore?