B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering

If you are looking at B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering in Mumbai runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹4.3 lakh – ₹5.75 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.08 lakh a year.

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

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering is a private institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering — 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering'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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering on its website (frcrce.ac.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 81, an average package of ₹6.52 lakh and a highest package of ₹18 lakh at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering. 186 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Engineering
• B.E. in Information Technology
• B.Tech in Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Production Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Electronics and Computer Science Engineering
• B.E. in Production Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Engineering (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 ₹4.3 lakh – ₹5.75 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 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Mumbai?