B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at Pandit Deendayal Energy University

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 120 seats. The total fee on record is ₹14.64 lakh – ₹15 lakh, which works out to about ₹3.66 lakh a year.

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

Pandit Deendayal Energy University is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Pandit Deendayal Energy 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 Pandit Deendayal Energy 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 Pandit Deendayal Energy University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Pandit Deendayal Energy 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 Pandit Deendayal Energy 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 Pandit Deendayal Energy 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 Pandit Deendayal Energy University on its website (pdeu.ac.in/school-of-energy-technology) 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 (2023) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹6.5 lakh, a median package of ₹6.06 lakh and a highest package of ₹42 lakh at Pandit Deendayal Energy University. 77 of 818 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6 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.

Pandit Deendayal Energy University runs 12 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information and Communication Technology
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business Systems
• B.Tech in Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business Systems

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹14.64 lakh – ₹15 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 Pandit Deendayal Energy University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Gandhinagar?