B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
A 4-year undergraduate programme empowering engineers to design, manufacture and optimise the machines and systems that drive industry and innovation.
B.Tech in mechanical engineering overview
Our program takes students beyond conventional mechanics to explore advanced design, manufacturing and systems thinking. With a curriculum grounded in core disciplines like thermodynamics, fluid and solid mechanics, materials science and machine design, we prepare professionals capable of leading in sectors from automotive to aerospace and sustainable systems. Students experience:
Modular learning
in machine design, fluid and solid mechanics, and manufacturing engineering to build versatile technical fluency.
Combined foundations
in mechanics, thermodynamics and material science with hands-on workshop practice and computer-aided engineering design.
Access to advanced labs
and simulation-tools with design thinking projects that mirror real-world engineering challenges.
Pathways into various sectors
such as automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing, as well as options for research and innovation.
Programme details
Academic structure
Our academic structure is designed to establish robust foundations, followed by increasing specialization in later years.
- Credit structure: Basic Sciences, Computing & Engineering, Humanities, Social & Creative Sciences, Media Studies, Design & Enterprise Sciences
- Total credits & degree requirement: The programme requires not less than 165 credits to be awarded a B.Tech degree.
- Duration: 4 years / 8 semesters
- Core vs Professional phases: The first two years constitute the “Core Program,” and the last two years the “Professional Program,” with electives introduced in the latter phase.
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus & ODE | 4-1-0 | 5 |
| Chemistry – I | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| Introduction to Electrical & Electronics Engg w/ Lab | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Engineering Drawing | 0-0-3 | 1.5 |
| Earth & Environmental Sciences | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Mechanics | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| English | 0-3-0 | 3 |
| Media Project | 0-0-3 | 1.5 |
| French I | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 0-0-3 | 1 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra & Complex Analyses | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Physics – I | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Chemistry / Biology | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Thermodynamics | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| Computer Aided Engineering Design | 1-0-3 | 2.5 |
| Introduction to Computing | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Workshop Practice | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship Practice | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Professional Ethics | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| French II | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Probability & Statistics | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Physics – II | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| Data Structures & Algorithms | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| Introduction to Materials Sciences | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Thermal Engineering | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| PDEs for Engineers (7 weeks) | 2-0-0 | 1 |
| Lean Start-up | 0-0-3 | 1 |
| Principles of Economics (7 weeks) | 3-0-0 | 1.5 |
| French III | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Methods for Engineers | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Solid Mechanics | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| Theory of Mechanisms & Machines | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| Financial Accounting (7 weeks) | 3-0-0 | 1.5 |
| Design Thinking | 1-0-2 | 2 |
| French IV | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid & Solid Mechanics Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Measurement & Instrumentation | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Heat & Mass Transfer | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Design of Machine Elements | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Metrology & CAM | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Introduction to Robotics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Stream Course I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| HSS/Management Elective I | 2-0-2 | 2 |
| French V (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Vibrations | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Heat, Energy, & Vibration Lab | 0-0-3 | 1.5 |
| Stream Course II | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Open Elective I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| HSS/Management Elective II | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Systems Engineering Project | 0-1-4 | 3 |
| Introduction to Professional Development | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| French VI (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering & Operations Research | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Stream Course III | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Open Elective II | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Control Theory | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| HSS/Management Elective III | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Year-4 Project | 0-1-4 | 3 |
| French VII (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Course IV | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Open Elective III | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Year-4 Project | 0-5-8 | 9 |
| French VIII (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0 |
Eligibility:
Indian category & PIO/NRI:
- Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, with physics, chemistry and mathematics in 12th grade are eligible.
- Minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent in 10+2 for candidates applying through JEE / SAT / ACT.
- One of the following accepted test scores:
- Qualify JEE (Main) and be eligible to write JEE Advanced (or achieve top All India Rank in JEE Main)
- Valid SAT Subject Test scores (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), minimum 1800
- Valid SAT Test Score (minimum 800)
- Valid ACT composite score (minimum 18)
- For applications via SAT / ACT, a technical & aptitude-based interview may be required.
Application process:
- Submit the online application via the MU admissions portal.
- Provide relevant test scores, academic transcripts, and any other required documents.
- Participate in interview / interaction rounds (for SAT / ACT applicants and others as applicable).
Fee structure (per annum):
| Category | Academic fees | Hostel charges | Caution deposit * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Students | ₹ 5,00,000 | ₹ 2,10,000 | ₹ 20,000 |
| PIO / NRI Students | USD 9,000 | USD 3,500 | USD 400 |
*Refundable at the end of study or graduation. Hostel stay is mandatory for B.Tech students. Fees are subject to revision each year.
Scholarships and financial aid
- Merit-based and need-based scholarships may be available (MU should provide details).
- Financial aid programs are offered to promising students.
- Details and criteria will be in the admission notification or brochure.
Where global education meets real-world outcomes
From AI and biotechnology to aerospace and consulting, our graduates are shaping industries worldwide; many joining leading firms, founding start-ups, or pursuing advanced study at top universities
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Graduate acceptances
for advanced studies at premium universities across the world
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Recruiters
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Global academic partners
collaborating on exchanges, dual degrees, and joint research initiatives
From engineering classrooms to global careers
Hear what our students say…
“Here, teaching and research are not separate silos. Every project is an opportunity to involve students, to make them active contributors to new knowledge.”
“The University’s global partnerships have allowed me to co-teach with peers abroad and bring international perspectives into the classroom, something our students truly value.”
“What excites me at Mahindra University is the freedom to pursue interdisciplinary research. Collaborating with colleagues from engineering and social sciences has expanded my work in ways I never imagined.”
FAQs
The programme blends classical engineering principles with modern technologies, empowering students to innovate in sustainable design, manufacturing, and advanced materials.
Students experience immersive, hands-on learning in state-of-the-art design and manufacturing labs, supported by expert faculty and real-world industry collaborations.
Through design challenges, multidisciplinary projects, and innovation-led competitions, students learn to turn ideas into practical engineering solutions.
Graduates are equipped for careers across automotive, aerospace, robotics, and energy sectors, with strong analytical and design foundations valued globally.
The emphasis on experiential learning, digital simulation tools, and sustainable engineering practices ensures graduates are not just skilled professionals but responsible innovators.
