Mechanical engineering is considered as the mother branch of engineering. This branch of engineering offers a combination of engineering physics and mathematics principles combined with designing, analyzing, manufacturing, and maintaining mechanical structures like machines, tools, and engines. Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and wide-ranging branches of engineering.

What is mechanical engineering?

In simple terms, mechanical engineering is the study of motion, force, and energy. A mechanical engineer is responsible for creating technologies that meet human needs. A mechanical engineer works in the branches of research, development, designing, and has roots in the application of technologies.

It won’t be puffery if we categorize mechanical engineering as one of the safest braches for the career in engineering

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS works on the principle of “how to make things Works”! There are different fields in which mechanical engineers can work :

• Manufacturing: mechanical engineers are responsible for the manufacturing of machines and instruments related to various industries such as the automotive industry, oil and gas industry, air conditioning and refrigerator industry, etc. Mechanical engineers basically involved in the industries that produce mass products.

• Product designing: mechanical engineers are responsible for designing and monitoring of the product designed for various industries to suits the present requirement of the consumer.

• Research and development: mechanical engineers also involve in the research and development of the products and services that satisfy the need of society. They may get involved in the research of pieces of equipment in armed forces, aerospace machinery, etc. 

• System monitoring: mechanical engineers are responsible for the monitoring of large systems. Mechanical engineer works under section for airplanes, air conditioners, car engines, induction motors, transformers, and whatnot.

The main function of a mechanical engineer will be problem-solving, designing, manufacturing, and functioning of the various projects involving machines.

Engineering and diploma options for mechanical engineers

Diploma option after 10th standard

You can avail of two major options after 10th if it is clear in your mind to go for the profile of a mechanical engineer from the beginning.

There are diploma courses available which you can do after the 10th. The best part of doing any diploma course is that you do not have to go for 11th and 12th standard anymore and after the completion of the course the admission for engineering is direct through lateral entry.

Lateral entry students are directly passed to the second year of Btech (engineering degree which is of 4 years) and have to do only 3 years of Btech to get their graduation complete.

B.Tech option after 12th standard

If you are in your twelfth standard then availing a 4-year course into mechanical engineering is the only option you have in your hands. For getting entry into the B.tech colleges and universities, students have to give JEE (Joint entrance examination) and on the basis of their percentile and counseling, they get the admission.

Although the period for both the routes ( via diploma and direct engineering after school ) include the same no. of year investment.

There are integrated options available in the course as well, which includes B tech and M tech degree in one go. Nowadays, B.tech and MBA integrated courses are also something you can consider going for, as they ensure high package placement in return.

TOP 10 PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS FOR MECHANICAL  ENGINEERING

• Birla Institute of technology and science
• Vellore institute of technology
• Sardar Patel College of engineering
• Maharaja Agrsen institute of technology’
• MS Ramaiah institute of technology
• Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of information and communication technology
• Hindustan institute of technology and science
• Lovely university
• Chandigarh university
• AMC engineering college

The eligibility of enrolling in these colleges is only based upon your score in the entrance exam. You must have qualified high school with the score per the merit released by different colleges based on the entrance test.

Top 10 GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION FOR MECHANICAL  ENGINEERING

• College of engineering
• Delhi technical university
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of technology
• Indian Institute of engineering science and technology
• Indian Institute of space science and technology
• Indraprastha Institute of information technology
• Institute of chemical technology
• Jadavpur university
• Malavia national institute of technology
• Motilal Nehru national IT

TOP NOTCH COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE PLACEMENT IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

• Bajaj auto ltd.
• HCL technologies
• TATA motors
• GE ITC
• Hero MotoCrop
• Mahindra
• Bosh limited
• Ashok Leyland
• Hyundai
• Kirloskar groups

GENERAL QUESTIONS

• What are the course options for mechanical engineering?

Ans: The Btech degree for mechanical engineering is the fundamental course that you have to complete in the process of being a mechanical engineer. After the completion of Btech, you can go for the following option for specialization 

• Manufacturing process
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid dynamics
• Mechanical and structural design
• Transportation

• Is mechanical engineering a good career?

Ans: A mechanical engineer is an asset to an organization. The jobs for a mechanical engineer are available in both government and personal sectors. The average salary of a mechanical engineer after Btech in India is somewhere between 2.4LPA to 5LPA and can be more than that.

• How many years does it desire to be a mechanical engineer?

A 4-year course is mandatory to be called as a mechanical engineer. Although you can opt for the integrated programs that offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in 5 years, and go for the specialized course according to your interest in the field.

Every field is best as per the interest of the individual. Mechanical engineering is broad in terms of profile options available.