Malabar College of Engineering and Technology Thrissur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at MCET Thrissur is INR 2,00,000 for the full 4-year course. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 44,070 per year and is not included in the programme fee. The MCET Merit Scholarship of INR 25,000 is automatically applied to the first-year tuition for all admitted students, reducing the initial outlay.

Ans. Yes, MCET Thrissur is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme follows the KTU curriculum and examination scheme. The degree is awarded by KTU and is recognised by UGC and AICTE. All examinations, grade cards, and degree certificates are issued by KTU. The college is AICTE-approved for its engineering programmes.

Ans. The KTU B.Tech Mechanical Engineering curriculum covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing technology, machine design, materials science, mechatronics, heat transfer, and industrial engineering. The programme includes laboratory sessions in the machine shop, fluid mechanics lab, and heat transfer lab, along with a final-year project. The curriculum is common to all KTU-affiliated mechanical engineering departments.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at MCET Thrissur is through KEAM 2026 conducted by CEE Kerala or JEE Main 2026 conducted by NTA. Both scores are accepted in the CEE Kerala centralised allotment process at cee.kerala.gov.in. Students with valid ranks in either exam can participate in the web option entry and allotment rounds. No separate entrance test is conducted by MCET Thrissur.

Ans. Yes, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering graduates from MCET Thrissur are eligible to appear for GATE in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper and apply for M.Tech programmes at IITs, NITs, and KTU-affiliated colleges. DTE Kerala conducts centralised M.Tech admissions using GATE scores for KTU-affiliated institutions. MCET Thrissur itself offers an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering for GATE-qualified mechanical graduates.

Ans. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering graduates from MCET Thrissur can pursue careers in manufacturing, automotive engineering, HVAC, production management, design engineering, and quality control. Kerala has a growing manufacturing sector in Thrissur and Kochi. Graduates can also sit for PSC and UPSC engineering services examinations, or pursue M.Tech via GATE for academic and research careers. Branch-specific placement data for MCET Thrissur Mechanical is not independently published.