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

Ans. M.Tech Thermal Engineering at MCET Thrissur requires a valid GATE score in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper. GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are accepted for DTE Kerala M.Tech allotment. Admission is entirely merit-based on GATE rank and is processed through the DTE Kerala portal at dtekerala.gov.in. No separate entrance test is conducted by MCET Thrissur for this programme.

Ans. The total programme fee for M.Tech Thermal Engineering at MCET Thrissur is INR 1,00,000 for the full 2-year course. Optional hostel accommodation is charged at INR 44,070 per year separately. GATE-qualified students admitted to this AICTE-approved programme are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month for the full 2-year duration, which can substantially offset the total cost.

Ans. The KTU M.Tech Thermal Engineering curriculum covers advanced thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, combustion engineering, refrigeration and air conditioning, computational fluid dynamics, turbo machinery, renewable energy systems, and thermal power plant engineering. The programme includes laboratory sessions and a research thesis in the final semester. Graduates gain deep expertise in energy conversion, thermal system design, and applied fluid mechanics.

Ans. M.Tech Thermal Engineering graduates from MCET Thrissur can pursue careers in power generation companies, HVAC design, thermal power plants, oil refineries, aerospace thermal systems, and energy audit consulting. Government sector positions include KSEB, BPCL, and Kerala PSC engineering lecturer posts. Graduates can also pursue PhD in thermal or energy engineering at reputed universities across India.

Ans. Yes, M.Tech Thermal Engineering is an offered programme at MCET Thrissur with an intake of 18 seats per year. The programme is affiliated to KTU and approved by AICTE. Students are advised to confirm current seat availability directly with the college or through the DTE Kerala spot round portal expected in September 2026, as seat availability may vary depending on Phase I and Phase II allotment outcomes.

Ans. Yes, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering graduates from MCET Thrissur are eligible to apply for M.Tech Thermal Engineering at the same college, provided they have a valid GATE Mechanical (ME) score and meet the minimum 60% aggregate requirement in the B.Tech programme. Admission is through DTE Kerala allotment and is not restricted to the college’s own graduates. The 2-year programme runs at a total fee of INR 1,00,000 with AICTE PG Scholarship benefits for GATE qualifiers.