Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Bangalore BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year BE Mechanical Engineering programme at RGIT Bangalore is INR 2,65,000. This amount covers tuition for the full programme duration. Hostel and boarding charges are not included and are paid separately. Fees may be subject to revision as per VTU or government directives for a given academic year. Students can explore education loans through nationalised banks for financing their studies.

Ans. RGIT accepts KCET scores for KEA government-quota seats and COMEDK UGET scores for COMEDK-quota seats. Government-quota seats are filled through KEA centralised counselling, while COMEDK-quota seats are filled via the COMEDK counselling portal. A small percentage of management-quota seats may be filled through direct application based on KCET or COMEDK merit. Karnataka domicile is required for KCET government-quota seats only.

Ans. Graduates of BE Mechanical Engineering can pursue roles in product design, manufacturing operations, quality control, HVAC systems, and the automotive and energy sectors. Higher education options include M.Tech in Mechanical or allied disciplines through GATE and Karnataka PGCET. PSU recruitments through GATE are also a popular pathway, as is pursuing an MBA for those interested in management roles within the manufacturing industry.

Ans. The BE Mechanical Engineering curriculum under VTU covers core subjects including Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Technology, Machine Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Control Engineering. In later semesters, students can choose electives such as Robotics, Finite Element Analysis, and Automotive Engineering. The programme also includes laboratory work and a final-year project component.

Ans. The academic session for BE Mechanical Engineering at RGIT is expected to begin from 1 August 2026. Students must complete document verification and fee payment within the window specified at the time of seat allotment under KEA or COMEDK counselling. Reporting before the deadline is mandatory to secure the admission and retain the allotted seat at the college.

Ans. SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka can avail the state government’s full tuition fee reimbursement scheme, processed through the college after fee payment. OBC students with a merit rank in KCET or COMEDK may apply for the Karnataka Vishwakarma Merit Scholarship. Wards of ex-servicemen who have scored 60% or above in their qualifying examination are eligible for the PM Scholarship Scheme, applied through the DESW portal.