S.B. Patil College of Engineering Indapur BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to BE Mechanical Engineering at SBPCOE is through the DTE Maharashtra CAP process. Both MHT CET (PCM group) and JEE Main Paper 1 scores are accepted. Candidates register on the CAP portal (fe2026.mahacet.org), complete document verification at a designated Facilitation Centre, and participate in online seat allotment rounds (Rounds 1 to 4). MHT CET is the primary exam for Maharashtra state candidates.

Ans. The total fee for the four-year BE Mechanical Engineering programme at SBPCOE is INR 3,40,000. Fees are subject to revision by the Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Government of Maharashtra. Category-wise concessions are available for EBC, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC students through Maharashtra government scholarship schemes applied via the MahaDBT portal.

Ans. The BE Mechanical Engineering programme at SBPCOE follows the SPPU syllabus and covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines, theory of machines, machine design, manufacturing processes, heat transfer, CAD/CAM, and industrial engineering. The programme includes practical laboratory sessions, industry visits, and a final-year project. Workshops in manufacturing techniques and materials testing are integral to the curriculum.

Ans. BE Mechanical Engineering graduates from SBPCOE can pursue careers in manufacturing companies, automotive and auto-component firms, power sector organisations, aerospace industry, oil and gas companies, and government mechanical engineering services. Pune is a major hub for automotive and engineering manufacturing with companies like Bajaj, Tata Motors, and their Tier-1 suppliers. GATE Mechanical is a common route to M.Tech at NIT or IIT, or PSU recruitment in BHEL and NTPC.

Ans. Generally, yes. Mechanical Engineering typically has a lower closing MHT CET percentile than Computer Engineering at most Maharashtra private engineering colleges including SBPCOE. In 2025, Mechanical Engineering closed at a lower percentile than Computer Engineering in the open category. Candidates with MHT CET scores in the 40 to 55 percentile range may find Mechanical Engineering accessible at SBPCOE when higher-demand branches like Computer Engineering are out of reach.

Ans. Yes. BE Mechanical Engineering students at SBPCOE can apply for Government of Maharashtra scholarships including the EBC Scholarship (tuition fee reimbursement for general category students with annual family income below INR 8 lakh), the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/NT/VJNT/OBC/SBC students, and the Free Ship Card for SC/ST students. Applications are submitted through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) after securing admission.