Shree Devi Institute of Technology Mangalore BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for BE Mechanical Engineering at SDIT is INR 7,44,000 for the complete 4-year programme. This applies to KCET government-quota seats and is regulated by the Karnataka government. Management quota fees are set by the institution and may be higher. Students from SC/ST and OBC communities can apply for full or partial fee reimbursement through Karnataka state scholarship schemes via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Students with a valid KCET rank must register on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) and complete option entry before July 29, 2026. The KCET result was declared on June 6, 2026 and Round 1 seat allotment was scheduled for July 15, 2026. After receiving allotment, candidates must report to SDIT for document verification and fee payment to confirm the seat. Subsequent rounds continue if seats remain available after each allotment.

Ans. The VTU-prescribed curriculum for BE Mechanical Engineering includes engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, manufacturing processes, machine design, heat transfer, and industrial engineering. Laboratory practicals in machining, metrology, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer run alongside theory courses. The programme includes open electives and a final-year project in areas such as robotics, CAD/CAM, or thermal engineering under faculty guidance.

Ans. BE Mechanical Engineering graduates from SDIT can pursue careers in manufacturing companies, automotive firms, shipyards, and public sector units such as HPCL, BPCL, BHEL, and ONGC. Graduates can also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech in Mechanical, Thermal, or Manufacturing Engineering at IITs and NITs. Defence organisations including DRDO, ISRO, and ordnance factories also recruit mechanical engineers. Teaching roles at ITIs and polytechnics are another career avenue after this degree.

Ans. Applicants must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in PCM is required for general category students. SC/ST candidates need at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination. A valid KCET rank from the 2026 examination or a COMEDK UGET score is required for allotment through the respective quota at SDIT Mangalore for the 2026-27 academic year.