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UEC Thrissur B.Tech ME FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at UEC Thrissur?
Ans. The total programme fee for the 4-year B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at Universal Engineering College, Thrissur is INR 2,00,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at up to INR 60,200 per year. The programme fee is paid at the time of seat confirmation through the CEE Kerala CAP portal.
Ques. How is admission to B.Tech ME at UEC Thrissur conducted?
Ans. Admission is through the CEE Kerala Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on KEAM rank or JEE Main score. KEAM 2026 was held from April 17 to 22, 2026, and the rank list was released on June 14, 2026. Round 3 allotment took place on August 5, 2026, followed by spot admission on August 13 and 14. A stray vacancy round is tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
Ques. What is the intake for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at UEC Thrissur?
Ans. The approved intake for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at Universal Engineering College, Thrissur is 90 seats per batch. This is the largest programme at UEC in terms of student intake, providing a broad peer cohort for project work, extracurricular activities, and collaborative learning throughout the 4-year programme.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech ME students at UEC Thrissur?
Ans. Students can apply for the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, which may cover up to the full tuition fee for income-eligible candidates. Girl students can avail the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 30,000 per year, and differently-abled students can apply for the AICTE Saksham Scholarship. Economically backward forward community students from Kerala may qualify for the Vidya Samunnathi government scheme.
Ques. Is the B.Tech ME degree from UEC Thrissur recognised for PSU recruitment?
Ans. The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering degree from UEC Thrissur is a KTU-affiliated degree and is eligible for PSU recruitment notifications that accept graduates from AICTE-approved institutions. However, many PSUs prioritise GATE scores and institute ranking in their recruitment process. Candidates planning for PSU careers are advised to prepare for GATE alongside their undergraduate coursework.
Ques. Can UEC Thrissur B.Tech ME graduates pursue M.Tech after completing the programme?
Ans. Yes. Graduates of the B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme from UEC Thrissur, being a KTU-affiliated degree, are eligible to appear in GATE and apply for M.Tech programmes at NIT, IIT, and other centrally funded technical institutes. They can also pursue M.Tech through the KTU Post Graduate Common Admission Process (PGCAP) at KTU-affiliated colleges across Kerala.
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