Universal Engineering College Thrissur M.Tech Thermal Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year M.Tech Thermal Engineering at Universal Engineering College, Thrissur is INR 60,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at up to INR 60,200 per year. This positions UEC Thrissur as one of the more affordable M.Tech options available through the KTU PGCAP allotment process in Kerala.

Ans. A valid GATE score in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper is required for admission to M.Tech Thermal Engineering at UEC Thrissur. Admission is through the KTU Post Graduate Common Admission Process (PGCAP). GATE 2026 was held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and results were declared on March 19, 2026.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SEBC/SC/ST candidates). A valid GATE score in the Mechanical Engineering paper is mandatory. Final-year students may apply provisionally but must complete their qualifying degree before the date of joining the programme.

Ans. Graduates of M.Tech Thermal Engineering can pursue roles in energy companies, HVAC design firms, automobile OEMs, power plants, and government technical departments. The qualification also enables candidates to apply for assistant professor positions at engineering colleges after clearing SET or NET, or to pursue doctoral research at central universities and IITs in the thermal engineering domain.

Ans. The KTU Post Graduate Common Admission Process (PGCAP) is the centralised allotment system for M.Tech programmes at KTU-affiliated colleges in Kerala. After GATE results are declared, candidates register on the PGCAP portal, upload GATE scorecard and academic documents, and fill in programme preferences in ranked order. Allotments are made purely based on GATE score against available seats, and candidates must confirm the seat within the stipulated deadline.

Ans. Yes. UEC Thrissur provides hostel accommodation for both male and female students. The hostel fee is up to INR 60,200 per year and is charged separately from the programme tuition fee. M.Tech students can avail hostel facilities on a voluntary basis. Interested students must apply for accommodation at the time of admission, subject to availability of seats in the hostel.