Mechanical Engineering
B.E. Mech → Design Engineer / Manufacturing / Automobile → Senior Engineer / R&D → Manager / GM → Technical Director
Duration
4 years (B.E. / B.Tech)
Stream
PCMC
Entry Salary
₹4,00,000–₹7,00,000/year (manufacturing, automobile, or HVAC companies)
5-Year Salary
₹8,00,000–₹18,00,000/year (design, R&D, project management, PSU roles)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Minimum 45% aggregate.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹4,00,000–₹7,00,000/year (manufacturing, automobile, or HVAC companies)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹8,00,000–₹18,00,000/year (design, R&D, project management, PSU roles)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Mechanical is the broadest engineering branch — opens doors to manufacturing, automobile, aerospace, energy, and design. KCET rank 10,000–30,000 for good colleges. Core subjects: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design. Strong Physics foundation from PU directly applies. GATE exam after B.E. for PSU jobs (BHEL, HAL, ISRO, Indian Railways).
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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