engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Design machines, vehicles and everything that moves.
Typical earnings: ₹3.5–12 LPA entry
What is this career?
Mechanical engineers design and build machines — engines, robots, turbines, manufacturing systems and vehicles.
What does this professional do?
Creates designs using CAD software, analyses forces and materials, tests prototypes and works on manufacturing floors.
Who may enjoy this career?
Students who love physics, taking things apart, drawing/designing, and want to see their ideas become real machines.
What to do after Class 12
PCM in Class 11–12, then B.Tech Mechanical via JEE, BITSAT or state CETs.
Course duration
4 years
Approximate fees
₹50,000–₹5,00,000 per year (govt vs private) — verify per college
Further study
M.Tech, MS abroad, MBA, GATE for PSU jobs.
Subjects to consider after Class 10
- Mathematics
- Science
Available courses
- B.Tech / B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Entrance examinations
College options
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Madras
- NIT Trichy
- BITS Pilani
- Jadavpur University
- Anna University
Career opportunities
- Automotive companies
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Robotics
- PSUs (BHEL, ONGC) via GATE
Alternative careers
Automobile EngineerRobotics EngineerCivil Engineer
Step-by-step roadmap
- 1Maths & Science in Class 10
- 2PCM in Class 11
- 3JEE/CET preparation
- 4Entrance exams in Class 12
- 5Counselling & B.Tech admission
- 6CAD & core skills in college
- 7Internships
- 8Placement / GATE / MS