The eligibility criteria for a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering usually mandate that the applicants have completed 10+2 education or equivalent with PCM as main subjects from any recognized board. Most institutions also require a minimum aggregate score of 50% to 60% in PCM, though the requirement may differ from university to university.
Another process through which students are admitted to engineering programs is by appearing for national or state-level entrance exams, like JEE Main, while others hold institute-specific entry tests, including SRMJEE or VITEEE. Some private universities allow entry based on the performance achieved at 10+2.
For lateral entry into the second year of the program, candidates should have a diploma in mechanical engineering or allied fields with minimum percentage limits. Reserved category students might also have scope for relaxing the marks per the norms given by the state and central governments. Also, such candidates should attain 17 years or more on or before entering this institute.