HMS Institute of Technology Tumkur BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, HMS Institute of Technology is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. VTU holds University Grants Commission (UGC) recognition. The BE Mechanical Engineering degree from HMSIT is valid for government employment, GATE eligibility, PSU recruitment, and further postgraduate studies at institutions across India.

Ans. The total fee for the four-year BE Mechanical Engineering programme at HMSIT is INR 3,86,000 for the complete duration. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately from the programme fee. Students from eligible categories may apply for the Karnataka ePass scholarship of up to INR 60,000 per year, AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students, or central government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. Admission to BE Mechanical Engineering at HMSIT is through KCET for government quota seats and COMEDK UGET for management quota seats. KCET 2026 results were declared on 6 June 2026 and Round 1 seat allotment is on 15 July 2026. COMEDK UGET 2026 results were declared on 29 May 2026, with counselling expected in July 2026. Candidates register on the KEA or COMEDK portal with their valid score.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, and Project Engineer. Karnataka’s manufacturing belt near Tumkur and Bengaluru, home to automotive, aerospace, and heavy engineering firms, offers strong demand for mechanical graduates. Graduates may also appear for GATE in Mechanical Engineering for M.Tech admission at NITs and IITs or PSU recruitment in BHEL, ISRO, and HAL.

Ans. Yes, graduates of BE Mechanical Engineering from HMSIT are eligible to appear for GATE in Mechanical Engineering. A strong GATE score opens admission to M.Tech programmes at NITs, IITs, IISc, and government technical institutes, as well as PSU recruitment in BHEL, ISRO, HAL, and GAIL. The VTU-affiliated degree from HMSIT meets all GATE eligibility requirements and is accepted by GATE conducting institutes across India.

Ans. Yes, HMS Institute of Technology provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on campus in Tumkur. Hostel charges are payable separately from the four-year BE programme fee of INR 3,86,000. Students should contact the HMSIT admissions office at admissions@hmsit.ac.in for current hostel charges and seat availability for 2026-27, as accommodation is limited and allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.