SCTCE Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The college admissions rely on the KEAM entrance exam, which assesses scores in Physics, Maths, and Chemistry along with 12th-grade marks. Admission categories include State Merit, Management Merit, NRI, and KSRTC employee quotas, with varying fees: INR 35,000 for government merit, INR 65,000 for management, INR 75,000 for KSRTC, and INR 100,000 for NRI seats. Merit-based seats cover 50% of admissions, while 10% are for NRI students. The college boasts a highly qualified faculty, contributing to good academic results, despite some strictness.

It has a strong placement cell, the CGPU, providing training for professional readiness. IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and Amazon frequently recruit, with core companies like Tata Elxsi and BOSCH also participating, though mechanical opportunities are limited. Placements average 60-80% annually, with salary packages between 3 to 8 lakh per annum. The college also hosts an annual job fair with a minimum package of 3 lakh per annum. Scholarships are mainly through government schemes, with significant reductions for top-ranked entrance exam students, ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 annually.

The college supports financial aid access but doesn't offer direct scholarships or loans.