Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology Puttur BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year BE Mechanical Engineering programme at VCET Puttur is INR 12,04,000, payable at INR 3,01,000 per year. Hostel, mess, and transport charges are billed separately and are not part of this amount. Karnataka students from SC, ST, or OBC categories may be eligible for the state government’s fee reimbursement scheme, which can significantly reduce the effective cost.

Ans. Graduates of the BE Mechanical Engineering programme at VCET Puttur can pursue careers in manufacturing, automobile engineering, infrastructure, production management, and quality control. They may also opt for higher studies such as M.Tech or MBA, or appear for PSU examinations like GATE. The coastal Karnataka region has employment opportunities in port engineering, marine industries, and construction sectors as well.

Ans. Admission to BE Mechanical Engineering at VCET Puttur is through KCET, conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority, for government and minority quota seats. COMEDK UGET is accepted for management quota seats. Both exams are held annually, and candidates must secure a valid rank and participate in the respective counselling process to secure admission.

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 or PUC with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, and Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or Electronics as the third subject. A minimum aggregate of 45% in the qualifying examination is required, relaxed to 40% for SC, ST, and OBC students from Karnataka. A valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score is also required.

Ans. Yes, the BE Mechanical Engineering programme at VCET Puttur is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The college also holds a NAAC A++ grade, the highest level of accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Degrees awarded on completion of the programme carry the VTU credential.

Ans. After the KCET result is announced, KEA conducts a mock allotment followed by the actual online counselling rounds. Candidates choose their preferred colleges and courses on the KEA portal, and seats are allotted based on rank, category, and seat availability. Once a seat is allotted at VCET Puttur, the candidate pays the acceptance fee online and reports to the college with original documents for verification.