Puducherry Technological University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the college is available through CENTAC for local residents and the JEE entrance exam for others, with a special quota for Mahe residents. The merit list is based on 12th-grade marks in key subjects, followed by a counseling session to discuss courses and fees. The college is a government institution, thus offering lower fees. Tuition is approximately 15,000 INR annually, excluding semester fees of around 5,000 INR. Hostel fees are higher, and there are concerns about food and accommodation quality.

A bus service for day scholars costs 10,000 INR per year. The faculty, particularly in Mechanical Engineering, is highly qualified, with 95% holding PhDs. However, some departments face faculty shortages. The curriculum includes core subjects from the first semester, with exams spanning eight semesters. The college offers a strong placement program, particularly in software, with 95 companies visiting annually, offering packages between 3 to 15 LPA. Mechanical engineering placements range from 3 to 13 LPA.

Internships are largely student-driven with industry partnerships. Scholarships are available for students with family incomes under Rs. 60,000 and for SC/ST/PWD students. Special fee structures exist for different student categories, such as merit students, Pondicherry residents, and SC students from Pondicherry. Admission through JOSAA entails higher fees for general/OBC students. The college ensures a transparent fee process with online payment options, excluding examination fees.