17 Sep, 2026 KL University Admission 2027-28 begins. Apply by Dec 2@kluniversity.in. University Entrance Exams are scheduled from Dec 3 to 7, 2026. Check details.
04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fee Structure 2026-2027 is out. The total academic fee is ₹ 15.29 Lakhs.
KL University offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at its Vaddeswaram campus near Vijayawada, in Guntur district. It is a deemed university with a NAAC A++ grade, and NIRF ranked it #35 in engineering in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.56 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 14.79 Lakhs with a 4-bed hostel room and mess. You get a seat through KLEEE, the university's own entrance exam, or with a JEE Main or AP EAPCET score. You need 60% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. In 2023-24, 69% of B.Tech graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 8.52 LPA.
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 14.79 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 9.56 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 9.40 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 2.35 Lakhs a year, in two parts, one each semester. The admission fee of INR 16,000 is paid once when you join. Hostel and mess add INR 5.23 Lakhs over four years, and GST at 5% is added to the hostel fee.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 9.40 Lakhs
INR 2.35 Lakhs a year, 4 years, paid each semester
Admission fee
INR 16,000
One time
Hostel room, 4-bed non-AC
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 37,500 a year, 4 years
Mess
INR 3.68 Lakhs
INR 92,000 a year, 4 years
Hostel registration
INR 5,000
One time, not refundable
Total, no hostel
INR 9.56 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 14.79 Lakhs
Full course
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is already in class. KLEEE 2027 Phase 1 forms close on 2 Dec 2026 and the exam is from 3 to 7 Dec 2026. The later dates below are estimates based on 2026. KLU confirms each phase on its admissions page.
Event
Date
Status
KLEEE Phase 1 registration, last date to apply
2 Dec 2026
Confirmed
KLEEE Phase 1 exam
3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026
Confirmed
Phase 1 result and rank
Dec 2026
Tentative
KLEEE Phase 2 exam
Jan 2027
Tentative
KLEEE Phase 3 exam
Mar 2027
Tentative
Final result and rank
Apr 2027
Tentative
Online counselling and branch allotment
Apr 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment
May 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Eligibility
You need 60% in aggregate in Class 12 and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. You also need a rank or score in KLEEE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced or a state exam such as AP EAPCET. If your marks are below 60%, you cannot apply for B.Tech here.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks
60% in aggregate and 60% in PCM
Entrance exam
KLEEE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced or a state exam like AP EAPCET
Other route
Merit in sports or cultural activities
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Admission Process
You register for KLEEE with a INR 1,000 form fee, write one phase, get your rank and pick the branch in online counselling. Then you pay the INR 16,000 admission fee to confirm the seat. KLU handles every step itself, so the seat is yours only after the fee is paid.
Step
What you do
1. Register for KLEEE
Fill the form on the KLU site and pay the INR 1,000 fee
2. Write one phase
Phase 1 is from 3 to 7 Dec 2026
3. Get your rank
The rank sets your branch order and scholarship slab
4. Online counselling
Pick Mechanical when your turn comes
5. Pay and report
Pay the INR 16,000 admission fee, then report with originals
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Cutoff
KLU does not publish a closing rank for Mechanical. You need 60% in Class 12 PCM and a rank or score in one accepted exam. Your KLEEE or AP EAPCET rank then sets the scholarship: ranks 1 to 1,000 get 50% off tuition.
Route
What you need
Top scholarship slab
KLEEE rank
A rank in any of the three phases
50% for ranks 1 to 1,000
AP EAPCET rank
A valid rank
50% for ranks 1 to 1,000
JEE Main
A valid percentile
Set by KLU percentile slabs
Class 12
60% in PCM
Needed for every route
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Placements
In 2023-24, 1,854 of 2,674 B.Tech graduates were placed, which is 69%, at a median pay of INR 8.52 LPA. Another 778 went on to higher studies. These NIRF figures cover all B.Tech branches, because KLU does not publish Mechanical on its own. The median rose from INR 6.60 LPA in 2021-22.
Metric
Value
Median pay, 2023-24
INR 8.52 LPA
Median pay, 2022-23
INR 8.06 LPA
Median pay, 2021-22
INR 6.60 LPA
Graduates placed, 2023-24
1,854 of 2,674, or 69%
Higher studies, 2023-24
778 students
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Scholarships
The KLEEE rank scholarship cuts the tuition fee by 10% to 50%. A rank from 1 to 1,000 saves INR 4.70 Lakhs over the course, the biggest waiver. You keep it from year 2 only with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs. Only one KLU scholarship applies at a time.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
KLEEE 50% slab
Rank 1 to 1,000
INR 4.70 Lakhs over the course
KLEEE 25% slab
Rank 1,001 to 5,000
INR 2.35 Lakhs over the course
KLEEE 15% slab
Rank 5,001 to 10,000
INR 1.41 Lakhs over the course
KLEEE 10% slab
Rank 10,001 to 25,000
INR 94,000 over the course
KLEEE flat slab
Rank 25,001 to 75,000
INR 40,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs
INR 56,000 over the course
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Ranking
NIRF 2025 ranked KLU #35 in engineering, #26 among universities and #46 overall. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
#35
NIRF University
2025
#26
NIRF Overall
2025
#46
NAAC
Current cycle
A++
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Seats and Intake
KLU had 3,510 approved B.Tech seats across all branches in 2023-24, up from 3,060 in 2021-22. The university does not publish a separate Mechanical seat count, so the batch you join is part of a very large B.Tech intake.
Year
B.Tech seats, all branches
2023-24
3,510
2022-23
3,420
2021-22
3,060
KLU B.Tech Mechanical Hostel and Campus
A 4-bed non-AC room costs INR 37,500 a year and mess costs INR 92,000 a year for every room type. You pay a one-time INR 5,000 hostel registration fee that does not come back. AC and 2-bed rooms cost more. You pay the hostel fee through the KLU ERP portal.
Item
Detail
Room rent, 4-bed non-AC
INR 37,500 a year
Mess
INR 92,000 a year, same for every room
Hostel registration
INR 5,000 once, not refundable
How you pay
Through the KLU ERP portal, in parts at each registration
Campus
Vaddeswaram, near Vijayawada
Should you pick B.Tech Mechanical at KL University?
This course suits students who want a large campus, a big placement cell and a fee cut on a good KLEEE rank.
Pick it if:
You want a big placement cell: KLU placed 1,854 B.Tech graduates in 2023-24, so many companies come to this campus every year.
You want pay that is going up: the B.Tech median went from INR 6.60 LPA to INR 8.52 LPA over three NIRF years.
You have a good KLEEE rank: a rank from 1 to 1,000 takes 50% off your tuition fee in every semester.
You plan to study further after B.Tech: 778 KLU B.Tech graduates went on to higher studies in 2023-24, so the path is well used.
Skip it if:
You want a small batch: KLU had 3,510 B.Tech seats in 2023-24, so Mechanical students share the placement cell with a very large batch.
You may get a backlog: the scholarship stops from year 2 unless you keep an 8.0 CGPA and pass every subject.
You want only core Mechanical jobs: KLU publishes one median for all B.Tech branches, so ask which core firms hired Mechanical students before you pay.
You are waiting for your JEE Main result: KLEEE Phase 1 forms close on 2 Dec 2026, so apply early as a backup.
Counsellor's advice
If you have a KLEEE rank from 1 to 1,000, take this seat and keep your CGPA above 8.0. If you want a core job only, ask the placement cell for last year's Mechanical offers first.
B.Tech Mechanical Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 60% in aggregate and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Maths in Class 12.
Exam needed: A rank in KLEEE (KL Engineering Entrance Exam), or a JEE Main, JEE Advanced or state exam score such as AP EAPCET.
Other route: Merit in sports or cultural activities is also accepted.
B.Tech Mechanical Admission Process▾
Register for KLEEE: Fill the form on the KLU site. Phase 1 forms close on 2 Dec 2026.
Write one phase: KLEEE has three phases. Phase 1 is from 3 to 7 Dec 2026.
Get your rank: Your rank sets your branch order and your scholarship slab.
Online counselling: Pick Mechanical in KLU's online counselling after the result.
Pay and report: Pay the INR 16,000 admission fee and the first semester fee, then report with your original papers.
B.Tech Mechanical Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 Phase 1 dates are official. The later dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Confirmed
2 Dec 2026
KLEEE Phase 1 registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply for Phase 1 is 2 Dec 2026. The form fee is INR 1,000.
Confirmed
2 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026
Phase 1 admit card
Download it from the KLU site before your exam slot.
Confirmed
3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026
KLEEE Phase 1 exam
You write one slot in this window.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Phase 1 result and rank
Expected soon after the exam, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KLEEE Phase 2 exam
Phase 2 was held in Jan in 2026; the dates are not out yet.
Tentative
Mar 2027
KLEEE Phase 3 exam
The last phase was held in Mar in 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Final result and rank
Your best rank across phases sets your scholarship slab.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Online counselling and branch allotment
Counselling was held online from 26 to 30 Apr in 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Admission fee payment
Pay the INR 16,000 admission fee to confirm the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original mark sheets and your rank card.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The exact date comes with the admission letter.
Source: KL University admissions page and the KLEEE 2027 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
KL University B.Tech Mechanical Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 2.35 Lakhs a year, paid in two semester parts
INR 9.40 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 16,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room, 4-bed non-AC
Per year × 4, INR 37,500 a year, GST extra
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 4, INR 92,000 a year
INR 3.68 Lakhs
Hostel registration
One time, not refundable
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 9.56 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 14.79 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 16,119
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
89%
B.Tech median pay INR 8.52 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 24,937
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
58%
B.Tech median pay INR 8.52 LPA vs the full fee
Source: KL University fee structure 2026-27 and hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get a seat in B.Tech Mechanical at KL University?
Pick your Class 12 marks and your exam. KLU does not publish closing ranks, so this checks the entry rules.
Class 12 PCM marks
Your exam
Yes, you meet the rules
60% or more · KLEEE rank. You can apply. In counselling, your rank sets your branch order and your scholarship slab.
Yes, you meet the rules
60% or more · JEE Main. You can apply. In counselling, your rank sets your branch order and your scholarship slab.
Yes, you meet the rules
60% or more · AP EAPCET. You can apply. In counselling, your rank sets your branch order and your scholarship slab.
Almost there
60% or more · No exam yet. Write KLEEE. Phase 1 forms close on 2 Dec 2026 and the exam is from 3 to 7 Dec 2026.
Not yet
Below 60% · KLEEE rank. B.Tech here needs 60% in Class 12 PCM. Check your final marks before you apply.
Not yet
Below 60% · JEE Main. B.Tech here needs 60% in Class 12 PCM. Check your final marks before you apply.
Not yet
Below 60% · AP EAPCET. B.Tech here needs 60% in Class 12 PCM. Check your final marks before you apply.
Not yet
Below 60% · No exam yet. B.Tech here needs 60% in Class 12 PCM. Check your final marks before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE
KLU does not publish a closing rank for Mechanical. Your rank mainly sets your scholarship slab, so a better KLEEE rank saves you money, not just a seat.
KL University B.Tech Mechanical Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Your KLEEE rank
Top 20 percentile and income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below names the rank or income rule that blocked it. Only one KLU scholarship applies at a time.
KLEEE 50% scholarship
INR 4.70 Lakhs
KL University
Half your tuition fee off each semester. You keep it from year 2 with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: KLEEE rank 1 to 1,000Apply by: given at admission on your rank
Not eligible on your answers
KLEEE 25% scholarship
INR 2.35 Lakhs
KL University
A quarter of your tuition fee off each semester. You keep it with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: KLEEE rank 1,001 to 5,000Apply by: given at admission on your rank
Not eligible on your answers
KLEEE 15% scholarship
INR 1.41 Lakhs
KL University
15% of your tuition fee off each semester. You keep it with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: KLEEE rank 5,001 to 10,000Apply by: given at admission on your rank
Not eligible on your answers
KLEEE 10% scholarship
INR 94,000
KL University
10% of your tuition fee off each semester. You keep it with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: KLEEE rank 10,001 to 25,000Apply by: given at admission on your rank
Not eligible on your answers
KLEEE flat scholarship
INR 40,000
KL University
INR 5,000 off the tuition fee each semester. You keep it with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: KLEEE rank 25,001 to 75,000Apply by: given at admission on your rank
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 56,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for three years and INR 20,000 in year 4, paid to your bank account.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsApply by: the NSP window in your first year
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.26 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.70 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.86 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.91 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.65 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.35 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.21 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.97 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.59 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.41 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.06 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 94,000
Your net course fee: INR 8.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 96,000
Your net course fee: INR 8.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 9.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 56,000
Your net course fee: INR 9 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 9.56 Lakhs
KL University B.Tech Mechanical vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to KL University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
Compare with
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KL University
Vaddeswaram, Guntur
Compared with
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Compared with
SASTRA Deemed University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 9.56 Lakhs
tuition + admission
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payB.Tech, 2023-24
INR 8.52 LPA
NIRF
INR 6.1 LPA
INR 2.42 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.12 LPA less
INR 7.6 LPA
INR 0.92 LPA less
INR 8 LPA
INR 0.52 LPA less
Placement rateB.Tech graduates placed
69%
NIRF
92%
23 points higher
35%
34 points lower
89%
20 points higher
37%
32 points lower
NIRF rankEngineering, 2025
#35
NIRF
#33
2 places higher
#36
1 place lower
#40
5 places lower
#31
4 places higher
B.Tech seatsall branches, 2023-24
3,510
NIRF
1,803
1,707 fewer
3,300
210 fewer
2,605
905 fewer
3,936
426 more
In short
Kalasalingam placed 92% of its B.Tech graduates, but at a median of INR 6.1 LPA. If placement share matters most to you, look at Kalasalingam; if median pay matters more, KLU is ahead.
In short
KIIT placed 35% of its B.Tech graduates at a median of INR 7.4 LPA, both below KLU. If you are choosing between the two, KLU has the better placement record in NIRF data.
In short
SASTRA placed 89% of its graduates at INR 7.6 LPA and has fewer seats. If you want a smaller batch and a higher placement share, look at SASTRA; if you want the higher median, take KLU.
In short
Chandigarh University ranks four places higher in NIRF and has more seats, but it placed 37% at INR 8 LPA. If placement share matters to you, KLU is ahead of Chandigarh University.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on KL University B.Tech Mechanical
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Mechanical at KL University worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you get a scholarship. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.56 Lakhs and the B.Tech median pay was INR 8.52 LPA in 2023-24. That median covers all branches, not Mechanical alone. Ask the placement cell for last year's Mechanical offers before you pay the first semester fee.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students take the jobs the placement cell brings to campus. In 2023-24, 69% of B.Tech graduates were placed and 778 went on to higher studies. KLU does not publish a separate Mechanical list, so ask which core companies hired Mechanical students last year.
Should I take this seat if my KLEEE rank is low?▾
Yes, if you have 60% in Class 12 PCM. KLU does not publish a closing rank for Mechanical, so the rank mainly sets your scholarship. Ranks from 25,001 to 75,000 get INR 5,000 off each semester. Try a later KLEEE phase to improve your rank before counselling.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a small batch or only core Mechanical jobs. KLU had 3,510 B.Tech seats in 2023-24, so the placement cell serves a very large batch. The median pay is published for all branches together. If core jobs are your only goal, check the Mechanical offers list first.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, many KLU B.Tech students study further. In 2023-24, 778 B.Tech graduates chose higher studies. If you plan a master's degree, keep your CGPA high from year 1, because the 8.0 CGPA that keeps the scholarship also helps your application.
Should I wait a year for a better KLEEE rank?▾
Usually no. KLEEE has three phases each year, so you can write a later phase in the same year to improve your rank. Waiting a full year only helps if a better rank would move you into a bigger slab, such as 50% for ranks 1 to 1,000.
Is the scholarship safe to count on for all four years?▾
Only if you keep your marks up. From year 2, Mechanical students need an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs to keep the KLU scholarship. A backlog stops it from the next semester. Plan your money as if you may pay the full INR 2.35 Lakhs a year in later years.
Is the hostel worth it for a first-year student?▾
For most students from outside Vijayawada, yes. A 4-bed non-AC room costs INR 37,500 a year and mess costs INR 92,000 a year. With the registration fee, hostel and mess add INR 5.23 Lakhs over four years, and GST at 5% is extra. If you live nearby, compare the daily travel time before you book a room.
Should I pick Mechanical or another branch at KLU?▾
Pick Mechanical if you like machines, design and manufacturing and want to work in those areas. KLU publishes one median pay of INR 8.52 LPA for all B.Tech branches, so pay alone is not a reason to switch. The KLEEE scholarship percentage for your rank is the same in every branch.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Register for KLEEE on the KLU site and write any one of its three phases. You can also apply with a JEE Main, JEE Advanced or AP EAPCET score. Then pick Mechanical in the online counselling and pay the INR 16,000 admission fee to confirm the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full four-year fee is INR 9.56 Lakhs without hostel. That is INR 2.35 Lakhs a year for four years, paid each semester, plus the INR 16,000 admission fee. With a 4-bed hostel room and mess, the total comes to INR 14.79 Lakhs.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee once each semester, so it is split into eight parts over four years. The hostel fee can also be paid in parts through the KLU ERP portal at each registration. Keep each receipt, because you need it to register for the next semester.
Admission to the college requires candidates to complete 10+2 and qualify via the state entrance exam, KLEEE, or JEE Mains, with a minimum of 60% in intermediate. Admission involves rank-based merit lists and counseling, with seats confirmed after paying fees, including tuition and hostel fees if needed. Tuition fees vary by rank and course, with annual costs ranging from 1.8 to 2.5 lakhs. Specific program fees per semester are: B-Tech (CSE, ECE, Mech) at 87,500 INR, and others like B-Arc and BBA at 65,000-75,000 INR.
The M-Tech and MBA programs charge 2 lakh and 1.5 lakh per year, respectively. Payments can be made online or via demand draft. The university offers scholarships based on entrance exam ranks, CGPA, and participation in sports, with notable financial aids for ST/SC and BC categories. Education loans are recommended due to limited reimbursement options. The college maintains a strong placement record, with rates between 80-95%, and nearly 100% for IT and Computer Science students.
Mechanical, Civil, and Biotechnology graduates face more placement challenges. Around 50 companies, including major MNCs, visit annually, offering salary packages from 3.5 to 16 lakhs. Students must maintain a minimum 8 CGPA and excel in aptitude and technical skills to improve placement prospects. The faculty, mostly holding doctoral degrees, is supportive and encourages practical learning, enhancing career goals. The college's syllabus is comprehensive, promoting self-study, and the evaluation system comprises a 60-40 internal-external marks structure.
With partnerships and MOUs with industries, students gain practical training and internship opportunities. The campus offers a 100% placement rate in Mechanical Engineering with an average package of 6.5 lakhs per year.
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