The B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, is a four-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme offered by GITAM School of Technology. GITAM is a NAAC A++ Deemed University (2023) with its Bengaluru Campus at Doddaballapur Main Road, Bengaluru 562163, Karnataka. The programme builds competencies in product design, manufacturing, automotive engineering, thermal systems, robotics, and industrial automation, with an industry-facing curriculum designed for Bengaluru’s technology ecosystem. Admission is through GAT, JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK UGET.
📋 Admission Status: GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech Mechanical Engineering admissions for 2026-27 are open. Candidates with a valid JEE Main / KCET / COMEDK / GAT score may apply at apply.gitam.edu.
Key Points
- GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech ME is a four-year programme at a NAAC A++ Deemed University in Bengaluru.
- Total programme fee: INR 5,56,000 for the four-year programme (INR 1,39,000/year).
- Admission through GAT, JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK UGET; minimum 60% in PCM at 10+2.
- Curriculum covers product design, manufacturing, automotive engineering, thermal systems, robotics, and industrial automation.
- Bengaluru’s automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and manufacturing sectors in Bengaluru offers strong placement opportunities for B.Tech graduates.
GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech ME Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Annual Fee (Year 1 to 4) | INR 1,39,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 5,56,000 |
- Annual fee and total fee are shown in the table above.
- 3% discount for full first-year lump-sum payment.
- Fees may increase 5-8% annually from Year 2 onwards.
- Hostel charges separate; confirm at gitam.edu.
GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech ME Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Exam | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Result | Apr 20, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam | Apr 22 to April 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | June 6, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result | May 29, 2026 |
| GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test) | June 14, 2026 |
| GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Apply at apply.gitam.edu with 10+2 marks and entrance score.
- Karnataka domicile students may apply through KCET counselling.
- COMEDK UGET score accepted; register at comedk.org.
- Top scorers receive merit scholarships up to 100% tuition.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 60 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is required.
- A valid GAT, JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK UGET score is required.
- Students who have passed 10+2 with Mathematics are eligible; Biology stream not applicable for most branches.
Admission Process
- Appear in JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET, or GAT for a valid entrance score.
- Apply at apply.gitam.edu with 10+2 mark sheets and entrance exam scorecard.
- Karnataka domicile candidates may also apply through KEA KCET counselling (kea.kar.nic.in).
- Receive the admission offer; pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
- Complete document verification and enrolment at the Bengaluru campus for August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students interested in manufacturing, automotive, or thermal engineering careers
- Fee-sensitive students: B.Tech ME at INR 5,56,000 total vs higher-cost branches
- Karnataka students who can leverage KCET or COMEDK for merit-based admission
- Candidates targeting internships in Bengaluru’s aerospace and industrial sectors
- Students who plan to pursue GATE for M.Tech or PSU roles after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Students primarily targeting software or IT roles without a core engineering interest
- Those needing a top-ranked national brand for core Mechanical Engineering placements
- Candidates targeting aerospace OEMs that prefer IIT/NIT pedigree for campus hiring
- Students expecting high placement packages comparable to CSE/ECE at this campus
- Those who need Bengaluru city-centre campus over GITAM’s outer suburban location
GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech ME Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| GITAM Merit Scholarship | Up to 100% tuition fee waiver | Based on GAT / JEE Main / KCET / COMEDK score; maintained with CGPA >= 8.0 from Year 2 |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | As per government norms | Karnataka domicile students; apply via the state scholarship portal |
- GITAM Merit Scholarship: maintain CGPA 8.0 or above from Year 2.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships for domicile students.
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