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

The college, offering Mechanical Engineering and other courses, is recognized as one of India's top institutions, particularly supporting low-income families with its feasible fee structure. Admission is through the NEE 1 entrance exam. The faculty is highly qualified, with most professors under 40 and holding PhDs, maintaining a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:30, and in some departments, 1:4, providing personalized attention. The director, Mr. S Chandrashekar, is noted for his student engagement.

The admission fee is approximately 7,000 INR, and hostel fees are around 13,000 INR, with an additional 1,000 INR for union and association fees. Tuition fees range from 5,000 to 6,000 INR per semester, and the annual cost is less than 60,000 INR after scholarships. The college's strong placement record includes companies like TATA, Vedanta, Google, and Adobe, with a 90% placement rate and average salary packages ranging from INR 6,00,000 to INR 8,00,000, peaking at INR 18,00,000.

Mechanical engineering students have higher placement success. Eligibility for campus placements starts in the 7th semester with a minimum CGPA of 7.5. Various scholarships, including the Pragati scheme for girls, are available. The total education cost is approximately 300,000 INR, with fees potentially increasing by 10% every two years.