APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Thiruvananthapuram B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the engineering courses is based on an entrance exam, offering access through government, management, and NRI quotas, with fees at INR 35,000, INR 65,000, and INR 100,000 respectively. Performance and academic marks can reduce fees, with potential scholarships like the MSM scholarship reducing costs further. The faculty, many educated at IITs and NITs, are praised for their knowledge and teaching methods, despite some student concerns about exam difficulty and marking systems.

The college has a balanced faculty-to-student ratio, though some departments, like Mechanical, have seen reductions. The curriculum includes internal and end-semester exams contributing to final grades. Placement opportunities begin in the 6th semester with companies like TCS, Wipro, and Infosys, offering placement rates from 60% to 90% and average salary packages between INR 3 to 8 lakhs, with the highest reaching INR 53 lakhs. Computer science and electronics students generally receive better placements.

Internships, occasionally requiring independent placement, are integrated into the curriculum. Tuition fees range from INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 annually, with scholarships for special categories and high exam ranks. The total course fees range from INR 40,000 to INR 4 lakhs, depending on various factors, with government and alumni-funded scholarships available. Despite the higher fees for management and NRI students, the college remains affordable compared to private institutions, with no significant fee hikes in government colleges.