B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering graduates can opt for specializations like Automotive Engineering, Thermal Power Engineering, CAD/CAM, Mechatronics etc., while they pursue their M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. After pursuing M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, they can work as Engineers or Consultants in reputed public sector firms like National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) etc. It is also possible for them to join reputed private companies like Larsen and Turbo Limited, Tech Mahindra etc.

Specializations in the area of Mechanical Engineering

• Master of Technology in Applied Mechanics
• Master of Technology in Engineering Analysis and Design
• Master of Technology in Industrial Automation and Robotics
• Master of Technology in Manufacturing and Precision Engineering
• Master of Technology in Mechanical System Design
• Master of Technology in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
• Master of Technology in Thermal Turbo machines
• Master of Technology in Turbo Machines
• Master of Technology in CAD/CAM
• Master of Technology in Automotive Engineering
• Master of Technology in Engineering Mechanics
• Master of Technology in Machine Design
• Master of Technology in Mechanical System Design and Dynamics
• Master of Technology in Mechatronics
• Master of Technology in Thermal Power Engineering
• Master of Technology in Tool Engineering

Growing scope

M.Tech degree holders in Thermal Power Engineering can join as Engineer in National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) where in a salary of Rs. 20, 000/- to Rs. 40, 000/- is offered. WAPCOS Limited also recruits these postgraduates to the post of Consultant (Technical) for which a salary up to Rs. 5, 00, 000/- per annum is offered. Another opportunity available for them is to join as a Trainee Engineer in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) with a salary package ranging from Rs. 2, 00, 000/- to Rs. 6, 00, 000/- per annum. It is also possible for them to join Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as Scientist/Engineer with a salary of Rs. 28, 350/- per month.

They can join Society for Applied Microwave Electronic Engineering and Research (SAMEER) as Research Scientist and earn a salary of Rs. 20, 250/- per month. Private companies like Monnet Group also recruits M.Tech graduates in Thermal Power Engineering to the post of Graduate Engineer Trainee having a salary ranging from Rs. 2, 00, 000/- to Rs. 5, 00, 000/- per annum.

Those who have completed M.Tech in CAD/CAM can pursue positions in reputed companies like Larsen and Turbo Limited, Tech Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd etc. Range of salary offered for CAD/CAM Engineers in these companies is between Rs. 1, 00, 000/- and Rs. 8, 00, 000/- per annum.

Candidates having M.Tech in any specialization area under Mechanical Engineering can join relevant research institutes and Universities as Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant or Assistant Professor. Remuneration offered for these kind of jobs will be in the range of Rs. 2, 00, 000/- to Rs. 5, 00, 000/- per annum.