Though 33608 is a strong rank, your chances of getting Mechanical Engineering at VIT (Vellore) are uncertain and depend on your category, campus preference, and seat availability. It's recommended to explore your options across different campuses and categories during the counselling process . I am a VITIAN and your score may place you into VIT CHENNAI in category 1 or 2

Hello Krishna,

The annual tuition fees for a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering in India vary significantly based on the type of institution:

Government Colleges:

• Annual Fees : Approximately Rs.30,000 to 90,000 per year.

• Examples :

  • State Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rewari : Rs.40,000 per year.
    
    

  • Malda Polytechnic : Rs.600 per year.
    
    Private Colleges:

• Annual Fees : Typically range from Rs.1.5 lakh to 4 lakh per year.

• Examples :

  • SRM University, Andhra Pradesh : Rs.2.5 lakh per year.

  • BMU (BML Munjal University) : Rs.3.5 lakh per year.
    
    Top Engineering Institutes:

• IITs : Total course fees range from Rs.7 lakh to 9 lakh over 4 years, averaging Rs.1.75 lakh to 2.25 lakh per year.
  
  

• NITs : Total course fees range from Rs.5 lakh to 8 lakh over 4 years, averaging Rs.1.25 lakh to 2 lakh per year.

Note : These figures are approximate and can vary based on the specific institution and any additional charges. It's advisable to check the official websites of the respective colleges for the most accurate and up-to-date fee structures.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Here is the list of mid-tier NITs for CSE, ECE, EE, and Mechanical Engineering :

• NIT Jalandhar (NITJ)

• NIT Kurukshetra (NITKKR)

• NIT Raipur

• NIT Patna

• NIT Hamirpur

• NIT Agartala

• NIT Srinagar

• NIT Meghalaya

• NIT Nagaland

• NIT Puducherry

• NIT Manipur

You can check exact cutoff ranks for these NITs on Careers360 here :
JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025

The Smart Manufacturing specialization in Mechanical Engineering at VIT Vellore, especially when combined with a minor in AI & ML, can offer a strong interdisciplinary profile with good career and higher studies prospects. Here’s a detailed look at the scope from both an academic and industry point of view:

At VIT, this specialization likely includes:

Advanced manufacturing processes

Industrial automation and robotics

IoT in manufacturing

Digital twin and cyber-physical systems

Data analytics for predictive maintenance

With a JEE Advanced rank of 8305, securing a seat in Mechanical Engineering under Category 1 (General) or Category 2 (OBC/EWS) at top IITs is unlikely.

However, you may have chances in NITs through JEE Main (not Advanced).

Check past cutoffs here:
IITs Cutoff for Mechanical Engineering – Careers360