In JEE Mains 2026, Mechanical Engineering is considered to be the most popular branch of B.Tech. After gaining expertise in this branch which is taught in leading institutes across the country including IITs and NITs, students can make a career in seven major sectors like Automobile, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Aerospace and Oil and Gas. Employment opportunities are available in both government and private sectors.

JEE Mains: Mechanical engineering is proving to be the most promising and employment-oriented branch for students. Students who qualify JEE Mains and JEE Advanced can take admission in this core branch taught in IITs and NITs across the country. Students of this branch get opportunities to make career in seven sectors including Automobile, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Aerospace, Oil and Gas. Besides, avenues of employment also open up in government organizations like BHEL, SAIL, NTPC, DRDO and ISRO.

Mechanical Engineering Dhurandhar Branch

JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 exam will be attended by lakhs of students who want admission in engineering courses. According to experts, Mechanical Engineering is considered to be the most powerful and core branch of B.Tech. This branch is taught in major engineering colleges of the country including IITs and NITs. Students who clear JEE Mains can study mechanical engineering from NITs and those who crack JEE Advanced can study mechanical engineering from IITs.

Mechanical engineering ensures jobs opportunities for the students. Since this is a core branch, after gaining expertise in it, it is easy to make a career in many sectors.

Seven major sectors of career

Career opportunities are available for mechanical engineering students in both government and private sectors. There are employment opportunities in automobile, manufacturing and heavy industry, steel, cement, power plants, aerospace and oil and gas sectors.

Also, mechanical engineering graduates also get jobs in government organizations like BHEL, SAIL, NTPC, DRDO and ISRO. Students studying in this branch do not have any extra tension for the job and they have the possibility of getting good placement.

Starting salary and placement

According to media reports, mechanical engineering graduates are getting an average annual package of Rs 18-20 lakh in placements in IIT Delhi and NIT. Many big companies including Tata Motors, BPCL hire students of this branch. Even in the private sector, students get attractive packages.

Apart from this, students choosing Mechanical Engineering in JEE Mains also get opportunities to make a career in technology, research and management fields.