B.E. in Mechanical Engineering 

at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Poonamallee

To get admission to B.E./ BTech course at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology,  candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the programme. Admission to BTech course at RIT Chennai is based on the merit of last qualifying exam of Class 12. Further, RIT Chennai accepts the TNEA scores for admission to its BE and BTech programmes. The admissions are done through the TNEA counselling.

RIT Chennai offers BTech course across two specialisations, namely Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and Computer Science and Business Systems. Further, the institute also offers a four-year B.E. programme in followin seven specialisations:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering (AI&ML)
• Computer & Communication Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering (VLSI)
• Bio Technology

To be eligible for a four-year BTech course at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, candidates need to fulfil the basic eligibility requirements of the programme. Aspirants are required to qualify for Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate (for General category). The minimum percentage vary for other category candidates. Find it below:

Category	Average
Backward	45%
Most Backward	40%
SC / ST	Just pass in the examination

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology offers good placement for its BTech course annually. As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed 379 students of the Class of 2023. The key highlights of Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students placed	379	275
Placement percentage	99.21%	97.5%
Median package (BTech)	INR 4.75 LPA	INR 5.16 LPA

Note: The median packages are taken from the Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology NIRF report 2024.

Yes, pursuing a BTech CSE course from Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology is a good choice if considering the placement opportunities. In 2023, the participating recruiters placed 147 students of the CSE batch 2023 in various sectors. The key highlights of Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology placements for the CSE Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total CSE students placed	158	147

Yes, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology offers good placements annually for its BTech and MBA courses. The key highlights of Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students placed	379	275
Placement percentage	99.21%	97.5%
Median package (BTech)	INR 4.75 LPA	INR 5.16 LPA

Note: The median packages mentioned-above are taken from the Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology NIRF report 2024.

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Pursuing BE/BTech at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology

Here's what current students and alumni have to say about studying at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology:

Placements:
* Over 85% of students get placed, with the highest package being INR 25 Lacs and the lowest being INR 4 lakhs.
* Top companies like Zoho, TCS, Ford, and Amazon visit the campus for recruitment.
* Average salary package ranges between INR 3-5 lakhs.
* Some students have reported multiple offers and salaries ranging up to INR 12-16 lakhs.

Faculty and Curriculum:
* Teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful.
* Course curriculum is designed to align with industry needs and regularly updated.
* Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, internships, and project work.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Campus is compact and well-maintained, with good Wi-Fi connectivity and air-conditioned classrooms.
* Laboratories are equipped with modern technology, and the library has a vast collection of books and resources.
* Hostel facilities are available, although some students have mentioned that the food could be improved.

Student Life:
* Extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams are available for students to participate in.
* Cultural events and festivals are organized regularly, providing a vibrant college life.

Overall, pursuing a BE/BTech at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology seems to offer a good balance of academic rigor, industry relevance, and campus life. While some areas require improvement, the college's strong focus on placements, faculty, and infrastructure make it a worthwhile choice for students seeking a fulfilling engineering education.

The Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology average package offered during the 2023 placement drive is yet to be released. Meanwhile, check out the median package offered to BTech students between 2021 and 2023 in the table below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 4.15 LPA	INR 4.75 LPA	INR 5.16 LPA

RIT Chennai offers direct admission to the second year of BTech/ B.E. programmes through Lateral Entry. In this course, students can skip the first year and take admission directly in the second year of the programme. For admission to Lateral Entry programmes,  candidates either passed graduated or must have a valid Diploma in the relevant stream.

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission to RIT Chennai. For admission to UG course in Engineering at RIT Chennai, candidates need to fulfil the basic eligibility requirements of the programme at the time of applying for admission. Moreover, the eligible candidates need to apply for TNEA counselling for the college and seat allotment.