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School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha · Central govt

Also known as SMS IIT Bhubaneswar, Mechanical Engineering IIT Bhubaneswar

About School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar

IIT Bhubaneswar School of Mechanical Sciences runs a B.Tech, a B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree, M.Tech and PhD in mechanical engineering fields.

The School of Mechanical Sciences is the mechanical engineering wing of IIT Bhubaneswar, located on the Argul campus in Khordha district. It offers a four-year B.Tech, a B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree, a two-year M.Tech and doctoral research. Research work is grouped into mechanical system design, thermal science and engineering, manufacturing engineering, and robotics and AI. The school has hosted GIAN courses, and its faculty developed a portable emergency ventilator. Recruiters shown on its site include Reliance, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, HPCL and L&T.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Technology
Accepts: JEE Advanced
Full-time 4 yrs — — —
Master of Technology Full-time 2 yrs — — —
Doctor of Philosophy Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, as at all IITs. M.Tech, M.Sc, MS by Research and PhD admissions follow IIT Bhubaneswar's own postgraduate and doctoral admission notices, which list eligibility and selection rounds for each session. Check the institute admission pages before applying.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
  • Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Frequently asked questions

What programmes does the School of Mechanical Sciences offer?

B.Tech, a B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree, M.Tech and PhD.

What are its main research areas?

Mechanical system design, thermal science and engineering, manufacturing engineering, and robotics and AI.

How do I join the B.Tech?

Through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, the common route for all IITs.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. IIT Bhubaneswar - Home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026