Mahindra University (Ecole Centrale School of Engineering)
Mahindra University is a private university at Bahadurpally on the northern edge of Hyderabad, Telangana, promoted by the Mahindra Group. Its engineering school began in 2014 as Mahindra Ecole Centrale, a collaboration with Ecole Centrale Paris (now CentraleSupelec), and became the Ecole Centrale School of Engineering when Mahindra University was established in 2020. The fully residential campus offers B.Tech programs with a strong foundation in mathematics and sciences, project-based learning and international exchange links. Hostel residence is mandatory for B.Tech students. In NIRF 2025 it was placed in the 101-150 band for Engineering. Admission is through JEE Main, SAT or ACT, with merit scholarships for high JEE percentiles.
- Type: Private university
- Established: 2014
- Approvals and rankings: UGC (Telangana state private university, 2020), engineering school founded 2014 as Mahindra Ecole Centrale, NIRF 2025 Engineering rank band 101-150
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- CSE
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- ECE
- Electronics & Computer Engineering
- Computation & Mathematics
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Civil
- Aerospace
- Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology
- Computational Biology
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| Tuition / academic fee (per year) | INR 5,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Hostel + mess (per year, mandatory, triple sharing) | INR 1,70,000 |
| Caution deposit (one time, refundable) | INR 20,000 |
| PIO / NRI academic fee (per year) | USD 9,000 |
| PIO / NRI hostel (per year) | USD 3,000 |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 20,00,000 |
Official 2026-27 B.Tech fee: academic fee INR 5,00,000 per year (same across branches per official page). Hostel with meals mandatory: INR 1,70,000 per year (triple occupancy). Refundable caution deposit INR 20,000. PIO/NRI: USD 9,000 per year academic fee + USD 3,000 hostel, USD 400 caution deposit. RISE scholarships via JEE Main percentile range from hostel/mess waiver or 25% tuition up to 100% tuition waiver.
Official source: mahindrauniversity.edu.in (2026-27)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: JEE Main 2026 score, or SAT (min 800) / ACT (min composite 18) with interaction; PCB stream for Biotechnology and Computational Biology. RISE merit scholarships for JEE Main percentile 90+.
- Application / form dates: 2026 cycle (official notification): 1st round application deadline 21 Jan 2026 (SAT route interactions 30 Jan 2026); final application deadline 9 Jul 2026. Expected for 2027: Nov 2026 - Jul 2027 (check official site).
- Placement record: official placement data not published online at the time of update; ask XEAL Education Works for the latest report.
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: www.mahindrauniversity.edu.in