M.E. Thermal Engineering

Thermal sciences, energy conversion and system design — 2 years full-time, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and approved by AICTE.

About the programme

Thermal sciences, energy conversion and system design

This two-year M.E. programme covers thermal sciences, energy conversion, fluid flow, heat transfer and thermal system design.

Study covers advanced thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, computational fluid dynamics, combustion, internal combustion engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, refrigeration and air conditioning, turbomachinery, renewable energy and energy management.

What you will study

Advanced thermodynamics
Heat and mass transfer
Computational fluid dynamics
Combustion and internal combustion engines
Gas turbines, steam turbines and turbomachinery
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Renewable energy systems
Energy management and audit

At a glance

  • ProgrammeM.E
  • Duration2 years
  • LevelPostgraduate
  • ModeFull-time
  • AffiliationAnna University, Chennai
  • ApprovalAICTE, New Delhi
  • CampusAttoor, Kanyakumari
  • Intake2026–27
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Hands-on learning

Laboratories and workshops

Practical work runs beside the theory in every semester. These are the laboratories and workshops supporting Thermal Engineering.

Thermal Engineering Laboratory

Heat Transfer Laboratory

Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Laboratory

Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory

Turbomachinery Laboratory

Renewable Energy Laboratory

Thermal Research & Simulation Laboratory

Where this leads

Career pathways

Roles our Thermal Engineering graduates are prepared for, in industry, research and enterprise.

Thermal Design Engineer
Thermal Systems Engineer
HVAC Engineer
Refrigeration Engineer
Automotive Thermal Engineer
Energy Systems Engineer
Turbomachinery Engineer
CFD Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Energy Management Engineer
Research Engineer
Thermal Engineering Consultant

Admissions

Eligibility and how to apply

A B.E / B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline from Anna University or an institution recognised as equivalent, with the minimum marks prescribed by Anna University.

Admission is through the counselling and allotment process notified by the Government of Tamil Nadu and Anna University, together with the management quota permitted under the applicable regulations. Our admissions team will explain which route applies to you and what it involves.

Applying, step by step

  1. Enquire

    Send an enquiry or call the admissions helpline. There is no charge and no obligation.

  2. Counselling

    Talk through the programme, the campus and the career routes with an admissions counsellor.

  3. Apply

    Submit the application form with the required certificates.

  4. Verification

    Original documents are verified and eligibility is confirmed.

  5. Confirmation

    Complete the fee formalities and receive your admission confirmation.

  6. Orientation

    Join the induction programme and begin the academic year.

Fee structure, seat availability and the current admission notification are issued by the college office. Contact the admissions team for the figures that apply to your category and route.

Documents to bring

  • 10th mark sheetRequired
  • 12th mark sheetRequired
  • Degree mark sheetsRequired
  • Degree certificateRequired
  • Transfer certificateRequired
  • Conduct certificateRequired
  • Community certificateRequired
  • Nativity certificateRequired
  • Aadhaar cardRequired
  • Passport photographsRequired
  • Migration certificateIf applicable
  • Entrance score cardIf applicable

Scholarship and education loan assistance is available. See our scholarships page.

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Start your Thermal Engineering journey at Maria

Admissions for 2026–27 are open. Our counsellors will guide you through eligibility, documents and fees.