the package the Mechanical students get in the placements ,What is the important subject in the course of the Mechanical Engineer.
Package in mechnical engineering is completely dependent on your performance and experience in that area.
You may get package more than 1cr also.
Telling about best subject - IC engine, Thermodynamics, Mechatronics and Machine design are some of all time importamt subjects. All of these needs better understandings and have wide scope in every individual area. Even there is wide scope for research and development in this subjects.