The Department of Mechanical Engineering, established in 1985, began offering a B.Tech program in the same year. The department has been consistently accredited by the NBA, receiving 'A' grade multiple times, including in 2021. It also earned NAAC "A" grade in 2014 and A+ grade in 2021. The department offers a B.Tech program with an intake of 120 students, an M.Tech (Machine Design) program with 6 students, and Ph.D. opportunities.
Mechanical Engineering is crucial in industries such as automotive, aerospace, petrochemical, and robotics. Engineers in this field design, manufacture, and maintain machinery used across various sectors. Modern tools like ANSYS, AutoCAD, and Pro-Engineer have revolutionized problem-solving in mechanical engineering.
The department has well-equipped labs, experienced faculty, and advanced computing facilities. The curriculum covers mechanical design, thermal sciences, dynamics, materials and manufacturing, and mechatronics, ensuring students stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
Mechanical engineering plays a key role in improving safety, economy, and quality of life worldwide. Mechanical engineers design and manufacture systems and devices used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Their work touches nearly every aspect of daily life, from engines to medical devices.
The field has evolved significantly with advancements in computer technology, including computer-aided design (CAD) and computational software, enabling more efficient problem-solving. Mechanical engineers are also at the forefront of emerging fields like Nanotechnology, designing tiny medical devices, and addressing environmental concerns by creating resource-efficient, recyclable products.
The department's curriculum integrates theory, advanced applications, lab experiences, and design skills, preparing students for successful careers in mechanical engineering. It emphasizes creativity, innovation, and research through practical projects. The department continuously updates its labs and recruits recent graduates to stay current with technological advancements. Faculty are also encouraged to pursue higher qualifications to ensure the department's top-notch performance. Continuous learning is a core value instilled in students.
Dr.D.V.V.Krishna Prasad,
Head of Department, Mechanical
"Envisions to be a 'Centre of Excellence' by synergizing quality education with professional and human values, and to instill a broader sense of social responsibility"
To provide quality education to the students with the fundamental background necessary for an active successful professional career in Mechanical Engineering in general, to impart knowledge and enlighten students to make them competent, self motivated and expanding their knowledge skills through continuous education, and to inculcate human values and concern for environment and the society.
PEO1 | Contribute directly to professional careers with strong framework to apply principles of Mathematics, Basic Sciences and Engineering. |
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PEO2 | Empower people to better understand, and engage in real time, engineering problems to design, build, analyze and realize the physical systems and components or processes using professional knowledge and skills resulting in significant societal benefit. |
PEO3 | Strive to achieve full potential and expand their capabilities through harnessing multidisciplinary skills and to analyze engineering issues in a broader perspective with ethical responsibility towards sustainable development. |
PEO4 | Enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of interpersonal activities, leadership and team building to achieve organization goals, and the ability to constantly adapt and change through lifelong learning. |
PSO1 | Ability to gain expertise in identifying the problem and utilizing the computational tools to formulate & solve real-world problems in the areas of Design Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Technology, and Industrial Management, which in turn build careers as entrepreneurs and technocrats. |
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PSO2 | Able to apply advanced technology & software tools in research & development of new & cost effective systems in the areas of Mechanical Engineering & Interdisciplinary Fields. |
PO1 | Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
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PO2 | Problem analysis: Identify formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
PO3 | Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
PO4 | Conduct investigations of complex problems:Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
PO5 | Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including predication and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
PO6 | The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
PO7 | Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
PO8 | Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
PO9 | Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
PO10 | Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
PO11 | Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
PO12 | Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological changes. |