Vision

To establish department of excellence and produce the best mechanical engineering graduates to meet the challenges of technological development in the global market.

Mission

The Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to provide quality education and to train the students for facing the professional challenges and contribute to the technological development.

Objectives

  • To impart professional ethics and values along with excellent academic foundation.
  • To develop, promote and organize Continuing education programmes.
  • To undertake consultancy work and R&D activities.
  • To promote institute and industry interaction.

About Department

The department of Mechanical Engineering (NBA Accredited during 2009-2012, NAAC Accredited B+ during 2017-2021) was established in the year 1982. The present intake is 120. The department has well experienced and dedicated faculty members with many active researchers with active involvement in R & D projects. There are totally 20 faculties with an average teaching experience of 14 years, out of which 06 with Ph.D. and remaining are pursuing Ph.D.

All the laboratories in the department are well equipped to cater the requirement of UG programme. Department has procured state of the art equipment like EMCO CNC machines, Air pollution test reg, Aristo 6-axis articulated Robot etc. Under the MODROB scheme of AICTE the department has received research grants to establish IC Engine Lab., Fluid Machinery Lab. and CIM & Automation Lab. On regular basis department receives funds from the KSCST, Anvshana and VTU for the best final year projects.

In the year 2017 the Mechanical Engineering Department is recognized as research centre for carrying out research leading to Ph.D (Engg) by research degree by VTU, Belgaum. The department has MOU’s with various industrial organizations, reputed educational institute, Central University and IIT etc. Recently the department has made MOU with 3 Idea Technology, Mumbai for setting up of 3D Printer Lab. Our final year students are taking up the internship programme in the reputed companies including GTTC all over India on regular basis.

The department organizes many training/faculty development programmes for the faculty/technical staff and students periodically. Invited lectures from renowned personalities. The department encourages the faculty and students to attend conferences, workshops and other training programs to enhance their technical skills. The students of our department are well placed in many of the reputed industries / organization throughout the world. Various safety measures have been taken to prevent from CORONA virus in department. (COVID-19)

Laboratories & Other Facilities

  • Laboratory facilities includes a Computer Aided Engineering Drawing, Computer Aided Machine Drawing, Machine Shop, Metrology & Measurement Lab, Material Testing Lab , Heat Engine Lab , Fluid Machines, Heat and Mass Transfer Lab and Design Engineering Lab.
  • Basic workshops in the form of fitting, welding and sheet metal shop are good enough to cater the needs of all the first year students. Also it houses Foundry Lab. and Smithy Lab. for the higher semester students.
  • Machine shop comprises all types of the machine tools.
  • The Department is having advanced software packages like CATIA, AutoCAD, Solid Edge. CNC Lathe & Mill, Master CAM and Ansys 14.
  • Separate department library and separate seminar hall.
  • The department is having Mechanical Engineering Students and Staff Association (MESSA) Akshay Urja Club (Renewable Energy Club) and Solar Park.
  • Personalized counseling and parental care are done under mentor and mentee scheme.
  • Recently Air Pollution Center is added to measure pollution of the vehicles for the benefit of students and local public.