Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1956 with the inception of the Institute to produce high quality engineers the field of Mechanical Engineering to cater the needs of the newly Independent India. Since the Institute became a Deemed University in 1985, the department has increasingly focused on post graduate education and research. The Department offers undergraduate program leading to B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Postgraduate programs leading to M.E. (CAD/CAM & Robotics), M.E. (Production & Industrial Engineering), M.E. (Thermal Engineering), Part Time M.E. program in Production and Industrial Engineering and Doctoral program leading to PhD Degree. The Department aims to produce quality professionals in Mechanical Engineering to compete globally and excel by carrying out basic and applied research in emerging areas by forging strong industry - institute interaction. In January 2008, the undergraduate program of Mechanical Engineering Department has been accredited for 5 years by NBA. The Department is also notable for its laurels in international forums like Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) Formula Student, Europe and has an active staff/student exchange program with the University of Waterloo, Canada. The Department has been able to attract numerous prestigious research and infrastructural grants in recent years from agencies such as AICTE, DRDO, DST, UGC, to list a few. The department is having high quality laboratories in areas of Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, Heat & Mass Transfer, I.C engine, Manufacturing, Automation/Robotics, Computer Aided Designs etc.

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Location

32, Bhadson Road, Patiala, Patiala - 147004

Placement