Vision – Pursuing Excellence in Mechanical Engineering Education

Inception	AY 2017 – 18
Sanctioned Intake	60
For AY 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27

HOD Message

"Quality means doing it right, when no one is looking.” – Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company)

Department of Mechanical Engineering was incepted in Academic Year 2017 – 18 with an intake of 60 students. The department offers Four Year Degree course (B. Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering in a conducive environment for teaching-learning and research. The department has highly qualified faculty members from institutes of national importance such as IITs & NITs. 06 faculty members have completed their Ph.D. from renowned institutes like IIT Bombay, National Institute of Technology, Surat & Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. 04 faculty members have completed their Post-Graduation in Mechanical Engineering from various reputed government institutions such as VNIT Nagpur, SPCE Mumbai, and VJTI Mumbai & are pursuing their PhDs from prominent institutions.

All the classrooms are equipped with a Senses Intelligent Interactive Panel, as well as comfortable seating arrangements and a dedicated sound system. Students can upgrade their knowledge through PowerPoint Presentations, YouTube videos, interactive models, real-world examples, experiential learning, collaborative learning, Coursera, NPTEL, MOOC Courses, Spoken Tutorial, etc.To help the students with their final year projects & conduct research on advanced topics, the department provides access to international journals and research papers.

The department has state-of-the-art laboratories & workshop equipped with the latest hardware such as CNC Lathe &Milling Machines, Computerized experimental setups of Diesel Engine and Petrol Engines, Heat transfer test rigs, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systemsetc. Department has an industry-ready CAD-CAM Lab equipped with Licensed versions of commercial software such as Ansys, SolidWorks & AutoCAD as well as 3D printer.

Due to continuous efforts taken for student progression, Department of Mechanical Engineering has been Accredited byprestigious National Board of Accreditation(NBA) in its 7th year of inception itself. It is a phenomenal achievement for such as young department.

Department has provided consistent placements to passing out students, both in core and non–core domains. Several students have started their own businesses in the domain such as e–commerce, automobile, and intellectual property rights. Students have been selected in reputed foreign universities for their Master’s programs.

The department is proudly associated with various Professional Bodies such as the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). Association with these eminent institutions helps the students to remain up to date with the latest knowledge and technological development ongoing in the industry.

Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with reputed industrial organizations to bring in industrial expertise, facilitating industrial visits, expert lectures, industry-oriented professional training, internships & industrial projects.

Students have secured accolades for the department in sports at district and university level.

The department is embarked upon a lifelong journey of seeking excellence in Mechanical Engineering education wherein students will be equipped with the required Knowledge, Skills, and Approach so that he/she can become a problem-solvers for society.

My best wishes

Dr. Hitesh Thakare
Ph.D. Mech. (S.V.N.I.T. Surat)
BEE Certified Energy Auditor (EA – 27707)
Associate Professor& HOD

Departmental Information

• Department established in AY 2017-18
• Intake capacity – 60 students
• Department is Accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in its 7th year of inception itself. (For AY 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27)
• 60% faculty members have completed PhD.
• Department offers Four years Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech.) program in Mechanical Engineering.
• State of the art laboratories for CAD-CAM, Heat Transfer, Mechatronics, Material Science & Metallurgy, Theory of Machines, IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• Well equipped workshop and machine shop with CNC Machine and 3D printer.
• Modern ICT enabled Smart Classrooms with Senses Smartboards and Audio System.
• MOU with various industries for student placement and development.
• Student chapters of MESA, SAE India, ISHRAE provide platform for technical advancement of the students.
• Financial support to students participating in technical competitions.

Salient Features Of Department

• Highly qualified&experienced Teaching Faculty.
• 60% faculty members have completed PhD.
• Smart classrooms and teaching methods
• Quality research publications and patents by faculty as well as students.Participation by students in International Conferences and paper publications.
• Local Guardian (LG) System to provide personal attention to each student.
• Interaction with industrial and academic experts.
• Add on Coursesconducted (FEA, Hypermesh, CFD, Data Analytics, Energy Audit)for students, free of cost.
• Employability development programs help in the placement process.
• Remarkable Placement Records.Support for Placement drives through extensive technical sessions.
• Consultancy services provided in the area of Energy Audit, Green Audit, ISO Audit.
• Research incentive for quality research paper publication.