Industrial Engineering

Course Overview:

Industrial Engineering focuses on optimizing complex systems, integrating people, processes, and technology. It covers topics like operations research, manufacturing systems, supply chain management, and ergonomics. The course prepares students for careers in diverse industries, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Mathematics-I

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Basics of Industrial Engineering

    • Engineering Drawing

    • Environmental Science

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Mathematics-II

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Manufacturing Processes

    • Data Structures and Algorithms

    • Thermodynamics

    • Programming in C/C++

  3. Semester 3:

    • Mathematics-III (Linear Algebra and Probability)

    • Operations Research-I

    • Industrial Management

    • Fluid Mechanics

    • Strength of Materials

    • Engineering Materials

  4. Semester 4:

    • Operations Research-II

    • Manufacturing Technology

    • Production Planning and Control

    • Quality Control and Assurance

    • Design of Machine Elements

    • Elective I (e.g., Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering)

  5. Semester 5:

    • Supply Chain Management

    • Project Management

    • Work Study and Motion Study

    • Industrial Automation

    • Elective II (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)

    • Minor Project

  6. Semester 6:

    • Reliability Engineering

    • Maintenance Engineering

    • Industrial Safety Engineering

    • Financial Management in Industrial Engineering

    • Elective III (e.g., Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence in Industry)

    • Internship/Industrial Training

  7. Semester 7:

    • Advanced Operations Research

    • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

    • Productivity Engineering

    • Elective IV (e.g., Robotics and Automation, Data Analytics in Industry)

    • Major Project – Phase I

  8. Semester 8:

    • Advances in Industrial Engineering

    • Simulation and Modeling in Industry

    • Seminar

    • Major Project – Phase II

Average Fees:
INR 1.5 - 4 Lakhs per year

Exams to Attend:

  • JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)

  • JEE Advanced

  • State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)

  • Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)

Top 10 Institutions for Industrial Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

  5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

  6. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy

  7. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

  8. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

  9. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

  10. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Industrial Engineering:

  1. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut

  2. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  3. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  4. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  5. Model Engineering College, Kochi

  6. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

  7. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  8. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly

  9. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  10. Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam