Course Overview
Manufacturing Science Engineering focuses on the design, operation, and optimization of production processes. Students gain expertise in materials science, manufacturing technologies, quality control, and automation. The program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training to prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing industries.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Programming in C/C++
Materials Science
Thermodynamics
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III (Probability and Statistics)
Manufacturing Processes-I
Fluid Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Metrology and Quality Control
Engineering Thermodynamics
Semester 4:
Manufacturing Processes-II
Production Planning and Control
Machine Design
Mechanics of Materials
Industrial Engineering
Elective I (e.g., Advanced Materials, CNC Machining)
Semester 5:
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Robotics and Automation
Industrial Automation and Control
Operations Research
Elective II (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)
Minor Project
Semester 6:
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Tool Engineering and Design
Additive Manufacturing
Elective III (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Industry 4.0)
Internship/Industrial Training
Semester 7:
Manufacturing Systems Design
Production Management
Optimization Techniques in Manufacturing
Elective IV (e.g., Sustainable Manufacturing, Advanced Robotics)
Major Project – Phase I
Semester 8:
Advances in Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Smart Manufacturing Systems
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 Manufacturing Science Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Manufacturing Science Engineering:
(Note: Manufacturing Science Engineering is offered as a specialized branch in certain institutes; related disciplines like Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or Industrial Engineering are common in Kerala.)
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Model Engineering College, Kochi
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam