Mechanical Engineering

Course Overview

Mechanical Engineering is a versatile field focusing on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems. The program blends core engineering principles with modern tools and technologies, preparing students for careers in industries like automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. Mechanical Engineering focuses on designing, analyzing, and manufacturing mechanical systems and machinery. The curriculum integrates physics, mathematics, material science, and engineering concepts.

Duration:
The course spans 4 years (8 semesters).

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  • Semester 1:

    • Engineering Mathematics-I

    • Engineering Physics

    • Engineering Chemistry

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    • Workshop Practice

  • Semester 2:

    • Engineering Mathematics-II

    • Engineering Graphics and Design

    • Material Science and Metallurgy

    • Basic Thermodynamics

    • Engineering Mechanics-II (Dynamics)

    • Environmental Science

  • Semester 3:

    • Engineering Mathematics-III

    • Fluid Mechanics

    • Manufacturing Technology-I

    • Strength of Materials

    • Engineering Thermodynamics-II

    • Machine Drawing

  • Semester 4:

    • Theory of Machines-I

    • Manufacturing Technology-II

    • Applied Thermodynamics

    • Dynamics of Machinery

    • Numerical Methods for Mechanical Engineers

    • Machine Tools and Processes

  • Semester 5:

    • Heat Transfer

    • Design of Machine Elements-I

    • Industrial Engineering and Management

    • Kinematics of Machines

    • Elective I (Automobile Engineering, Renewable Energy Sources)

    • Internship (Short-term)

  • Semester 6:

    • Design of Machine Elements-II

    • Fluid Machinery

    • Mechatronics

    • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

    • Elective II (Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing Processes)

    • Project Work I

  • Semester 7:

    • Finite Element Analysis

    • Operations Research

    • Power Plant Engineering

    • Project Management and Operations Planning

    • Elective III (Aerodynamics, Renewable Energy Systems)

    • Project Work II

  • Semester 8:

    • Industrial Internship/Industrial Training

    • Final Year Project (Design and Development in Mechanical Systems)

    • Comprehensive Viva-Voce

    • Elective IV (Nano-Materials, Sustainable Engineering)

Average Fees:
The average fee for Mechanical Engineering courses ranges from INR 70,000 to INR 2,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Students typically need to qualify for national and state-level entrance exams such as:

  • Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)

  • Common Entrance Test (CET)

  • State-specific engineering entrance exams

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

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras

  4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

  5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

  6. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy

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

  8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

  9. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati

  10. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Mechanical Engineering:

  1. National Institute of Technology, Calicut

  2. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  3. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  4. Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi

  5. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  6. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  7. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally

  8. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  9. MES College of Engineering, Malappuram

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