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):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Mechanical Engineering:
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
MES College of Engineering, Malappuram
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly