Course Overview:
Mechatronics Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering to design and create intelligent systems and products, such as robots, automated systems, and smart machines.
Duration:
The course spans 4 years (8 semesters).
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Engineering Mathematics-I
Engineering Physics/Chemistry
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Introduction to Mechatronics
Workshop Practice
Semester 2:
Engineering Mathematics-II
Programming for Mechatronics (C/C++)
Digital Electronics
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Graphics and Design
Environmental Science
Semester 3:
Control Systems Engineering
Sensors and Actuators
Mechanics of Materials
Analog Electronics
Signals and Systems
Microprocessors and Interfacing
Semester 4:
Mechatronics System Design
Robotics and Automation
Electrical Machines and Drives
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing
Elective I (Industrial Automation, Intelligent Systems)
Instrumentation for Mechatronics Systems
Semester 5:
Embedded Systems for Mechatronics
Advanced Control Systems
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Elective II (Automotive Mechatronics, Biomedical Mechatronics)
Mini Project
Internship (Short-term)
Semester 6:
Machine Vision and AI in Mechatronics
Industrial Robotics
Advanced Sensors and Actuators
Elective III (Smart Materials, Autonomous Systems)
Project Work I
Semester 7:
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mechatronics
Project Management for Mechatronics Engineers
Elective IV (Autonomous Vehicles, Human-Robot Interaction)
Project Work II
Semester 8:
Industrial Internship/Industrial Training
Final Year Project (Innovations in Mechatronics Engineering)
Comprehensive Viva-Voce
Elective V (Cyber-Physical Systems, Advanced Robotics)
Average Fees:
The average fee for Mechatronics Engineering ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
To gain admission into Mechatronics Engineering programs, students are required to clear 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 Mechatronics Engineering (Combined Rankings):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
Amity University, Noida
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Mechatronics 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
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally
MES College of Engineering, Malappuram
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly