Course Overview:
Metallurgical Engineering is a specialized branch focusing on the study of metals and their properties, processing, and applications. The course covers areas like material science, extraction, alloy development, and corrosion prevention. It offers diverse career opportunities in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Metallurgical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Material Science
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Programming in C/C++
Thermodynamics
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III (Probability and Statistics)
Physical Metallurgy
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Treatment of Metals and Alloys
Engineering Thermodynamics
Strength of Materials
Semester 4:
Mechanical Metallurgy
Principles of Extractive Metallurgy
Materials Characterization
Phase Transformations and Microstructures
Electrometallurgy and Corrosion
Non-Destructive Testing
Semester 5:
Process Metallurgy
Alloy Design and Development
Metal Forming Technology
Elective I (e.g., Powder Metallurgy, Metallurgical Failure Analysis)
Minor Project
Semester 6:
Advanced Materials
Ceramic and Composite Materials
Foundry Technology
Welding and Joining Processes
Elective II (e.g., Nanomaterials, Advanced Manufacturing)
Internship/Industrial Training
Semester 7:
Environmental Impact of Metallurgical Processes
Metallurgical Plant Design
Elective III (e.g., Biomaterials, Surface Engineering)
Major Project – Phase I
Semester 8:
Advances in Metallurgical Engineering
Metal Recycling and Waste Management
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 Metallurgical Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Metallurgical Engineering: (Note: Kerala has limited institutions offering specific programs in Metallurgical Engineering. The following are institutions offering related fields such as Materials Science and Engineering.)
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
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly