About School of Mechanical Engineering

The School of Mechanical Engineering is amongst the top rated departments at KIIT University leading in students placements, achievements, research projects, collaborations, technology incubation and entrepreneurship. The school houses four different streams, i.e. Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics and Automobile. The undergraduate courses are designed keeping in view the evolution, and requirements of the industry. The school is also among the top few schools in India that attracts meritorious students from all over the world. The students, here get a platform to showcase their talents to a global audience, with foreign student exchange programs and internships. The school currently offers an optional open elective, honours as well as minor courses based on credit system for those interested in interdisciplinary programs. The school aims to produce high quality individuals with keen and active interest in the frontier areas of mechanical engineering.

Listed below are the salient features:

  • The School of Mechanical Engineering imparts cutting-edge skills through teaching, R&D and industrial consultancy, in frontier areas of Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering & Aerospace Engineering .
  • The well-qualified faculty members ensure understanding of fundamental concepts with a view to lay a strong foundation.
  • Students are trained in current technologies, analytical problem solving and product design skills to be employable in the industry.
  • The pedagogy is designed such that students are able to connect theory with application and motivated to applying the same in furthering their careers.
  • The School has strategically partnered with industry to update its syllabus, introduce industry based electives and facilitate students’ internship at industry for skill development.
  • It has established Centre of Excellence in collaboration with industry for various research and training purposes.
  • The value addition training and career augmentation services prepare students to meet expectations of industry demands.
  • The syllabi of UG programs offered by School of Mechanical Engineering includes core subjects as well as electives under department, institute, open and industry categories.

School of Mechanical Engineering produces graduates who can meet the rapidly changing needs of industry which demand new skills. It has an ambience and specialized laboratories for Research and Development. Even undergraduate students get opportunity to involve themselves in high-end research work to build skills beyond curriculum. In addition to classes, the School organizes regular Visiting Lectures delivered by Industry Experts and arranges industrial visits for both faculty and students.