About School of
Mechanical Engineering
The School of Mechanical Engineering at KIIT is one of the premier centers of learning in the country. We combine a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on laboratory experiences and industrial exposure to ensure our graduates are ready for the global stage.
Pioneering technical education.
The school aims to produce high quality individuals with keen and active interest in the frontier areas of mechanical engineering.
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.
Our Vision and Mission.
The vision and mission of the School guide its teaching, research, industry engagement and the development of every student.
To deliver world-class education and research in Mechanical Engineering, with particular regard to their application in industry, healthcare and commerce in a diverse society.
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To prepare students for professional career, higher studies or entrepreneurship.
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To facilitate students to utilize fundamental technical knowledge and skills in Mechanical engineering, to analyze and solve problems, and apply these abilities to generate new knowledge, ideas or products in academia, industry or government.
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To encourage and facilitate students, to involve themselves in high end research work through continuous learning, to build skills beyond curriculum.
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To integrate training in engineering principles, critical thinking, hands-on projects, open-ended problem solving to build up creative abilities and research spirit.
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To impart the essential skills of leadership, teamwork, communication and ethics so that they can interact and communicate effectively (written and/or oral) with others (e.g., supervisor, client and/or team).
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To engage students with alumni, industry, government, and community partners through outreach activities in order to inculcate global perception.
Listed below are the salient features.
Teaching, R&D, industrial consultancy, faculty strength and an application-driven pedagogy define the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Frontier areas of engineering
The School of Mechanical Engineering imparts cutting-edge skills through teaching, R&D and industrial consultancy, in frontier areas of Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering.
Strong conceptual foundations
The well-qualified faculty members ensure understanding of fundamental concepts with a view to lay a strong foundation.
Current technologies and product design
Students are trained in current technologies, analytical problem solving and product design skills to be employable in the industry.
Theory connected with application
The pedagogy is designed such that students are able to connect theory with application and motivated to applying the same in furthering their careers.
Research & Innovation Hubs.
Electric Mobility
Innovating the future of transportation with EV and hybrid tech.
Advanced Robotics
Developing AI-integrated robotic systems for industrial automation.
Sustainable Energy
Research into solar, wind, and green hydrogen power systems.
Pride of the School.
Student achievements, research recognition, patents and community service from the School of Mechanical Engineering.
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Team KIIT Motorsport
Ranked 1st in Asia at SAE BAJA events for off-road vehicle design.
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Young Researcher Award
Presented to our students at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress.
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100+ Patents
Filed by undergraduate students in the last 5 years.
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Social Outreach
Empowering communities through selfless acts of kindness and social support.
Programmes, research and facilities.
Academics, research and laboratory infrastructure work together across the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Programmes in Mechanical, Automobile and Mechatronics Engineering
Undergraduate courses are designed keeping in view the evolution, and requirements of the industry.
Explore programmes → ResearchFocused research across Thermal, Design and Manufacturing
High end research work is encouraged through continuous learning and skills built beyond the curriculum.
Discover research → Infrastructure45+ advanced laboratories and learning facilities
Hands-on laboratory experiences and industrial exposure support every stage of the curriculum.
View facilities →Partnerships that shape the curriculum.
The School has strategically partnered with industry to update its syllabus, introduce industry based electives and facilitate students’ internship at industry for skill development.
Centre of Excellence established in collaboration with industry for various research and training purposes.
Strategic partnerships with L&T, Volvo and Tata Motors.
Value addition training and career augmentation services prepare students to meet expectations of industry demands.
Flexible curriculum with core subjects as well as electives under department, institute, open and industry categories.
Essential skills imparted alongside engineering.
The School’s mission includes imparting the essential skills of leadership, teamwork, communication and ethics so that students can interact and communicate effectively with others.
Leadership
Preparing students for a professional career, higher studies or entrepreneurship.
Teamwork
Working effectively with supervisors, clients and project teams.
Communication
Interacting and communicating effectively, in written and oral form.
Ethics
Engaging with alumni, industry, government and community partners through outreach.
Leadership of the School.
Meet the academic and research leadership and the programme heads of the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. B. Surekha
Additional Director
Dr. P.C. Mishra
Chairperson & Dean, IPR & Publication (RDI)
Dr. Nitin Sharma
Associate Dean
Dr. Debjyoti Sahu
Associate Dean, Academics
Dr. Sudesna Roy
Associate Dean, Research
Dr. P.C. Sekhar
Dean
Dr. B.K. Nanda
Associate Professor
Dr. Satya Prakash Kar
Associate Professor
Dr. Ruby Mishra
Associate Professor
Dr. Isham Panigrahi
Associate Professor
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