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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering [ Bachelor of Technology ]

What is Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest branches of engineering discipline that applies the principles of physics, and materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of study that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.

Traditionally Mechanical Engineers deal with concepts such as - Thermodynamics, kinematics, robotics, structural analysis, fluid mechanics and others.They contribute in the development of engines, power plant equipment and other kinds of complex machinery.

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Course Curriculum

Year 1

Applied Mathematics

Applied Physics

Manufacturing Processes

Electrical Technology

Human Values and Professional Ethic

Fundamentals of Computing

Applied Chemistry

Electronic Devices

Introduction to Programming

Engineering Mechanics

Communication Skills

Environmental Studies

Year 2

Numerical Analysis and Statistical Techniques

Electrical Machines

Thermal Science

Production Technology

Material Science and Metallurgy

Strength of Materials

Kinematics of Machines

Manufacturing Machines

Measurements and Instrumentation

I.C Engines and Gas Turbine

Fluid Mechanics

Year 3

Management of Manufacturing Systems

Heat Transfer

Dynamics of Machines

Machine Design

Control Systems

Communication Skills for Professionals

Metal Cutting and Tool Design

Fluid Systems

Applied Thermodynamics

Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Metrology

Year 4

Automobile Engineering

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Power Plant Engineering

Optimization Techniques

Microprocessor and Automatic control

Elective Courses to choose from :

Preventive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring

Introduction to Data Science

Non-conventional manufacturing processes

Geometric Modelling and Product Design 

Renewable Energy Resources

Management Information System and ERP

Finite Element Methods

Mechatronics

Rotor Dynamics

Artificial Intelligence

Computational Fluid Dynamics


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Application of Stream

There is a high demand for skilled mechanical engineers in the various segments of the industry. Their expertise is usually required in the traditional manufacturing industries- aviation, automobiles, aerospace, automobiles, power plants and machinery manufacturing.

Countless engineering colleges and polytechnics across the country are doing their best to meet the increasing demand for mechanical engineers.

Qualified professionals in this field usually seek higher education and employment in countries abroad. 

Specialization

The specializations that are available are as follows:

  1. Mechanical and Automation
  2. Energy system and pollution
  3. Refrigeration
  4. Air-conditioning
  5. Energy Management

Aspirants are required to hold a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering to get recruited by a big organization.

This is a field where there are countless number of vacancies and there is no scope for unemployment.This stream can never be hit by recession or a global meltdown.

Mechanical Engineers hold posts across the following roles:

  1. Research and Development
  2. Production
  3. Designing
  4. Testing and analysis
  5. Maintenance
  6. Installation of equipment

Eligibility

 A graduate programme in Mechanical Engineering would cost anywhere between INR 50K to INR 200,000 annually.

In government institutions or IITs, the fee range would be between 30-40k.

Education institutions also offer scholarship programmes to students from backward areas. IIT s also waive off fees for students coming from extreme backward communities.

Scholarships, stipends and financial assistance are provided to students on the basis of merit.

The eligibility criteria is that a student must complete 10+2 with a minimum of 50%.

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Career Description

The mechanical engineer's salary range is about 3-4 lakh per year. Most of the people move on to higher echelons on completion of at least 10 years.

Skills that determine higher pay are - ANSYS, ANSYS Simulation software,Project Management,C++, Engineering and Design.

The Mechanical Engineers are paid high in Baroda, Bangalore, New Delhi, Pune and Chennai amongst other locations.

The typical roles a Mechanical Engineer can play are as follows:

  1. Design
  2. Operations Manager
  3. Project Manager
  4. ASIC Design
  5. Deputy General Manager
  6. Production manager
  7. Industrial Engineer
  8. Electrical Engineer

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