About Department

Mechanical Engineering is a core discipline of engineering which is at the forefront of economic development of the nation. The history of Mechanical Engineering dates back to several decades which have made its evolution possible in its current form. The department is well equipped with various laboratories catering to different courses related to thermodynamics, IC engine, fluid mechanics, material science, mechatronics, kinematics, refrigeration, metrology etc. The central workshop has all the required facilities which include lathe machines, grinding machines, spot & arc welding machines, carpentry related machineries etc. A notable facility of Vertical Machining Center is also available for training the students on advanced machining technology. The department conducts skill development courses on VMC operation & programming approved by Government of Maharashtra. There is a separate CAD lab equipped with latest software for learning the computer aided design, manufacturing & analysis technologies. The Mechanical Engineering Students Association is a platform offered to the students for conducting different events & activities for their overall development. The department has undergone collaborations with nearby industries & institutes for internships, industrial visits & projects. The curriculum includes various courses in design, thermal & manufacturing domains which develops the analytical & logical abilities of the students. The courses on modern technologies such as artificial intelligence & machine learning, computer aided engineering, renewable energy are also offered to the students. The department conducts expert sessions, workshops & seminars for the benefit of the students. The alumni of the department are excelling in higher education, public service, large corporations and multinational companies as well as in entrepreneurship. The department thrives for overall development of the students for making them capable to take up challenging roles in the industry.

Prof. Dr. Amol R. Rasane (Head of Department)

Vision

The Mechanical Engineering Department endeavors for providing quality education leading to technically competent engineers to cater the changing industrial demands and societal needs.

Mission

To provide state-of- the-art resources to students for imparting quality technical education in Mechanical engineering.
To develop skilled and employable human resources in Mechanical Engineering to accept the global and societal challenges.
To prepare competent engineers with the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Program Outcomes

PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
>PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes

To develop an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in three core streams of Mechanical Engineering, i.e. design engineering, thermal and fluids engineering and manufacturing engineering.
To develop an ability to design, manufacture and test an energy efficient system for required engineering application.
To develop an ability to use CAD/CAM/CAE/Computational tools to solve engineering problems.
To develop an ability to represent and read an engineering idea physically by means of a 2D / 3D drawing.
To develop an ability to prepare and execute the plan to manufacture components / assembly

Course Outcomes

Mechanical Department Course Outcomes