Department of Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Started in 1946, Mechanical Engineering Degree Program is one of the oldest at BITS Pilani. The department is vibrant with several activities round the year. It is a DST-FIST Sponsored (2002-2007) and UGC-SAP Sponsored (2007-2012) Department. We have research focus that benefits industry, society and the environment. Several faculty members of the department also share administrative duties. The Department offers two Integrated First Degree Programs and three Higher Degree Programs on campus apart from off campus programs under continued education scheme. The curriculums are highly demanding and attracts exceptionally meritorious students from all over India. Research emphasis is there in all tires of education, First Degree, Higher Degree and Ph.D. Students look for challenging careers in best of the organizations within India and abroad. There is huge potential in the department for Consultancy as well as Technology and Product incubation.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at BITS Pilani has rich heritage. It has been renamed from 'Group' to a 'Department' in October 2010. The Department takes pride in achievements of its alumni, who have shined in various walks of life.

Research

Research focus is there in all tires of education, First Degree, Higher Degree and Ph.D. The University has its own seed grant scheme to encourage research in new areas. The Department encourages research in Mechanical as well as inter-disciplinary areas.

Courses

The under graduate Mechanical Engineering program started way back in 1946 and the Masters (Higher Degree) program in Mechanical Engineering was introduced in 1965 and there after came MSc Tech. Engineering Studies in 1981, another first degree program. Two specializations in Higher Degree level, namely ME Design Engineering and ME Manufacturing Systems Engineering were introduced in 1998. The most recent addition to the department is BE Manufacturing Engineering, started in 2009.

Faculty

Our faculty have extensive experience in industry, research as well as teaching. Our strength is a reflection of their skills, innovation and drive. Our staff members typically have a high sense of purpose and derive great meaning from working together to ensure BITS Pilani's academic and research excellence is well supported.

Achievements

Awards and Recognitions

FIRA – 2010 (Bangalore, India): AcYut was made completely autonomous for this event and demonstrated Weight Lifting and set world record by Lifting 40 CDs

Centers

* Centre for Material Science & Technology
* Centre for Robotics & Intelligent Systems
* Centre for Renewable Energy &
Environmental Development
* Central Workshop
* NPMASS National Centre for MEMS Design

Laboratories

* Flexible Manufacturing Systems Laboratory
* Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Laboratory
* IC Engines Laboratory
* Prime Movers & Fluid Machines Laboratory
* Transport Phenomena Laboratory

Internship And Placement

Companies Recruiting our students

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