About Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, established in 1991, began with an undergraduate program and an initial intake of 60 students, which was expanded to 120 in 2009. In 2013, the department earned recognition as a Ph.D. Research Centre by Savitribai Phule Pune University, and it proudly boasts five faculty members who serve as Research Supervisors for the Ph.D. program.

With over 46 lakhs in research funding from various organizations, the department has developed state-of-the-art facilities for research and innovation. A highlight of our department is the Product Innovation Laboratory, supported by 3DPLM-Dassault Systems and Robotics lab which encourages groundbreaking student projects. Dassault Système has sponsored several projects aimed at addressing social challenges. A shining example is Team Nanoknocks, a group of our students who received a cash prize around  ₹2.5 lakhs. Maverick team received the award of ₹1.6 lakhs in SUPRA 2024.

We have also established strong collaborations through MoUs with leading organizations such as Dassault Systems and Accurate Industries, enhancing the learning and research opportunities for both faculty and students.

By promoting a strong research culture, we aim to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive and innovative methods, helping shape students into not only skilled professionals but also individuals with strong ethical, social, and human values.

Students in the department frequently engage in final-year projects with prestigious R&D institutions such as DRDO, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and renowned industries like TATA Motors. Our graduates have gone on to secure placements in prominent companies, including Mitsubishi (Japan), HERO Motor Corp, Siemens, Kirloskar Pneumatic, and Mahindra & Mahindra.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering continues to cultivate excellence, preparing students to meet the ever-evolving demands of the global engineering landscape.

Vision of the Department

“To become premier source of competent Mechanical Engineers in the service of the society”.

Mission of the Department

  • To extend state of the art facilities and opportunities for the holistic development of the students.
  • To transform students into competent engineers, entrepreneurs and researchers with strong ethical, social and human values.
  • To undertake innovative practices in teaching-learning processes.
  • To strengthen collaborations with other institutions and industries to promote research.
  • To adapt to changes in technology for socio-economic and sustainable development.

The Program Educational Objectives

  • PEO-1: Apply the technical skill to identify, analyze and solve engineering problems.
  • PEO-2: Develop the entrepreneur and researcher with ethical and human values.
  • PEO-3: Analyze the complex problems by using innovative modern tools.
  • PEO-4: Develop professionals having administrative and managerial skills for mechanical and multi-disciplinary domains.
  • PEO-5: Demonstrate the attribute of self-directed learning capabilities (lifelong learning) and cater to the needs of environment and society.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Mechanical Engineering Graduates will be able to:

  1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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 (PSOs)

  1. Demonstrate competency in the area of Thermal, Design, Manufacturing and to apply skills  in multidisciplinary areas of engineering
  2. Face competitive examinations that offer challenging and rewarding careers (pursuing higher studies, general administration or entrepreneurship) in mechanical engineering or other areas.