The Department of Mechanical Engineering started in the year 2008 with an intake of 60 students; later in 2014 the intake was increased to 120 students and in the same year, started M. Tech. program in Thermal Power Engineering. Further, department received VTU approval in 2017 to start Research Center to fulfill the growing needs of research aspirants. At present, department has 02 Professor, 03 Associate Professor, 12 Assistant Professors. Three faculties are pursuing Ph.D. Add-on courses are conducted for students by experts to cater the needs of industry. It is committed to continuously improve the quality of education by enhancing the knowledge of students and staff members by organizing various relevant programs. Industrial visits are organized for students on regular basis for practical exposure and to understand industry needs. The laboratories are well equipped as per norms. The students association ARMES (Association of Royal Mechanical Engineering Students) organizes value added programs in social, moral & technical fields for overall development of students. The department initiated consultancy services in material testing, fuel property and performance testing. It has signed MoUs with reputed industries. It conducted series of webinars/panel discussions/online classes/online laboratories and shared number of videos, e- books to benefit students during pandemic.

Vision

"The department of Mechanical Engineering strives to empower students with domain skills, research aptitude and human values for holistic development".

Mission

Mission 1: To impart state-of-the-art technical knowledge using latest tools and techniques.
Mission 2: To educate, mentor and inspire students to excel as successful professionals ready to take up global challenges in Mechanical Sciences.
Mission 3: Inspire to take up research activities to address local industrial and societal needs.
Mission 4: To develop Entrepreneurial attitude by inculcating leadership qualities with ethical values.

Programme Educational Objectives(PEO):

PEO1: PEO1: To enable graduates to comprehend, analyze and solve Mechanical Engineering problems by applying principles of mathematics, science, and engineering using modern tools, techniques and skills.
PEO2: To empower graduates the technical and professional knowledge to achieve excellence in professional life and to pursue higher education.
PEO3: To make graduates recognize the importance and engage in life long process of learning through self study, continuing education courses and workshops.
PEO4: To train graduates with effective communication and entrepreneurial skills to excel in national, international, multi-cultural and multi-national organizations.
PEO5: To inculcate in graduates the awareness of ethical, societal and environmental issues associated with engineering practices.

Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs):

PSO1: Prepare students to identify & analyze mechanical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, and engineering.
PSO2: Enhance an ability to work on projects using multi disciplinary tools professionally.
PSO3: Inculcate an ability among the students to apply the knowledge of mechanical engineering in solving economical, environmental and societal problems.

• Strong Mentoring system is in place to council students, address issues and help them to improve.
• The department has Students Association in the name "Association of Royal Mechanical Engineering Students (ARMES)", which will organize the events pertaining to Academic, Co curricular and Extracurricular activities for overall development.
• The department has created additional lab facilities to cater additional needs of the students.
• The students are encouraged to take-up social and industry related projects to solve the local and industry needs.
• WhatsApp group of students and parents are created to update the infomation in digital form.
• The Class coordinator, class representatives and few students from class as members will meet on regular basis to discuss the shortfalls/issues related to academics, ambience/facilities in Class-Pe-Charcha meeting.
• students clubs are formed to develop skills, team work and leadeship qualities.
• The department library caters the needs of students with additional books for study.
• Department semester toppers are encouraged by giving books.
• Appreciation letters will be given to Teachers for getting good feedback from students.
• Students are encouraged to take up SWAYAM / NPTEL coures.
• Department Advisory Board meeting is conducted regularly for the growth of the department.
• Department's self sufficient workshop caters the needs of the other department.
• The department conducts Industrial visits to bridge the gap between Industry and Academia.