Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in
1999. The Department offers BE program in Mechanical Engineering with an intake of 60 students. It also offers
M. Tech. Program in Product Design and Manufacturing with an intake of 18 students. The Department has
established a Research Centre recognized by VTU. Twelve Research Scholars have been awarded Ph.D. Degree from
VTU through this Research Centre, and around 17 scholars are pursuing Ph.D. program at present.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a good team of dynamic, well-qualified, and experienced faculty
members. A few faculty members carry significant Industry experience. There are a significant number of
technical staff to assist members of faculty and students in their academic activities. The department regularly
organizes workshops, seminars, project exhibitions, student paper presentations, etc. apart from organizing the
conferences and seminars. Students are encouraged to carry out the project in various companies like ISRO, HAL,
ADA, MICO, IISC, etc., the students also participate and get sponsorship from KSCST, VGST, VTU, etc., for their
project work. The Department conducts competency and skill development, Life skill development, and Innovation
and entrepreneurship development courses for the staff and students on a regular basis.
To rejuvenate the mechanical engineering program, the department is offering newer courses in the areas of
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, 3D
printing, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, Robotics as applied to mechanical engineering. These courses
are being offered as value-added courses as they may not find a place in our regular curriculum. In the
Laboratories students are trained on simulation-based courses like FEM, CFD, Matlab Simulations, Kinematic, and
Dynamics to keep the students abreast of present-day industrial requirements.
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 analyse 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 modelling 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.
PSO1: To produce graduate who shall be employable in the field of engineering to analyze, interpret
and provide solutions to engineering and social problems.
PSO2: To be able adapt to dynamic challenges in industries of society and hold positions of high
responsibility.
Greetings and welcome to the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at EPCET!
Mechanical engineering is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles
with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the
oldest and broadest of the engineering branches.
The role of a mechanical engineer is to take a product from an idea to the marketplace. To accomplish this,
the mechanical engineer must be able to determine the forces and thermal environment that a product, its parts,
or its subsystems will encounter; design them for functionality, aesthetics, and durability; and determine the
best manufacturing approach that will ensure operation without failure.
Mechanical engineers play key roles in a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace,
biotechnology, computers, electronics, microelectromechanical systems, energy conversion, robotics and
automation, and manufacturing.
In the recent past, many changes have been brought in the Mechanical engineering Curriculum to adapt to the
needs of Industry 4.0. some of the new courses that are given focus are-Artificial Intelligence, Machine
Learning, Data Science, IoT, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, 3D printing, electric vehicles, autonomous
vehicles, Robotics as applied to mechanical engineering. Students are also trained to use modern design and
simulation tools-3D Modelling, FE-Analysis, CFD Analysis, Kinematic and Dynamic Simulation, and Analysis.
The Department is making revolutionary changes in its curriculum, teaching, and learning methods to make
Mechanical Engineering relevant to the contemporary requirements of industry and businesses.
Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to working towards developing Engineers with a rich blend
of Knowledge, Cognitive abilities, technical competencies, practical skills, and 21st Century skills to ensure
the holistic development of students.
Department is well prepared for the teaching of the courses. Faculty use modern teaching aids, innovative
pedagogical methods for quicker learning of concepts, and design innovative assessment methods for igniting the
students’ thinking. Department offers a number of competency and skill development courses to make the students
industry-ready. To bridge the gap between industry and academia a number of courses are offered through Industry
Institute Integrated Learning programs.
Students are trained in life skills- focusing on communication skills, behavioural skills, ethics, and human
rights and environmental aspects. Opportunities are available for students to study courses related to
innovation and entrepreneurship development. The placement department offers a number of courses that help
students to prepare for the corporate environment.
Department conducts a number of co-curricular activities like hackathons, technical fests for students to
compete. Students are encouraged to take part in intercollegiate competitions. There are a number of technical
clubs where students can become members and pursue their technical interests. Students are encouraged to take
part in sports, cultural activities, and community services.
Department encourages and assists students to do their internships in well-known technology companies and
Department lays emphasis on student projects to help students to learn to solve near–real-life problems.
Thus, I assure a holistic development of students joining our department and prepare them to face the future
with confidence.
Join us to learn and experience the contemporary Mechanical Engineering program!