Mechanical Engineering – VIT Bhopal University

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"Science is about knowing, engineering is about doing."
- Henry Petroski

About Mechanical Engineering

Designing Machines
Strengthening The World

“Design is not how it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

-Steve Jobs

Mechanical Engineering is one of the core branches in engineering. It applies the principles of physics and materials science for design, analysis, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. It also includes the usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of various day-to-day life appliances.

The field of mechanical engineering requires an understanding of core concepts from mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with latest tools like computer aided analysis and design to analyse power plants, industrial equipment and machinery, HVAC systems, transportation systems, aircrafts, marine, robotic and more.

About Mechanical Engineering @VIT Bhopal

Understanding the programme a little better

The School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) was established in the year 2017 at VIT Bhopal University and offers, undergraduate and research programmes in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering. The Mechanical Engineering faculty of SMEC specializes in Machine Design, Thermal & Fluid Sciences and Manufacturing Engineering. Some of the important laboratories for B. Tech Mechanical Engineering at VIT Bhopal University are Strength of Materials Laboratory, Materials Engineering and Technology Laboratory, Thermal Engineering Systems Laboratory, CAD/CAM Laboratory, Machining Processes and Metrology Laboratory, Manufacturing Processes Laboratory and Central Workshop.

We Offer the following Programmes

B. Tech Mechanical Engineering

4 Years

Curriculum Highlights:

Design of mechanical components, Computer aided modelling and problem solving, Design of autonomous vehicles, Digital manufacturing, Additive manufacturing and 3D printing, Thermal system design, Design of interconnected machines, Robotics and Automation, AI Integrated mechanical system design

Global Trends

Nowadays Mechanical Engineering is not just restricted up to traditional machines and automobiles, but it is expanding its horizon globally in the area of Autonomous Ground Vehicles, Robotics, Automation and Intelligent System, Advanced defence systems, Electric vehicles, Energy Efficient Systems, Healthcare, Digital Manufacturing, Alternative fuels, Safety and Security, Interconnected Machines, Green Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Additive Manufacturing etc.

In next couple of decade time, Mechanical Engineering will emerge and collaborate with other key areas like infrastructure, transportation and healthcare to develop new products and energy efficient processes which will lead to safer and sustainable world. Artificial Intelligence will play a key role in upcoming product development process.

Career Prospects

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical engineers are creative inventors who specialize in developing, designing and perfecting mechanical devices.

Automotive Engineer

Automotive engineers research, design and develop vehicles and their subsystems.

Marine Engineer

Marine Engineers are responsible for the design and construction of seagoing vessels and structures, focusing primarily on their internal systems

Aerospace Engineers

Aerospace engineering is the study of the design, development, and production of air and spacecraft.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineer

HVAC Engineer work to improve the available technologies in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and / or refrigeration systems.

Industrial Engineer

Industrial engineers apply their mathematical and mechanical engineering expertise to solve problems that arise in production or manufacturing of products.

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing engineers turn the design given by the designer into a reality.

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance engineer create, evaluate, and improve maintenance strategies and procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should students select Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering is a core engineering branch but recently with the development in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Leaning, this core branch has reached new horizons. Students joining B. Tech Mechanical Engineering programme will undertake new product development using these advanced techniques. In future students will mainly study the interdisciplinary courses like Mechatronics, Automation which mainly requires knowledge of coding and control systems. Therefore students joining B. Tech Mechanical Engineering programme shall be eligible to a large spectrum of job profiles.

Why should you join VIT Bhopal for B. Tech Mechanical Engineering?

VIT Bhopal has an all doctorate Faculty Team. The faculty have good academic and research background and are the real strength of School of Mechanical Engineering. They make students very comfortable in the subjects and also encourage the students to undergo research. Also our state of the art labs give students chance to perform various academic and research activities in the lab. The course curriculum is updated regularly looking to the industry demands. Furthermore, various updated elective courses help students to select courses of their choice.

What is the future scope of study after B.Tech Mechanical Engineering?

Interested students may join the post graduate program in India and abroad to pursue M.S or MBA. Nowadays some leading Indian institutions are offering direct entry to undergraduate students for research programs.

What new courses VIT Bhopal offers to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering students?

VIT always offers new and leading courses to all the students. Students of Mechanical Engineering also have opportunity to study new courses as electives viz. Biomaterials, Biomimetic Design, Biomechanics, Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation, Digital Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Modelling and Simulation etc.

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“The study environment makes it easy for me to learn and inculcate the spirit to stand out amongst the other talents at VIT Bhopal University. What amazes me is the plethora of opportunities that the University provides hence compelling every student to explore his own self. With all together a different environment, VIT lets no stone unturned to bring us closer to our ambitions and goals every day. The industrial visits and our curriculum help us understand the needs of the industry in the present scenario and the workshops arranged gives a hand on work experience to us.”

M.K.Pragya,

B.Tech (Mechanical Engg.), 2017-2021

“VIT was always on my wish list of institutes in which I wanted to join since the very beginning of my high school days. I choose the Bhopal Campus specifically as it was filled with new opportunities. The CALTech method of learning, state of art laboratories give me the required hands on experience to develop my skill sets.”

Anurag Gadgil,

B.Tech (Mechanical Engg.), 2019-2023