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B.Tech — Mechanical Engineering

"Workshop sessions made theory tangible. I went from reading about manufacturing to actually machining parts in semester two."
Mechanical StudentB.Tech — Mechanical Engineering

Introduction

Dr. J. Krishnaraj
From the HOD's Desk

Mechanical Engineering at MLRIT combines traditional engineering excellence with modern innovation. Our Centres of Excellence in Composite Materials, NDT, and Welding Technology provide advanced research capabilities. Through partnerships with Mahindra and Pennar Industries, our students gain real-world experience.

Dr. J. Krishnaraj, Professor & Head of Department

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers B.Tech and M.Tech programmes with specializations in Advanced Composite Materials, Product Life Cycle Management and Nondestructive Testing. Centres of Excellence in Composite Materials, NDT and Welding Technology — along with active partnerships with Mahindra and Mahindra and Pennar Industries — make the department a strong choice for students aiming at design, manufacturing and thermal careers.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To be recognized globally for outstanding education and research leading to well qualified engineers who are innovative, entrepreneurial and successful in advanced fields of mechanical engineering.

Mission

  • Deliver high-quality education to develop globally competitive engineers and entrepreneurs.
  • Provide state-of-the-art research facilities across composites, manufacturing and thermal engineering.
  • Embed lifelong learning, design thinking and shop-floor practice across the curriculum.
Innovative Teaching Methodology

The department follows active learning pedagogy integrating project-based learning, flipped classrooms and industry-mentored sessions. Regular guest lectures from industry professionals complement the curriculum, and students gain shop-floor exposure through dedicated manufacturing and NDT lab sessions.

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers B.Tech and M.Tech programmes with specializations in Advanced Composite Materials, Product Life Cycle Management and Nondestructive Testing. Active partnerships with Mahindra and Mahindra and Pennar Industries provide industry exposure and project opportunities.

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Thermodynamics Lab
Heat engines, refrigeration
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Flow measurement, pumps
Strength of Materials Lab
Tensile, hardness testing
CAD/CAM Lab
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CNC
Metallurgy Lab
Microscopy, heat treatment
IC Engines Lab
Engine testing, performance
Composite Materials CoE
Fibre composites
NDT Centre of Excellence
Ultrasonic, radiographic testing
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