Department Profile

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is dedicated to providing mechanical engineering education that leads to well-qualified engineers who are innovative, immediate contributors to their profession, and successful in advanced studies.

Apart from the regular curriculum prescribed by the University, the Mechanical Engineering Department has developed a unique ‘Skill Training for Employability Programme’ (STEP) to benefit students regarding the latest design and analysis software and bridge the gap between industry expectations and student capabilities.

HOD's Desk

Dr. Rakesh Haldkar

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Haldkar

HOD, Mechanical Engineering PhD (IIITDMJ), PDF (Russia), M-Tech (IIITDMJ), B.E. - 15 Years Exp. (Research + Teaching)

"Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Our goal is to serve the profession and meet intellectual, ethical, and career challenges. We strive to maintain a vital, state-of-the-art research enterprise to provide our students and faculty with opportunities to create, interpret, apply, and disseminate knowledge."

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be regionally, nationally and internationally recognized in providing mechanical engineering education, leading to well qualified engineers who are innovative and successful in advanced studies.

Mission

  • M1: To succeed and thrive as Mechanical Engineers and leaders.
  • M2: Prepare its graduates to pursue life-long learning.
  • M3: To serve the Profession and meet intellectual, ethical and career challenges.
  • M4: To maintain a vital research enterprise to provide opportunities to create, interpret, apply and disseminate knowledge.

STEP Program

Skill Training for Employability Programme (STEP)

The Mechanical Engineering Department runs this unique program to create skilled professionals with technical knowledge on the latest trends in the relevant industry. It focuses on training students in modern design and analysis tools beyond the regular syllabus.

Key Training Areas:
  • AutoCAD Software
  • SolidWorks Software
  • ANSYS Software
  • CNC Programming

Infrastructure & Labs

  • Software Lab: Training in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, CATIA, and CNC programming.
  • SOM Lab: Testing material properties like tensile strength, hardness, torsion, and impact resistance.
  • Thermal Engineering Lab: Modern engines, boilers, calorimeters, and refrigeration setups.
  • Fluid Mechanics (FM) Lab: Experiments on Bernoulli’s theorem and pump performance.
  • RAC Lab: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning setups.
  • Workshop: Comprehensive workshop for hands-on manufacturing training.

Faculty Members

Faculty
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Haldkar
HOD
PhD, PDF (Russia) - 15 Yrs Exp.
Faculty
Mr. Vivek Sahu
Asst. Prof.
M.E (Thermal), B.E. - 15 Yrs Exp.
Faculty
Mr. Jitesh Pandey
Asst. Prof.
M-Tech (Prod.), B.E. - 14 Yrs Exp.
Faculty
Mr. Mohd. Parvez
Asst. Prof.
ME (Pursuing), B.E. - 14 Yrs Exp.
Faculty
Ms. Mansha Fatima Khan
Asst. Prof.
M-Tech (Design), B.E. - 1 Yr Exp.

Student's Projects

Our students consistently work on innovative projects to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

Project Title Description
Design and Fabrication of Go-Kart A low-ground clearance vehicle designed for racing, focusing on chassis design and transmission efficiency.
Solar Powered Grass Cutter An eco-friendly automated device for lawn maintenance using solar energy and robotic control.
Automatic Pneumatic Bumper System A safety system for automobiles that deploys a bumper automatically before a collision to reduce impact.
3D Printed Robotic Arm A programmable robotic arm manufactured using additive manufacturing techniques for industrial automation.

Latest Updates & Visits

Industrial Visits

  • Lalpur Water Treatment Plant, Jabalpur: Students learned about large-scale water purification processes.
  • Electricity Generation Plant, Bargi Dam: Visit to understand hydroelectric power generation.
  • Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ): Exposure to defense vehicle manufacturing.
  • Diesel Locomotive Workshop, Katni: Insight into locomotive maintenance and mechanics.

Internships

Students have successfully completed internships at prestigious organizations such as WCR Indian Railway and Jabalpur Smart City.

Results & Toppers

Student Name Class/Semester Achievement
Nitesh Janghela ME - VI Semester Topper
Amit Kushwaha ME - IV Semester Topper
Gyarsi Patel Poly ME - VI Semester Topper
Smita Barman Poly ME - IV Semester Topper