Overview

Since its inception in 1955, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has a wide reputation for the quality of teaching and research it offers. It has been awarded top grades for both teaching and research activities from independent and government bodies. The excellent laboratory facilities, modern computer clusters, systematically designed curriculum, and dedicated faculty members make this Department a dynamic place to study.

Mechanical Engineering Graduates from BIT Mesra are sought after by many prestigious companies. There is also an excellent careers center on campus, which helps the students to get entry into multinational companies.

Vision

The Mechanical Engineering Department of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi strives to be globally recognized for quality engineering education and research leading to well qualified engineers, academicians and researchers who are innovative, entrepreneurial and successful in achieving excellence in their field of study.

Mission

1. To impart quality education to the students and enhancing their knowledge and skills to be globally competitive Mechanical Engineers.
2. To maintain state of the art research facilities to provide its students and faculty to create, interpret, apply and disseminate knowledge with an understanding of the limitations.
3. To develop linkages and interaction with industry, R & D organizations and educational institution for excellence in consultancy practices, research and teaching.
4. To provide conducive environment for learning, creativity and problem solving skill.

Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a four-year undergraduate course in Mechanical Engineering.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

• PEO1: To provide a quality undergraduate education for students entering the mechanical engineering profession of seeking carriers in related fields.
• PEO2: To advance scientific knowledge through basic and applied research.
• PEO3: To disseminate technical information through scholarly publication, conferences, and continuing education.
• PEO4: To enable to acquire knowledge of relevant technologies and multidisciplinary fields including broad social, ethical, and environmental issues within which the engineering is practiced.
• PEO5: To develop problem solving approach using analytical abilities, effective communication skills and teamwork.
• PEO6: To create awareness and understanding related to social issues, apart from developing a sense of commitment to the community and profession with sincere involvement.

(A) PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze 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 specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of 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 contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
9. Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary 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 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.

(B) PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

1. The student will be able to design mechanical systems in various fields and challenges such as machine elements, thermal systems, manufacturing, and industrial and inter disciplinary fields like additive manufacturing, soft computing to meet the demand of the day in industry as well as society.
2. The student will be capable to start their entrepreneurship, be employable and suitable for various fields like design, manufacturing, production industries, academic and industries, research, and development organizations in and outside the country.
3. The student will be able to pursue advanced degrees in engineering, business or other professional fields through their knowledge and learnt skills through formal as well as informal self-study and motivation.

Contact

Dr. Apurba Kumar Roy / डॉ. अपूर्व कुमार रॉय 
HOD,Department of Mechanical Engineering / एचओडी, मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग विभाग 
BIT Mesra, Ranchi / बीआईटी मेसरा, रांची
Jharkhand – 835 215, India / झारखंड - 835 215, भारत
Phone: 0651-2275444 Ext 4470
E-mail: hod.mech@bitmesra.ac.in