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B.Tech · 4 Years · 60 seats

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

For over 16 years, SVIST's ME department in Sonarpur, South Kolkata has delivered outcome-based education across thermal, design, manufacturing, and industrial engineering. Five dedicated technical assistants support a full suite of workshops and labs, and the department's placement roster spans core manufacturing majors, from Triveni Turbine to Apollo Tyres, which hired 11 SVIST mechanical engineers in a single 2024 drive.

2008

Established

4 Years

Duration

60

Seats

12

Faculty

Department highlights

  • 12 faculty + dedicated technical lab assistants
  • Core-sector placement record (Apollo Tyres hired 11 students in 2024)
  • Workshops and labs covering the full MAKAUT curriculum and beyond
  • Team INDROVE won the Ovaku Engineering Excellence Award at OMTECH Hackathon 2026
  • Faculty-guided patent granted: “A Method for Determining Design of Printing Nozzle of a 3D Printer” (Patent No. 590190, May 2026)

Vision, Mission & Program Outcomes

Vision

To envisage an ambience of excellence, inspiring value-based education, research and development in Mechanical Engineering with a commitment to guide students with competency and cutting-edge proficiency to face challenges of application-oriented environment with confidence and practices to societal problems.

Mission

  • M1To impart quality education, training and awareness to students to meet the technological and socio-economical needs of the country.
  • M2To provide industry-oriented laboratory facilities and apply fundamental based implementation.
  • M3To incorporate cosmopolitan outlook among the students, having connection with the industry and R&D organizations for excellence in teaching, research and consultancy services.
  • M4To mould the young dynamic potential minds to emerge as full-fledged future professionals.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO1Ensure practicing Mechanical Engineers to contribute to society, industry or academia, maintaining sustainability of healthy environment and ethics in the following fields: Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Science and Technology.
  • PEO2Encourage innovation and creativity with foundation in mathematical and fundamental engineering solutions through application of knowledge, skills and analytical ability for engineering solutions using modern tools and machines.
  • PEO3Engage in urge to pursue higher education and life-long learning and demonstrate team work and leadership qualities with effective communication in the multidisciplinary field like finance that support the overall development of the nation and the world.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO1Inspiring students and preparing them for successful professional careers by applying the knowledge of applied science and fundamental Mechanical Engineering core subjects and advanced Mechanical Engineering software.
  • PSO2Ability to co-ordinate and communicate in groups by diversifying their knowledge domain in different engineering disciplinary area.

Laboratories

Manufacturing LabCAD/CAM LabThermal Engineering LabFluid Mechanics LabStrength of Materials LabAdvanced Manufacturing Lab
CNC plasma cutting machine in the Advanced Manufacturing Lab of SVIST's Mechanical Engineering department, Kolkata
CNC plasma cutting machine — Advanced Manufacturing Lab
CNC machining centre with industrial controller in the CAD/CAM lab at SVIST
CNC machining centre — CAD/CAM Lab
Precision gyroscope apparatus used for Theory of Machines experiments at SVIST Mechanical Engineering
Gyroscope apparatus — Theory of Machines Lab

Free video lectures

Full-course playlists and solved previous-year-question walkthroughs for ME, free on YouTube via Aimtech Dynamics' learning channel.

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Where this degree takes you

  • Design / CAD Engineer
  • Production & Quality Engineer
  • Automotive & heavy engineering roles
  • Energy and plant operations

Recruiters & packages

Reliance Retail (₹5 LPA) · Triveni Turbine (₹4.65 LPA) · Tega Industries (₹4.5 LPA) · Usha Martin (₹4.2 LPA) · Apollo Tyres (11 hires, 2024) · Delphi TVS · Hettich · Godrej & Boyce · Hindustan Unilever · JBM Group · Texmaco

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From the Head of Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides an environment where knowledge is transformed into practical engineering solutions. Through a curriculum enriched with laboratory learning, design challenges, industry interaction, and interdisciplinary projects, students develop expertise in product design, manufacturing, thermal systems, automation, and advanced engineering technologies. Our graduates excel in diverse industries, pursue advanced education and research, establish entrepreneurial ventures, and serve in government organizations.
Dr. Suman Das, SVIST faculty

Dr. Suman Das

Professor & HOD · Registrar

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How to get in

1st year: WBJEE or JEE Main counselling. Diploma holders: JELET for direct 2nd-year lateral entry. Vacant seats may be filled per MAKAUT norms; ask us about your rank. Full admission process →

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