Mechanical Engineering

About the Department

Mechanical Engineering covers design, manufacturing, thermal sciences and CAD/CAM/CAE with hands-on lab experience.

👤 Head of Department: Dr. V. Arul

Vision & Mission

The guiding statements for the MECH department.

Vision

To produce mechanical engineers equipped to lead the industries of the future ÔÇö automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing and robotics.

Mission

Build strong fundamentals across thermal, design, manufacturing and CAD/CAM domains.
Operate well-equipped, industry-grade laboratories.
Promote internships, industrial visits and live projects.
Encourage research in sustainable mobility, additive manufacturing and clean energy.

4-Year Curriculum Overview

An indicative year-by-year breakdown of the Anna University curriculum for Mechanical Engineering. Actual semester offerings follow the latest Anna University regulation.

1

First Year — Foundation

Maths I/II, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Graphics, Workshop

2

Second Year — Core

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Material Science

3

Third Year — Specialisation

Heat Transfer, Machine Design, CAD/CAM, Automobile Engineering, Industrial Engineering

4

Fourth Year — Project & Internship

Robotics, FEA, Production Planning, Internship, Major Project

Career Scope after MECH

Typical job roles graduates take up across industry, government and overseas markets.

Design Engineer Production Engineer Automotive R&D HVAC Engineer CAD Specialist Manufacturing Lead Quality Engineer PSU Posts (BHEL/NTPC)

Additional roles recorded from our recent placement batches:

Design / Production Engineer
Maintenance / Quality Engineer
Automotive / Thermal Engineer
CAD/CAM Engineer
Service / Plant Engineer
R&D Engineer

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Within 3-5 years of graduation, our MECH graduates will:

PEO 1

Excel as Design, Production, Maintenance, Quality or Automotive Engineers.

PEO 2

Demonstrate leadership in industries from automobile and aerospace to oil & gas.

PEO 3

Pursue advanced studies in Thermal, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering.

POs & PSOs

Programme Outcomes (standardised across all engineering disciplines) and Programme-Specific Outcomes (unique to MECH).

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Knowledge
Problem Analysis
Design / Development of Solutions
Investigations of Complex Problems
Modern Tool Usage
Engineer & Society
Environment & Sustainability
Ethics
Individual & Team Work
Communication
Project Management & Finance
Life-long Learning

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Apply mechanical engineering principles to design machine elements and production systems.
Use CAD/CAM/CAE tools to model and simulate engineering systems.
Lead manufacturing, quality assurance and maintenance functions in industry.

Faculty & Staff

Anna-University-recognised faculty with strong academic and industry credentials.

D

Dr. V. Arul

Professor & Head

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

arul@annaiengineering.edu.in

Laboratories & Facilities

Specialised labs equipped with industry-standard tools, software licences and faculty supervision.

Machine Shop

Foundry & Welding Shop

Strength of Materials Lab

Fluid Mechanics & Machinery Lab

Heat Transfer Lab

Thermal Engineering Lab

Dynamics Lab

Metrology Lab

CAD/CAM Lab

Academic & Co-curricular Activities

Regular events, technical clubs, and industry tie-ups that round out the classroom learning.

Industry guest lectures every month
Student paper presentations and project expos
Inter-college symposiums and hackathons
NPTEL / IEEE / ICTACT certification cohorts
Industrial visits to manufacturing units, software firms and research labs
Final-year capstone project under industry/faculty mentor
Industrial visits to TVS, Brakes India, BHEL
Go-Kart, BAJA & SUPRA team participation
SolidWorks / ANSYS workshops

Top recruiters for MECH

Mechanical engineering graduates have access to the broadest set of industries ÔÇö automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy and consulting.

150+Recruiters

18 LPAHighest

5.4 LPAAverage

100%Support

L&TBoschHyundaiAshok LeylandMahindraCaterpillarZFCyientTVSBrakes IndiaTAFE

FAQs

Common questions from MECH aspirants and parents.

What's the eligibility for MECH?

Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry — minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories). Admission via TNEA counselling or direct mode.

Is hostel accommodation available?

Yes — separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks on campus with warden supervision, mess, Wi-Fi, and security. Hostel fees billed separately from tuition.

What's the placement scenario for MECH?

150+ recruiters visit annually, with the highest CTC at 18 LPA and an average of 5.4 LPA. Dedicated placement training begins in the second year — aptitude, technical, mock interviews and resume building included.

Are scholarships available?

Yes — Tamil Nadu Govt scholarships for BC/MBC/SC/ST/Minority categories, Post-matric Central Govt scholarships, plus management merit scholarships for top scorers. Education loans tied up with major banks.

Can I do internships during the course?

Yes — internships are strongly encouraged from the third year. Many students complete summer internships at our partner companies, and the final-year project often involves industry collaboration.

What's the average class size?

We maintain a healthy student-to-faculty ratio (~20:1) to ensure individual attention. Labs are typically split into smaller batches for hands-on practice.