The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Navkis College of Engineering (NCE), Hassan, is a dynamic centre of learning committed to academic excellence, industry relevance, and societal impact. Mechanical Engineering forms the backbone of industrial development by integrating principles of engineering sciences, materials, design, manufacturing, energy systems, and automation.
The department adopts an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework aligned with NBA and NAAC accreditation requirements, ensuring that graduates possess not only strong theoretical foundations but also practical skills, problem-solving ability, ethical values, and lifelong learning capabilities required in the global engineering ecosystem.
Vision
To be a nationally recognized centre of excellence in Mechanical Engineering education and research, producing globally competent engineers who are innovative, entrepreneurial, ethically grounded, and responsive to industrial and societal challenges.
Mission
- To deliver high-quality, outcome-based Mechanical Engineering education through innovative teaching–learning practices
- To strengthen industry, research, and academic collaborations for enhanced experiential learning
- To promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable engineering solutions
- To nurture professionalism, leadership, ethics, and social responsibility among students
Program Overview
- Program: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- Intake: 60
- To nurture professionalism, leadership, ethics, and social responsibility among students
- Affiliation: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
- Education Model: Outcome-Based Education (OBE) with continuous assessment
Curriculum Framework
The curriculum is designed to progressively develop engineering competence, analytical ability, design skills, and professional readiness, strictly adhering to VTU regulations while integrating value-added components.
Semester-wise Structure
Semesters I & II – Engineering Foundations
- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- Engineering Graphics & Workshop Practice
- Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Programming Fundamentals & Professional Skills
Semesters III & IV – Core Mechanical Sciences
- Strength of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Manufacturing Processes
- Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanical Measurements & Metrology
Semesters V & VI – Design, Analysis & Manufacturing
- Design of Machine Elements
- Heat Transfer
- Energy Conversion Engineering
- Computer Aided Machine Drawing (CAMD)
- Modelling & Analysis / Finite Element Analysis
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Semester VII – Industry & Research Orientation
- Program Electives & Open Electives
- Industry Internship / Skill Certification
- Mini Project & Technical Seminar
Semester VIII – Professional Practice
- Major Industry / Research Project
- Internship / Entrepreneurship Activity