Mechanical Engineering in RVCE Bangalore

Mechanical Engineering:

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering. It is also referred to as the ‘mother’ branch of engineering. Another appealing feature of mechanical engineering is that the application base of this field of study is extremely broad and diverse. Almost all inventions during the ancient period and a vast majority in the modern era are direct contributions of one or the other application of mechanics.

Mechanical Engineering is the mother of all branches. The contribution of this branch is enormous in the growth of technology over the centuries. The scope of the course varies from material research to machinery development, Nano Technology, Smart materials, Aerospace Technology, Missiles technology, CAD/CAM, FMS, CIM, Automation and such other interrelated developments.

The job opportunities are in aero space, Automotive and Manufacturing sectors apart from research establishments. Many firms developing software packages for mechanical components and products are also recruiting the mechanical engineers. The skills needed for this course are strong computational mathematics, creativity and analytical abilities. The areas of study includes Manufacturing processes, Mechanical vibrations, Mechatronics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Tool Engineering and Design, Design of machine elements, Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Robotics.

Job Prospect:

Mechanical engineering is the broadest of all engineering fields, the job prospects on offer for skilled mechanical engineers are aplenty and unending. Mechanical engineers are required to design, test, manufacture, install, operate and maintain a wide array of machines and mechanical systems that are used in countless industries. These professionals can find employment both in the government and private sector undertakings.

Major industries that employ mechanical engineers include automobiles, space research, aeronautical, energy and utilities, air conditioning, bio-mechanical industry. Other major employers include giant manufacturing plants, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, turbine manufacturing plants, oil and gas exploration and refining industries and the agricultural sector.

In the government sector, mechanical engineers can provide their knowledge to various government run projects in the role of technical experts and consultants. They can also work in private engineering companies that provide technical consultancy to both government and corporate firms.

These engineers can also hold high managerial positions in government as well as private sector organizations according to their field of expertise and educational qualifications.

Department:

The Department of Chemical Engineering has been started in the year 1982 to meet requirements of the emerging Chemical and its allied disciplines in consultation with various stakeholders.

The Bachelor of Engineering program in Chemical Engineering is autonomous program associated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum.

The department has been recognized as a research center by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum from 2002 and several faculties are pursuing their doctoral degree in the center. The National Board of Accreditation has accredited the department twice for 5 years since 2003. We also offer a post graduate program M. Tech in chemical engineering since 2012 with an intake of 18.

The department has well qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty and technical staff. The faculty student ratio is 1:11. There are 5 faculties who have completed their PhD and all others are pursuing PhD. The faculty is assisted by well trained supporting staff.

Vision:

Imparting quality education in Chemical Engineering to promote leadership in Research, Innovation and Sustainable Technologies through teamwork.

Mission:

Deliver quality education in basic and applied areas of Chemical Engineering.
Enable students and faculty to achieve proficiency in Chemical Engineering through state-of-the-art laboratories.
Encourage faculty and students to make career in research through developing innovative processes and products.
Develop technologies with a focus on sustainability.
Collaborate with industries and research institutes.
Inculcate leadership qualities, entrepreneurial skills, societal and ethical values.

Placements:

Chemical Engineering students have an advantage of getting placed in IT companies and also core companies. The students are placed in IT giants like Infosys, Accenture, CTS, Wipro, Fidelity, Quest, Sapient and Tech Mahindra. Core companies visiting the department are very impressive and this is an encouraging trend.

Recruiting Companies:

ABB
Akzo Nobel
Biocon
Mechanical Engineering
L & T Powai
L & T ECC
L & T Valdel
Kennametal
TCE
Mahindra & Mahindra
HCL Aerogroups
Schneider Electric
Shapoorji Pallonji
Ashok Leyland
Gujarat Gas
Mico Bosch
BEL
UB
Daikin Air conditioning
Honda Motors
Timken
GMR Group
GE
TCS
WIPRO
CTS
Infosys

Exam Required - COMEDK 1243 (rank)|KCET

Total Fees- INR 550000

Affiliation - AICTE Approved, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (Indian University)

Campus Placement :

(Provided by college)-

Min. Salary : 3.25 Lacs

Max. Salary : 15.00 Lacs

College Details:

R.V. College of Engineering or RVCE, Bangalore is a private technical co-educational college located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Started in 1963, RVCE has 11 departments in engineering, one school of architecture.

It is associated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. The undergraduate courses are granted academic autonomy by the university. RVCE is certified by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), all its departments are certified by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and its school of Architecture is certified by the Council of Architecture (COA).

The Institute was founded, and is managed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samiti Trust in Bangalore. It has been recognized as a centre of excellence by the Union Government of India and is considered as the most preferred college in Bangalore to study engineering.

The college has twinning programs and collaborations with many institutions across the world, as well as collaborations with the industry. The annual festival of the college is called 8th Mile, and each of the departments hosts their own festivals.

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