Automobile or Automotive Engineering has gained recognition and importance ever since motor vehicles capable of transporting passengers have been in vogue. Now due to the rapid growth of auto component manufacturers and automobile industries, there a great demand for Automobile Engineers throughout the world especially after India has opened investors globally. The SCTCE was the first college in the state to offer an undergraduate program in Mechanical (Automobile) Engineering right from the inspection of the institute in the year 1995 initiated by KSRTC and is an NBA accredited course.
This branch deals with designing, developing, manufacturing, testing repairing, and servicing automobiles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, etc & the related sub-Engineering systems including conventional, alternate fuel, and Electric vehicles. For the perfect blend of manufacturing and designing automobiles, Automobile Engineering uses the features of different elements of Engineering such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering.
To become a proficient automobile engineer, specialized training is essential and it is a profession, which requires a lot of hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment. The major task of an Automobile Engineer is the designing, developing,manufacturing, and testing of vehicles from the concept stage to the production stage. Now being in the silver jubilee year of this course, we have our proud alumni working with almost all automobile Engineering industries, administrative services, and Universities across the globe. Now, as per the recommendation of the NBA evaluation team, a separate division for Automobile Engineering is being formed under the Department of Mechanical Engineering Department.
Vision:To become a centre of excellence in Automobile Engineering which is renowned for producing engineers capable of meeting local and global challenges and committed to socio-economic progress
Mission:
1) Computer Aided Desin and draftin Lab (CADD Lab)
This lab is equipped with 36 Desktop computers using a common network for the purpose of introducing the engineering graphics for the first year students using AutoCAD, Inventor and PRO-E. This lab is also used for the project works of the final year Mechanical and Mechanical (Automobile) students.
2) Computer Aided Design and Analysis Lab (CADA Lab)
This lab is also equipped with 36 Desktop computers using the same common network and is essentially for the design and drafting practices for the third semester Mechanical and Mechanical(Automobile) students and the Design analysis works of the sixth semester students. The softwares used here includes Inventor, Pro-E, ANSYS Work bench (all with 50 user perpetual licenses)
3) Computer programming Lab
This lab contains 40 Desktop computers using a common network and is especially used for the programming practices of the second semester Mechanical and Mechanical (Automobile) students.
4) Vehicle systems lab
This lab provides hands-on experience for the students with various automobile basic systems. Modern MPFI (Hyundai i10), CRDI (Lancer) vehicles are available in the lab for familiarising the students with various sensors and actuators used in modern vehicles. All engine, chassis, and transmission components are made available in the lab to give hands-on experience to practice dismantling, adjusting, and reassembling the engine and chassis components as per the new KTU syllabus. Among them are two fully built-up Ashok Leyland Chassis, Diesel Engines, Petrol Engines, differential, Transaxle, clutch, gearbox, front axle, rear axle housing,steering gearbox, etc of different vehicles. We are also one among the few engineering colleges in India to partner with BMW's skill next program, through which they have donated complete engine and power train to the lab. Hyundai has also donated an export quality full option Hyundai i10 vehicle to the lab for giving training to the students.
We were the first institute in the state to partner with Mahindra & Mahindra Pride School, which gives training and placement for the underprivileged and poor ITI/Diploma/B.Tech Automobile engineering candidates under the CSR activities of Nandi foundation. We were able to roll out many batches under this scheme and most of them got placed in OEM companies with the help of M&M.
5) Autotronics and Vehicle Testing Lab
This is an advanced lab facility introduced under the KTU 2019 scheme, which includes experiments from Mechatronics systems and advanced automotive diagnostic tools. This modern lab has a host of vehicle testing equipment required for effective diagnosis and maintenance of modern vehicles' electronic engine management systems, where the students get an opportunity to have hands-on experience. They include a chassis dynamometer, Euro VI compliance universal ECU scan tool, computerized wheel alignment machine, Wheel balancer, portable five gas exhaust gas analyzer, brake tester and, auto electrical testing equipment, electronic injector test bench, brake tester, Head light aligner, decibel meter, Orsat apparatus, FIP calibration machine, etc. This lab also has various machines essential for fabricating project-based assignments and final year projects for the students as an additional facility
6) Vehicle Reconditioning Lab
This lab incorporates various machines essential for reconditioning purposes like wheel alignment equipment, line boring machines, crankshaft grinding machines, brake drum skimming machines, valve re-facing machines, valve seat cutting & grinding machines, cylinder re-boring machines, fuel injection pump calibrator, automatic tyre changer, auto electrical testing equipment like spark plug testing and cleaning equipment growler, neon timing light, dwell tester etc.
7) Automobile Engine & Vehicle Testing Lab
Hosts of vehicle testing equipment required for effective maintenance are included in this lab. They include chassis dynamometers, portable exhaust gas analyzer, Orsat apparatus, dial type spring tester, compression gauge and vacuum gauges.
8) Automotive Chassis Lab
Various vehicle components are available in this lab for practice in dismantling and assembling. Among them are two fully built up Ashok Leyland Chassis, Diesel Engines, Petrol Engines, differential, clutch, gear box, front axle, rear axle housing, steering gear box etc.
