Department of Mechanical Engineering

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2000+

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Alumni Network

OVERVIEW

Established in the year 1997, Department of Mechanical Engineering has traversed the path of knowledge dissemination and generation for more than two decades. The department takes pride in grooming over 2000 Mechanical Engineering graduates to serve the nation and globally. Over these glorious years of its journey, it has carved a niche for itself in the key areas of teaching, research, entrepreneurship, administration and community service. The Department gives priority to update the curriculum primarily driven by the dynamics of technological advances and sustainable development on a continuous basis with active involvement of industry, academia, alumni, research organizations and other stakeholders.

Vision

To establish the department as the centre for innovation and excellence.

Mission

Objective

To provide holistic education for developing skilled and technically proficient graduates.
To empower students with skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society.

To equip students with a robust foundation in principles, theory, and practical skills to prepare them for careers in industry, research and higher studies.
To conduct cutting-edge research in mechanical engineering.
To collaborate with industry partners to address real-world challenges and facilitate technology transfer between academia and industry.
To develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills through technology start-ups. technology transfer initiatives for students and faculty.

Program Educational Objectives (B. Tech Mechanical Engineering)

To excel in industries, technological fields and professional/personal career.
To develop ability to apply mathematical, scientific and engineering concept to solve real life industrial problems.
To develop engineering analytical skills in analyzing, designing and developing useful novel products related to mechanical engineering.
To develop effective communication skills, multidisciplinary approach, excellent teamwork spirit and ability to lead the team.
To exhibit professionalism with high moral, social and ethical values.
To provide strong foundation of mechanical engineering for higher education and research.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

UNDER GRADUATE

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Stream Specialization	Interdisciplinary Courses	Open Elective
Electric Vehicle Technology Robotics and Automation Automotive Engineering Machine Design	Introduction to python programming Introduction to Machine Learning Developing Soft Skills and Interpersonal Communication Optimization Techniques Introduction to IOT IIOT and Industry 4.0 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Artificial and Neural Networks.	Electric Vehicle Fundamentals Robotics and Automation Nano-Technology Computational Fluid Dynamics Automobile Engineering Power Plant Engineering Supply chain Management Turbo Machinery Advanced Manufacturing Processes Internal Combustion Engine Latest Trends in Mechanical Engineering Computer Integrated Manufacturing Tool Engineering and Design Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanical Vibration Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Finite Element Methods Production & Operations Management

POST GRADUATE

M.Tech in Production Engineering (ME) (Programme not being offered from AY 2020 - 2021)

KEY FEATURES

Industry linked specialization course in Electric Vehicle Technology in collaboration with L&T Edu-tech.
Strong R&D activities such as Alternative fuels like hydrogen fuel, biodiesel, Nanotechnology, green energy, Non-Conventional
Machining and Optimization techniques.
A plethora of Program and Open electives offered such as Electric
Vehicle Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation etc.
State of the Art Laboratories with contemporary research facility.
Highly developed Infrastructure with ICT enabled classrooms.
Highly qualified and experienced faculty.
Internship facility to get hands on experience with various industries such as E-Motorad and L&T.
Exposure to live industrial projects.
Adequate volumes of Textbooks, journals and periodicals in Departmental Library.
Faculty to student ratio is 1:6.
Student’s Society (MEDUSA) for all round development of the student.
Free GATE coaching classes.
Mentor/ Mentee scheme through project-based learning.
Strong alumni network.

CORE COMPETENCIES IMPARTED

Electric Vehicle technology	Robotics	Nano-technology
Battery Thermal Management	Mechatronics	Green Energy
Computational Fluid Dynamics	Automotive Engineering
Alternative Fuel	Machine Design	Non-conventional machining

SOFT SKILLS IMPARTED

Communication Skills		Leadership	Entrepreneurship	Ideation
Critical Thinking	Design Thinking	Teamwork	Promptness	Novelty
Compassion	Lifelong Learning		Problem Solving

INDUSTRY/ACADEMIA COLLABORATIONS

Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T EduTech), Chennai.
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), Singtam.
National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan

MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS

Electric Vehicle Technology
Alternative fuel such as hydrogen fuel and biodiesel
Nano-Technology
Green Energy
Battery Thermal Management
Non-conventional machining
Optimization techniques

FACULTY

We aim to promote efficient technocrat as well as good researcher for the industrial revolution of our country. Because we cannot deny our responsibility for the nation and vision 2020.”

Prof(Dr) Ruben Phipon

HOD/Additional Professor

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FACILITIES

It has world class facilities for training undergraduate and postgraduate students.

METROLOGY

The lab is well equipped to offer UG, PG and research studies in the area of Metrology.

The major equipments are as follows

Profile projector,
CLA measuring machine,
Sine bar,
Bevel protector,
Height guage,
Micrometer
optical Microscope
Tool maker microscope
Guages
Surface coating meter etc

MACHINE DYNAMICS LAB

The lab is well equipped to offer UG level studies in the area of Dynamics.

The major equipments are as follows

Cam Analysis Machine,
Static and Dynamic Balancing Apparatus,
Motorized Gyroscope to study the gyroscopic effect of rotating disc,
By-Filler Suspension,
Simple and compound Pendulum, Whirling of Shaft,
Apparatus for finding longitudinal vibration of Helical Spring,
Force Vibration of Equivalent Spring Mass System Apparatus,
Damped Torsional Apparatus,
Single and Two Rotor Shaft,
Epi Cyclic Gear Train Apparatus,
Universal Governor Apparatus
Apparatus for finding out the Coriolli’s Component of Acceleration etc.

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB

The lab is well equipped to offer various type of testing on materials required for UG level studies.

The major equipments are as follows:

Computerised and analog Universal Testing Machine.
Torsion testing Machine.
Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers Hardness Testing Machine.
Impact Testing Machine.
Fatigue Testing Machine.
Spring testing machine.

Automobile Engineering Lab

The lab is well equipped for the demonstration & analysis for the students to make basic foundation in Mechanical Engineering .

List of Equipments include:

Single Cylinder 4-stroke Diesel Engine Test Rig
Multi-Cylinder 4-stroke Petrol Engine Test Rig
Original 8 speed transmission system (BMW).
Wheel alignment machine.
Working Model of Two stroke petrol & Diesel Engine.
Working Model of four stroke petrol & Diesel Engine.
Working model of different types of gear bos such as
Constant mesh, Synchromesh etc.
Different types of gear like spur gear, Bevel gear etc.
Working model of Petrol & Diesel fuel supply system.
Working model of manual and power steering system.
Working model of disc, drum and hydraulic brakes.
Working model of a differential.
4 stoke diesel engine chassis, suspension system
Working model of a centrifugal clutch and plate type clutch.

ADVANCED MACHINING LAB

Lab is well equipped for UG and research works in the areas of Non-Traditional Machining processes.

CNC Lathe – 02
Centre Lathe – 01
CNC Milling – 01
Electro-Discharge Machine – 01
Laser Beam Machine – 01
Universal Tool and Cutter Grinder - 01

CAE LAB

Lab is well equipped with the latest software such as

Creo parametric
Ansys
Cadian

BASIC WORKSHOP

The lab is well equipped to offer introduction to basic operations like:

Carpentry
Fitting
Soldering
Plumbing

The major equipments include

Bench vice,
Drilling machine,
Vernier calliper
Micrometer
Soldering
Grinding
Different types of Files,
Different types of Saws,
Chisels, Scriber
Metal jack plane and wooden jack plane
Varrious punchs, letter punch etc.

DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)

The Departmental Library have more than five hundreds books for the undergraduate, post graduates students and for the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department.

THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB- I

List of equipment:-

Centrifugal Blower Test Rig
Axial Fan Test Rig
Refrigeration Trainer
Air Conditioner Trainer
2-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor
Single Cylinder 4-stroke Diesel Engine Test Rig
Multi-Cylinder 4-stroke Petrol Engine Test Rig
Multi-Fuel Variable Compression Engine Test Rig

THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB-II

List of equipment:-

Heat transfer through insulating powder apparatus.
Heat transfer through pin fin apparatus.
Heat transfer through insulating slab apparatus.
Heat transfer through lagged pipe apparatus.
Finned tube heat exchanger.
Shell and tube heat exchanger.
Dropwise and film-wise condensation apparatus.
Heat transfer through composite wall apparatus.
Emissivity of test plate apparatus.
Thermal conductivity of metal bar apparatus.
Stefan Boltzmann apparatus.
Parallel flow and counter flow heat exchanger.
Heat transfer in Natural convection apparatus.
Heat transfer in forced convection apparatus.

Machine Shop

Lathe
Shaper Machine
Horizontal Milling Machine
Slotter Machine
Vertical Milling Machine
Electro Discharge Machine
Surface Grinding Machine
Radial Drilling Machine
TIG Welding Machine
MIG Welding Machine
ARC Welding Machine
Oxy ARC Welding Machine
Spot welding machine
Hydraulic Hacksaw

Computational Lab

C and C++
Python
Matlab

GALLERY

The campus has first-rate facilities like laboratories, workshops and practice school for hands-on learning. There are also cafeterias, and transport facility for students' ease.

NEWS

January 20,2025

Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurates 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’

NAAC 2022

EVENTS

December 05,2024

BAL VIVAH MUKT BHARAT CAMPAIGN

The Ministry of Education, through a letter dated November 26, 2024, referenced D.O. letter No. 138/2020-WW Part (1) dated November 18, 2024, from the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), emphasized that child marriage represents one of the gravest violations of human rights.

November 04,2024

Handing-Over Ceremony

The event started on 4/11/24 at 5:30 PM with Torsha Guha, a Team of officials from SRF, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, marking the beginning of the handing-over ceremony

October 10,2024

Ultracoherent Lasers and Whispering Gallery Mode Resonator for Optical Sensing Applications

The seminar titled “Ultracoherent Lasers and Whispering Gallery Mode Resonator for Optical Sensing Applications” was organized by Student Research Forum, SMIT, SMU in collaboration with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering as a part of SRF, SMIT, SMU event calendar.

September 23,2024

Building A Greener Tomorrow: Life-Cycle Thinking to Sustainable Design

The event titled “BUILDING A GREENER TOMORROW: LIFE-CYCLE THINKING TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN” was a joint seminar organized by both the CESA (Civil Engineering Student’s Association) Council and Student Research Forum, SMIT, SMU as a part of Research activity scheduled for the month of September.

September 07,2024

RECENT TRENDS IN ECE

The event titled “Recent Trends in ECE” was a joint seminar organized by both the ECSA Council as a part of alumni talk and Student Research Forum, SMIT, SMU as a part of Research activity scheduled for the month of August.

September 04,2024

INTRA-UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL TRIALS 2024

On September 4th, 2024, the Sports Council organized the Intra-University Basketball Trials 2024. Students from all the branches and years are eligible to participate in this, where they will be competing against each other to be on the college team.

September 04,2024

Connect 24

Connect’24 marked an exciting milestone in the ongoing efforts to align education and industry by featuring two insightful panel discussions focused on the "Future of Learning" and "Creating Dynamic Industry-Academia Partnerships."

September 03,2024

INTRA-UNIVERSITY TABLE TENNIS TRIALS 2024

On September 3rd, 2024, the Sports Council organized the Intra-University Table Tennis Trials 2024. Students from all the branches and years are eligible to participate in this, where they will be competing against each other to be on the college team.

August 22,2024

Talk on "Sustainability and its Impact" | Event

On 22nd August, 2024, the TP&IL in collaboration with JLL, organized an insightful tech-talk on "Sustainability and Its Impact." The Speaker for the event was Mrs. Umit Bhatia, Sr. Director, Sustainability Delivery Management, JLL.

CONTACT US

Prof. (Dr.) Ruben Phipon

Professor & Head Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

Majitar, Rangpo. Pin-737 136 (East-Sikkim), India

Mobile No. : +91-8906184911 /+91-9064154970

Email: hod.me@smit.smu.edu.in

Fax: 03592-246112

TESTIMONIALS

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is an exceptional academic institution that provides an extensive array of programmes catering to the varying interests of students. The campus boasts exceptional facilities that are par excellence. The erudite faculty members, with their expertise and willingness to assist, played a pivotal role in shaping my academic journey. Additionally, the institute's exceptional facilities and resources provided me with an optimal environment for learning. I must say the institute well shaped my professional pursuit. My best wishes to all the stake holders of the institute

Mr. Saroj Kumar Assistant Manager SAIL Durgapur

Reflecting on my time at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) from 2004 to 2008, I realize how profoundly transformative those years were for me. As a Mechanical Engineering student, I was consistently amazed by the exceptional campus facilities that truly set a standard for excellence. The faculty members, not just educators but true experts in their fields, were more than mentors—they were guiding lights throughout our academic journey. Their unwavering support played a pivotal role in shaping not just my education but also my professional aspirations. SMIT's unwavering commitment to providing top-notch resources created an optimal learning environment, one that I wholeheartedly credit for my personal and professional growth. My sincerest and heartfelt best wishes extend to all the stakeholders of SMIT for their tireless dedication to fostering excellence in education.

Mr. Puneet Priyadarshi Senior Manager Essar Power Gujarat Ltd

“I am Abhigyan Singh, currently working at Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) as a scientific officer. I had been the part of the Mechanical Engineering department of SMIT from 2019-2013. SMIT is an exceptional academic institution that provides an extensive array of programmes catering to varying needs of students. The campus has exceptional facilities that par excellence. My tenure as a student at SMIT was a highly enriching experience. The erudite faculty members with their expertise with willingness to assist, played a vital role in shaping my academic journey. Additionally, the institutes’ exceptional facilities and resources provided me an optimal environment for learning and achieving my goals.

Mr. Abhigyan Singh Scientific officer NPCIL

In mechanical department has a great supportive teachers and good environment to stay and learn

Susant Kumar Jha Department of ME

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