DURATION: 4 YEARS

About Programme:

The programme is approved by AICTE and affiliated to D. Y. Patil University, Pune. Automobile Engineering qualifies you to work in era of engineering which deals with design, manufacturing and operation of all kinds of self-propelled vehicles such as buses, trucks, cars, sport vehicles, motorcycles, three wheelers, electric & hybrid vehicles and also special purpose vehicles like earth-movers and tractors and their respective subsystems. The curriculum of programme is designed with industrial resources from Mercedes Benz, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop skill based manpower with current technological advancements with mobility challenges and equips them to excel in a truly competitive industry in the field of Automobile Engineering. The course gains significance for those who are passionate about automobiles, especially since Pune is the automobile hub of India. The department functions hand in hand with the industries like BOSCH for the development of laboratory such as Diesel fuel injection systems, automobile electrical and electronic, vehicle on board diagnosis system etc.

To offer the broad exposure to students, curriculum of Automobile Engineering is divided into four different phases; in first phase course builds a strong foundation of mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences, humanities and social sciences. In second phase of curriculum includes technical core subjects with engineering tools like drafting, mesh modules which includes industry software package like CATIA, Hyper mesh etc. In the third phase, Automobile stream core, with basket of electives are the part of the curriculum. The last phase focuses on mini projects, Industrial internship and Projects. Overall the programme is structured in a way to give a well-rounded knowledge and practical training to the student on which they can build career and become a valuable contributor in the professional world.

D Y Patil University takes the opportunity to introduce specialisation in Automobile Engineering as Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to give an insight into the future technology. Curriculum focuses subjects of contemporary and emerging technologies, like Automotive Control System, Fuel Cell & HEV Battery Technology with multi-disciplinary knowledge domain.

Programme Objectives:

• Graduates will pursue successful career in automobile & ancillary industry, in domain of design, testing and diagnosis that meets the needs of industry by applying their knowledge in positive way of approach towards problem solution.
• Graduates shall gain solid foundation of automobile engineering to pursue higher education & research interest along with generate employment by being an entrepreneur.
• Graduates will be able to work individually or in team with good communication, ethics & lifelong learning in public or private transport organization & offer service in sectors like insurance, sales & marketing by contribution to society in general by becoming professional engineer & responsible citizen of nation.

Programme Structure:

• Basic Science Courses
• Engineering Science Courses including workshop, drawing, basics of each branch is covered for making the strong foundation of engineering.
• Professional Core Courses.
• Professional Elective courses relevant to chosen specialization/branch.
• Open subjects – Electives from other technical and /or emerging subjects*.
• Project work, seminar and internship in industry or professional organization
• Environmental Sciences, Induction training, Indian Constitution, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge.

Programme Specializations/Track Offered :

• Automobile Engineering.
• Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

Programme Delivery:

• Classroom Learning: Theoretical lectures, interactive session, audio / video, digital classrooms.
• Continuous Evaluation and assessment: Internal 60% and External 40% for each subject
• Group based learning: Group Assignments & Presentations to learn collaborative skills
• Technical workshops
• Industry-Academia Guest lecture, Seminars & Conferences
• Webinars for National and Global Exposure
• Live projects, group projects, winter projects and summer internship
• Field visits

Certifications* :

• The certification programmes shall be organized at various schools/ departments as per the branches or programmes, required for Technical and Professional Managerial skills with leading and reputed Industry, Professionals and Certifying organizations.
• Students can also pursue courses on online platforms such as a massive open online course (MOOCs*), Coursera*, National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL*) etc

Credits :

Intake:

• Automobile Engineering: 30
• Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: 30

Eligibility:

Maharashtra State Candidate:

1. The Candidate should be an Indian National.
2. Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects, and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and The Candidate should have appeared in all the subjects in MHT-CET 2020 and should obtain non zero score in MHT-CET2020.
   OR
3. Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only).

All India Candidates:

1. The Candidate should be an Indian National.
2. Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and should obtain non zero positive score in JEE Main Paper I or the candidate should have appeared in all the subjects in MHT-CET 2020 and should obtain nonzero score in MHT-CET2020. However, preference shall be given to the candidate obtaining non-zero positive score in JEE (Main) Paper I over the candidates who obtained non zero score in MHT-CET2020.
   OR
3. Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only);

^*Eligibility Criteria rules as stated by AICTE and UGC will be applicable from time to time.

Selection Process:

All Eligible students willing to apply should submit their academic credentials and entrance test score. Based on above, a merit list will be prepared.

Industry collaborations: