The energy efficiency of thermal systems is a major focus of industries around the world. Specialization in Thermal Engineering provides an edge to the students who want to pursue careers in the energy linked industries viz. power, HVAC, renewable energy, design of internal combustion engines, energy storage, combustion, research and development.
M.Tech ME with specialization in Thermal Engineering offers students a deeper knowledge of mathematics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, a design of thermal systems and many other thermal engineering concepts. Students are supposed to carry out research work in thermal engineering. Awareness about current state-of-the-art. Students develop an eye for detail, a methodical work process and creative problem solving ability.
Market Trends of Thermal Engineering
Unique Selling Points of the Specialization
PEO1 (Technically Accomplished): The graduates of Department of Mechanical Engineering will be strong in scientific/engineering fundamentals leading to foundation of research in different areas of competence, develop hardware and software skills and will be motivated to successfully pursue their profession of choice.
PEO2 (Socially Responsible): The graduates of Department of Mechanical Engineering will understand and appreciate their ethical, environmental and societal responsibilities and will contribute towards the benefit of professional organization and society.
PEO3 (Innovation Driven): The graduates of Department of Mechanical Engineering will develop to be independent thinkers with strong industrial focuskeeping abreast with ever changing technology and be fully aware of business, managerial, quality, cost and time constraints.
PEO4 (Team-based Leadership qualities): The graduates of Department of Mechanical Engineering will develop as dedicated, self-driven, and inspiring to others professionals and will possess effective communication skills through all medium.
Mechanical Engineering has the following Program Outcomes (as prescribed by NBA):
1. Students shall have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to engineering problems.
2. Students shall have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
3. Students shall have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
4. Students shall have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5. Students shall have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. Students shall have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Students shall have an ability to communicate effectively.
8. Students shall have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
9. Students shall have recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
10. Students shall have knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Students shall have an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools including computational tools necessary for engineering practice.
PSO1: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering courses like Thermodynamics, Energy Conversion, Fluid mechanics and machines, Automobile system engineering Heat Transfer, Instrumentation and control engg., Industrial and production engineering, and specialized knowledge in CAE, HVAC, Manufacturing, and automotive engg., in line with market needs and requirements to identify, analyze and solve mechanical and allied engineering problems.
PSO2: Ability to innovate, plan and execute projects demonstrating system design and managerial skills to become successful technologists, entrepreneurs and researchers in the field of mechanical and allied engineering.
PSO3: Ability to apply acquired knowledge by demonstrating an aptitude towards societal problems and sustainable development indicating holistic development as an individual. Enable our graduates to have a global outlook and be competitive , in pursuing employment opportunities in the public and private sector or advanced and higher education.
Applicant must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate or
equivalent CGPA in the relevant qualifying degree, BE/BTech in
1) BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aero space/Aeronautical Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Material Science and Technology, Production and Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Tool Engineering OR
2) any other relevant equivalent qualifying degree.
College Board Designated Institution (DI) code is 9078, NorthCap, University, Candidates have to use this code number when sending SAT score reports to the university.
30% of the seats are reserved for GATE qualified applicants. For balance 70% seats, the selection criteria shall be based on merit as follows: 85% weightage will be given to marks in the qualifying examination at the UG level, and 15% weightage to the personal interview. Any unfilled seats from GATE applicants shall also be treated as unreserved.
Degree Offered | Seats |
MTech (CSE) with specialization in (i) Cyber Security or (ii) Data Science | |
MTech (ECE) with specialization in (i) Communication Engg. or (ii) VLSI Design | |
MTech (ME) with specialization in (i) Thermal Engineering or (ii) Mechanical Engineering Design | |
MTech (CIVIL Engg.) with specialization in (i) Structural Engineering, or (ii) Construction Engg. & Management (iii) Environmental Engineering | |
Total |
Hostel Fee (where applicable) Rs. 65000/- per semester
% of Scholarship | Graduation Score | Graduation Score |
Based on CGPA | Based on Percentage | |
100% | 10 | 99% |
50% | 9.5-<9.99 | 95.1-<99 |
25% | 9-<9.5 | 85-<95 |
Limited scholarships available in each category on first come first serve basis
Help line number +91 8448495100
Email: admissions@ncuindia.edu
Vision of Mechanical Engineering Department
To inculcate innovative thinking, quest for quality and desire for improving society with its human resource (i.e. faculty, students and technical staff) by providing excellent academic and professional environment conducive for teaching, learning, research, industrial engagement and co-curricular activities.
Mission statements of Mechanical Engineering Department
The department offers following Programmes. Please click on them for more details.
In addition to many professional activities, technical festival, cultural festival, sports events and many student club activities organized by the NorthCap University, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has taken following additional initiatives for the co-curricular development of our students:
The department is proud of the fact that almost all of our faculty members are from nationally and internationally reputed institutions/universities (like IITs). We ensure highest standards for our faculty and almost all our faculty members are either PhD or are pursuing PhD from intuitions/universities of national/international repute. Please click here to know more about our faculty members.
The department has 27 laboratories in total. The department ensures that all its labs are updated every year. Its labs have well equipped advanced machines and equipments that provide the facilities for conducting the experiments and training for the students as per the market requirement. For example, the department’s highly advanced computational research lab has all important mechanical engineering softwares like ANSYS, Solidworks, Matlab, Autocad, Fluent (CFD) etc. These softwares help our students in gaining designing and other relevant skills with are required by the industry. This computational lab is fully networked and can be accessed by students and faculty members through their wi-fi enabled laptops provided by the institute. Its recently developed Center of Excellence in collaboration with Daikin Air conditioners Pvt Ltd. to ensure hands-on practical exposure for the students and help them acquire the new technologies being practiced in the air-conditioning industry. Its Mechanics lab. Developed in collaboration with Beijing Wave Spectrum Science Ltd. with an investment of about 0.5 crores is an example of eagerness of industry to associate with us. Its IC Engine lab (equipped with CRDi and other technologies) and its Robotics lab. are yet another examples of department’s eagerness to always remain upgraded with recent technologies. Please click here to look at the complete details of the labs in Mechanical Engineering Department. In order to assist our students, each lab has a dedicated and qualified lab staff.
We have an unmatched campus placement record of more than 90% placements of eligible students every year in prestigious companies with superior annual packages in companies like Maruti Suziki, CB&I, Daikin Air Conditioners, Denso, Subros, JBM group, Fluor, Sona etc.
The typical salary package of our graduates is from about 4 lacs to 7 lacs.