The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in the year 2010. The department draws its strength from a team of dedicated faculty members with both academic and industrial experience. The department offers UG programme in Automobile Engineering stream. The department is well equipped with laboratories such as, two and three wheeler laboratory, automotive engine and components laboratory, automotive chassis and transmission laboratory, automotive electrical and electronics laboratory, automotive scanning and vehicle maintenance laboratory and automobile vehicle maintenance and reconditioning laboratory.
Among the various activities of the department, the KAHE Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) outshines with its many guest lectures by eminent personalities from academic and industrial background. Our students have won second prize for “Best Build Quality Award” in BAJA SAE 2012 national level competition. In addition to that our students have also participated in SUPRA (F1 car modeling and fabrication competition and EFFICYLE (hybrid three-wheeler) competition. Apart from the national level participation, students also participate in international level competition like Formula UniMAP 2013 – Malaysia. Frequent industrial visits to renowned industries are one of the key activities of the department. The SAE plays a very important role in mobilizing student participation by conducting various quiz competitions and seminars. The department owns a separate library with a wide collection of journals, SAE magazines and books. Automobile Engineering Association (AEA) is actively conducting various conferences, workshops, symposiums, etc. The department maintains a close liaison with several
Vision
- The Vision of the Department is to produce globally competent Engineers through value-based quality education with scientific research capability for the needs of the automotive Industries and sustainable development of the society.
Mission
- To provide high quality education with interdisciplinary skills through teaching-learning process, state of the art laboratories, vehicle fabrication and research facilities. To have a close interaction with professional bodies, industries and research centers to develop a high standard of academic excellence through technology, collaborative research projects and innovation. To encourage professional responsibility, moral and ethical values and importance of life-long learning. educational institutions and industries in and out of the country through faculty research and collaborative projects.