Vision

To achieve excellence in Mechanical engineering education with strong ethical values for serving the stakeholders.

Mission

• To provide state-of-the-art facilities to Achieve Excellence in Education.
• To take up various value-added courses to enhance Placement Potential.
• To use a creative teaching learning process to develop Research Aptitude.
• To instil Ethics, High moral values, and a lifelong learning Mindset.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1: To develop an ability among graduates for applying knowledge of mechanical engineering with a multi-disciplinary approach.
• PEO2: To prepare graduates having entrepreneurial skills, research attributes and motivation for higher studies and lifelong learning.
• PEO3: To inculcate ethical and social values in students to become socially responsible human beings.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO-1:- Students are able to apply fundamental concepts of mechanical engineering to design, analyze, manufacture and testing of mechanical components and systems.

PSO-2:- Students are able to solve community problems with the help of knowledge of mechanical engineering, computational software, and programming skills to improve their placement potential.

Key Highlights of the Department

• Highly Qualified Faculty: 6 out of 12 faculty members possess Ph.D. degrees, contributing to a strong academic and research environment.
• Established Legacy: Over 2,000 graduates have emerged from the department, making significant contributions in industry and research globally.
• Consistently Excellent Results: The department boasts 75+ university toppers, 7 gold medals, and a consistent record of outstanding academic achievements.
• Research & Development: More than 210 research papers published in reputed journals and conferences; 15+ patents filed or granted.
• Industry-Oriented Curriculum: Industry-Oriented Curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications. It emphasizes hands-on training, industry-relevant projects, and collaboration with leading companies to prepare students for successful careers.
• 24x7 Access to Workshop and CAD Lab: Students have round-the-clock access to our fully equipped workshop and CAD lab, fostering a hands-on learning environment. This encourages innovation, practical skill development, and continuous project work at their own pace.
• Curriculum-embedded internships: lasting up to six months, significantly enhance job prospects by providing valuable industry exposure and practical experience.
• Value-Added Training: Regular workshops, guest lectures, skill development programs, and certification courses to improve employability.
• Integration of Coding Skills in Core Curriculum: We emphasize programming languages like Python, C, and Java in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum to meet industry demands. This equips students with dual expertise, enabling them to secure placements in top multinational IT companies.
• Social Responsibility: Emphasis on producing engineers with a strong sense of ethics, sustainability, and contribution to society.
• Strong Placement Track Record: Students placed in leading core companies like Tata Motors, Force Motors, Bajaj,L&T, and IT companies such as TCS, Capgemini, Persistent, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, and more

Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities

The department offers world-class infrastructure tailored for modern technical education.

Fully air-conditioned smart classrooms equipped with smart boards and high-speed internet.

6+ laboratories designed with ergonomic furniture and modern instruments, including.

• Material Science and Metrology Lab
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Lab
• Heat Transfer and Dynamics of Machinery Lab
• Fluid Mechanics and Turbo Machinery Lab
• IC Engine Lab
• CAD Lab with software tools like CATIA, ANSYS, MATLAB, SCILAB, Python.

Mechanical Workshop with Lathe Machines:

• Surface Grinder
• Shaper Machine
• Universal Milling Machine
• Radial Drill Machine
• CNC Lathe machine,
• CNC Vertical Milling Machine,

Teaching–Learning Pedagogy:

• ICT-enabled teaching using MOODLE, Smart Boards, and virtual labs.
• Access to national and international e-learning platforms: SWAYAM, NPTEL, Coursera (Stanford University) and Code Chef learn and coding platform.
• Blended learning is supported by Distance Learning Centers of IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
• Local Guardian Mentoring System for personalized student guidance and support.

Industry Readiness & Skill Development

• Add-on certification courses and Foreign Languages.
• Six-month full-time internship/industry project in the 8th semester for hands-on industry experience.

Employability enhancement through:

• Mock interviews
• Soft skills training
• Project-based learning
• Entrepreneurship development via Innovation & Startup Center

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at RCPIT is committed to developing future-ready engineers equipped to thrive globally. We offer a comprehensive education that combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on experience in world-class laboratories and 24x7 access to workshops and CAD labs. Our industry-oriented curriculum integrates core mechanical concepts with modern programming skills like Python, C, and Java, aligning with the evolving demands of both core and IT sectors. With personalized faculty mentorship and real-world project exposure, we nurture creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. As a result, our graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths, from advanced manufacturing and automotive design to roles in top multinational IT companies.