B.E Automobile Engineering College in Chennai.

About the Department

The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in 1999 with an intake of 30 students. The department is supported by a team of well-qualified and experienced faculty and staff members, known for their technical expertise and administrative capabilities. It is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that fulfill the academic and research needs of the students. The department is actively involved in both teaching and research across various domains of Automobile Engineering and allied fields. It is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) until June 2027. To further expand its academic offerings, a new program B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) was launched in the academic year 2024–25.

Vision

To be recognized as a distinguished department renowned for producing competent and responsible mechanical engineers specialized in automobile engineering, meeting the dynamic demands of automotive industries on national and global scale, nurtured by exceptional facilities and support Mission.

Mission

Vision achieved by,

Igniting the passion of individuals for learning, research, and innovation by establishing collaborative learning through dynamic teaching methodologies, hands-on experiences, and research opportunities, to contribute in the advancement of automotive technologies.
Advancing the competency of individuals through comprehensive academic curriculum, state-of-the-art-laboratory facilities, and training on critical thinking skills to comprehend industry requirements and provide innovative solutions in the automotive and associated domains.
Providing engineering and technological solutions for challenges such as sustainability, safety, and efficient transportation at national and global levels, through interdisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and academic institutions.

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1: Graduates will have acquired a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and specialized knowledge in automobile engineering, adapted to technological advancements leading to successful careers in the automotive and manufacturing industries.

PEO2: Graduates will showcase the ability for innovation and flexibility in embracing technological progress and evolving industry dynamics, fostering a commitment to ongoing learning, culminating further academic pursuits and research endeavors.

PEO3: Graduates will understand the ethical, social, and environmental implications and adhere to the principles of ethical conduct, sustainability, and corporate responsibility to become responsible professionals and successful entrepreneurs.

Program Outcomes

Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK)

WK1: A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
WK2: Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
WK3: A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
WK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
WK5: Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
WK6: Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in theengineering discipline.
WK7: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
WK8: Knowledge of the role of engineering insociety and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer topublic safety and sustainable development.
WK9: Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
WK10: Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)

PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)

PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)

PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)

PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).

PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)

PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.

PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences

PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO11: Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)

Program Specific Outcomes

PSO1: Design, analyze, and optimize automotive systems and components using principles of mechanical engineering and specialized knowledge in automobile engineering.

PSO2: Integrate advanced technologies into automotive systems, including electric and hybrid powertrain, autonomous driving systems, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and advanced driver assistance systems.

PSO3: Plan, conduct, and interpret tests and experiments to validate the performance, reliability, and safety of automotive systems and components.

Department of Automobile Engineering