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M. Tech. in Automotive Engineering

Automobile engineers have quite a good demand in India because of the fast growth rate of the automobile sector. India is ranked as one of the largest producers in the world with an average annual production of more than seventeen million vehicles.  Automotive industry contributes to the 7% of GDP as per the data. According to a report released recently by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, our country is also one of the largest automotive markets. Automobile exports are growing annually with the support of the policies taken by the government to attract multinational companies to invest in India.

 

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Automobile engineers have quite a good demand in India because of the fast growth rate of the automobile sector. India is ranked as one of the largest producers in the world with an average annual production of more than seventeen million vehicles.  Automotive industry contributes to the 7% of GDP as per the data. According to a report released recently by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, our country is also one of the largest automotive markets. Automobile exports are growing annually with the support of the policies taken by the government to attract multinational companies to invest in India.

All these set a potential platform for automobile engineering market and jobs in this sector. With the government’s ‘The Automotive Mission Plan’ (AMP) II 2016-26, a plethora of job opportunities in this industry is expected. The sector currently needs educated professionals with innovative ideasin design and manufacturing of such advanced automobiles and machines.

Automobile Engineers are in demand not only in India, but also in foreign countries. Automobile Engineering has opened up great employment opportunities in private and multinational automobile companies, service stations, defence services as well as in entrepreneurship.

Curriculum

Semester 1
Course code Type Subject L T P Credits
21AT600 FC Applied Mathematics 3 0 3 4
21AT601 FC Automotive Chassis and Transmission Systems 3 0 0 3
21AT602 FC Internal Combustion Engines 3 0 0 3
21AT603 FC Automotive Materials and Manufacturing 3 0 0 3
21AT611 SC Automotive Electronics 3 0 0 3
21AT682 FC Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory 0 0 3 1
21AT681 SC Automotive Electronics Lab 0 0 3 1
21AT683 FC Machine Learning with Python 0 0 3 1
21HU602 Career Competency I P/F
21HU601 HU Amrita Value Program P/F
Credits 19
Semester 2
Course code Type Subject L T P Credits
21AT612 SC Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation 3 0 3 4
21AT613 SC Emissions, Control and Fuel Cells 3 0 0 3
21AT614 SC NVH and Refinement 3 0 0 3
21AT615 SC Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 3 0 0 3
E Elective I 2 0 3 3
21AT684 SC NVH Lab 0 0 3 1
21RM602 SC Research Methodology 2 0 0 2
21HU603 Career Competency II 0 0 2 P/F
Credits 19
Semester 3
Course code Type Subject L T P Credits
E Elective II 3 0 0 3
E Elective III 3 0 0 3
21AT798 P Dissertation I 10
Credits 16
Semester 4
Course code Type Subject L T P Credits
21AT799 P Dissertation II 16
Credits 16

Total Credits: 70

Foundation Core
Course code Type Subject L T P Credits
21AT600 FC Applied Mathematics 3 0 3 4
21AT601 FC Automotive Chassis and Transmission Systems 3 0 0 3
21AT602 FC Internal Combustion Engines 3 0 0 3
21AT603 FC Automotive Materials and Manufacturing 3 0 0 3
21AT682 FC Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory 0 0 3 1
21AT683 FC Machine learning with Python Lab 0 0 3 1
21AT611 SC Automotive Electronics 3 0 0 3
21AT612 SC Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation 3 0 3 4
21AT613 SC Emissions, Control and Fuel Cells 3 0 0 3
21AT614 SC NVH and Refinement 3 0 0 3
21AT615 SC Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 3 0 0 3
21AT681 SC Automotive Electronics Lab 0 0 3 1
21AT684 SC NVH Lab 0 0 3 1
21RM602 SC Research Methodology 2 0 0 2
Subject Core
Course code Type Subject L T P Credits
21AT611 SC Automotive Electronics 3 0 0 3
21AT612 SC Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation 3 0 3 4
21AT613 SC Emissions, Control and Fuel Cells 3 0 0 3
21AT614 SC NVH and Refinement 3 0 0 3
21AT615 SC Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 3 0 0 3
21AT681 SC Automotive Electronics Lab 0 0 3 1
21AT684 SC NVH Lab 0 0 3 1
21RM602 SC Research Methodology 2 0 0 2

 

List of Electives
Course code Subject L T P Credits
21AT701 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer 2 0 3 3
21AT702 Finite Element Methods and Analysis 2 0 3 3
Electives II & III
21AT703 Testing and Validation 3 0 0 3
21AT704 Special Topics in Advanced Engineering Application 3 0 0 3
21AT705 Off-Highway Mobility 3 0 0 3
21AT706 Vehicle Body Engineering 3 0 0 3
21AT707 Automotive Safety Systems 3 0 0 3
21AT708 Automotive Infotronics 3 0 0 3
21AT709 Project Management 3 0 0 3
21AT710 Automotive HVAC, Cabin Comfort and Ergonomics 3 0 0 3
21AT711 MEMS for Automotive Applications 3 0 0 3
21AT712 Automotive Tribology 3 0 0 3
Project
Course code Subject L T P Credits
21AT798 Dissertation I 10
21AT799 Dissertation II 16
Eligibility

Admission

Eligibility

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronics and Production Engineering.

Duration

Two years

Program Overview

Highlights of the Specialisation
  • Amrita Automotive Research and Technology Center (AARTC) established with industry support to provide state of art facilities for students to work on live projects.
  • AARTC is the only University laboratory providing comprehensive facilities to the tune of 20 crores in the automotive domain in India.
  • The program provides an opportunity for the students to pursue internships in automotive/allied companies and organizations such as Mercedes Benz, CVRDE, Volvo, NAL, JCI, BOSCH, Mahindra, Renault, Altair, Greaves-Cotton, Ashok Leyland etc. and European Universities under Indo-European initiative.
  • Automotive Engineering students get an opportunity to work on collegiate design series programs which facilitate designing and prototyping of vehicles.
Thrust Areas in Research
  • Engine and Emission Studies
  • Combustion Analysis
  • Performance and Emission Studies with Bio Fuels
  • NVH and Refinement
  • Vehicle Simulation
  • Multi Body Dynamics
  • Vehicle Handling
  • Structural and CFD Simulation
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle
  • Automotive HVAC
  • Cabin Comfort and Ergonomics
  • Light Weighting
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning
  • Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Structure Interaction
Best Student Projects
  • Design of a digital audio filter for reproduction of In-cabin audio response
  • Stability analysis on a multi body system model for couples slosh vehicle dynamics
  • Design and Analysis of Engine Mount System for a Formula Student Vehicle
  • Rotex engine integration in a small formula car: Vehicle Design and optimization of transmission system.
  • Investigation on Performance & Emissions of RCCI combustion on Diesel – Bio diesel in a Light Duty Engine.
Job Roles

The industry offers many challenging and interesting roles to skilled professionals. Some of the common job roles include:

  • Designing, development and manufacturing of vehicles
  • Creating blueprint of vehicles and its components
  • Maintenance and Servicing in automobile workshops, aircraft industries, aviation, marine vessels, and diesel power stations

Amrita has an array of opportunities waiting for the potential students.

MTech Program Fee 2022 (Per Semester)

Facilities and Infrastructure

 

Amrita Automotive Research and Technology Center, Transient and Eddy current Dynamometer, Mexa-1-D1-EGR gas analyzer, Thermal shock system, Fuel and Coolant conditioning system

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Facilities

Fast Response FID Analyzer, Nano Particle Measurement System, High pressure Lube oil testing system

Facilities

Listening Studio , Vehicle testing lab, Chassis dynamometer.

Why Amrita

The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career

601-800th

World University Rankings 2019

141

BRICS Rankings 2020

801–1000th

World University Rankings 2019

168th

BRICS University Rankings 2020

7th

India University Rankings 2023

15th

Overall Rankings 2023
ranking
7th Best
University in India
ranking
Amrita Ranked No.1 in India Top 100 in The World
ranking
Topmost
‘A++’ Grade

Testimonials

Azhagu Siva Subramanian
Applus Idiada

“It was a great learning experience at Amrita with the superb environment. The college has provided us with the essential skills that are required in the industry to excel as a leader in the relevant field. I would like to thank the university and faculty members for all the efforts put in by them. And also glad to know that all my classmates are doing well in their respective jobs.”

D. Pranab
Engineer, Vehicle Evaluation Laboratory, ARAI (The Automotive Research Association of India)

“I am very delighted to be alumni of Amrita. The college environment and amrita culture will make you to excel in studies. The placement training that is given in amrita will be very useful to develop our careers. The university has given me the guidance to follow the right path in my career by providing me with excellent opportunities.”

Gopalakrishnan S
Product Development Engineer, Volvo

“It was a wonderful study atmosphere at Amrita. The college molded me in personal and technical skill which is very much required for the industry. It has given me the right direction in my career and provided good opportunities.”

Placements

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