FAQs-Department Of Automobile Engineering

Why to go for Automobile Engineering at MRIIRS?

India as a developing economy is becoming a hub for exports of finished and semi-finished auto products. MRIIRS is situated at the centre of the auto hub of the National Capital Region. MRIIRS in association with major auto manufacturing companies such as Maruti, Honda, JBM, Shriram pistons, JCB, Hero motor corps etc provides industry live exposure to young minds in the area of Automobile Engineering. The strategic location of FET MRIIRS enhances the prospects of employment and a subsequent successful career in Automobile Engineering.

What is the scope of the Automobile Engineering?

All major world auto manufacturers are setting their base in India. Moreover, with the exponential increase of automobiles on the Indian roads, auto experts are in great demand. After graduation students are eligible for placement in automotive companies like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra Mahindra, Honda Motors, General Motors, Tata Motors, BMW, Hyundai, Nissan, Chevrolet etc. The hands on practice in the laboratories also improve the self entrepreneurship capabilities. Some of the other areas are defence sector, regional transport office (RTO), space programme, banking sector, insurance sector, atomic energy, power plants, railways, research laboratories, software development, information technology etc. Some students, with meritorious academic records and matching skills, had opted for higher studies in both National and International universities.

After passing the 4 year B.Tech course name the companies / organization that may come for placement.

How many batches of Automobile engineers have passed out from MRIIRS?

Seven batches (2009-2013, 2010-2014 2011-2015, 2012-2016, 2013-2017, 2014-2018, 2015-2019).

What is the placement status of the students passing out from Auto Engineering branch?

About 70% of the interested and eligible students got placement in industries that visited campus viz JBM, Krishna Maruti, IRTE, Sonalika Tractors, Sharda Motors, Gulati Auto and Robo components. 15 to 20 percent students opt for higher studies in foreign universities of countries such as Germany, USA, Australia, Italy etc. Few students have started their own enterprise in the auto sector.

How much salary is a student normally offered after graduating?

Starting range is from 2.5 LPA to 5 LPA.

What are the various co-curricular and extra-circular activities organized in the Automobile Department?

1. Workshops under SAE collegiate club.
2. Various competitions of Design and Development of Vehicle such as SUPRA SAE, BAJA SAE, Efficycle SAE.
3. Entrepreneurship development skills under Entrepreneurship cell of the university.
4. Skill Development through different workshops.
5. College fest (Cultural and Technical).
6. International competition such as Shell Eco Marathon Asia [Kualampur Malaysia (2012) and Manila, Philippines (2014)] and BAJA International USA (2013) Formula Student Hockenheimring Germany (2014).
7. Industrial visits to leading industries are organized every year to provide practical knowledge to the students.
8. Guest lectures by notable personalities are conducted to enlighten the students and these lectures tap their creative instincts.
9. National Conferences and Seminar
10. Faridabad Industrial Association Competitions.
11. IATIA Competition 2016, 2017 & 2018.
12. Hackthon 2019.
13. Workshop on Emerging Automotive Technologies 2018
14. DST Sponsored Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development Program (TEDP) in Two Wheeler Service Technology 2019.

Which are the labs in the automobile engineering department?

1. a) Automobile Engineering Lab
2. b) Two wheeler Technology lab
3. c) I.C Engine Lab
4. d) Auto electrical and electronics lab
5. e) Vehicle maintenance lab
6. f) Fuel and Lubricant Lab
7. g) Theory of Machines Lab
8. h) Strength of Materials Lab
9. i) Computer Aided Vehicle Design Lab
10. j) Measuring Techniques Lab
11. k) Simulation Lab
12. l) Computer Aided Drafting Lab

What are the different softwares on which training is provided under Automobile engineering?

• AutoCAD.
• CATIA
• CREO.
• MAT Lab

How many subjects/courses are offered for study per Semester?

5 to 6 Theory courses and 3-4 lab courses are offered per semester

What are the various organizations where technical training is organized for the students?

Companies like Escorts, Yamaha, Toyato, Mahindra and Mahindra, Suzuki motors, Hero Motors, Tata Motors Honda Siel Cars, JBM Auto, JK Tyres, Essar Steels, GKN, New Holland Tractors, JCB India, Aviva, Suzuki Power Train, Ford, GKN Drivelines, Essar Steels etc.

What is the future after undergoing the program in B.Tech automobile engineering?

One can have the career in:

• In Auto Sector.
• In Govt / Public Sector. [Railways,State transport, Govt Insurance Companies, Defence, IRTE (Institute of Road Traffic Education)]
• Self Entrepreneur. (Self Designed Vehicles Auto workshops)
• I.T Sector
• Service sectors such as Banks, Financial Institutes, and Research
• Higher studies in National and International universities after passing GATE & GRE Exams.

What is being taught in Automobile engineering?

Automobile-its parts, its working, engines, drivelines, differential, wheels and tyres, gearboxes, Steering system, A.B.S, braking system, wiring, Lighting System, Center locking system, E.G.R, Fuels and lubricants, solar usage, Automobile chassis design, Mechatronics, Pollution and control, Heating Cooling in vehicles, Computer aided vehicle design and Emerging automotive technologies. In the programme along with the technical courses emphasis is also given on Aptitude and Personality development, Holistic wellness and foreign languages.

What is the strength of the Automobile Engg. Deptt.

The department has best faculty from renowned academic institutions and corporate world, who are expert in their respective areas. Equal emphasis is given on the practical training in the well equipped laboratories of the department. The department is also associated with Indian Oil (R&D Centre), HONDA (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India Limited) and Automotive Skill Development Centre, New Delhi. Sufficient emphasis is also laid on soft skills and overall personality development of the students.

With whom can I contact for further clarifications about the course?

You may like to send a mail to devendra.fet@mriu.edu.in or contact 8800495701, 01294268760. You can also meet the following persons: