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Basaveshwar Engineering College, BagalkoteESTD: 1963

Mechanical Engineering

Excelling in mechanical engineering education, research and innovation for sustainable development.

Chronicle of the Mechanical Engineering Department

Overview

Established in 1963, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and largest departments of Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkote. The department offers a B.E. programme with an annual intake of 120 students and has a recognized Research and Development Centre offering M.Sc. (Engg.) and Ph.D. programmes under VTU, Belagavi. It is also a recognized QIP Centre of AICTE, Government of India. The B.E. programme is NBA-accredited under the Tier-I framework aligned with the Washington Accord up to June 2028. Faculty members have successfully completed sponsored research projects worth over Rs. 300 lakhs, published over 500 research papers along with books and book chapters and guided 66 research scholars to Ph.D. degrees. Supported by Government funding agencies such as DRDO, DST, CSIR, NRB and VGST, the department provides excellent research facilities, strong industry interaction, industrial exposure and career opportunities in both core and IT sectors.

1963

Established

120

B.E. Intake

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Programs Offered

Department Highlights

  • Established in 1963, one of the oldest and largest departments of the institute.
  • Offers B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Intake: 120) under VTU, Belagavi.
  • Recognized Research and Development Centre since 2000, offering M.Sc. (Engg.) and Ph.D. programmes under VTU, Belagavi.
  • Recognized as a QIP Centre by AICTE, Government of India.
  • Total student strength of around 500, including UG and research scholars.
  • The B.E. programme has been accredited by NBA under the Tier-I framework aligned with the Washington Accord from 2003–2006, 2006–2009, 2016–2019, 2019–2022, 2022–2025, and 2025–June 2028.
  • Highly qualified and experienced faculty with strong academic and research credentials.
  • Sponsored research projects worth over Rs. 300 lakhs and over 500 research publications, books and book chapters.
  • 66 research scholars have successfully completed their Ph.D. degrees.
  • Research and infrastructure supported by Government funding agencies like DRDO and NRB (Ministry of Defence, Government of India), DST and CSIR (Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India), Board of Research in Fusion Science & Technology (BRFST, National Fusion Programme, Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat), AICTE (MHRD, Government of India) and VGST (Government of Karnataka).
  • Facilities for advanced research in material development, testing and consultancy.
  • Strong industry interaction through internships, industrial visits, expert lectures, and MoUs.
  • Student skill development is supported through MEA (Mechanical Engineering Association) and Centres of Excellence in Advanced Materials Testing, BEC-Bosch Rexroth Centre for Industrial Automation, Mechatronics and Robotics.
  • Excellent placement opportunities in both core engineering and IT sectors.
  • Curriculum aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE), industry-specific competencies, and NEP-2020 principles.
  • Strong sports culture with students representing the university and earning University Blues.