B.E. · MEDr. G. Manavendra

Mechanical Engineering.

The oldest engineering department here, teaching since 1979. Intake doubled to 120 on demand from industry, and it runs both a research centre and a product development cell.

Mechanical Engineering. building

About the department

Mechanical Engineering is one of BIET's founding departments, teaching since 1979 at an intake raised from 60 to 120 on demand from industry and research institutes. It houses a research centre and a product development cell, is affiliated to VTU and approved by the Institution of Engineers (India), and has been accredited three times by the National Board of Accreditation.

Mechanical Engineering is one of BIET's founding departments, teaching since 1979 at an intake raised from 60 to 120 on demand from industry and research institutes. It houses a research centre and a product development cell, is affiliated to VTU and approved by the Institution of Engineers (India), and has been accredited three times by the National Board of Accreditation. State and central agencies - AICTE, DST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, VGST, KSCST and KSBDB among them - have funded work here to Rs 197.45 lakh. Thirteen scholars have been awarded doctorates by VTU and thirteen more are registered, working on composites, alternative fuels, electronic engine management, fracture mechanics and precision engineering. As one of the largest and oldest departments, its workshops also serve the B.E., M.Tech and PhD work of other departments, and its graduates go into industry and into research institutions of international standing.

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Department code
UG
Programme level
25
Programme faculty count
14
Published laboratories
60
Programme sanctioned intake · 2026-27
4 years
Programme duration
1979
Established
VTU
Affiliating university
Eligibility & admission routes
Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science — minimum 45% (40% for reserved categories). Entrance via KCET / COMEDK.
Admission routes: KCET, COMEDK, Management Quota.

Vision & mission

Our vision
The department endeavors to be a center of excellence, to provide quality education leading the students to become professional mechanical engineers with ethics, contributing to the society through research, innovation, entrepreneurial and leadership qualities. Keywords: Center of Excellence, Ethics, Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurial and Leadership.

Mission

  1. 01To impart quality technical education through effective teaching-learning process leading to development of professional skills and attitude to excel in Mechanical Engineering.
  2. 02To interact with institutes of repute, to enhance academic and research activities.
  3. 03To inculcate creative thinking abilities among students and develop entrepreneurial skills.
  4. 04To imbibe ethical, environmental friendly and moral values amongst students through broad based education.

Objectives

Programme Educational Objectives(PEO)

  1. 01Enable to understand mechanical engineering systems those are technically viable, economically feasible and socially acceptable to enhance quality of life.
  2. 02Apply modern tools and techniques to solve real problems in mechanical and allied engineering streams.
  3. 03Communicate effectively using innovative tools, to demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
  4. 04Be a professional having ethical attitude with multidisciplinary approach to achieve self and organizational goals.
  5. 05Utilize the best academic environment to create opportunity to cultivate lifelong learning skills needed to succeed in profession.

Programme Specific Outcomes(PSO)

  1. 01Apply the acquired knowledge in design, thermal, manufacturing and interdisciplinary areas for solving industry and socially relevant problems.
  2. 02To enhance the abilities of students by imparting knowledge in emerging technologies to make them proficient mechanical engineers.
Dr. G. Manavendra
Head of department
Dr. G. Manavendra
Professor

Faculty & staff

Infrastructure

Laboratory ML3
Laboratory ML3
Laboratory ML1
Laboratory ML1
Laboratory M002
Laboratory M002
Laboratory M102
Laboratory M102
Laboratory M202
Laboratory M202
Laboratory WS2
Laboratory WS2
Laboratory WS1
Laboratory WS1
Laboratory ML3
Laboratory ML3
Laboratory ML2
Laboratory ML2
Classroom M101
Classroom M101
Classroom M307
Classroom M307
Classroom M-107
Classroom M-107
Classroom M-108
Classroom M-108

Placement

Placed per yearMechanical Engineering · source: department record and BIET Training & Placement Cell
013253850PLACED2023 — 20264120236 LPA5020244 LPA2820255 LPA720266 LPA
In-campusOff-campus
Mechanical Engineering placement record by year
YearCompaniesPlaced · In-campusPlaced · Off-campusTotalHighest package
202647076 LPA
202513280285 LPA
202420464504 LPA
202330356416 LPA

Distinguished alumni

Girish R

Girish R

Deputy Commissioner, Hasan
Rajesh Pawar

Rajesh Pawar

VP Brand Marketing & CX, DMI LLC
Business Practice Leader with 20 = years of industry experience working with Fortune 500 customers, Digital Marketing, CRM, Loyalty Programs, Business Intelligence and analytics Transformation engagements Head consulting, ADOBE(India)- Cloud Computing Director-Digital Marketing- COGNIZANT Practice Head, Analytics Platform Solutions-TCS
Shobanbabu S Talanki

Shobanbabu S Talanki

AVP, Photon Infotech, Bangalore
20+ Years of Experience in building consumer facing Omni channel/full-stack development Enterprise applications on Cloud/Private cloud, Micro-services, Big Data, API based applications with captive (Amex, Nokia, Honeywell), Product (Accenture, Symphony) and Services (Tata Infotech/TCS) companies. Co-Founder of a startup in India, Evangelist and Public Speaker in India.
Amit Kishore

Amit Kishore

Chief Development Officer, Rampur, UP
Mr. Amit Kishore cleared IAS with Rank 45 conducted by UPSE in the year 2010, and working has Chief Development officer Rampur, UP
Naveen Nagappa

Naveen Nagappa

Captain, Indian Army
Captain Naveen Nagappa Participated in Kargil war. Currently he is engaged in motivating the youth towards Nationalism and Patriotism. He Provides counselling to the youth to join the defense forces.
Girish mallenahally C

Girish mallenahally C

Patent holder
Mr. Girish mallenahally C has17 - Patents in his account granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Raushan Kumar

Raushan Kumar

IPS Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Gaya, Bihar
Mr. Raushan Kumar, IPS ASP, Gaya, Bihar
Vivek Thontadarya

Vivek Thontadarya

CEO, Tech VAT Ltd, London, UK
Vivek Thontadarya is an accomplished professional with a diverse and impressive academic and professional background. He holds an MBA from the University of Reading, UK, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Management from the University of York, UK. He also has a postgraduate qualification in Public Policy and Management from the University of York, UK. Vivek is a proud alumnus of BIET between 1989-93. His educational journey began with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, specialising in CAD/CAM and Robotics, from the University of Mysore (1989-1993) in India. He further enhanced his expertise with a PG Diploma in Operations Management, specialising in Information Management, from IGNOU, New Delhi. His professional qualifications include PRINCE2 and ITIL certifications from London. Vivek is the Co-Founder and Director of Tech VAT Ltd, Agile Pioneers Ltd, and Mind Dynamics Intl Ltd, UK. His key skills encompass IT, Strategic Management, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy Management, Project Management, and Operations. He offers consultancy services to clients in IT and Management across the UK and continental Europe. Vivek has been settled in London for nearly three decades. With a special interest in Indo-British trade and commerce development, Vivek has been instrumental in promoting Indian software services exports to Europe. He has led numerous significant software services export deals to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has published a research thesis on India's software services exports during the formative years of Indian software industry in late 90s. Vivek boasts extensive corporate experience at the senior management level, having worked with major organisations like IBM UK, CSC UK, and Tech Mahindra, UK. He has also served as a trustee in charitable organisations and as a governor in two educational institutions in London. Additionally, Vivek is a mentor to many young MBAs and Engineering & Science graduates, guiding them to become successful Technology/Management Consultants. He is a member of various advisory boards in both India and the UK and has worked as a trustee for three registered charities in the UK. Vivek contributes to academic journals and newspapers, writing about current affairs, the tech industry, management, public policy, leadership, and governance. During his leisure time, Vivek is an enthusiastic sailplane and glider pilot, having completed around 300 flights across England and holding a British pilot's license. He has served as the President of Kannada Balaga of UK, leading numerous charitable activities in India, particularly in Karnataka State. Additionally, he frequently contributes to events and causes related to the Indian diaspora in London.
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Advisory board

Programme Advisory Committee 18

Academics, industry representatives, alumni, parents and students nominated to review the programme, as published by the department.

Name & designationRole
Dr. H.B. AravindMember
Prof.Y.VrushabhendrappaMember
Dr. G. ManavendraMember
S J PrashanthMember
Dr. Dinesh Y.NMember
Dr. M.S. NagarajMember
Dr. C.R. NirmalaMember
Dr. K. C. DevendrappaMember
Dr. Sharan A.SMember
Mr. M KrishnamurthyMember
Mr. D.E. UmeshMember
Dr. Bharath K.NMember
Mr. Siddesh N.GMember
Mr. Chethan GMember
Mr. Rajappa S.BMember
Mr. Sathyanaryan Rao T.MMember
Mr. S R JeevanMember
Mr. Sunil NMember

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