Academics


M.Tech (Automotive Technology)

Dr.Anand pandey

Colonol (Dr). Anand Pandey
Professor & Head, Mechanical Engineering Departrment

Overview

Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) offers, program in M.Tech in Automotive Technology with an intake of 30 students. ARAI is a well-known Automotive Research, Development, Testing & Certification Institute in the country. The Skill development initiative of ARAI is ARAI Academy, located in the middle of Industrial hub at Chakan, Pune. This programme has a unique feature which incorporates all the latest and emerging technology in automotive industry including electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel vehicles, autonomous technology, hybrid technology, pilot less car, drone technology, smart electronic & mechatronic, AI & ML, IoT and embedded application in automotive. The students are exposed to the latest technologies, which help them to meet the requirements of the Automotive Industry.


M.Tech (Automotive Technology)

Intake: 30

Duration: 2 Years


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Programme Highlights

  • Internship and Placement in leading Automotive companies
  • One semester (six months) at SIT, Pune
  • One semester (six months) at ARAI FID, Chakan, Pune.
  • The final two semesters will fully focus on internship cum dissertation in the automotive industry.
  • Access to State of the art laboratory at SIT, Pune and ARAI FID, Pune
  • Regular interaction with ARAI and Automotive leaders
  • GATE stipend for GATE qualified candidates
  • Teaching assistantships for meritorious candidates

The department has state of art facility as

  • Electric Vehicle Test Setup
  • 8 Channel Battery Cell Tester
  • Dynamometer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab

Department’s Funded Research and Consultancy:

Year:- 2018-19
Sr. No. Name of the Scheme/Project/Endowments/Chairs Name of the Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator (if applicable) Name of the Funding agency Type (Government/Non-Government) Department Year of Award Funds provided (INR in lakhs) Duration of the project
1 Design and Development of Aerosol Generator for Biomedical Applications. Dr. Nitin Khedkar SIU-SCRI Non-Government Mech 2019 9.75 2 Years
2 Design Development and Analysis of Hollow Polymer based Micro Lattice Compact Heat Exchanger Dr. Anirban Sur SIU-SCRI Non-Government Mech 2019 9.1 2 Years
Year:- 2019-20
Sr. No. Name of the Scheme/Project/ Endowments/ Chairs Name of the Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator (if applicable) Name of the Funding agency Type (Government/Non-Government) Department Year of Award Funds provided (INR in lakhs) Duration of the project
1 Develop combo catalytic converter to convert diesel fuelled vehicle exhaust (waste) to oxygen gas to reduce global warming and metropolitan city’s smog in winter session. Dr. Anand Pandey SIU-SCRI Non-Government SIT 2020 10 2
Year:- 2020-21
Sr. No. Name of the Scheme/Project/ Endowments/ Chairs Name of the Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator (if applicable) Name of the Funding agency Type (Government/Non-Government) Department Year of Award Funds provided (INR in lakhs) Duration of the project
1 Experimental Analysis of Solar Collector and Thermal Storage for Smart Portable Milk Pasteurization system Dr. Anirban Sur ISHRAE (Indian Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers) Non-Government Mech 2021 0.5
2 Design Devlopment and techno economic (using ML) analysis of 3D printed lattice base protective gear Dr. Sharnil Pandya (PI) Dr Anirban Surr and Sarafaraj Shaikh as Co-PI SIU-SCRI Non-Government CS/Mech 2021 1.5

Funded Consultancy

Year:- 2018-19
Sr. No. Name of the Project PI/CO-PI/Dept Organization Start Date & Duration Amount in INR (Lakhs)
1 Design and Development of
automated processing chamber		 Dr. Anirban Sur NIRDESH 2018
2 years 		0.66
Total 0.66
Year:- 2020-21
Sr. No. Name of the Project PI/CO-PI/Dept Organization Start Date & Duration Amount in INR (Lakhs)
1 Oxygen regenerating plant Mechanical SUHRC 22/3/2020
1 year 		Nil
Total 0.0
Year:- 2020-21
Sr. No. Name of the Project PI/CO-PI/Dept Organization Start Date & Duration Amount in INR (Lakhs)
1 Technical & Soft Skills Training for Tata Electronics Employees through Skillsonics Mechanical TATA Nov 2021
1 month 		7.5
2 Technical & Soft Skills Training for Tata Electronics Employees through Skillsonics Mechanical TATA Dec 2021
1 month 		7.5
3 Technical Training for 512 Army Base Workshop Staff Mechanical 512 Army Base Workshop June 2022
3 Days 		0.18
Total 14.68

Eligibility for Automotive Technology

  • Both Gate and Non-Gate qualified candidates are eligible M.Tech. admissions.
  • For Gate qualified candidates, admission will be given based on the valid Gate score.
  • For non-Gate candidates- The entrance examination and personal interview will be conducted at SIT, and based on the score of the entrance exam, admission will be offered.
  • B.Tech./ B.E. in Mechanical Engineering/Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science/Information Technology and other related disciplines of Engineering with minimum of four years duration from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes)
  • Industry professional supported by respective company and having minimum two years of experience with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes) in BE/BTech are also eligible.

Know about the admission process for M.Tech click on the addmission link: https://www.sitpune.edu.in/m.tech-addmission

Programme/ Course Structure

Program Highlights

  1. Internship and Placement in leading Automotive companies
  2. One semester (six months) at SIT, Pune
  3. One semester (six months) at ARAI FID, Chakan, Pune.
  4. The final two semesters will fully focus on internship cum dissertation in the automotive industry.
  5. Access to State of the art laboratory at SIT, Pune and ARAI FID, Pune
  6. Regular interaction with ARAI and Automotive leaders
  7. Stipend for GATE qualified candidates
  8. Teaching assistantships for meritorious candidates
  9. Electric Vehicle Test Setup
  10. 8 Channel Battery Cell Tester
  11. Dynamometer
  12. Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab

This programme has a unique feature which incorporates all the latest and emerging technology in automotive industry including electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel vehicles, autonomous technology, hybrid technology, pilot less car, drone technology, smart electronic & mechatronic, AI & ML, IoT and embedded application in automotive.

The students are exposed to the latest technologies, which help them to meet the requirements of the Automotive Industry.

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