
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Why SMVEC is One of the Best Engineering Colleges in Puducherry & Tamil Nadu for Mechanical Engineering?
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 2008, offering a PG course since 2013 and a Ph.D. program since 2016. Accredited by the NBA, it features modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratories, and dedicated faculty. Our expertise spans product design, composite materials, nanotechnology, thermal and energy engineering, and manufacturing technology, supporting academic excellence and industry standards. We are also NAAC accredited and recognized as one of the best B.tech mechanical engineering colleges in Puducherry and Tamilnadu. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a successful career in mechanical engineering.

Department Vision and Mission

Vision
The Mechanical Engineering department strives to be recognized as an excellent academic and research center for creating outstanding Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders, positioning itself as one of the best mechanical engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Mission
M1: Professional Skills:
To provide quality education to enhance students' inter-personal and intra-personal skills.
M2: State-of-art facilities:
To render excellent infrastructure facilities and laboratories to excel as skilled professionals
M3: Research Exposure:
To Strengthen Research and Development within the department through industrial
associations
M4: Employability:
To put enthusiastic exertions to enhance employability and entrepreneurship skills of students
M5: Human Values:
To empower students with professional ethics and human values to serve the society
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1: Technical knowledge
To foster our young graduates with cogent technical knowledge so as to make them employable.
PEO2: Real-Time Applications
To apply the acquired knowledge in the field of Mathematics, Science and Engineering in developing real-time projects.
PEO 3: Design Ability
To design a system, component or process to meet the desired needs within realistic constraints such as manufacturing, economy, environmental sustainability, social, health and safety .
PEO 4: Ethics
To prepare the students to become entrepreneurs with professional attitude in the broader ethical perspective.
PEO 5: Life - Long Learning
To craft curiosity among students for life-long learning through self-study
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO 1: Solving real time problems
To develop capability to identify, analyze and solve engineering problems in concern to mechanical engineering along with
associated engineering streams.
PSO 2: Pursue Professional career
To bestow quality learning environment to pursue professional career in mechanical engineering with integrated knowledge
PSO 3: Concentrating on skill development
To enflame the student’s technical capabilities in engineering design process, intra and inter personnel, linguistic and higher level professional skills required in engineering.
Welcome Message
Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC). Established in 2008, our department focuses on quality education with practical, hands-on learning. Our faculty, many with doctorates, are active researchers who publish extensively. We offer state-of-the-art labs and research groups, preparing well-rounded engineers for the growing demand in manufacturing. We prioritize transparency and student engagement, collaborating with technical and professional societies for a holistic academic experience. As one of the top B.Tech mechanical colleges in Pondicherry, SMVEC is committed to nurturing students to become leaders in the mechanical engineering field.

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Programs
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Our Department at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College offers a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, an M.Tech in Manufacturing Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in advanced manufacturing processes and industrial automation. We are proud to be listed among the top 10 mechanical engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Placements
Achievements
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SMVEC has a track record of remarkable accomplishments in academics, research, and industry placements, demonstrating our dedication to excellence and innovation in engineering education. We continue to be featured top 3 in the Pondicherry mechanical colleges list for our academic success and industry-relevant curriculum.
Faculty
The Department of Mechanical Engineering’s faculty comprises seasoned professionals with a wide range of specializations and substantial academic backgrounds. They are committed to fostering student growth via quality education, research, and industry participation, guaranteeing a well-rounded learning experience for all. This solid foundation helps our department rank among the top 10 mechanical engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Infrastructure
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
This laboratory at SMVEC’s Mechanical Engineering department focuses on hands-on instruction in fluid mechanics and hydraulic machinery. It includes crucial equipment, including venturi metres, orifice metres, notches, weirs, and numerous pump configurations. These resources provide students with practical insights into the operation and principles of flow measurement and hydraulic machinery.
Events
Guest Lecture on “The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Modern Infrastructure and Construction Technology”
Department of IT Organizing seminar on “Collaboration with the Institution of Engineers (India), Puducherry Chapter.
Seminar on “Entrepreneurship Outreach Program” Powered by SPARC – Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College

If you have any inquiries regarding the department, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you with any questions or information you may need.
Dr.G.G. Sozhamannan,
Professor and Head,
Department of Mechanical Engineering