Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 

School of Engineering

The engineering program at Chanakya University is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that extends beyond technical knowledge. Internships and research training are integral components of the curriculum, aligning with the university’s mission to develop transformative leaders and create knowledge for holistic development. Internships offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience in their chosen field, allowing them to apply classroom learning to real-world situations. These experiences help students develop problem-solving skills, adaptability, and an understanding of industry practices. Research training is another key aspect of the program, fostering a spirit of objective inquiry and thought leadership. Students engage in research projects, working closely with faculty mentors to address complex engineering challenges. This hands-on approach encourages them to apply interdisciplinary design principles and think innovatively. Combined with a comprehensive curriculum that includes humanities, ethics, and cultural studies, these experiences empower graduates to be not only competent engineers but also complete human beings who are well-connected to society and its needs.

Eligibility Criteria

65% and above (or equivalent grade) in PUC/12th/any other equivalent exam conducted by a recognized authority / institution in India or abroad.

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Programme Highlights

The programs at Chanakya University stand out due to their unique features. They are characterized by a top-down, scientifically created curriculum that focuses on both depth of knowledge and experiential learning. The curriculum includes humanities and Indian Knowledge Systems to create holistic graduates. Students receive soft skill training woven into the technical curriculum, and internships and research training opportunities are integral, fostering innovative problem-solving and thought leadership. The program’s structure encourages students to be not just competent engineers but also well-connected, ethical individuals who are sensitive to societal needs.

Programme Structure

The program structure at Chanakya University is thoughtfully designed, with a total of 140 credits. Key features include a strong emphasis on professional core courses, constituting 60% of the program, providing students with a solid foundation in their chosen field. The remaining 40% is dedicated to electives, including project work, offering students the flexibility to explore their interests and gain specialized knowledge. Alongside technical coursework, mandatory non-credit courses in areas like ethics, culture, and social service ensure holistic development. This well-balanced credit distribution equips students with a comprehensive education that combines core expertise, interdisciplinary learning, and personal growth.

Faculty

Prof. Vineeth Paleri

Director Academics, School of Engineering

Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Former Professor, Department of CSE, NIT Calicut
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Prasad

Associate Professor

Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur)

Former Associate Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
Dr. Bharath Setturu

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, School of Engineering

Ph.D., IIIT Hyderabad; Post-doc, CES, IISc, Bengaluru

Geospatial Scientist
Sri Naresh Dixit P. S.

Assistant Professor of Civil engineering, School of Engineering

M.Tech., VTU, Belagavi

Former Research Associate, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Dr. Vijay V.

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

Ph.D., IIT Madras

Dr. Ashish Kumar Shukla

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

Ph.D., IIITDM, Jabalpur

Sri Shreehari H. S.

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

M.S., Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Former Faculty, SJC Institute of Technology
Banashankari Hosur

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

M.Tech, RVCE, Bengaluru

Former faculty of NMIT Banagalore & MCOE Pune
Banu Priya M.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, School of Engineering

M. Tech., Ph.D.(Pursuing)

Bhagirathi T

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

M.C.A

Smt. Usha Subramanian

Adjunct Professor, Computer Science, School of Engineering

M.S., BITS Pilani

Former Professor at MIIT, Myanmar
Sri Pradeep Kumar Gopalakrishnan

Professor of Practice, School of Engineering

M.Tech., Indian Institute of Science

Prof. P. V. Venkitakrishnan

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., IIT Madras

Former Director, CBPO and Prof. Satish Dhawan Chair Scientist at ISRO
Dr. Kowshik Thopalli

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., Arizona State University

Post-doc Researcher Machine Intelligence Group, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Dr. Ritesh Jain

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., University of Wuppertal, Germany Renesas Electronics

Sri Shishir Shukla

Visiting Faculty

M.S. Arizona State University Renesas Electronics

3 US patents and author of 2 IEEE publications
Dr. Siddhartha Visveswara Jayanti

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., MIT, USA

Research Scientist, Google Research
Dr. Tanujay Saha

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., Princeton University

ML Engineer, Intel Corporation, USA
Prof. Y. N. Srikant

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science

Former Faculty, IISc Bengaluru

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