About the Department
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 2011, with its first batch of graduates completing their degree in 2015. It functions under the School of Engineering and Technology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar-Garhwal.
The department offers a four-year undergraduate program—B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering—in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. From the academic session 2023–2024, the department has also commenced a Ph.D. program to foster advanced research and innovation.
With a strong focus on “Ideas to Innovation (i2i)”, the department provides state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities that encourage practical learning and experimentation. Key facilities include:
- CNC Turning Machine
- Sliding Wear Test Rig
- Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
- 3D Printer
- Well-equipped Workshops
These resources support research in core areas such as mechanical engineering, production engineering, and composite materials.
The department aims to produce highly skilled technical professionals to meet the growing demands of the country’s infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Our alumni have gone on to pursue higher education (M.Tech and Ph.D.) at prestigious institutions such as IISc, various IITs, and NITs. The department also boasts a solid placement record, with students placed in reputed companies such as JBM Group, Cipla, Saint Gobain india Pvt Ltd, and others.