About
The Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre (NCERC) established its Department of Mechatronics Engineering in 2013 with the objective of offering a multidisciplinary engineering program that integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, robotics, instrumentation, computer science, and control systems. The B.Tech. programme in Mechatronics Engineering was introduced to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in automation, robotics, intelligent system design, and Industry 4.0 technologies, with an annual intake of 60 students. The program is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2022, with reaccreditation granted in July 2025. Since its inception, the department has steadily grown in academic strength, infrastructure, and industry collaboration, emerging as a dynamic hub of innovation that seamlessly merges core engineering disciplines to design and develop smart systems combining mechanical components with electronic control and intelligent software.
The department is committed to delivering high-quality technical education supported by modern, state-of-the-art laboratories, experienced and distinguished faculty with strong industry and academic expertise, and comprehensive industry-oriented training. Emphasizing strong fundamentals in core engineering, hands-on laboratory training, interdisciplinary project-based learning, research and innovation activities, and industry certification programs in PLC, robotics, and embedded systems, the department prepares students to excel in rapidly evolving technological landscapes. Students are encouraged to actively engage in research, collaborate with industry partners, participate in national and international competitions, and work closely with faculty on innovative projects in areas such as robotics and automation, industrial automation and PLC, embedded systems and IoT, artificial intelligence applications, control systems engineering, and mechatronic system design. The department also offers minor and honours degree options that empower students to shape themselves into innovative professionals. Supported by a strong and widespread alumni network holding prominent positions in academia and industry at national and international levels, the department adopts a holistic and forward-thinking approach to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, ultimately empowering graduates to become leaders who contribute meaningfully to technological advancements that shape the future.
VISION
To develop professionally ethical and socially responsible Mechatronics engineers to serve the humanity through quality professional education.
MISSION
- M1: The department is committed to impart the right blend of knowledge and quality education to create professionally ethical and socially responsible graduates.
- M2: The department is committed to impart the awareness to meet the current challenges in technology.
- M3: Establish state-of-the-art laboratories to promote practical knowledge of mechatronics to meet the needs of the society
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’S)
- PEO 1: Graduates shall have the ability to work in multidisciplinary environment with good professional and commitment.
- PEO 2: Graduates shall have the ability to solve the complex engineering problems by applying electrical, mechanical, electronics and computer knowledge and engage in lifelong learning in their profession.
- PEO 3: Graduates shall have the ability to lead and contribute in a team with entrepreneur skills, professional, social and ethical responsibilities.
- PEO 4: Graduates shall have ability to acquire scientific and engineering fundamentals necessary for higher studies and research.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO’S)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- 1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- 2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- 3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- 4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- 5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- 6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- 7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- 9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- 10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- 11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- 12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO’S)
- 1: Design and develop Mechatronics systems to solve the complex engineering problem by integrating electronics, mechanical and control systems.
- 2: Apply the engineering knowledge to conduct investigations of complex engineering problem related to instrumentation, control, automation, robotics and provide solutions.