The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra began its illustrious journey in 1963 and has since established itself as a centre of excellence in engineering education, research, and innovation. The department offers degree programmes in Mechanical Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, and Robotics and Automation, catering to the evolving needs of industry and technological advancements.
The department is supported by highly qualified and experienced faculty members who actively contribute to teaching, research, consultancy, and sponsored research and development projects. Since its inception, the department has attracted meritorious undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, providing them with a stimulating academic environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The department has well-established laboratories equipped with a wide range of machines, tools, experimental facilities, and modern computer systems. These facilities support hands-on learning, product design, manufacturing, simulation, automation, robotics, and research and development activities. Special emphasis is placed on practical training and the application of theoretical concepts to real-world engineering problems.
With a strong commitment to quality education, research, and technological advancement, the department encourages students to explore its academic and research facilities, undertake innovative projects, and develop the technical and professional competencies required to meet emerging engineering challenges. Through its diverse academic programmes and focus on advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, robotics, and automation, the department strives to prepare competent engineers, researchers, and future leaders for industry and academia.

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT, Kurukshetra. It began its journey in the year 1963. Over the last five decades, we have grown our expertise and competence in the core Mechanical Engineering curriculum and research.

We have strong undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering including a B. Tech. (Production &Industrial Engineering) program. At the postgraduate level, we offer M. Tech program in three specializations- Thermal, Industrial & Production, Design, and PhD degrees. Several sponsored candidates from industries and research laboratories carry out their postgraduate and doctoral studies in our department. The programs are designed to prepare our graduates for a rapidly changing world and to go well beyond being significant contributors. We have state of the art research facilities to support our academic programs and research. Our faculties are renowned leaders in their fields, and our students-from undergraduates, postgraduates to doctoral scholars-have the opportunity to work with them one-on-one on problems defining the state-of-the art. Our approach is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, and we stress the exploration of innovative and even unconventional ideas. Our goal for undergraduate students is to give them a high-quality engineering education that includes hands-on experience. Each of our faculty members is ready and willing to work in their research specialty with capable students on individual projects. We strive to ensure that all our undergraduate students have a strong education with teaming and leadership skills, involvement in student activities, and the practical background of internship experience. We believe that emphasizing these areas will make our students well qualified to take leadership roles in the future.

The UG students have been working at Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) club for more than one decade and have participated in number of national and international events bringing applauds to the department. Our master’s and doctoral students give numerous technical presentations in courses and on their research. These students are also expected to publish their research in relevant peer reviewed engineering journals. The course contents are periodically updated for introducing new scientific and technological developments.

Finally, it is my pleasure to work with such highly distinguished staff and to serve our inquisitive and passionate student body in achieving our department mission and vision.

Best wishes

Pankaj Chandna
Professor & Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Kurukshetra-136118, Haryana, INDIA
Phone : 01744-233556/447
E-mail : hodmechanical@nitkkr.ac.in