Overview:

Automobile Engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the design, manufacture, and operation of automobiles and their systems. The Bachelor of Technology in Automobile Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate program, typically divided into 8 semesters, designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in automotive technology, mechanical engineering principles, and modern vehicle systems. This program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering aspects from vehicle dynamics and powertrain systems to advanced materials and manufacturing processes used in the automotive industry.

The course deals with both conventional and emerging technologies in the automotive sector, including electric and hybrid vehicles, autonomous driving systems, and sustainable transportation solutions. It aims to develop students' understanding of the entire automotive engineering process, from conceptualization and design to production and testing. The program also emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills, innovation, and project management capabilities essential for success in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

Course Curriculum

The course provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training that would enable students to start their journey in the field of automobile technologies. Notable modules include:

1. Vehicle Dynamics
2. Automotive Electronics
3. Engine Design and Development
4. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
5. Manufacturing processes
6. Automotive Materials and Metallurgy
7. Electric and hybrid vehicles
8. Automotive Aerodynamics
9. CAD/CAM and robotics
10. Vehicle Maintenance and Emission Control
11. Project Work and Industrial Training

Career Opportunities:

The graduates from this course can take up a wide range of assignments related to the automobile industry. Some of these are:

1. Automobile Design Engineer
2. Production Engineer
3. Quality Control Engineer
4. Automotive Research and Development Engineer
5. Maintenance Engineer
6. Automotive Sales and Service Engineer
7. Vehicle Dynamics Specialist
8. Automotive Testing Engineers
9. Automotive Software Developer

Employment Sectors: 
The automobile engineers find employment in the following sectors:

1. In the automobile manufacturing companies.
2. R and D centers
3. Automotive Component Manufacturing
4. Service stations and maintenance workshops
5. Government Transport Departments
6. Automobile Design Firms
7. Academic and Research Institutions
8. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing