
📘 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (One-Year Fast-Track)
Institution: PNS College of Engineering & KTES ITI Pvt
Duration: 12 Months (2 Semesters)
Eligibility: SSLC / Plus Two / Equivalent
Mode: Regular (Theory + Practical + Industrial Training)
🎯 Program Objectives
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Provide strong fundamentals in Mechanical Engineering.
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Develop hands-on skills in manufacturing, machines, automobile, refrigeration & CAD.
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Prepare students for technical jobs in India & abroad.
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Build confidence for entrepreneurship or higher studies.
📑 Course Structure
Semester I (6 Months)
| Subject | Weekly Hours | Credits | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Laws of forces, friction, centroid, simple machines |
| Engineering Drawing & CAD | 4 (Lab 2 + Theory 2) | 4 | Machine drawing, AutoCAD basics |
| Thermodynamics | 3 | 3 | Gas laws, 1st & 2nd law, basic power cycles |
| Strength of Materials | 3 | 3 | Stress-strain, bending, torsion |
| Workshop & Manufacturing Technology | 6 (Practical) | 4 | Fitting, welding, lathe, milling, CNC demo |
| Communication & Professional Skills | 2 | 2 | Technical communication, teamwork |
Total Weekly Hours: 21
Credits: 19
Semester II (6 Months)
| Subject | Weekly Hours | Credits | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines | 3 | 3 | Fluid properties, pumps, turbines |
| Theory of Machines | 3 | 3 | Mechanisms, cams, gears, vibrations |
| Machine Design | 3 | 3 | Shafts, bearings, springs, joints |
| Heat & Mass Transfer | 2 | 2 | Conduction, convection, radiation, heat exchangers |
| Automobile Engineering | 3 | 3 | Engines, transmission, suspension |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 3 | 3 | Refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, AC systems |
| Industrial Engineering & Management | 2 | 2 | Production planning, quality, costing |
| Project Work & Industrial Training | 6 (Practical + Field) | 4 | Mini project + Industrial visit |
Total Weekly Hours: 25
Credits: 23
📌 Grand Total
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Duration: 12 Months
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Weekly Hours: 46 (Avg. 23 per semester)
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Credits: 42
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Assessment: Theory, Lab Work, Project & Viva
🛠Laboratory & Practical Training
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Workshop Practice: Welding, Fitting, Lathe, Milling, CNC Demo
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CAD Lab: AutoCAD, SolidWorks Basics
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Thermal Engineering Lab: IC Engine test, boiler models, refrigeration demo units
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Industrial Visit: Automobile service center / manufacturing plant
🎓 Career Opportunities
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Mechanical / Automobile Technician
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CAD Designer (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)
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Refrigeration & AC Technician
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Production / Quality Assistant
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Overseas Job Opportunities in Mechanical, HVAC, Oil & Gas Sectors
- Teacher: Raju Sundaram