Diploma in Automobile Engineering

Overview

The Diploma in Automobile Engineering is a career-oriented programme, started in 2012, affiliated to the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE), Tamil Nadu, designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive and allied industries. Automobile engineering is a multidisciplinary field merging mechanical, electrical, software, and materials engineering to design, develop, manufacture, and maintain vehicles like cars, trucks, and motorcycles, focusing on innovation in areas like power trains (ICE, hybrid, EV), safety, and electronics, driving the future of transportation towards sustainable and autonomous mobility solutions

The department is equipped with well-established laboratories such as Automobile Engines, Vehicle Maintenance, Auto Electrical and Electronics, Hybrid Electrical vehicles , Chassis and Transmission, and CAD facilities, with modern tools and diagnostic equipment.

The programme follows outcome-based education with continuous assessment, mentoring, and project-based learning. ICT-enabled teaching by experienced faculty enhances conceptual and practical skills. Training emphasizes hands-on exposure through industrial visits, in-plant training, internships, skill development programs, expert lectures, and industry-relevant projects..

Graduates have excellent career opportunities in automobile manufacturing, service and maintenance, diagnostics, quality control, dealerships, transport undertakings, and related sectors. The programme also provides a strong foundation for lateral entry into engineering degree programmes and higher technical education.