Department Excellence

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRKR has built a four-decade legacy of academic and professional excellence. With four cycles of NBA accreditation, strong research output, active industry collaboration, and a long record of student success in placements, GATE, and SAE/national-level competitions, the department continues to set benchmarks in mechanical engineering education.

Mechanical Engineering Department

NBA 4×

B.Tech ME Accredited Four Times by NBA

300+

Research Publications in Journals & Conferences

45+

Years of Mechanical Engineering Excellence

12

Modern Laboratories

120

B.Tech Sanctioned Intake

43

Faculty Members

50+

Recruiting Companies

Faculty Excellence

Faculty Achievements

  • Mr. V V Murali Krishnam Raju received the Dronacharya Award at the APEC 2026 organized by the Aditya Pro-karting endurance championship on January 1, 2026.
  • Mr. V Manikanth successfully completed the AICTE-QIP Certification Programme on Drone Technology from IIIT Kurnool in December 2025.
  • Dr. G.S.V. Seshu Kumar successfully completed the AICTE-QIP Certification Programme from IIT (BHU) on December 23, 2025.
  • Dr. D. Shantanu completed the AICTE-QIP Certification Programme on AIML from IIIT Nagpur in December 2025.
  • Mr. V Praveen was recognized as an NPTEL Top Performing Mentor by NPTEL-IIT Madras in December 2025.
  • Mr. N V S Swamy Chinamilli was recognized as an NPTEL Top Performing Mentor by NPTEL-IIT Madras in December 2025.
  • Mr. K Tarun Kumar was recognized as an NPTEL Top Performing Mentor by NPTEL-IIT Madras in December 2025.
  • Dr. K Brahma Raju served as the Honorary Secretary for the Indian Institute of Production Engineering in the year 2025.
  • Mr. V V Murali Krishnam Raju received the Dronacharya Award at the AITAM’s GKC 2025 organized by the Aditya Institute of Technology & Management on March 1, 2025.
  • Dr. Shantanu Debnath was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Peer-Reviewing by B P International in 2024.

Student Achievements

  • Team Blue Energy achieved 1st place (Rs 25,000) in the ‘SRUJANA 2026’ event, awarded by Technical Cell - AP on April 1, 2026.
  • Team Deep Sight achieved 2nd place (Rs 8,000) in the ‘SRUJANA 2026’ event, awarded by Technical Cell - AP on April 1, 2026.
  • NeuroSoc achieved 1st place (Rs 15,000) in the ‘PRAKALP Hackathon’ event, awarded by Ramachandra Engineering College on April 1, 2026.
  • Team Godavari achieved the Sled Pull Award in the ‘M BAJA’ event, awarded by SAE INDIA on March 1, 2026.
  • Team Markendeya achieved the Safety Award in the ‘APEC-Season 6’ event, awarded by Aditya University on January 1, 2026.
  • Team Markendeya achieved Business Plan AIR-1 in the ‘HFKC 2025’ event, awarded by Hindusthan Motor Sports on October 1, 2025.
  • Team Markendeya achieved Traction AIR-1 in the ‘HFKC 2025’ event, awarded by Hindusthan Motor Sports on October 1, 2025.
  • Team Markendeya achieved Autocross AIR-3 in the ‘HFKC 2025’ event, awarded by Hindusthan Motor Sports on October 1, 2025.
  • Team Markendeya achieved ASM & DSM AIR-1 in the ‘HFKC 2025’ event, awarded by Hindusthan Motor Sports on October 1, 2025.
  • Team Godavari achieved Acceleration in the ‘FOMBI 2025’ event, awarded by ISNEE Motorsports Private Limited on September 1, 2025.
  • Team Godavari achieved Traction in the ‘FOMBI 2025’ event, awarded by ISNEE Motorsports Private Limited on September 1, 2025.
Student Success

Accreditation & Milestones

Established in 1980, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has consistently evolved its curriculum, infrastructure, and research focus to align with the changing landscape of automotive, manufacturing, energy, and Industry 4.0. Four cycles of NBA accreditation affirm the department's commitment to outcome-based education and continuous quality improvement.

1980

Department of Mechanical Engineering established with B.Tech programme, intake 120.

2000s

M.Tech Thermal Engineering introduced; modernisation of workshop, CAD/CAM and CNC labs.

2010s

Recognised research centre of AU and JNTUK; multiple NBA cycles and SAE student team success.

2020s

Autonomy, EV and Industry 4.0 focus areas, robotics & additive manufacturing initiatives.