Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has been a leader in providing quality education in India since 1960. Our mission is threefold, aimed at not only students, faculty, and industry, but also the community on local, national and international levels:

  • Prepare students for careers in industry, academia, and government organizations by fostering in them the technical capabilities pertinent to mechanical and allied engineering and interpersonal skills necessary to succeeding in their fields, as well as the foundation for lifelong learning.
  • Lead the way in mechanical engineering based research and other scholarly activities.
  • Provide technical knowledge, leadership, guidance, and support to industry, the government establishments, and the general public.