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Academic Department Chennai, Tamil Nadu University Estd. 1978

Department of Automobile Engineering

Constituent Department of Anna University, Chennai

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About Department of Automobile Engineering

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Automobile Engineering at MIT was started in the year 1949 and was offering a three year (undergraduate Programme) in Automobile Engineering for Science graduates (B.Sc). Subsequently, on the formation of Anna University in 1978, MIT has become one of the constituent institutions of the University and hence, the Department has also become a department of Anna University. The postgraduate Programme was started in 1978. This is the only pioneering Institute which is a offering both UG and PG Programmes in Automobile Engineering in the whole of India, besides offering MS (by research) and Ph.D. Programmes. From 1996 onwards a 4 year B.Tech undergraduate programme for students of higher secondary education is being offered.

The Society of Automobile Engineers, headquatered in USA, credited this institute as "MIT of India". Globally it is well-known that MIT offers quality education in Automobile Engineering, which is evident from the fact that multi-nationals are selecting Chennai as their destination to start their mega car projects.

Besides the academic activities, the department is dynamically involved in the programmes of “CENTRE FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH AND TRAINING” (CART).

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Anna University, Chennai
Campus Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

B.Sc

Offered at Anna University, Chennai

Ph.D

Offered at Anna University, Chennai

B.Tech

Offered at Anna University, Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Automobile Engineering

Where is the Department of Automobile Engineering located?

The Department of Automobile Engineering is an academic teaching department of Anna University, Chennai, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Automobile Engineering are conducted as per Anna University, Chennai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Automobile Engineering?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Anna University, Chennai.