Mechanical Engineering
Design. Manufacture. Maintain. · 3 Years · Full-Time · MSBTE, Mumbai
Course Overview
Mechanical Engineering — Diploma in Engineering
Thermal, manufacturing and machine theory with workshop practice, CAD drawing and mechanical testing laboratories.
Mechanical engineers apply material, mechanics and energy principles to machines and devices — automobiles, engines, turbines, machine tools, elevators, robots and more — working alongside other professionals to design complete systems.
Department Vision
To ensure diploma-level technical education constantly matches the latest requirements of technology and industry, with all-round student development — and to become a globally competitive, technology-led department.
Department Mission
To provide high-quality technical manpower and consultancy to industries and the community to face changing technological and environmental challenges.
Why choose this branch at Katgara?
- Largest intake (120) with full workshop: fitting, welding, lathe, drilling
- Thermal + manufacturing + CAD taught with job-work practice
- Direct pathway to production jobs and B.E. (Mechanical) lateral entry
What students learn
- Engineering drawing & machine drawing
- Workshop: fitting, welding, turning, drilling
- Thermal engineering & fluid basics
- Theory of machines & manufacturing processes
- CAD practice + MSBTE project
Laboratories
- Fitting & welding shops
- Lathe / machine shop
- Thermal & fluid demos
- Metrology & CAD
Career opportunities
- Machine operator / fitter
- QC & maintenance assistant
- Production trainee in MIDC units
- Workshop / service-centre technician
Higher education pathways
- B.E./B.Tech Mechanical via lateral entry
- AMIE
- Tool-design / CAD-CAM specialisation (later)
What is the intake & choice code?
Intake 120 · DTE choice code 344861210. Confirm on the DTE CAP portal for 2026–27 before filling options.
Am I eligible after 10th?
Yes — Maharashtra SSC (or equivalent) pass. See Eligibility.
Is there Direct Second Year entry?
Yes for 12th science / vocational / ITI streams per DTE norms. See Direct Second Year.