Department of Mechanical Engineering
NIT Srinagar

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, one of the oldest and most prestigious at NIT Srinagar, offers top-notch teaching and world-class research infrastructure. Our B.Tech program is complemented by three specialized M.Tech streams: Mechanical System Design, Industrial Tribology & Maintenance Management, and Thermal Engineering. PhD admissions are conducted annually through a rigorous selection process.

Our curriculum is industry-aligned, regularly updated through Board of Studies reviews and feedback from students and recruiters. With a multidisciplinary faculty team, research spans across traditional areas like Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermal Sciences, to advanced domains such as High-Temperature Tribology, MEMS, Haptics, AI-driven Predictive Maintenance, and Drone Technology applications in mechanical systems.

We house specialized labs focusing on Friction, Lubrication, Wear, and are continuously expanding into frontier technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, and Autonomous Systems for next-generation mechanical engineering solutions.

We aim to produce competent, innovative, and industry-ready engineers who lead with responsibility and technical excellence. We welcome aspiring students and researchers to be part of our vibrant academic community.

Prof. M. F. Wani
Head of the Department