B.Tech in Automotive Engineering  semester-wise syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Mathematics-I (Calculus, Linear Algebra)

2. Physics (Mechanics, Thermodynamics Basics)

3. Chemistry (Materials, Fuels)

4. Basics of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

5. Engineering Graphics & CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

6. Workshop Practice (Lathe, Welding, Sheet Metal)

7. Communication Skills

Semester 2: Core Engineering Principles

1. Mathematics-II (Differential Equations, Probability)

2. Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics)

3. Programming for Engineers (C/Python/Matlab)

4. Thermodynamics (Laws, Heat Transfer)

5. Material Science (Metals, Polymers, Composites)

6. Physics/Chemistry Lab

7. CAD Lab (SolidWorks/CATIA)

Semester 3: Mechanical & Automotive Basics

1. Fluid Mechanics (Hydraulics, Pneumatics)

2. Manufacturing Technology (Casting, Machining)

3. Strength of Materials (Stress, Strain, Beams)

4. Electrical Systems in Vehicles (Batteries, Sensors)

5. Machine Drawing & GD&T

6. Fluid Mechanics Lab

7. Manufacturing Lab

Semester 4: Automotive Core Subjects

1. Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) (SI/CI Engines)

2. Automotive Chassis & Transmission

3. Theory of Machines (Gears, Kinematics)

4. Heat & Mass Transfer (Radiators, Cooling Systems)

5. Vehicle Dynamics (Stability, Suspension)

6. IC Engines Lab (Engine Disassembly, Testing)

7. Automotive Electronics Lab (ECU Basics)

Semester 5: Advanced Automotive Systems

1. Vehicle Aerodynamics

2. Automotive Electronics & Embedded Systems (ECU, CAN Bus)

3. Alternative Fuels & Hybrid Vehicles

4. Automotive Safety & Crash Analysis

5. Elective-I (e.g., Vehicle Design / Robotics in Automotive)

6. Vehicle Testing Lab (Performance, Emissions)

7. Embedded Systems Lab (Arduino/RASPBERRY PI for Automotive)

Semester 6: Automotive Design & Control

1. Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS (Sensors, AI in Driving)

2. Automotive Materials & Lightweighting (CFRP, Aluminum)

3. Noise, Vibration, Harshness (NVH)

4. Supply Chain & Automotive Management

5. Elective-II (e.g., Electric Vehicles / AI in Automotive)

6. CAD/CAE Lab (ANSYS, CATIA for Vehicle Design)

7. Industrial Training/Internship (OEMs like Tata Motors, Maruti)

Semester 7: Specializations & Project Work

1. Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology

2. Vehicle Diagnostics & Telematics

3. Elective-III (e.g., Race Car Engineering / Battery Tech)

4. Project Work-I (Design/Analysis Project)

5. Automotive Cybersecurity

6. Advanced Automotive Lab (Hybrid/Electric Powertrains)

Semester 8: Final Project & Industry Trends

1. Autonomous Driving Systems

2. Elective-IV (e.g., Smart Manufacturing / IoT in Vehicles)

3. Project Work-II (Thesis/Industry Collaboration)

4. Comprehensive Viva & Internship Report

Key Labs & Practicals

• Engine Testing Lab (Dyno, Emission Analysis)

• Vehicle Simulation Lab (MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim)

• Battery & EV Lab (BMS, Charging Tech)

• Crash Simulation Lab (LS-DYNA, Altair)

Elective Options

• High-Performance Vehicles (F1, Aerodynamics)

• AI for Predictive Maintenance

• 3D Printing in Automotive

• Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication