*Module 1: Core Automotive Engineering Fundamentals* 

- *Vehicle Dynamics*: 

  - Longitudinal, lateral, and vertical dynamics. 

  - Stability control, suspension systems, and tire mechanics. 

- *Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)*: 

  - Thermodynamics, combustion cycles, emissions control, and turbocharging. 

- *Automotive Materials*: 

  - Lightweight materials (aluminium, composites, high-strength steel), corrosion resistance. 

- *Transmission Systems*: 

  - Manual, automatic, CVT, and dual-clutch transmissions. 

 

*Module 2: Advanced Powertrain & Hybrid Technology* 

- *Hybrid & Electric Vehicles (HEV/EV)*: 

  - Battery technology (Li-ion, solid-state), motor controllers, regenerative braking. 

- *Alternative Fuels*: 

  - Hydrogen fuel cells, biofuels, CNG, and LNG. 

- *Energy Management Systems*: 

  - Optimization of energy flow in hybrid systems. 

 

*Module 3: Automotive Electronics & Control Systems* 

- *Embedded Systems*: 

  - ECU (Engine Control Unit) programming, CAN bus, and sensor networks. 

- *Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)*: 

  - Radar, LiDAR, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist. 

- *Vehicle Connectivity*: 

  - IoT, V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication, telematics. 

 

*Module 4: Vehicle Design & Manufacturing* 

- *CAD/CAM/CAE Tools*: 

  - SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS (for FEA and CFD simulations). 

- *Design for Manufacturing (DFM)*: 

  - Stamping, casting, welding, and additive manufacturing (3D printing). 

- *Crashworthiness & Safety*: 

  - Crumple zones, airbag systems, crash simulation (LS-DYNA). 

 

*Module 5: Autonomous Vehicles & AI* 

- *Autonomous Vehicle Architecture*: 

  - Perception systems, path planning, and decision-making algorithms. 

- *Machine Learning in Automotive*: 

  - Predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and autonomous navigation. 

- *Ethics & Regulations*: 

  - Safety standards (ISO 26262), liability, and global regulations. 

 

*Module 6: Sustainability & Emissions Control* 

- *Emission Norms*: 

  - Euro 7, BS-VI, and EPA standards. 

- *Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems*: 

  - Catalytic converters, SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction), DPF (Diesel Particulate Filters). 

- *Lifecycle Analysis*: 

  - Recycling, circular economy, and carbon footprint reduction. 

 

*Module 7: Professional Development & Industry Practices* 

- *Project Management*: 

  - Agile methodologies, cost estimation, and risk analysis. 

- *Automotive Standards & Certifications*: 

  - SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), ISO, ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). 

- *Entrepreneurship*: 

  - Startups in EV, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), and innovation strategies. 

 

*Electives (Choose 2–3)* 

- *Motorsports Engineering*: Aerodynamics, performance tuning, and race car design. 

- *Advanced Combustion Technologies*: HCCI, RCCI, and knock mitigation. 

- *Vehicle Cybersecurity*: Securing connected and autonomous vehicles. 

- *Smart Manufacturing*: Industry 4.0, digital twins, and robotic assembly lines. 

 

 *Practical Training & Labs* 

- *Engine Testing Lab*: Performance mapping, emission testing (dynamometers). 

- *EV/HEV Lab*: Battery management systems, motor testing. 

- *Autonomous Systems Lab*: ROS (Robot Operating System), sensor fusion. 

- *Prototyping Workshop*: 3D printing, CNC machining, and clay modeling. 

 

*Capstone Project/Thesis* 

- *Industry Collaboration*: Solve real-world problems (e.g., EV battery optimization, autonomous fleet management). 

- *Research Focus*: Publishable work on emerging topics like hydrogen ICE, AI-driven diagnostics, or sustainable mobility. 

 

*Internship (Mandatory)* 

- 8–12 weeks with automotive OEMs, R&D centres (e.g., Tata Motors, Bosch, Tesla), or startups. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- *Exams*: 30% (theory on core subjects). 

- *Projects/Labs*: 40% (simulations, prototyping, reports). 

- *Thesis/Capstone*: 30%. 

 

*Software & Tools* 

- *Simulation*: MATLAB/Simulink, GT-Suite, AVL CRUISE. 

- *Design*: CATIA, ANSYS, AutoCAD. 

- *Programming*: Python, C++, ROS.