The Department of Mechanical Engineering came in to being in the year 2005.
Admissions to U.G. and P.G. programmes are carried out by the Government nominated admission committee (http://jacpcldce.ac.in).
At present, Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses as follows:
B.E.[Mechanical Engineering] : 60
M.E.[Mechanical – Production Engineering] : 12
M.E.[Mechanical – Thermal Engineering] : 12
Also, the Department has a Skill Development Centre in the area of CNC/VMC with modern facilities in CAD/CAM along with due approval from The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (Government of Gujarat) since 2017.
The department has well equipped laboratory and workshop facilities with modern sophisticated equipment to carry out research in all areas related to Mechanical Engineering.
It is my immense pleasure to welcome you to the departments of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. It involves the use of engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers have an important role to play in practically every industry; be it automotive, aerospace, chemical, process, electronics or software. Be it sports, medical or any product development; mechanical engineers contribute to it substantially.
Department of Mechanical Engineering well equipped with state-of-art laboratory infrastructure and softwares like AutoCAD, SOLID EDGE, Pro-E and UGNX, The department also trains students for latest simulation software- COMSOL Multiphysics and analysis software -ANSYS. The department is equipped with conventional machine tools like Lathe ,Milling, Drilling,Grinding machines as well as Latest technology machine tools like 4-Axis VMC, CNC turning Centre/Lathe etc..,The department holds state of the art welding simulator and metallurgy laboratory.
Department of Mechanical Engineering has adequate and well-qualified doctorate faculty members who also act as supervisors for Ph.D. programs being run by affiliating university viz. Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya (https://ksvuniversity.org.in/). Our faculties are continuously attending various training programs, publishing research papers, books and filing patents. Many are pursuing research. Our departments have been conducting seminars / conferences/workshops to keep the faculty and students updated as per the needs of industries.
The core values of the departments is to help the students to develop their overall personality and make them worthy to compete and work at global level. Sound support to Student Research, BAJA, SUPRA, efficycle etc. to develop all-round personality of our students with different co-curricular & extracurricular activities. Regular activities are arranged and encouraged in the departments for indigenous product development, skills enhancement and interdisciplinary interactions.
I welcome you to the Mechanical Engineering departments and be a part of our journey towards nation building.
Faculties have been actively participating in research and consultancy work.
Vision :
To impart nationally and internationally recognized education in Mechanical Engineering, leading to well-qualified engineers who are innovative contributors to the profession and successful in advanced studies and research.
Mission :
Impart quality education and training to nurture globally competitive mechanical engineers. Provide vital state-of-the-art research facilities to create, interpret, apply and disseminate quality and globally acceptable education based on innovation and academic excellence.
Develop linkages with world class educational institutions and R&D organizations for excellence in teaching, research and consultancy services with ethical values making positive contributions to the society and thereby for sustainable growth of humanity.
“The laboratories are well-equipped with advanced machines, tools, equipment, and software to enhance the classroom teaching and learning experience.”
CAD/CAM
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technologies enable efficient product development. CAD/CAM software is used for designing and manufacturing prototypes, creating finished products, and simulating production runs.The CAD/CAM Center is equipped with advanced machinery, including a CNC Lathe Vertical Machining Center, Additionally, it features industry-relevant software such as Creo Parametric, SOLIDEDGE (NX CAD), ANSYS.
Theory of Machine & Dynamics Laboratory
The Dynamics Laboratory is equipped with various experimental setups, including an FFT Analyzer, Universal Vibration Apparatus, Dynamic Balancing Machine, Universal Governor Apparatus, Motorized Gyroscope, Whirling of Shaft Apparatus, Cam Analysis Apparatus, Single Rotor and Two Rotor System, and Epicyclic Gears These instruments facilitate the practical verification of fundamental theoretical principles in kinematics and machine dynamics.
Robotics & IOT
The Robotics & IoT Lab in the Mechanical Engineering Department fosters innovation in automation, AI, and smart systems. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, it enables students to design, program, and prototype intelligent machines. The lab supports research in robotics, IoT applications, and industry 4.0 solutions, bridging academia and real-world advancements.
Measurement & Instrumentation
The Measurement & Instrumentation Lab equips students with hands-on experience in precision measurement techniques and instrument calibration. It features advanced devices like strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and digital measuring instruments. This lab enhances students’ understanding of metrology, error analysis, and sensor technology, essential for accurate data acquisition in engineering applications.
Renewable Energy Laboratory
Well equipped renewable energy laboratory with modern infrastructure for solar & wind energy. Real Time Infrastructure projects did by faculties & research scholars for academic & research.
Heat Transfer Laboratory
The Heat Transfer Laboratory is equipped with various setups to demonstrate fundamental heat transfer principles, including Fourier’s law of heat conduction, natural and forced convection, Stefan-Boltzmann law, critical radius, and extended surfaces with natural and forced convection. Additionally, the laboratory features an indigenously developed wind tunnel facility for studying and analyzing aerodynamic objects
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
The Fluid Mechanics Laboratory is equipped with various turbines, pumps, and experimental setups to provide practical verification of fluid mechanics and hydraulic machine principles. It facilitates flow measurement and calibration using devices such as venturi meters, orifice meters, and test rigs for analyzing flow losses due to friction and pipe fittings. Additionally, the laboratory enables the study of performance characteristics of different turbomachines.
Material Science and Metallurgy Laboratory
Engineering metrology applies measurement science to manufacturing processes, ensuring the accuracy of measuring instruments, their calibration, and quality control of manufactured components.
The Metrology and Instrumentation Laboratory is equipped with advanced measurement and calibration instruments, including a profile projector, toolmaker’s microscope, optical interferometer, calibration micrometer, electronic comparator, slip gauge sets, dead weight pressure gauge, surface plate, micrometers, and vernier calipers
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Laboratory
The Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Laboratory is equipped to demonstrate the principles, construction, and applications of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.The laboratory features various refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, including a vapor-compression refrigeration test rig, auto-defrosting refrigerator, split air-conditioner test rig, window AC, air cooler, evaporative cooler, cascade refrigerator, vapor absorption refrigerator, and heat pump.
Automobile engineering
The Automobile Engineering Lab provides hands-on experience in vehicle dynamics, engine testing, and automotive systems. Equipped with modern diagnostic tools, engine models, and simulation software, it enables students to analyze and innovate in the automotive sector, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in vehicle design and performance.
Modernize workshop
The Central Workshop is a vital unit of the institute, where students gain hands-on experience in using various hand tools and equipment to manufacture practical products. In addition to supporting undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD research projects, it also facilitates fabrication work for student competitions such as SAE-BAJA, E-BAJA.
First-year undergraduate students acquire essential manufacturing skills through practical training in fitting, carpentry, welding, soldering, plumbing, machining, smithy, and sheet metal workshops. This hands-on experience builds confidence for future product design and manufacturing activities. Additionally, the workshop provides maintenance support for various laboratories across the university campus.
Every year, all semester, students get exposure to futuristic developments and research oriented upgrades available across industries by Expert talks, Seminars and Webinars. The experts from various industries i.e. CAD/CAM , automation , CAE, HVAC, Automobile engineering , Nano science, Additive Manufacturing etc…gives expert talk to students.
Every year, all semester, students visit Industries and reputed organizations. The exposure to the organisations like ISRO-Indian Space Research Organisation – Ahmedabad, IACE-International Automobile Centre of Excellence-Gandhinagar, SPRERI- Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute – Anand, etc.. improves thought process and subject understanding of students. Along with it students also visit industries like S.T. Workshop, , Accurate Engineering- , MAHAGUJARAT Foundry , Keepsake automation ,ICEMAKE Pvt. Ltd, etc…to learn more about manufacturing practices and developments going on in industries.
INDUSTRIAL TRAININGS:
Every year, pre final and year, students receive industrial training and internships across various Industries, reputed organizations and MNC. The level of training or internship are starting from shop floor training to managerial internships. The students get trained at reputed casting industries, automation industries, HVAC industries, automobile manufacturer’s service layouts, Ports , Manufacturing industries ,fabrication industries, CNC machine manufacturing industries etc. and gets certified for the training on a regular basis.
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Google scholar link | |
| 1 | Prof.(Dr.) Divyang H. Pandya | Professor & Head | Divyang Pandya – Google Scholar | |
| 2 | Prof.(Dr.) Tushar M Patel | Professor & Head of the department | DR. TUSHAR M PATEL Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 3 | Prof.(Dr.) Alkesh M Mavani | Professor | Alkesh Mavani – Google Scholar | |
| 4 | Prof. Vidya R. Nair | Associate Professor | PROF. VIDYA NAIR Associate Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 5 | Prof. Pragna Patel | Associate Professor | PROF. PRAGNA R PATEL Associate Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 6 | Dr. Ankit A. Darji | Associate Professor | Dr. AnKiT DaRjI – Google Scholar | |
| 7 | Dr. Saumil C Patel | Associate Professor | Dr. Saumil C Patel, Assistant Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 8 | Dr. Kirankumar A. Patel | Associate Professor | Dr. Kiran A Patel – Google Scholar | |
| 9 | Dr. Kaushal H. Bhavsar | Associate Professor | Dr. KAUSHAL BHAVSAR ,Associate Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 10 | Prof.Vijay V. Patel | Assistant Professor | MR. VIJAY V PATEL – Google Scholar | |
| 11 | Prof. Krunal B. Patel | Assistant Professor | KRUNAL B PATEL Assistant Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 12 | Dr. Jaimin R. Patel | Assistant Professor | DR. JAIMIN PATEL – Google Scholar | |
| 13 | Prof. Dhananjay H. Joshi | Assistant Professor | DHANANJAY H. JOSHI – Google Scholar | |
| 14 | Prof.Hitesh K. Patel | Assistant Professor | HITESHKUMAR KANTILAL PATEL – Google Scholar | |
| 15 | Prof.Hemal J. Patel | Assistant Professor | MR. HEMAL J PATEL – Google Scholar | |
| 16 | Prof.Neel M. Joshi | Assistant Professor | MR. NEEL M JOSHI Lecturer – Google Scholar | |
| 17 | Prof.Maulik A. Modi | Assistant Professor | Maulik A Modi Assistant Professor – Google Scholar | |
| 18 | Prof.Parth H Patel | Assistant Professor | MR. PARTH H PATEL – Google Scholar | |
| 19 | Prof.Aniruddh R Kyada | Assistant Professor | ||
| 20 | Prof.Amit I. Pandey | Assistant Professor | Prof. Amit Pandey – Google Scholar | |
| 21 | Prof. Jaykumar B. Patel | Assistant Professor | Jay Patel – Google Scholar | |
| 22 | Dr.Jigar D. Suthar | Assistant Professor | Dr. Jigar Suthar – Google Scholar | |
| 23 | Prof.Chandramaulisinh A. Parmar | Assistant Professor | Chandramaulisinh Parmar – Google Scholar |
| Intellectual property – INDIAN PATENT OFFICE | |||||
| DESIGN PATENT
(Design Registrations) |
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| SR.NO. | YEAR | FACULTY NAME | DESIGN NO. | STATUS | DATE |
| 1 | 2025 | DR. KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 441950-001 | GRANTED | 06/03/2025 |
| 2 | 2024 | PROF. (DR.)D.H.PANDYA, DR.KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 416797-001 | GRANTED | 14/05/2024 |
| 3 | 2024 | PROF. (DR.)D.H.PANDYA, DR.KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 416797-002 | GRANTED | 14/05/2024 |
| 4 | 2024 | DR. KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 403678-001 | GRANTED | 02/01/2024 |
| 5 | 2024 | DR. KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 412098-001 | GRANTED | 30/03/2024 |
| 6 | 2023 | DR. KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 402905-001 | GRANTED | 22/12/2023 |
| UTILITY PATENT | |||||
| SR.NO. | YEAR | FACULTY NAME | PATENT / APPLICATION NO | STATUS | PUBLICATION DATE |
| 1 | 2020 | DR.KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 201921014502 | PUBLISHED | 16/10/2020 |
| 2 | 2019 | DR.KAUSHAL BHAVSAR | 201921008430 | PUBLISHED | 22/03/2019 |
| 3 | 2024 | PROF. (DR.)D.H.PANDYA et al | 495940 | GRANTED | 08/01/2024 |
| SR.NO. | INDUSTRY/ COMPANY | REMARK |
| 1 | CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT | TRAINING FOR CNC AND VMC MACHINES TO STUDENTS |
| 2 | GREEN FIELD TECHNOLOGIES | DEVELOPMENT OF COURSES FOR CNC/VMC TRAINING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS |
| 3 | 3D TECHNOLOGY | LEADING SALES-SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDER COMPANY TO ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES |
| 4 | GLOBAL MACHINING SOLUTION | THE AIM OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO PRODUCE INNOVATIVE MULTI SKILL EMPLOYEE BY NURTURING THEIR CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING IN APPLYING ENGINEERING AS WELL MANAGEMENT SKILLS. |
| 5 | IMI MACHINE TOOLS | FOR BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTE |
Research Projects sponsored:
| Research guidance | total candidates | Completed | Ongoing |
| Ph.D. | 7 | 12 | |
| M.E. | 226 | 4 | |
| Faculty name | Course | COMPLETED | ON GOING |
| Prof.(Dr.) Divyang H. Pandya
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 6 | 4 |
| M.E. | 18 | 2 | |
| Prof.(Dr.) Tushar M Patel
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 1 | 5 |
| M.E. | 29 | 0 | |
| Prof.(Dr.) Alkesh M Mavani
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 0 | 2 |
| M.E. | 23 | 0 | |
| Prof. Vidya R. Nair | M.E. | 12 | 0 |
| Prof.Pragna R. Patel | M.E. | 19 | 0 |
| Dr. Ankit A. Darji
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 0 | 1 |
| M.E. | 11 | 1 | |
| Dr. Saumil C Patel
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 0 | 0 |
| M.E. | 11 | 0 | |
| Dr. Kirankumar A. Patel
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 0 | 1 |
| M.E. | 13 | 0 | |
| Dr. Kaushal H. Bhavsar
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 0 | 1 |
| M.E. | 16 | 0 | |
| Prof. Vijay Patel | M.E. | 1 | 0 |
| Prof. Krunal B. Patel | M.E. | 14 | 0 |
| Dr. Jaimin R. Patel | M.E. | 14 | 0 |
| Prof. Dhananjay H. Joshi | M.E. | 7 | 0 |
| Prof.Hitesh K. Patel | M.E. | 6 | 0 |
| Prof.Hemal J. Patel | M.E. | 5 | 0 |
| Prof.Neel M. Joshi | M.E. | 0 | 0 |
| Prof.Maulik A. Modi | M.E. | 12 | 0 |
| Prof.Parth H Patel | M.E. | 8 | 1 |
| Prof.Aniruddh R Kyada | M.E. | 1 | 0 |
| Prof.Amit I. Pandey | M.E. | 5 | 0 |
| Prof. Jaykumar B. Patel | M.E. | 1 | 0 |
| Dr.Jigar D. Suthar
(Guide at KSV) |
Ph.D. | 0 | 1 |
| M.E. | 6 | 0 | |
| Prof.Chandramaulisinh A. Parmar | M.E. | 0 | 0 |
Mechanical Engineering:
| Faculty name | no | GRANTING AGENCY | PROJECT TITLE | GRANT | year |
| Prof.(Dr.) Divyang Pandya | 1 | GUJCOST | Investigation of Vibro Screen for Agriculture Industries | 6,50,000/– | 2016 |
| 2 | KSV-SPG | Experimental motion investigation of balanced rotor with surface defect and it’s orientation | 35,000/– | 2018 | |
| 3 | SSIP-SPG | Design of a Stabilization system (Gyroscope) for Two wheeler Vehicle | 35,000/– | 2019 | |
| Prof.(Dr.) Alkesh M Mavani | 4 | GUJCOST | Ultra sound Effects on metal degassing process with comsol multiphysics | 7,25,000/– | 2018 |
| Prof. Pragna R. Patel | 5 | KSV-SPG | Solar Distillation Hot Water Dual Thermal System. | 1,61,000/– | 2014 |
| Dr. Kaushal H. Bhavsar | 6 | KSV-SPG | Design and Development of HORIZONTAL BASE STAIRCASE TROLLEY | 25,000/– | 2019 |
| 7 | KSV-SPG | Design and Development of Vacuum based grain dryer system (Agriculture
based application) |
45,000/– | 2019 | |
| Dr.Jigar D. Suthar | 8 | GTU | Work Study Assistance Scheme for Students Enrolled with GTU (GTU) for the project of “Optimization of Greensand for Aluminum Casting by Mixture Design”, | 2015 | |
| Prof. Pavit shah | 9 | GEDA | Performance improvement of solar PV panels by applying various cooling methods | 1,50,000/- | 2018 |
| 10 | KSV-SPG | Performance improvement of solar PV panels using various cooling techniques | 40,000/- | 2019 | |
| 11 | KSV-SPG | Performance improvement of reverse osmosis system using thermal management | 15,000/- | 2019 | |
| Dr. Harikrushna Rana | 12 | KSV SPG | Designing and development of wear testing machine as Indian standard | 25,000/- | 2019 |
The students had participated and contributed to various projects associated with reputed national organisations like IPR and ISRO.
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SUMMARY REPORT FOR PLACEMENT |
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| MECHANICAL-AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT | |||||
| Sr No | YEAR | Total No company visited for placement | Average no of students appeared | No of Student selected in company | Avg Package offered |
| 1 | 2023-2024 | 74 | 22 | 8 | 4 LPA |
| 2 | 2022-2023 | 76 | 44 | 16 | 2.4 LPA |
| 3 | 2021-2022 | 67 | 45 | 13 | 4.5 LPA |
| 4 | 2020-2021 2nd covid | 18 | 30 | 18 | 4 LPA |
| 5 | 2019-2020 COVID 1st wave covid | 24 | 40 | 15 | 2.4 LPA |
| 6 | 2018-2019 | 60 | 35 | 34 | 5LPA |
| 7 | 2017-2018 | 55 | 25 | 18 | 4 LPA |
Pre placement activities :
| pre placement activity | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrneyCduG/ |
| Webinar on Placement || LDRP-ITR Mechanical department |
Green KSV skill development centre (GKSDC) has been established in 2017 with our industrial partner Green field control system (I) pvt. ltd. Gandhinagar. Green KSV skill development centre was approved and assisted by The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Gandhinagar (Govt. of Gujarat, Organization).
Under leadership of Shree Vallabhabhai M. Patel, Chairman, SVKM (Kadi & Gandhinagar) and President, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya. One successfully governed and executed certificate program of Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya in line with motto of our organization “KAR BHALA HOGA BHALA”.
More than 850 participants enrolled in this program and more than 75% successfully placed till December 2024. Our Alumni are happy share their professional growth in industry.
Green KSV Skill Development Centre have coordinated by Prof.(Dr.) D.H.Pandya and supported by Mr. Ankit Patel and Mr. Alpesh Joshi to meet industrial requirement of skill manpower.
For More Details:
Visit: GKSDC, LDRP-ITR Campus, Sector 15, Nr. KH-5 Circle, Gandhinagar
Contact: 079-23241492-95 Ext. 400,
website: https://www.ldrp.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/AboutCourses.pdf
