National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NITPY), situated on 258 acres near village Poovam in Thiruvettakudy, Karaikal, is one of the thirty-one National Institutes of Technology. NIT Puducherry was sanctioned by the Government of India in 2009 as part of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012). National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NITPY), nestled in the scenes of Karaikal, a coastal enclave in the basin of river Kaveri, is one among the ten new NITs in the Union Territory of Puducherry. NITPY is committed to producing effective and responsible technocrats who have the ability to serve the nation on its journey to growth and prosperity.
NITPY offers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Sc and M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in various science and technical fields. The institute provides keen guidance in terms of experienced and expert faculties as well as facilities to sculpt bright minds into professionally balanced individuals capable enough to take up challenges of nature, society, and of the marketplace. The institution is in a constant attempt to make endeavors to scale new heights by developing a synergy between studies, research, and consulting/training activities.
ABOUT THE RATAN TATADEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in July 2014 with an undergraduate (B.Tech) Program. Dedicated faculty members with expertise in diverse domains of mechanical engineering, such as Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Ergonomics, Design Automation, Energy Engineering, and Thermal and Fluid Sciences.
The Department facilitates active industrial projects for students in IGCAR Kalppakam, Pondicherry Power Corporation Limited Karaikal, etc. With this, the students are enlightened about current technologies, innovations, and industrial needs, as well as address real-world problems. The Department also encourages students to participate in sports, cultural activities, and co-curricular activities to improve their professional skills and groom them as all-rounder personalities.