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BS Mechanical Engineering

Duration: 4 Years (2 years in PSG IAS and 2 years at Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA)

Degree: Bachelor of Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA

The Mechanical Engineering programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core engineering sciences while progressively developing in-depth expertise in mechanical systems, manufacturing technologies, materials engineering, and product design. The curriculum seamlessly integrates fundamentals of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics with advanced manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, and quality engineering practices.

The programme emphasizes modern design tools, computational analysis, and simulation, along with exposure to advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing, and energy-efficient systems. Students gain practical experience through laboratories, industry-oriented projects, and hands-on training in areas such as CAD/CAM, mechatronics, industrial engineering, and smart manufacturing. Alongside technical competence, the programme focuses on problem-solving, project and quality management, systems engineering, and product lifecycle management, ensuring graduates are well prepared to address real-world engineering challenges, drive innovation, and contribute effectively to advanced manufacturing.

Pathway to our Partner University in the United States of America

Semester 1 - 2

PSG IAS, Coimbatore Orientation Phase

Semester 3 - 4

PSG IAS, Coimbatore (Core Phase)

Semester 5 - 6

Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA (Core Phase)

Semester 7 - 8

Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA (Advanced Phase)

Curriculum Highlights

  • ✔ Chemistry of Engineering
  • ✔ Engineering Graphics
  • ✔ Fluid Mechanics
  • ✔ Engineering Statistics and Reliability
  • ✔ Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
  • ✔ Analog and Digital Control
  • ✔ Electrical Energy Conversion
  • ✔ Stress and Vibration Analysis
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Admission to PSG IAS, India

  • Completion of 12th grade with at least 80% from any recognized education board (IB, ICSE, ISE, IGCSE, CBSE, or State Boards), or a diploma with an overall score of 80%.

Eligibility to progress from PSG IAS to Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA

  • TOFEL score of more than 80(out of 120) or IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.5)
  • Maintain an overall CGPA of 7.5 or higher prior to joining the Fairleigh Dickinson University