S. A. P. D. Jain Pathshala’s

Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur

An Autonomous Institute

HOD’S DESK

DR. B. B. DESHMUKH

It gives me immense pleasure to introduce our Mechanical and Automation Engineering Department. Excellent academic result is the tradition of WIT along with campus placement in renowned industries. In the era of globalization, to be the leader in the competition, the Institute and department has increased the interaction with industry since many years in the form of consultancy services, training, sponsored projects, joint research work and infrastructure sharing. AICTE and CII considered the efforts taken by the department worth to declare WIT Mechanical Engineering department as the
“Best Industry Linked Institute for Mechanical Engineering Department” for the academic year 2014-15 and Finalist for the academic year 2020-21.

Department has signed MoU with TATA Technologies Ltd, Atlas Copco Ltd. The TATA Technologies has offered license of iGATE software and through this software, they are conducting online courses for the students benefit. Atlas Copco Ltd offering internship and placement too. Also , Atlas Copco awarded GECIA award ( Scholarship with Placement) for 1st Girl Ranker which also considered for Woman Empowerment. The department has a vision to become a centre of excellence in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Departmental strength of highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated faculty along with creative students are working hard to achieve this goal. Department has prepared academic calendar which has a detailed academic as well as other activities schedule.

Our students grabbed 1st Rank in Smart India Hackathon (Hardware Category) competition which is All India Level Competition held at S.R.M University, Chennai. Students are encouraged to participate in employability focused Test–Group Discussion/Personal Interview series effectively conducted by MESA. An English Speaking Club activity works to enhance writing skills and communication skills for the benefit of the students. We also have great achievements in SAE competitions such as SUPRA and BAJA. Department is also aware of NBA and CII accreditations and a continuous work is going on to maintain the standards expected by NBA and CII. Thank you for visiting our website.

Best Wishes,

Dr. B. B. Deshmukh

Head of Department (Mechanical Engineering)