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M.Tech in Mechatronics

In Collaboration with

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

New Delhi
Through its Constituent Institutes
Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) Pilani
Central Scientific Instrument Organisation (CSIO) Chandigarh
Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) Durgapur

School of Mechatronics & Robotics

BENGAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY, SHIBPUR
P.O. BOTANICAL GARDEN, HOWRAH-711103, WEST BENGAL
Ph. 033-2668 4561 / 62 / 63 / 64 Fax: 033-2668 4564 / 2668-2916
www.becs.ac.in
 Bengal Engineering & Science University, Shibpur
The Bengal Engineering and Science University,
Shibpur has a long and illustrious past. It was
established as Calcutta Civil Engineering
College, way back in 1856, with the idea of
introducing engineering education in the country.
In the year 1920, the college was renamed as
Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur. Till 1992,
it was a constituent college of the Calcutta
University and has been offering PG Courses in
Engineering since 1954. In recognition of its
service to the nation for all these years, the
college was elevated to the status of a Deemed University in 1992. From October 2004, the
Institute was further elevated to the status of a State University and was renamed as Bengal
Engineering and Science University, Shibpur.

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India was constituted in 1942. CSIR,
India is perhaps among the world's largest publicly funded R&D organisation. Its chain of 38
world class R&D establishments with their 80 field stations spread across India are manned
by 5,000 highly qualified scientists and engineers. Its range of activities cover practically the
entire spectrum of industrial R&D ranging from aerospace to mining to microelectronics to
nano fabrication and so on. CSIR is truly a global R&D resource as its patrons and partners
hail from over 50 countries.

Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh

Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh
is a premier national laboratory dedicated to research, design and
development of scientific and industrial instruments. It is one of
the constituent laboratories of the CSIR with multi-disciplinary
and multi-dimensional apex industrial research and development.
Established in October 1959, CSIO is chartered to stimulate the
growth of indigenous instrument industry in the country through
development of contemporary technologies and other scientific &
technological assistance.

Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani

Central Electronics Engineering Research
Institute (CEERI), Pilani, is a pioneer research
institute in the country and a constituent
laboratory of CSIR. It was established in 1953 for
advanced research and development in the field of
electronics. Since its inception it has been
working for the growth of electronics in the
country and has established the required
infrastructure and well experienced manpower for
undertaking R&D in electronics. It has well-
equipped laboratories manned by highly-qualified and well-trained engineers and scientists.
 Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur
The Central Mechanical Engineering Research
Institute (CMERI) is the apex R&D institute for
mechanical engineering and allied disciplines under
the aegis of the CSIR and is engaged in research and
technology development for the last fifty years with
the mandate of serving the nation to acquire self-
reliance.

School of Mechatronics & Robotics, Bengal Engineering & Science University Shibpur
The beginning of this century is marked as
interdisciplinary age which has not only
revolutionized Indian and global industrial market
but also has put an impact in engineering education
system. Bengal Engineering & Science University,
Shibpur responded timely by introducing a new
specialized engineering degree course in
mechatronics under the School of Mechatronics &
Robotics.

Mechatronics

Mechatronics is defined as “a synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering,

electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and manufacturing
processes”. Synergy is achieved when a number of different agents combine to produce
something of which the total is greater than the sum of the parts. The combination itself gives
rise to a property which does not exist a-priori within anyone of the constituent agencies.
Thus, a mechatronically designed product can meet specifications which were previously
unattainable or even unthinkable. The Mechatronic designer must be a generalist, willing to
seek and apply knowledge from a broad range of sources.

Who is a Mechatronics Engineer?

• Leader in the initiation and integration of design

• Interdisciplinary knowledge of various techniques
• Ability to master the entire design process from concept to manufacturing
• Ability to use the knowledge resources of other people and the particular blend of
technologies which provide the most optimal design solution

The WHY of Mechatronics

In an increasingly competitive and global market, companies need to have the ability to
increase the competitiveness of their products through the use of technology and must be able
to respond rapidly and effectively to changes in the market place. Mechatronic strategies have
been shown to support and enable the development of new products and markets, as well as
through enhancing existing products, while responding to the introduction of new product
lines by a competitor.

The HOW of Mechatronics

The achievement of a successful mechatronics design environment essentially depends on the

ability of the design team to communicate, collaborate, and integrate. Indeed, a major role of
the mechatronics engineer is often that of acting to bridge the communications gaps that can
exist between more specialized colleagues in order to ensure that the objectives of
collaboration and integration are achieved.

M.Tech in Mechatronics

To cater to the changing needs of the industry in the area of mechatronics, quality manpower
should be generated on an urgent basis as there is plenty of pull from industry. Industries
want students trained to integrate electronics, controls, computers, and moving parts. For
them, this is not just where engineering is going. It is where engineering has arrived. The
course is unique with respect to the similar degree program offered by other Indian
universities and is framed accordingly to educate graduate engineers to be an expert of
multidisciplinary areas involving mechanical, electrical, electronics with software
engineering. Excellent placement record through out the globe reveals the demand of our
graduate product. At the same time, it has been realized that true benefits of Mechatronics
cannot reach the common people unless Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics engineer has
sufficient knowledge in it. Survey in present status of design / automation / research sector
along with its future promise and challenges, pressure from research and academic institutes
motivate this School to take a bold step of introducing PG course (M. Tech.) in Mechatronics
in collaboration with three CSIR Laboratories, namely, CEERI Pilani, CSIO Chandigarh and
CMERI Durgapur. This is unique and new initiative for generating trained manpower in the
futuristic multi-disciplinary area of Mechatronics.

The School has been established to offer the followings:

• Introduce full time interdisciplinary Post Graduate programme in mechatronics.
• Take venture of collaboration with the industries.
• Frame sponsored research projects and strengthen research activities.
• Organize workshops, colloquia, seminars and symposia with participation of experts,
academicians, industrialists and administrators working on the field of mechatronics,
robotics and industrial automation.
• Disseminate knowledge in related fields through publication of newsletters, working
papers, and journal for their sharing among scholars and development practitioners.
• Create physical infrastructure to accommodate the facilities and equipments necessary for
conducting its activities.
Key Features

• Unified teaching by a committed team of Professors

and Scientists.
• Strong potential, Tightly coupled, Multiple domain,
Integration in many dimensions
• Hands-on real project emphasis
• Remove subject divisions

This course studies mechatronics at a theoretical and practical level; striking a balance
between theory/analysis and hardware implementation; emphasis is placed on physical
understanding and mathematical formalities. Case-studies, problem-solving approach with
hardware demonstrations, are used throughout the course. The focus is kept on the role of
each areas in the overall design process and how these key areas are integrated into a
successful mechatronic system design. Starting at design and continuing through
manufacture, mechatronic designs optimize the available mix of technologies to produce
quality precision products and systems in a timely manner with features the customer wants.
If winning designs are to be produced in today's environment, it is imperative that electronics
and computer control be included in the design process at the same time the basic functions
and properties are defined. The real benefits to industry of a mechatronic approach to design
are shorter development cycles, lower costs, and increased quality, reliability, and
performance.

Engineers faced with the task of developing mechatronic products must understand the
principles of mechatronic design, which requires multidisciplinary knowledge. Therefore, it
is necessary to develop and teach multi- and inter-disciplinary courses that provide students
with cross-platform skills and expertise to meet the rapidly changing needs of industry.
Towards this end, this post-graduate course has been developed. This course is heavily
laboratory and project oriented.

This course provides the hands-on, teamwork, and communication skills considered
important in curriculum reform. Moreover, it concentrates on educating young engineers to
use existing and emerging technologies to solve practical problems. The course is successful
at generating excitement and enthusiasm among students who their self-confidence rises with
each successful exercise they complete.

Programme Objectives

The attributes to be developed as a result of undertaking the programs

ƒ ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
ƒ ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the
community at large;
ƒ in-depth technical competence in Mechatronic Engineering;
ƒ ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
ƒ ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
ƒ ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-
cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective
team member;
ƒ understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the
professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development;
 ƒ understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development;
ƒ understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to
them; and
ƒ expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and the capacity to do so.

Admission

The M. Tech. in Mechatronics is a 4-semester (2 years) programme conducted jointly by

Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur and Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR), New Delhi, through its associated institutes, Central Electronics
Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani, Central Scientific Instrument Organization
(CSIO), Chandigarh and Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI),
Durgapur. The programme is conducted by the participating institutes by utilizing their
expertise and facilities available. The faculty members have been drawn from all the four
places based on the expertise of scientists and academicians. While the course is conducted at
BESU, CEERI, CSIO and CMERI, the academic degree is awarded to students by BESU on
successful completion of the course.

(a) Eligibility: for open 20 seats, qualification required is valid GATE score with minimum
60% marks in B.E./ B.Tech. Mechanical/ Mechatronics / Production/ Automobile /
Manufacturing / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication /
Instrumentation/ Control / Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or
equivalent.

(b) For Sponsored seats: No. of Students: 10: (CSIR + External) with minimum 60%marks in
B.E./ B.Tech or equivalent in above discipline.

(c) Admission procedure: as per rules of Bengal Engineering and Science University,
Shibpur.
(d) Reservation norms will be applicable as per University Rules.
(e) All the academic rules of BESU (where applicable) will be followed for the programme.
(f) Course structure: subjects will be covered by the BESU and the participating Institutes of
CSIR at CEERI, CSIO and CMERI.

Under this programme, the students undergo the classes of first semester at BESU where
faculties of all disciplines are available and basic knowledge of different components of
mechatronic systems is taught in an integrated manner. During the second semester, all the
students attend classes sequentially in the three institutes viz. CMERI, CEERI and CSIO
where they are exposed to advanced knowledge on different subjects and best research
facilities in respected fields. During the third and fourth semesters, the students are attached
to above institutes where they mainly devote to their dissertation work besides doing an
elective course. As the dissertation topics are based on ongoing projects of the institutes,
students get first hand feeling of the professional world and challenges.

Course Structure

The mechatronics field of study provides students with expertise not only as builders of
components of engineering technologies but also system integrators. Mechatronics provides
students with new insights into the field of automation through an integrated consideration of
mechanics, electronics and information technology. The curriculum is designed to provide
multidisciplinary knowledge and to the ability to design mechatronics systems.
 1st Semester (BESU) 2nd Semester (CEERI, CSIO and CMERI)
Sl. No. Subject Sl. No. Subject
1. APPLIED ENGINEERING 1. MICROPROCESSORS,
MATHEMATICS MICROCONTROLLERS
AND EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN
2. MECHATRONICS SYSTEM 2. MEMS TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN
3. SMART MATERIALS, SENSORS 3. ROBOTICS
AND ACTUATORS
4. ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS 4. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND
APPLICATIONS
5. ELECTIVE- I : Bridge Course* 5. INSTRUMENTATION AND INDUSTRIAL
CONTROL
6. MECHATRONICS LABORATORY 6. ROBOTICS LABORATORY
7. DIGITAL INTERFACING LAB 7. SENSORS LABORATORY
8. MINI PROJECT AND SEMINAR 8. MEMS LABORATORY
3rd Semester 4th Semester (BESU/CEERI/CSIO/CMERI)
(BESU/CEERI/CSIO/CMERI)
Sl. No. Subject Sl. No. Subject
1. ELECTIVE-II 1. THESIS
2. PROJECT & THESIS 2. SEMINAR & VIVA VOCE ON THESIS

Professional Qualification: Interdisciplinary co-operation in groups with the aim of solving

complex mechatronic tasks.

Benefits to Industry

Starting at design and continuing through manufacture, mechatronic designs optimize the
available mix of technologies to produce quality precision products and systems in a timely
manner with features the customer wants.
• Shorter Development Cycles
• Lower Costs
• Increased Quality
• Increased Reliability
• Increased Performance
• Increased Benefits to Customers

Career Prospects

Post Graduates from this programme are highly employable and will be able to find
appropriate positions in the industrial sector working in design, manufacturing, management,
sales and marketing. We aim to educate our students who can take a leading role in
technological innovations by identifying and developing essential technologies without
sacrificing practicality. The curricula for this post-graduate programme provides the students
thorough knowledge in MEMS and NEMS, instrumentation and control, sensors and
actuators, signal processing, robotics and automation, embedded system, systems design and
product development. The Laboratories are equipped with hardware and software to enhance
the teaching of courses and research in this innovative engineering discipline. Students will
be useful for R&D organizations like DRDO, ISRO, CSIR, CAIR, BARC, DAE etc. and
modern industries involved in precision engineering, automotive, aerospace, process control,
automation, robotics, computers, communications, electronics, health care, machine tools
power plants, as well as offers opportunities for higher studies and becoming qualified faculty
in academic institutes.
 LABORATORY FACILITIES AT CEERI, PILANI
(Embedded Systems Laboratory; MEMS Technology and Design Laboratory
HDL-Based FPGA Design Laboratory; Semiconductor Devices and Process Laboratory)

LABORATORY FACILITIES AT CMERI, DURGAPUR

(Robotics Lab; Electronics & Control Lab; Computational Lab)

LABORATORY FACILITIES AT CSIO, CHANDIGARH

(MECHATRONICS LAB; METROLOGY LAB; VI LAB)
 LABORATORY FACILITIES AT BESU SHIBPUR
(Mechatronics Laboratory; Digital Interfacing Laboratory)

The mechatronics course provides an important interdisciplinary experience bridging

electronics and software with mechanical systems. This course provides the hands-on,
teamwork, and communication skills considered important in curriculum reform. Moreover,
it concentrates on educating young engineers to use existing and emerging technologies to
solve practical problems.

On behalf of the University and the three constituents CSIR Laboratories, we take honour in
inviting the leading corporations to recruit our post graduates who are among the best in the
country.

For further information please contact:

1. Director, School of Mechatronics & Robotics, Bengal Engineering & Science

University Shibpur, Howrah - 711 103, West Bengal. http://www.becs.ac.in
2. Director, Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur – 713209,
West Bengal. http://www.cmeri.res.in
3. Director, Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Sector – 30 C, Chandigarh –
160030. http://www.csio.res.in
4. Director, Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani – 333031,
Rajasthan. http://www.ceeri.res.in
5. Professor, Training & Placement, Bengal Engineering & Science University, Shibpur,
Howrah – 711103, West Bengal, http://www.becs.ac.in,