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Top 10 Promising Mechatronics Colleges in India - 2025
Colleges of mechatronics offer a significant contribution to the future of engineering by providing a learning environment that integrates mechanical, electrical, and software or computer systems as a united field of study. Adjusting the curriculum to meet industry demand is a collaborative effort of highly qualified educators, industry professionals and an administrative team of experts. Many mechatronics colleges engage in activity with global university partners and industry collaboration so that graduates are exposed to and taking part in work related to real-world applications and innovations.
The growth in mechatronics programs has taken place parallel with advancement in automation and robotics and smart manufacturing. Mechatronics colleges are continually upgrading laboratories, introducing research centers and never have learning environments been more important than in this period of industry 4.0 evolution. Partnerships with multinational corporations and publicly funded and industry supported research and development projects offer mechatronics students even greater opportunities for education experience and growth. The emphasis of many engineering colleges is on multi-disciplinary projects, allowing students to improve problem-solving skills and work across engineering programs to engage in problem-based learning. The career opportunities available to graduates of mechatronics is enormous and cuts across industries, including, but not limited to, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.
Colleges generally have placement cells that partner with both local and national recruiters to ensure maximum employability for their students. Internships, site tours, and live projects are part of the curriculum of most colleges to expose students to industry experience prior to graduation. Many colleges also operate incubation centers to help students grow and start their own companies. As technology keeps changing, Colleges of Mechatronics will be more significant in developing the future generation of engineers. The research component is strongly emphasized to develop skills in collaboration with industry as well as establish quality research programs to ensure graduates are well-prepared and capable of leading the future of automation and intelligent systems.
This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Top 10 Promising Mechatronics Colleges in India - 2025’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.
Top 10 Promising Mechatronics Colleges in India - 2025
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College |
Management |
Description |
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Aissms College Of Engineering
Pune
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Dr D S Bormane, Principal | The institute’s Department of Mechanical Engineering offers undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, a postgraduate program in Design Engineering, and a PhD research center |
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Chandigarh University
Mohali
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Dr. Harjot Singh Gill, Director - Mechatronics Department | The institute’s Mechatronics Engineering department offers a distinctive and inspiring academic curriculum that is aligned with the requirements of international universities and business |
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Dr. TMA Pai Polytechnic MIT Campus
Manipal
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Dr. Surjit Pabla, Chairman | The institute offers technical education in various engineering disciplines, including Mechatronics , Automobile, Civil, Computer Science, and Electronics & Communication Engineering |
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Indian Institute of Technology
Patna
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Prof. T N Singh, Director | The institute offers an M.Tech. program in Mechatronics through its Department of Mechanical Engineering, the program integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, intelligent control, and computer science |
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MSDC
Manipal
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Dr. Surjit Pabla, Chairman | The institute offers affordable training programs to provide students with access to skill-based education, provide placement services, connecting graduates with top industries to start their careers |
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MM Polytechnic
Pune
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Prof. Geeta S Joshi, Principal | A technical education institute which offers diploma courses in five disciplines such as Mechatronics, Automobile, Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering |
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Pimpri Chinchwad College Of Engineering
Maharashtra
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Dr. Girish Desai, Executive Director | The college offers a wide range of programs including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in disciplines like Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence |
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Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
Bangalore
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V Muniyappa, Chairman | The institute equips students with knowledge and skills in areas such as finance, economics, and social issues, preparing them for success in today’s interconnected world |
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Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
Chennai
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A C Muthiah, Chairman & Governing Council | The institute’s interdisciplinary approach includes courses like Financial Statement Analysis, Mathematics for AI & Machine Learning, Managerial Economics, Corporate Finance, and Project Management |
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Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
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Dr. G Viswanathan, Chancellor | The Institute offers comprehensive programs in Mechatronics and Automation at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the program integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, and intelligent control |