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Automobile engineering subjects impart knowledge about designing, manufacturing, mechanical mechanisms and operations of automobiles. Candidates seeking admission to BE/BTech in Automobile engineering must be pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects (eligibility criteria may vary for different institutes). There are around fifty subjects to be studied while pursuing this course in 4-years. On the other hand, for admission to ME/MTech in Automobile engineering, candidates should possess a undergraduate degree in BE/BTech or BSc. 

Automobile engineering also known as automotive engineering is concerned with manufacturing of the motor vehicle components such as engines and bodies precluding tires and batteries. It's subjects encompass theoretical as well as practical subjects. Look into more details pertaining to the Automobile engineering subjects on this page below.

Table of Contents
  1. Automobile Engineering Subjects: BE/BTech
    • 1.1 Automobile Engineering Subjects: 1st Semester
    • 1.2 Automobile Engineering 2nd Semester Subjects
    • 1.3 Automobile Engineering Subjects: 3rd Semester
    • 1.4 Automobile Engineering Subjects: 4th Semester
    • 1.5 Automobile Engineering Fifth Semester Subjects
    • 1.6 Automobile Engineering Subjects: 6th Semester
    • 1.7 Automobile Engineering Seventh Semester Subjects
    • 1.8 Automobile Engineering Subjects: 8th Semester
  2. Automobile Engineering Subjects: ME/MTech
    • 2.1 Automobile Engineering ME/MTech Subjects: First Semester
    • 2.2 Automobile Engineering Second Semester Subjects
    • 2.3 Automobile Engineering ME/MTech Subjects: Third Semester
    • 2.4 Automobile Engineering ME/MTech Subjects: 4th Semester
  3. Automobile Engineering Subjects: FAQs

Automobile Engineering Subjects: BE/BTech

BE/BTech in Automobile Engineering is a four-year program. It encompasses eight semesters i.e. two semesters per year. In these eight semesters, candidates get the chance to study different subjects both technical and non-technical. The technical subjects impart basic knowledge of the automobile engineering industry whereas the non-technical subjects develop the concepts of aptitude, language, science, etc.  Check the list of BE/BTech automobile engineering semester-wise subjects in this section below:

Automobile Engineering Subjects: 1st Semester

Following are the Automobile engineering first semester subjects:

  • Technical English – I
  • Engineering Mathematics – I
  • Engineering Physics – I
  • Engineering Chemistry – I
  • Engineering Drawing (Graphics)
  • Fundamentals of Computing and Programming

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Automobile Engineering 2nd Semester Subjects

After qualifying first semester, candidates will be promoted to be second semester. Check the subjects of Automobile engineering second semester below:

  • Technical English – II
  • Engineering Mathematics – II
  • Engineering Physics – II
  • Engineering Chemistry – II
  • Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Mechanics

Automobile Engineering Subjects: 3rd Semester

After passing second semester, candidates will be upgraded to third semester. Following are the automobile engineering third semester subjects:

  • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Automotive Engines
  • Transforms And Partial Differential Equations
  • Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
  • Mechanics of Machines
  • Production Technology

Automobile Engineering Subjects: 4th Semester

The subjects that are incorporated in automobile engineering fourth semester are:

  • Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Strength of Materials
  • Statistics And Numerical Methods
  • Engineering Materials and Metallurgy
  • Automotive Chassis
  • Electronics and Microprocessors

Automobile Engineering Fifth Semester Subjects

Post qualifying fourth semester, candidates will be promoted to the fifth semester. Automobile engineering fifth semester subjects are:

  • Design of Machine Elements
  • Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Automotive Electrical and Electronics
  • Automotive Transmission
  • Vehicle Design and Data Characteristics
  • Automotive Fuels and Lubricants

Automobile Engineering Subjects: 6th Semester

Candidates who will be a pass in fifth semester are promoted to sixth semester. The subjects that are included in Automobile engineering sixth semester are:

  • Automotive Engine Components Design
  • Two and Three Wheelers
  • Principles of Management
  • Automotive Chassis Components Design
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Composite Materials

Automobile Engineering Seventh Semester Subjects

Following are the Automobile engineering seventh semester subjects:

  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Automotive Pollution and Control
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Engine and Vehicle Management System
  • Automotive Aero-dynamics
  • Robotics

Automobile Engineering Subjects: 8th Semester

After qualifying seventh semester, candidates will be promoted to eight semester. Automobile Engineering eight semester subjects are:

  • Vehicle Body Engineering
  • Automotive Safety
  • Marketing Management

Automobile Engineering Subjects: ME/MTech

The subjects that are incorporated in ME/MTech in Automobile Engineering focus on the advance knowledge of this field. Following are the semester-wise subjects of ME/MTech in Automobile Engineering:

Automobile Engineering ME/MTech Subjects: First Semester

  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Automotive Engines and Emission Control
  • Automotive Transmission
  • Automotive Electrical and Electronics
  • Vehicle Body Engineering
  • Automotive Chassis

Automobile Engineering Second Semester Subjects

  • Electronic Engine Management System
  • Automotive System Component Design
  • Vibration and Noise Control
  • Vehicle Dyanmics and Control
  • Elective-I
  • Elective-II

Automobile Engineering ME/MTech Subjects: Third Semester

  • Elective-III
  • Elective-IV
  • Elective-V

Automobile Engineering ME/MTech Subjects: 4th Semester

  • Modelling and Simulation Lab.
  • Industrial Training
  • Project Work

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Automobile Engineering Subjects: FAQs

Q. How many subjects are there in Automobile Engineering under BE/BTech?

A. There are around fifty subjects in Automobile Engineering under BE/BTech.

Q. How many subjects are there in Automobile Engineering under ME/MTech?

A. There are around fifteen subjects in Automobile Engineering under ME/MTech.

Q. What are the main subject of automobile engineering?

A. The main subjects of automobile engineering can be seen on this page.

Q. Does Automobile Engineering have Mathematics?

A. Yes, while pursuing BE/BTech in Automobile Engineering, candidates have to study Engineering Mathematics.

Q. Which subject is best in Class 11 for pursuing automobile engineering?

A. To pursue automobile engineering, candidates should choose Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in Class 11.

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Greetings! First of all, you need to complete your Class 12 in the Science background with PCM subjects, and secure at least 50% marks in the given subjects. After that, you can go for BE/BTech Automobile Engineering or BTech Automotive Design Engineering, undergraduate degree courses in the automob

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Hello candidate, Automobile Engineering courses can be opted for by students who have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50-70 percent marks, in the Science background, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

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Vidhi Jain

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For pursuing a Polytechnic course in Automobile Engineering near Kozhikode, several institutions can be considered. Some of the best options include:

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The candidates who have graduated through B.Voc in Uttarakhand Residential University were placed in the companies as the average pay scale offered to the candidates ranging INR 2.5-4.5 Lakhs per annum. Some of the recruiters from this field are IBM, HCL, and INFOSYS. Placement statistics:

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AISSMS Polytechnic is an excellent option for the Diploma in Automobile Engineering with proper training in collaboration with experience faculties, good laboratory facilities and industrial connection.

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Nandini Motwani

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Candidates can take admission to BTech in Automotive Engineering course based on RUASAT/KCET/COMEDK scores. The cutoff rank varies for each exam score as well. Mentioned below is the MSRUAS BTech AE course cutoff for the general all-India category candidates:

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Manori Sahni

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Automobile engineering relies majorly on various branches of physics to understand the various components and systems that make up a car.

Below are some of the important fields of physics that are necessary for an automobile engineer:

Mechanics:

  • Classical mechanics
  • Statics and dynamics

Thermodynamics:

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After completing a degree in Automobile Engineering, you have a wide range of exciting career paths to explore.



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Pragati Singh

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BTech courses in the field of Automobile Engineering are as follows, BTech in Automobile Engineering, BE in Automobile Engineering, BTech in Automotive Design Engineering.

Apart from such courses, the other diploma, certificate and post-graduate courses are:

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Candidates who wish to pursue Diploma in Automobile Engineering courses must have completed Class 10 from a recognised board and must have studied Science and Math in Secondary education.

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DTU's BTech in Mechanical Engineering with Specialisation in Automobile Engineering course is generally considered well-known in India

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The key highlights of Automobile Engineering placements over the past three years are presented below:

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Automobile Engineering Placement Statistics (2021)

Automobile Engineering Placement Statistics (2022)

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