BTech | Department of Applied Mechanics

About the B. Tech. Programme

Over the years most of the undergraduate engineering programmes have become broad-based and have not been able to address the emerging interdisplinary areas. This is a lacuna we wish to address in this programme. The emphasis will be on providing a strong grounding in the fundamentals of engineering mechanics along with the tools to address the needs of emerging areas such as biomechanics, nanomechanics, constitutive modeling at multiple length and time scales, parallel processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence in mecshanics etc. The primary goal will be to cultivate in the young minds the art and science of Engineering Mechanics to analyze complex interdisciplinary phenomena relevant to problems in industry and cutting edge research through experimentation, analysis and computation. A strong grounding in engineering fundamentals will enable students to appreciate emerging trends and equip them with the tools to spearhead new areas of research.

Unique Features of the Programme

Focus on basic as well as the emerging areas of mechanics such as bio-mechanics, nano-mechanics, multi-scale and multi-physics modelling.
Exposing students to recent trends in computational techniques (FEM, CFD, parallel processing), high performance computing, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) etc.
Exposing students to fundamental and latest techniques in experiments and its importance for model validation.

Objective of the Programme

Cultivate young minds to analyse complex interdisciplinary phenomena and venture into cutting edge research through experimentation, analysis and computation.

Annual Intake

40 students through JEE Advanced

Degree Awarded

B. Tech in Engineering and Computational Mechanics at Department of Applied Mechanics.

Programme Requirements

The student will be required to register for 154 credits (graded) and 11 non graded credits during the 4 years of the programme. (One semester course has 1 credit associated with it for each hour of lecture, each hour of tutorial or every two hours of practical work per week). Under the non-graded units, 3 units are set out for design/ practical experience, these units by students of this programme will be earned by doing internship after 2nd year and 3rd year during summer vacation. Internship after 3rd year will be mandatory. Students doing internship after 2nd and 3rd year will earn 3 units if he spends 50 days each summer

Course Curriculum

Following is the classified list of core (or compulsory) and elective courses of the programme. The lecture, tutorial and practical (L-T-P) hours per week and the credits corresponding to each course are also given.

Course Category	Credits
Institute Core Courses
Basic Science (BS)	22
Engineering arts and Science (EAS)	18
Humanities and Social Science (EAS)	15
Programme linked Courses	12.5
Departmental Courses
Departmental Core	64.5
Departmental Elective	12
Open Category Courses	10
Total Graded Credit Requirements	154
Non Graded Units	11

Institute Core (B.S) (22 Credits)

CML 100	Introduction to Chemistry	3-0-0	3	Existing
CMP100	Chemistry Laboratory	0-0-4	2	Existing
MTL 100	Calculus	3-1-0	4	Existing
MTL 101	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	3-1-0	4	Existing
PYL 100	Electromagnetic Waves and Quantum Mechanics	3-0-0	3	Existing
PYP 100	Physics Laboratory	0-0-4	2	Existing
SBL 100	Introductory Biology for Engineers	3-0-2	4	Existing

Institute Core (EAS) (18 Credits)

APL 100	Engineering Mechanics	3-1-0	4	Existing
COL 100	Introduction to Computer Science	3-0-2	4	Existing
CVL 100	Environmental Science	2-0-0	2	Existing
ELL 100	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	3-0-2	4	Existing
MCP100	Introduction to Engineering Visualization	0-0-4	2	Existing
MCP101	Product Realization through Manufacturing	0-0-4	2	Existing

Program Linked Basic/Engineering Arts/Science Core (12.5 Credits)

MTL 107	Numerical Methods and Computations	3-0-0	3	Existing
COL206	Data Structures and Algorithms	3-0-4	5	Existing
ELL 201	Digital Electronics	3-0-3	4.5	Existing

Humanities and social Science (HUSS) (15 Credits)

Courses from Humanities, Social Science and Management offered under this Category

Departmental Core (Common to all Streams) (64.5 Credits)

APL101	apApplied Mathematics for Engineers	3-0-0	3	New
APL 102	IniIntroduction to Material Science and Engineering	3-0-2	4	Existing
APL 103	Experimental Methods	2-0-2	3	Existing
APL 104	Solid Mechanics	3-1-0	4	Existing
APL 106	Fluid Mechanics	3-1-0	4	Existing
APL 203	Dynamics of Mechanical Systems	3-1-0	4	New
APL 205	Basics of Computer Aided Design	2-0-0	2	New
APL 206	Engineering Thermodynamics	2-0-0	2	New
APL207	Heat Transfer	2-0-0	2	New
AMP 262	Solid & Fluids Lab	0-0-4	2	Existing
APL 302	Basics of Product Design	3-0-2	4	New
APL 311	Introduction to Finite Element Method	3-0-2	4	New
APL 321	Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics	3-0-2	4	New
APL 331	Advanced Mechanics of Solids	3-0-0	3	New
APL 361	Advanced Fluid Dynamics	3-0-0	3	New
APL 380	Bio-mechanics	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 390	Experimental Techniques in Fluids and Solids	2-0-3	3.5	New
APL 405	Machine Learning in Mechanics	2-0-2	3	New
APL 410	Multi-Scale Modeling and Computation	3-0-0	3	New
APD411	B.Tech Project I	0-0-8	4	Existing

Department Elective (12 Credits)

APL 306	Vibration	3-0-0	3	New
APL 340	Chaos	3-1-0	4	Existing
APL 402	Fluid Solid Interaction	3-0-0	3	New
APL 411	Application of Finite Element Methods	2-0-2	3	New
APD 412	B.Tech Project II	0-0-12	6	-
APL 412	Computational Multi Body Dynamics	3-0-0	3	New
APL 415	Composite Mechanics and Structures	3-0-0	3	New
APL 421	Application of CFD	2-0-2	3	New
APL 422	Advanced CFD	2-0-2	3	New
APL 424	Introduction to Hydrodynamics Stability	3-0-0	3	New
APL 431	Aircraft Structures	3-0-0	3	New
APL 432	Aero-Elasticity	3-0-0	3	New
APL 433	Introduction to Plates and Shells	3-0-0	3	New
APL 434	Smart Material and Structures	3-0-0	3	New
APL 435	Impact Mechanics and Crash Worthiness	3-0-0	3	New
APL 440	Parallel Processing in Computational Mechanics	3-0-2	4	Existing
APL 450	Introduction to Soft Robotics	3-0-0	3	New
APL 452	Introduction to Digital Twins	2-0-2	3	New
APL 491	Reliability Engineering	3-0-0	3	New
APL 701	Continuum Mechanics	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 713	Turbulence and its Modeling	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 715	Physics of Turbulent Flow	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 736	Multiscale Modeling of Crystalline Materials	3-0-2	4	Existing
APL 740	Mechanics of Biological Cells	3-0-2	3	Existing
APL 742	Advanced Bio-Mechanics	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 764	Biomaterials	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 765	Fracture Mechanics	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 771	Design Optimization and Design Theory	3-0-0	3	Existing
ELL 715	Digital Image processing	3-0-0	3	Existing
ELL794	Human Computer Interface	3-0-0	3	Existing
APL 805	Advanced Finite Element methods	3-0-0	3	Existing

Suggested Courses under Open Elective Courses

COL 216	Computer Architecture	3-0-2
COL 334	Computer Networks	3-0-2
COL 341	Fundamentals of Machine Learning	3-0-2
COL 333	Principles of Artificial Intelligence	3-0-2
COL 362	Introduction to Database Management System	3-0-2
MTL 180	Discrete Mathematical Structures	3-1-0
MTL 290	Computing Laboratory	0-0-4
MTL 342	Analysis and Design of Algorithms	3-1-0
MTL 458	Operating Systems	3-0-2
MTL 415	Parallel Algorithms	3-0-0

Suggested Courses under HUSS

HUL211 Introduction to Economics 3-1-0
HUL212 Micro Economics 3-1-0
HUL213 Macro Economics 3-1-0
HUL261 Introduction to Psychology 3-1-0
MSL301 Organization and People Management 3-0-0
MSL302 Managerial Accounts and Financial Management 3-0-0
MSL708 Financial Management 3-0-0
MSL704 Science & Technology Policy Systems 3-0-0

For further details on B. Tech (ECM) programme, course contents, semester-wise schedule of courses, please read the full document here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the course structure of this program differ from a regular BTech in Mechanical Engineering?

As the name suggests, the emphasis of this program is more on mechanics and its applications to problems encountered in research and industry. The thrust is on solving the problems using analytical, experimental and computational tools. In today’s world computational tools are required to tackle major real life problems which may not be covered in the core courses of conventional disciplines. The programme includes courses like FEM, CAD and CFD as a part of the core curriculum.Further, the curriculum has specialized/advanced courses in emerging areas such as Biomechanics, Nanomechanics, Machine Learning and AI.

Will this new B. Tech. degree be accepted by the companies for placements?

Certainly! the program has been developed keeping in mind the emerging needs of industry as well as academics. In a meeting with Industry experts, the program was highly appreciated.

Will my options be limited for higher studies (M.Tech./MS/PhD)?

Not at all. In fact, this program may be more attractive when it comes to choosing higher studies as your career goal. You will be able to apply to fields in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Computational Science etc for Masters and PhD degree upon completion of the Bachelors program.

Is the coursework of this B.Tech. rigorous?

Yes, but in an exciting way! We believe you will love the subjects and the way you will be taught these courses. Exposure to a variety of engineering applications and interdisciplinary areas make the course very exciting and industry oriented.

Why has no other IIT offered it before?

We feel that this is the right time to launch such a broad based and interdisciplinary mechanics course. IIIT Delhi has a separate Applied Mechanics Department since its inception, which has been teaching fundamental courses in engineering, solid and fluid mechanics to undergraduate students of all disciplines. So it is natural for such a course to emerge from the Applied Mechanics Department at IIT Delhi. The other IITs and universities are likely to follow suit.

What will be my pay package for campus placement after this B.Tech.?

Pay package is a function of time, degree, demand. We anticipate it to be excellent because of the emphasis on computational skills. The core engineering companies (Aerospace. Automotive, Infrastructure, Biomedical etc,) will hire students from this branch.

Is this new B.Tech. for me?

: If you enjoyed studying mechanics in your school or while preparing for JEE, you will certainly like it. Since the program goes far beyond the basic course in Mechanics due its strength in computational and experimental aspects, you will surely enjoy this course

I want to work in the field of aerospace or aeronautics. Since IIT Delhi does not have a programme in the field, can I pursue this after finishing B.Tech. in this new program?

Yes, since many of the courses in aerospace engineering (Structural Mechanics andFluid Mechanics) are covered, you will be able to pursue this field after completing this B. Tech.