B.Tech · Ph.D · Future Mobility Spine

Where Engines
Meet Innovation

Established in 2009, the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) is built on the Future Mobility Spine — weaving Electric Vehicles, AI for autonomy, Smart Manufacturing and Sustainable Mobility across every semester. Backed by five industry Centres of Excellence with Eicher VECVL, Yamaha, Royal Enfield, Bosch and JK Tyre, graduates are ready for the next automotive era.

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A+NAAC Grade
30Seats / Year
5Industry CoEs
170Credits
About the Department

B.Tech Automobile · Ph.D · Future Mobility

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) was established in 2009 to prepare world-class automobile engineers for industry and academia. Under the new Future Mobility Spine curriculum, Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Mobility, and Sustainable Automotive Systems are embedded across all 8 semesters — not treated as afterthought electives.

The department has signed industry partnerships and established Centres of Excellence with Eicher VECVL, India Yamaha Motors, Royal Enfield, Bosch Ltd, and JK Tyres. In-house internships, industry-certified skill courses, and national participation in BAJA, Supra and Formula Student ensure our graduates are industry-ready from day one.

Choose Your Learning Pathway

Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Deep proficiency in EV powertrain design, Battery Management Systems (BMS) and charging infrastructure — the engineering of the next automotive era.

Intelligent & Autonomous Vehicles

Sensors, vehicle electronics, ADAS and AI in mobility. Build the engineers of connected, self-driving automotive systems.

Automotive Design & Simulation

CAD / CAE / CFD, vehicle aerodynamics, crash & safety analysis using CATIA, ANSYS, Fusion 360 at the Academy of CAD.

Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

CNC programming, robotics, automation, and smart production systems. Industry 4.0 for modern automotive manufacturing.

Sustainable & Alternative Fuels

Hydrogen vehicles, biofuels, emission reduction technologies and green mobility — sustainable futures for automotive.

IoT & Connected Vehicles

IoT-based smart vehicles, machine learning integration and Python for engineers — the digital layer of modern automotive.
Programmes

Courses Offered

B.Tech Mech. Engg. (Automobile)

4 Years · 30 seats · 170 credits. Industry-integrated programme with Future Mobility Spine. 10+2 with PCM. Entrance: KEAM. Minors in AI & DS, Cyber Security, ECE. Apply →

Ph.D in Mechanical / Automobile

3–5 Years · Full-time · Part-time · External. Doctoral research in Mechanical, Automobile, Manufacturing & allied inter-disciplinary areas. M.Tech / M.E. with valid score.

Skill & Add-on Courses

Industry-endorsed skill development. ATTP (Eicher), CNC Programming, CATIA, Two-wheeler Technology. Certificates from ASDC, VECVL & Autodesk.
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Industry Partners

Centres of Excellence & Collaborations

Eicher
VECVL · ACECAT
Yamaha
India Motors
Royal
Enfield
Two-Wheeler
BOSCH
Global CoE
JK Tyre
Tyre Tech
SAEINDIA
Collegiate Club
Autodesk
CAD Academy
MVD Kerala
Driving Academy
Experience

Co-Academic Activities & Centres

ACECAT — Eicher CoE

First-of-its-kind in Kerala. Automotive Technician Training Programme (ATTP) recognised by ASDC with VECVL internships.

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Royal Enfield CoE

Hands-on two-wheeler technology training: engine, suspension, braking, electrical and tyres. FDP with Royal Enfield.

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Academy of CAD

Autodesk-certified faculty. Training in CATIA, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Creo and Fusion 360 with industry-grade tools.

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CNC Training Centre

State-of-the-art CNC programming and machining centre. 4-level progression from operator to APT programmer.

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CIDRAS Research Centre

Centre for Inter-Disciplinary Research & Studies. Funded projects including Virtual-I, BAT and Smart Walking Stick.

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AJCE Driving Academy

MVD Kerala approved. Safe-driving culture through theory, practical, simulation and behavioural training.

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SAEINDIA Collegiate Club

Global automotive engineering body — industry visits, lectures, student design contests and competitions.

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AAA — Dept Association

Automobile Association of Amal Jyothi. Invited talks, industrial visits and project exhibitions since 2013.

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Auto Care Centre (AJACC)

Campus auto-care centre: wheel alignment, service, lubrication and maintenance for AJCE community.

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Association

AAA — Automobile Association of Amal Jyothi

AAA — the Automobile Association of Amal Jyothi — consists of faculty members and all students of the Department. Established July 2011, AAA organises invited talks, industrial visits, project exhibitions and technical events — a platform for automobile aspirants to learn, discover, create and rebuild. Launched formally in March 2013 by Mr. Shaji Mathew (Director – Customer Service, Volvo India).

HoD
Dr. J.P. Ajithkumar — Head of the Department
Specialisation: Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty Profile: MA Faculty Directory →
Personal Site: jpajithkumar.amaljyothi.ac.in
Email: jpajithkumar@amaljyothi.ac.in
Phone: +91 99952 11016

Year of Establishment

  • Department established — 2009
  • Independent from parent Mechanical Dept. — July 2011
  • ACECAT (Eicher CoE) — 2014
  • AJCE Autonomous status (UGC) — 2023

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