The Department of Automobile Engineering, established in 2008 with an intake of 60 students, delivers quality technical education aligned with the evolving demands of the automotive industry. The department is supported by qualified and dedicated faculty members committed to academic excellence and professional development.
Well-equipped laboratories such as Automobile Transmission, Automobile Systems, Automobile Engine, Automobile Electrical, and VGTAP (Automobile Workshop) provide hands-on technical exposure. Through strong industry collaboration and value-added programs like the Volkswagen Group Technical Apprenticeship Programme (VGTAP), students gain real-world skills beyond the MSBTE curriculum.
Consistent campus placements in reputed automobile companies including Volkswagen, Audi, and Skoda reflect the department’s industry-oriented approach. Faculty members actively engage in research and publish papers in national and international journals, ensuring academic relevance and innovation.
Course |
Intake |
Duration |
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Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
60 |
03 Years |
To produce competent and skilled automotive technicians equipped with strong social and ethical values to meet global industry requirements through excellence in technical education.
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Name |
Mr. Rahul J. Gundla |
Designation |
HOD |
Department |
AutomobileEngineering |
Email id |
gundlarj@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
Ext: 247 |
Qualifications |
M.E(Heat Power),B.E.(Mech.) |
Areas of Interest |
Automobile Engines, Autotronics, Heat Power Engineering |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Academic Experience : 12.9yrs
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Research |
Publications :
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Professional Affiliations |
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Awards and Recognitions |
Runner-up in VGTAP Trainers Skill Contest in Feb.2022 |
Present Responsibilities at MMPOLYTECHNIC |
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Other Responsibilities |
Name |
Miss. Manasi M. Herlekar |
Designation |
Lecturer |
Department |
Automobile Engineering |
Email id |
herlekarmm@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
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Qualifications |
Ph.D* ME (Heat Power) BE ( Mechanical) |
Areas of Interest |
Heat Transfer,IC Engines |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Academics: 14 Years
Industrial : Nil |
Research |
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Selected Publications: |
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Professional Affiliations |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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Present Responsibilities at MMPOLYTECHNIC |
Website Coordinator
NBA 4th criteria coordinator |
Other Responsibilities |
Name |
Mrs. Sneha A. Nadimetla |
Designation |
Lecturer |
Department |
Automobile Engineering |
Email id |
nadimetlasa@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
Ext: 248 |
Qualifications |
B.E.(Mechanical) |
Areas of Interest |
Engineering Drawing , Heat Power |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Academic Experience: 2.8 yrs. |
Research |
Publications :
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Professional Affiliations |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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Present Responsibilities at MMPOLYTECHNIC |
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Other Responsibilities |
Name |
Ms. Salloni S. Shinde |
Designation |
Lecturer |
Department |
Automobile Engineering |
Email id |
shindess@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
248 |
Qualifications |
B.E(Mechanical) |
Areas of Interest |
Automobile Component Design ,Engineering Graphics, Heat Power Engineering,Manufacturing Technology |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Industrial Experience : 01 years
Academic : 2 Years |
Research |
Publications :
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Selected Publications: |
Artificial Intelligence Approach for Enhancing Energy Yield in Solar PV Arrays Using CNNs Volume 07, Issue 1, Year 2025 |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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Other Responsibilities |
Name |
Ms. Lubdha P. Nemade |
Designation |
Lecturer |
Department |
Automobile Engineering |
Email id |
nemadelp@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
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Qualifications |
M-tech (Thermal Engineering) |
Areas of Interest |
Thermal, I C Engine, Engineering Drawing |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Industrial Experience : 00 years
Academic : 04 Years |
Research |
Publications :
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Selected Publications: |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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Present Responsibilities at MMPOLYTECHNIC |
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Other Responsibilities |
Name |
Mr. Mayur S. Waghole |
Designation |
Lab Assistant |
Department |
Automobile Engineering |
Email id |
wagholems@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
263 |
Qualifications |
Diploma Automobile, (B.E Mechanical Last Year Appear) |
Areas of Interest |
Automobile , Electrical Vehicle Design , Vehicle Design |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Academic Experience : 09 years |
Research |
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Selected Publications: |
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Professional Affiliations |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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Present Responsibilities at MMPOLYTECHNIC |
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Other Responsibilities |
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Name |
Mr. Shyam D. Salunke |
Designation |
Lab Assistant |
Department |
Automobile Engineering |
Email id |
salunkesd@mmpolytechnic.com |
Website |
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Extension No |
263 |
Qualifications |
Diploma Automobile |
Areas of Interest |
Automobile , Electrical Vehicle Design , Vehicle Design |
Academic / Industrial Experience |
Academic Experience : 03 years
Industrial Experience : 06 years |
Research |
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Selected Publications: |
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Professional Affiliations |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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Present Responsibilities at MMPOLYTECHNIC |
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