The department of mechanical engineering was established in the year 1921. It was the first department in the state of Karnataka to offer a course in Mechanical engineering. This department offers PG courses in various fields. This department has a very good faculty. This department also supports many students to attain their research degrees.The department offers excellent lab facilities to students. A few labs of this department are the envy of many competitive engineering colleges. The CAD/CAM and Robotics lab is among the best in the country.