Estd. 1984  ·  AUTO NBA Accredited

Department of Automobile Engineering

To produce automobile engineers equipped with advanced technical knowledge, automotive design skills, and innovation in next-generation electric and autonomous vehicle technologies.

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Sanctioned Intake 60 UG
Programmes Offered 2 Courses
Specialized Labs 6 Laboratories
Affiliation / NBA Anna Univ / DoTE
Department Background & Highlights

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

About the Department

Automobile Engineering was one of the core founding pillars of GCE Erode (IRTT) in 1984. Supported by the State Transport Undertakings (STUs), the department possesses complete automotive test chassis, live multi-cylinder diesel/petrol engines, AVL smoke analyzers, and vehicle diagnostic scanners.

Degrees Conferred

  • B.E. Automobile Engineering Anna University Affiliated
  • Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Anna University Affiliated

Academic Standards

Curriculum follows the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) model prescribed by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and Anna University Chennai.

Department Code: AUTO Estd. 1984
Guiding Philosophy & Purpose

VISION & MISSION

DEPARTMENT VISION

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To produce automobile engineers equipped with advanced technical knowledge, automotive design skills, and innovation in next-generation electric and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Department of AUTO GCE Erode

DEPARTMENT MISSION

  • M1

    Impart exceptional automotive engineering education with hands-on training on state-of-the-art vehicle systems.

  • M2

    Promote industry-linked research in alternative fuels, emission reduction, and hybrid electric powertrains.

  • M3

    Develop ethically responsible automobile engineers serving the automotive industry worldwide.

Core Objectives & Outcomes NBA Outcome-Based Education
Hands-On Technical Training

LABORATORIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Fully equipped testing rigs, specialized workstations, research clusters, and high-performance laboratory equipment.

6 Dedicated Facilities
01 250 sqm

Engine Testing & Performance Diagnostic Lab

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02 200 sqm

Automotive Chassis & Transmission Lab

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03 150 sqm

Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems Lab

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04 150 sqm

Vehicle Dynamics & Wheel Alignment Lab

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05 120 sqm

CAD / Automotive Design Lab (CATIA, SolidWorks)

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06 120 sqm

Alternative Fuels & Emission Testing Lab (AVL Smoke Meter)

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Academic Leadership

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Dr. N. Chandrasekaran
Head of the Department

Dr. N. Chandrasekaran

Head of the Department, Dept. of Automobile Engineering, GCEE.

Qualification: Ph.D. (Automobile Engineering), M.E., B.E.

Area of Specialization : Vehicle Dynamics, IC Engines, Alternative Fuels

E-Mail ID : chandrasekaran.auto@gcee.ac.in

Faculty Profiles & Credentials

STAFF DIRECTORY

Dr. N. Chandrasekaran HOD

Dr. N. Chandrasekaran

Professor & Head

Ph.D. (Automobile Engineering), M.E., B.E.

Vehicle Dynamics, IC Engines, Alternative Fuels

chandrasekaran.auto@gcee.ac.in
Dr. R. Subramanian HOD

Dr. R. Subramanian

Professor & Head

Ph.D. (Automobile Engg), M.E., B.E.

Thermal Engineering, IC Engines, Alternative Fuels, Combustion Analysis

+91-94430 15990

subramanian@gcee.ac.in
Dr. N. Nedunchezhian

Dr. N. Nedunchezhian

Associate Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Alternative Fuels & Emissions, Engine Testing & Diagnostics, Thermodynamics

+91-94438 95205

nedunchezhian@gcee.ac.in
Mr. C. Loganathan

Mr. C. Loganathan

Associate Professor

M.E., B.E.

Automotive Electrical & Electronics, Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Microcontrollers

+91-93623 30186

loganathan@gcee.ac.in
Dr. E. Rajasekar

Dr. E. Rajasekar

Associate Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

LEO Club Advisor, Automotive Pollution & Control, Vehicle Dynamics

+91-94438 94701

rajasekar@gcee.ac.in
DR

Dr. R. Venkatachalam

Associate Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Engine Simulation

venkatachalam_auto@gcee.ac.in
Mr. P. Selvakumar

Mr. P. Selvakumar

Associate Professor

M.E., B.E.

Automotive Design & Drafting, CAD for Automotive Systems, Manufacturing Systems

+91-94430 29697

selvakumar@gcee.ac.in
Mr. P. Sellappan

Mr. P. Sellappan

Associate Professor

M.E., B.E.

Automotive Chassis & Transmission, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Safety

+91-94430 29697

sellappan@gcee.ac.in
Career Pathways & Industry Alignment

ACADEMICS & PLACEMENT RECORD

Academic Degrees

  • B.E. Automobile Engineering Full Time  ·  Anna University Affiliated
  • Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Full Time  ·  Anna University Affiliated
Intake: 60 UG

Placement Track Record (2025-2026)

Placement Rate: 83.3%
Students Placed: 50 / 60
Highest Package: â‚đ9.0 LPA
Top Recruiters
Cadence Design Systems Zoho Corporation TCS Digital Nokia Networks Cognizant (CTS) Wipro Limited L&T Technology Services TVS Motor Company
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Affiliated with Anna University Chennai
Visual Tour & Infrastructure

Department Photo Gallery & Laboratories

State-of-the-art facilities, research equipment, compute labs, and specialized workshops of AUTO.

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