GIET University, Gunupur (formerly known as Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology) was established by “Vidya Bharati Educational Trust,” Gunupur, Odisha, India in the year 1997. Since inception, the Trust promotes Technical Education in India with a motto of providing Quality Education in a highly disciplined and conducive environment with International Standards.
The department of mechanical engineering at GIET University has over the years industrial tie-ups with several industries, companies, and skill development centres. The goal of these tie-ups is to enhance the technical aptitude and skills of its students and make them job-ready. The department is committed to providing state-of-the-art technology and facility to the students. These collaborations ensure that students are competent and employable engineers. It also provides the students with the right industrial exposure which trains them to upgrade to new technologies. The industrial tie-ups include the following industries, organisations and educational institutions:
We at GIET University are engineers who can function quickly all over the world. The department’s teaching staff is among the best in its field. The department has collaborations with several reputable fundamental firms globally to provide outstanding on-campus placement. As a compelling and flexible branch, mechanical engineering continues to be the most popular programme for young aspirants. The department is fortunate to be a hub of highly skilled faculty members directly involved in science and innovation. Faculty members in the department also publish many publications in texts, research articles, patents, and projects.
Thermax Group is an engineering company that provides solutions in the areas of energy and the environment. Thermax Group’s energy-efficient and eco-friendly technologies offer credible business-to-business partnerships that respond to critical challenges by turning to the needs of modern industry. It offers enterprises innovative, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly offerings. The department of mechanical engineering of GIET University has ties with the Thermax group which supports students by providing them free trainings, internships, seminars/workshops on the latest technologies relevant to modern industries.
The department of mechanical engineering at GIET University has industry tie-ups with Ashok Leyland Limited. Ashok Leyland is a flagship company of Hinduja Group and one of the largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles in India. The collaboration ensures that our students are provided with hands-on training to enhance their skills and employability.
Siemens is a German multinational conglomerate company. It is the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe. To provide the students with training, research and development and consultancy for industry-related technical education, the mechanical engineering department has collaborated with Siemens. Siemens also offers the students certified skill development programs for improving placement opportunities and engage in research and development.
Larsen and Turbo (L&T) is an Indian multinational technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Larson and Turbo (L&T) has collaborated with the department of mechanical engineering of GIET University to introduce several add-on courses for the benefit of students. All these courses will be a huge value addition to the skills and aptitudes of the students and prepare them for industry needs.
The main objective of all these collaborations with industries, companies and skill development centres is to create a pool of industry-ready talent from the students undergoing engineering. This also ensures that the gap between industry requirements and skills taught in the academic course is reduced.