About the course

Duration:

Part I  -  2 years.
Part II - 2 years.

Examination is conducted by Institution of Mechanical Engineers (I.M.E.) and is recognised by the govt. of India as equivalent degree in mechanical engineering. The final degree is awarded by the I.M.E. We are providing regular preparatory classes for the same.

The govt. of India recognise’s a pass in C. Engineering examination at section A and section B label for the purpose of recruitment to the executive post and commission rank in services in appropriate field under central govt. candidate with this degree in mechanical engineering (C. ENG.) are eligible to apply for any job in government, public and private sector where B.E. is prescribed as minimum eligibility qualification for the post. They are also eligible to pursue post graduate courses like M.Tech., M.E., M.B.A., etc.

SCOPE AND PROSPECTS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE COURSE (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Candidates who have successfully completed Section A and Section B of C. ENGG. Examination through I.M.E. are treated at par with those holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from an indian university for recruitment to superior course and services under central govt. Students who have completed this course have been successful in the GATE, a number of them after completing M.TECH, have gone for further study. Many of the university in india and abroad admit the student for higher studies. Those who have successfully completed Section A and B examination of IME are occupying responsible post in private, public sectors, govt. organisations, ONGC, IAF, ARMY, NAVY, COST GUARD, SAIL, DRDO, HAL, NAL, some more of reputed firms and establishment. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 40

RECOGNISATION OF THE COURSE (DEGREE &
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

Extracts from the recognition granted to C. Eng.
Examination by Government of India are given below:
To be published in Gazette of India
Part -1 Section - 1
Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education
New Delhi, the 24th November, 2006

NOTIFICATION

No. F23 - 2/2001 - TS.III. The Institute of MechanicalEngineers (India), Mumbai has been running Section A & B of Association Membership course, equivalent to Degree in Mechanical Engineering since 1976, vide this Ministry letter No.F18 - 31/71 - T.2 dated 28.05.1976 and Part I & II of Technician Engineers (T), equivalent to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a State Polytechnic, since 1988, vide this Ministry’s letter No.F.1 - 5/87/T.13 dated 11.08.1988. In the year 2002, while withdrawing the recognition of these courses, Government of India allowed the IME (India), Mumbai to approach his Ministry for recognition of their Diploma/ Degree courses only after the removal of all the deficiencies pointed out by AICTE. Accordingly, the above Institute submitted a request alongwith the requisite material for review and consideration of this Department. This Department got the material re-examined both the courses and submitted its recommendations with revision of syllabus for both the courses.
The High Level Committee for recognition of educational qualification considered the matter in its meeting held on 16.10.2006 and on its recommendations, Government of India has decided the following:

i. The recognition of the course run by IME, Mumbai may be restored with effect from 16.10.2006. With this recognition IME will run the courses based on new syllabus approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). As per the approval, the Technician Engineers Courses Part I & II (Diploma Level) will have 22 papers in place of existing 14 papers and Degree level course of Section A & B of Associate Membership will be include 24 papers in place of 11 papers at present. In addition to this, there will be nine elective subjects. After completing theory papers, students will have to undergo at least 3 months mandatory apprenticeship/ practical training/ project report at an All India Council for Technical Education approved Polytechnic for part I & II of Technician Engineers Course for award of Certificate equivalent to Diploma in Mechanical Engg. and the Apprenticeship/Practical training of the same duration in AICTE approved Degree Colleges for award of Certificate equivalent to
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering for Section A & B of Associate Membership Course.

ii. The students who were registered prior to 10.06.2002 for part I & II of Technician Engineers (Diploma level) and Section A & B of Associate Membership course (Degree Level) will be allowed to complete the course with pre-revised syllabus till the next scheduled examination, to be held in December 2006. Their Degree/Diploma will be recognized for employment in Central Government. Those who do not complete their courses by that time (December 2006), will have to follow the revised syllabus.

Ravi Mathur
Joint Secretary to the Government of India
No. F - 23 - 2/2001 - TS - III
New Delhi, the 24th
November 2006

Copy forwarded for information to:

1. All State Government and Union Territories
(Education Department).
2. All Members of High Level Committee (As per list).
3. All Directors of Technical Education.
4. Union Public Service Committee, Dholpur Hose, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi (With 5 spare copies).
5. Staff Selection Commission, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-3.
6. All State Public Service Commission.
7. Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16, Kotla Marg, New Delhi-2.
8. D.P.I.O. (Ministry of Human Resource Development) Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
9. All Board of Apprenticeship Training.
10.All Ministries and Departments of Government of India.
11.Hony. Secretary, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India), Hasmukh Bhawa, Behind CIDCI Office, Near Heranandani Park, Khargar, Navoi Mumbai - 410210.
12.Chairman, AICTE, I.P. Estate, New Delhi
13.Chairman, University Grants Commission, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.
14.Chairman, Central Board of Secondary Education, 2 Community Center, Preet Vihar, New Delhi.
15.Guard File.