Recent News & Highlights

Department Achievements

Student Innovation Award 2025

  • Build Machine Competition – Conducted at KLEIT, Hubli, and the team comprising Preetham, Guruprasad, Purushottam, and Naveen won the 3rd prize.
  • GMU Jnana Yuddha Quiz – Organized by GM University, Davanagere, Preetham and Guruprasad secured the 1st prize.

Faculty Research Grant

GMU Research Seed Money Development and Evaluation of HVOF Sprayed Ceramic Coating on Wear Properties of Medium Carbon Steel for High Temperature Applications

Workshops & Conferences

Conference on MARS-AI

Department of Mechanical Engineering organised a National level conference on Mechanical Robotics Automation with AI Integration (MARSAI-2025) on 26th September 2025.

Workshops

Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted Two-Day Product Design Workshop

Date: 22-23 August 2025
Resource Person: Mr. Lohith H. S

Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted TechNovation-2025, the premier technical event of GM University, witnessing an overwhelming response from Diploma students across the state.

Industrial/Institute Visits

  • Visit to Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Open Day 2025 – The students and faculty members of the Mechanical Engineering Department visited the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to participate in the IISc Open Day 2025 held on March 1, 2025.
  • Visit to IMTEX 2025 (Indian Machine Tool Exhibition) - The Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty and Technical Staff visit to IMTEX 2025, one of Asia's largest exhibitions dedicated to metal cutting, forming, manufacturing technology, and automation on January 28, 2025.
  • Industrial Visit to VRL Logistics Ltd., Varur, Hubballi on 11th April 2025.

Student Activities & Clubs

SAE Collegiate Club Inaugurated – October 25, 2025

The Department of Mechanical Engineering proudly inaugurated the SAE Collegiate Club at GM University on October 25, 2025. The establishment of this club marks a significant milestone in promoting automotive engineering, mobility research, and student innovation on campus.

Training & Internship Programs

Regular internships arranged through MoUs with industries such as TVS Motors, Wheels India, Titan, and Hyundai.

Upcoming Events

November 10-14, 2025

Five-Day FDP on SOLIDWORKS

In association with Best Engineering Aids & Consultancies Pvt. Ltd.

November 12-14, 2025

Three-Day Hands-on Workshop on MSC/ADAMS

In association with Trident Techlabs Pvt. Ltd.

November 19, 2025

Engine Assembly Workshop

November 21, 2025

Go-Kart Racing Competition

In association with SLN Groups, Shivamogga

December 9, 2025

3D Printing Competition

December 10, 2025

Design Competition using SOLIDWORKS

December 11, 2025

Design Competition using CREO

December 12, 2025

Design Competition using CATIA