B.E. (Automobile Engineering) Mini Project Group Project Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.
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Syllabus for Mini Project (Group Project)
Course Objectives
- 1 To acquaint yourself with the process of identifying the needs and converting it into the problem.
- 2 To familiarize the process of solving the problem in a group.
- 3 To acquaint yourself with the process of applying basic engineering fundamentals to attempt solutions to the problems.
- 4 To inculcate the process of self-learning and research.
Course Outcomes: Learner will be able to
- 1 Identify problems based on societal /research needs.
- 2 Apply Knowledge and skill to solve societal problems in a group.
- 3 Develop interpersonal skills to work as a member of a group or leader.
- 4 Draw the proper inferences from available results through theoretical/ experimental/simulations.
- 5 Analyze the impact of solutions in societal and environmental context for sustainable development.
- 6 Use standard norms of engineering practices
- 7 Excel in written and oral communication.
- 8 Demonstrate capabilities of self-learning in a group, which leads to life-long learning.
- 9 Demonstrate project management principles during project work. Page | 49
Guidelines for Minor Project
- 1 Quality of survey/need identification
- 2 Clarity of problem definition based on need
- 3 Innovativeness/uniqueness in solutions
- 4 Feasibility of proposed problem solutions and selection of best solution
- 5 Cost effectiveness
- 6 Societal impact
- 7 Innovativeness/uniqueness
- 8 Cost effectiveness and societal impact
- 9 Full functioning of working model as per stated requirements
- 10 Effective use of skill sets
- 11 Effective use of standard engineering norms
- 12 Contribution of an individual as member or leader
- 13 Clarity in written and oral communication Sample Minor Projects: Tensegrity Structures for Mechanical applications, Computer Aided Beam Analysis, Catapult etc Minor Project topics should involve the core subjects of semester 3. Guidelines for Assessment of Minor Project - Practical/Oral Examination: 25 marks Report should be prepared as per the guidelines issued by the Department. Minor project shall be assessed through a presentation and demonstration of working model or the execution of programme code by the student project group to a panel of Internal and External Examiners preferably from industry or research organisations having experience of more than five years approved by the Head of Institution. Students shall be motivated to publish a paper based on the work in conferences or student competitions. Page | 51 Semester – IV Page | 52 Vertical –1 Major Page | 53 Teaching Scheme Credits Assigned
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automobile Engineering) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. The University sets no module list for this course; what she publishes is the objectives, outcomes and assessment guidelines reproduced above.
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