MESA is Mechanical Engineering Students Association which is coordinated by students voluntarily. Every semester MESA organizes many activities related to student’s development and welfare. Activities conducted this semester were as follows,
MESA ACTIVITIES 2024-25
Seminar on Piping Design Engineering and Construction
Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized a seminar on “Piping Design Engineering and Construction” on Tuesday 27th August 2024. The seminar was conducted by Mr. Ravi Jorigal, Manager-Business Development, Asian Academy, Pune. The seminar was organized for students of third and final year Mechanical Engineering students. Contents discussed in seminar were: Current situation in process industry, requirement of piping design engineers and placement situation in process industry. The seminar was coordinated by Prof. (Dr). B.B. Kabnure under the direction of Director Prof. (Dr.) L.S. Admuthe and HOD Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik.
TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION
Every year 5th September is celebrated as Teachers' Day in the country. A day dedicated to teachers and their contributions to shaping one's life. On Monday, 09th September 2024 Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) of the Mechanical Engineering department organized a Teachers Day Function to felicitate teachers. The function began with the worship of a photo of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. During the function, Prof. (Dr.)V. R. Naik Head of the department expressed his views about future opportunities, entrepreneurship, and challenges to be faced due to changing industrial needs. The faculties from the Mechanical department were present at this event. Students shared their love and affection towards teaching and non-teaching faculties from the department. The event was coordinated by Prof. (Dr). B.B. Kabnure under the guidance of Director Prof. (Dr.) L.S. Admuthe and HOD Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik.
Career Guidance for Students on the occasion of Engineers Day
Seminar on “Career Guidance for Students”
The Mechanical Engineering Department and MESA organized a seminar on Career Guidance for students. The session was led by HOD Mechanical Department. Prof. Dr.V.R. Naik, who provided valuable insights into future career opportunities in the field of mechanical engineering. Students were also guided by Social Dean Prof. S.G. Kanitkar, who emphasized the importance of consistent effort and encouraged students to adopt innovative ways of thinking. The seminar was both informative and motivating, giving students a clear direction for their professional journeys ahead. This event was organised on 20 September 2024 on the occasion of “Engineers Day” celebration. Faculty members and students of Mechanical Engineering Department were present on this occasion.
The event was organized by the Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA), led by President Vishwaraj Amar Patil, Vice-President Saniya Chougle, Secretary Tanmay Vayangankar, and with the support of Prof. Dr.Bahubali Kabnure as the Faculty Coordinator under the direction of HOD Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik and Director Prof. (Dr.) Mrs. L.S. Admuthe.
Guest lecture on Introduction to PLM and Career opportunities in PLM
Mechanical Engineering Department and Mechanical Engineering Student’s Association (MESA) organized an expert talk on “Introduction to PLM and Career opportunities in PLM” on 18th April 2025. Mr. Jayant Chavan, R & D Development Manager at Dassault Systems Ltd. Pune was the speaker for the event. He explained what is PLM? Components of PLM, PLM business process map and PLM tools. He also elaborated on benefits and importance of PLM. Major PLM software’s were discussed and career opportunities in PLM sector were deliberated. Students of second year and third year mechanical engineering class attended the expert lecture. The session was coordinated by Prof. (Dr.) V. P. Gaikwad under the direction of Prof. (Dr.) V. R. Naik, HOD (Mech) and Prof. (Dr.) L. S. Admuthe, Director, Textile and Engineering Institute.
MECHARTISTRY
Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized a Technical event named “Mechartistry” on Friday 7th Feb 2025 for first year and second year students. The event featured in two rounds:
Round 1: Free Hand Sketching
Round 2: Presentation
The event aimed to enhance students drawing skill and refine their technical communication abilities, which are crucial for their academic and professional growth.
A total of 70 students from mechanical engineering department participated in the event. Prof. G.C.Mekalke and Prof. S.B.Rayjadhav served as judges for the event. The Event was organized by MESA Committee and Co-ordinated by Prof. B. B. Kabnure under the direction of Director Prof. (Dr.) L.S. Admuthe and HOD Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik.
The winners from first year mechanical:
1. harshvardhan Hargude, Sangram Gund- Winner
2. Vihaan Vaibhav Nargunde, Ruchita pandurang Ghodke -1st Runner Up
3. Adnan Dake, Veetrag Chougule- 2nd Runner Up
The winners from Second year mechanical:
1. Deepak Yadav, Chandrakant Koravi- Winner
2. Raj Powar, Harshavardhan Chougule- 1stRunner Up
3. Meet Kalal, Sharvil Lokhande- 2ndRunner Up
TECH SYMPOSIUM 2K25
TECH-SYMPOSIUM 2K25: Showcasing Engineering Brilliance!
DKTE successfully organized TECH-SYMPOSIUM 2K25 on 15 march 2025, bringing together talented engineering students from all over India!
The Mechanical Engineering Department hosted two thrilling competitions:
MAATICH KHEL – A challenge of technical expertise & creativity
CAD WAR 2K25 – A showdown of design skills & accuracy with 121 participants, the event was packed with energy and innovation!
Grateful to Prof. Dr. L. S. Admuthe (Director, DKTE), Prof. Dr. V. R. Naik (HOD, Mechanical Engg.), and Prof. Dr. A. D. Patil for their support!
Mechanical Engineering department students celebrated Teachers Day
Every year 5th September is celebrated as Teachers' Day in the country. A day dedicated to teachers and their contributions to shaping one's life. On Tuesday, 05th September 2023 Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) of the Mechanical Engineering department organized a Teachers Day Function to felicitate teachers. The function began with the worship of a photo of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. During the function, Prof. (Dr.) V. R. Naik Head of the department expressed his views about future opportunities, entrepreneurship, and challenges to be faced due to changing industrial needs. The faculties from the Mechanical department were present at this event. Students shared their love and affection towards teaching and non-teaching faculties from the department. The event was coordinated by student advisor Prof. (Dr.) B. B. Kabnure.
Mechanical Engineering department students celebrated Engineers Day
DKTE Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) celebrated Engineer’s Day on 15th September 2023, in honor of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya as a tribute to one of the greatest engineers of the country for his outstanding contribution to society. The function began with the worship of a photo of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. The faculties and students from the Mechanical department were present at this event. The event was coordinated by student advisor Prof. (Dr.) B. B. Kabnure under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik.
The Mechanical Engineering Department, in association with the Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA), organized an expert session on “Entrepreneurship Development” on Friday 15th September 2023 on account of Engineers Day for the students of Mechanical Engineering. The session was conducted by Mr. Ikhalas Patel, Director of Adroit Engineers, Shiroli. The important aspects of entrepreneurship were elaborated during the session. Also, various thrust areas in the manufacturing sector with skills requirements for entrepreneurship development were shared with students. The outcomes of the session will be helpful for students to start a business. The session was coordinated by Prof. (Dr.) B.B. Kabnure under the direction of Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik.
“Paper Presentation” @ Mastermind 2K23
DKTE’s Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized Mastermind 2K23. This event comprised a Technical Paper presentation. The events got a huge response from the students. More than 45 students actively participated in this event. The theme for the paper presentation was ‘Solution for Sustainability and Development. More than 10 teams actively participated in this event. Prof. S.R. Patil, Prof. R.D. Patil, and Prof. R.R. Kolhapure were the judges for the event.Prof. (Dr.) B.B. Kabnure coordinated the event under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) V.R. Naik.
A Y 2024-25
IQA Cell of DKTE organizes Three-Day IPR Awareness Workshop on January 18, and 20, 2025 by expert speakers, Ms. Pooja Menon, and Mr. Dhruv Brahmbhatt, Managing Director, MyCrave Consultancy and Services, Vadodara.
Career Guidance Cell organized a webinar on "Career Challenges in the Engineering Era" for second and third year students on 18 Jan, 2025. DKTE’s Trustee Hon. Mr.Ravi Awade and Mr. D. K. Singhal, Director of Chandpur Papers Ltd. delivered expert lectures.
Students participated in IMTEX-2025, a premier event for the manufacturing and engineering industry, held from 23-29 Jan. 2025 at i2 Academia Square, BIEC, Bengaluru.
Alumni Meet was organized on 26th January 2025 at DKTE’s TEI, Ichalkaranji with 25 alumni members. About 10 Alumni from 2000 Silver Jubilee batch attended the meet
Road Safety Awareness Workshop was arranged by Mr. Nikhil Tulsigar, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters Limited, India, Pune Division on 21st April 2025.
Institution’s Innovation Council organized the celebration of World Intellectual Property Day with the nationwide initiative “IP UTSAV” on 29 Apr. 2025.
Organized National level Techsymposium 2K25 on 15 March 2025 bringing together talented engineering students with two thrilling competitions, MAATICH KHEL and CAD WAR 2K25.
Arranged Certification Programme on GD& T and Design Fundamentals for SY and TY B. Tech. Student’s alongwith industry visit to FIE, Yadrav.
On 21st Aug. 2024 a “World Entrepreneurship Day”, hosted session for Final year students by the lecture of Prof. G.C. Mekalke.
Organized a seminar on “Career Guidance for students” on 20 Sept. 2024 on occasion of Engineers’ Day.
A Y 2023-24
TATA Technologies Ltd., Pune (TTL) conducted online a ready engineer (RE1) final test on 28 Jan. 2024.
Organized a workshop on ‘Robotics Programming’ during 9-13 Feb. 2024 in association with ETC dept., Robotics Club, IEEE-AESS and students assn.
Organized a national-level technical event "Techsymposium 2K24" on 16 Mar. 2024 at the college campus, hosting two events "Mech-Dart" and "CNC War".
Commemorated "World Intellectual Property Day" with a dynamic workshop with theme, "Intellectual Property Rights and The Sustainable Development Goals for First Year Engineering Students.
TTL conducted offline Ready Engineer MSME Innovation Workshop (Industry4.0) in 3 batches during Nov & Dec 2023, with jointly schedule by Gokul Shirgaon Manufacturers Association (GOSHIMA), Kolhapur.
SAEINDIA Southern Section, Guindy, Chennai hosted “Engineering Design 2024” competition workshop from April 29 to May 4, 2024.
Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized Mastermind 2K23 comprised a Technical Paper presentation.
Students prepared 'Solar Powered Ornamental Plants, Mementos, and Sky Lanterns from recycled paper/cardboard' celebrating “Solarwali Diwali”.
A Y 2022-23
Organized National Level Online Technical Event, “TECH-SYMPOSIUM 2K23” on 24 Feb. 2023 with two events “Solid Modelling” and “Lathe War”.
Organized online certification robotics training workshop from 6 to 29 Mar 2023 which is conducted by APS Germany attended by 100 students.
Conducted “Car Clay Modeling Event” in AICTE Idea Lab on 18 Mar. 2023. Total 27 groups from different colleges from different discipline participated.
In association with AICTE DKTE-IDEA Lab conducted “The Battle of Cycle” Event on 29 Apr. 2023. Total 20 Groups were registered for this Event.
With Career Guidance Cell arranged W/s on “Placement & Higher Studies Opportunities through GATE & other Competitive Exams” on 27 Mar. 2023.
With TATA Technologies Ltd., Pune, conducted an online Ready Engineer (RE2) final test on 2 Apr. 2023 which included test on BIW and Plastic trims. 47 Third year students were certified.
In collaboration with Shivaji University Kolhapur department organized Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” during 26-27 Aug. 2022. Sessions were conducted by experts Mr.Dhruv Brahmbhatt and Miss. Pooja Menon from MYCrave Consultancy and Services, Vadodara
In collaboration with Shivaji University Kolhapur department organized Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” during 26-27 Aug. 2022. Sessions were conducted by experts Mr.Dhruv Brahmbhatt and Miss. Pooja Menon from MYCrave Consultancy and Services, Vadodara
Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” organized on 18 Jan. 2022 for Third year B.Tech. students. Session was conducted by Ms. Puja Menon from MyCrave Consultancy and Services Vadodara.
Mechanical Engineering Department - Silver Jubilee Celebration(1992 - 2017)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has been the spirit of this Premier Institution. This Department is the Alma mater of several Technocrats and Researchers in India and Abroad. The Silver Jubilee celebrations were started on 28th July, 2017 with the inaugural function at the auspicious hands of Hon’bleShri.K.B.Awade, Chairman of DKTES..Dignitaries who were present on this occasion includes, Shri. Prakash Awade, Vice-Chairman , Dr. Sou. S. U. AwadeHon.Secretary, Mr. R.V. Ketkar Treasurer, Trustees Mr.AshokSoundattikar, Mr. S.D.Patil and Adv.S.M.Kulkarni. Dr.P.V.Kadole Director of D.K.T.E, Dr.V.R.Naik H.O.D. Mechanical Department, all Teaching and Supporting Faculties and Students were present for this Ceremony.
Many events have been planned to celebrate Silver Jubilee of the department.
Engineers’ Day Celebration & Silver Jubilee Monument was inauguration
On this auspicious occasion of Engineers’ Day, a Silver Jubilee Monument was inaugurated at the hands of Mr. Muller, Senior Expert Services, Germany and Director of our Institute Dr. P.V. Kadole. As a part of Silver Jubilee of Department of Mechanical Engineering, a Monument contest was organized in the department. Overwhelming response to this context was received from students. The best monument design was selected for installation.
