Core engineering
Automobile Engineering
From engines and drivelines to vehicle dynamics and EVs — and the GATE ME and placement paths that follow.
Core subjects with Aria
Read the notes, or pick a subject and Aria teaches it from the basics, with the formula first, units checked, and numericals worked step by step.
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
Equilibrium, friction, dynamics, stress, bending, torsion, deflection, columns
Theory of Machines and Vibrations
Mechanisms, velocity analysis, cams, gears, flywheels, governors, balancing, vibrations
Design of Machine and Automotive Elements
Fatigue, joints, shafts, bearings, gears, clutches, brakes, springs
Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery
Fluid properties, statics, Bernoulli, pipe flow, boundary layer, pumps, turbines
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, cycles, refrigeration, conduction, convection, radiation
Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Materials, heat treatment, casting, forming, welding, machining, metrology, CNC
Automotive Engines, Emissions and Alternate Fuels
Engine cycles, combustion, fuel systems, performance, emissions, alternate fuels
Automotive Transmission and Driveline
Clutches, gearboxes, automatic transmissions, propeller shaft, differential, axles
Chassis, Suspension, Steering and Brakes
Frames, suspension, steering geometry, wheel alignment, brakes, wheels, tyres
Vehicle Dynamics, Body and Safety
Tyre mechanics, performance, handling, ride, aerodynamics, body design, crash safety
Automotive Electronics and Electric Vehicles
Batteries, charging, sensors, ECU, CAN, ADAS, EVs, hybrids
Production, Maintenance & Industrial Engineering
Press, paint, assembly, PPC, inventory, operations research, maintenance, diagnostics
GATE ME preparation
The GATE ME paper covers engineering mathematics, general aptitude and the subjects above. Take timed mocks marked the way GATE marks, or practise any subject with Aria.
PSUs, government jobs and core placements
Many PSUs shortlist engineers through GATE scores; others run their own exams. Recruiting PSUs, cut-offs and eligibility change every year — always check the official notification.
PSUs that have recruited through GATE
BEML Ltd · Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd (AVNL) · DRDO (CVRDE, VRDE) · BHEL (via GATE ME) · IOCL (via GATE ME) · NTPC (via GATE ME) · ARAI, Pune · Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
Other exams
- UPSC ESE (Mechanical Engineering)
- MPSC Engineering Services (Mechanical)
- MPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (RTO)
- Indian Army TES and SSC (Tech) entries
Core companies
Tata Motors · Mahindra & Mahindra · Maruti Suzuki · Bajaj Auto · Ashok Leyland · TVS Motor · Hero MotoCorp · Bosch India · Force Motors · Eicher Motors
Switch to IT
Plenty of Automobile graduates get software jobs — service companies hire from every branch. This is the order that works when you haven't coded much.
- 1Aptitude first Every service company tests it before anything else.
- 2One language, properly Java from the basics, with Aria when you are stuck.
- 3DSA, pattern by pattern The problems that actually get asked, in order.
- 4SQL 240 problems on real schemas — a common test round.
- 5Your resume Import it, get an ATS check, fix weak bullets.
- 6Mock interviews Practise the interview before the interview.