Department of First Year Engineering

Department of First Year Engineering

About the Department

The Department of First Year Engineering is the academic foundation of all engineering programs. It provides an interdisciplinary education that incorporates basic sciences, mathematics, engineering fundamentals and professional skills. Through strong academics, mentoring and co-curricular activities the department strengthens a strong foundation for their chosen engineering specialisation. The department is equipped with modern laboratories, well-designed curricula aligned with NEP-2020 and outcome-based education (OBE) and experienced faculty members. The pedagogy emphasizes conceptual clarity, computational thinking, design orientation, problem-solving abilities, flexibility, experiential learning and holistic development.

Key Highlights of the Department

  • The department lays the groundwork for all engineering disciplines through a well-structured and comprehensive curriculum.
  • Courses include Basic Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Professional Core Courses, Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Ability Enhancement Courses, and Liberal Learning Courses.
  • Internship and Aptitude Development are compulsory, ensuring early industry exposure and skill building.
  • In our department the Qualified Faculty Team includes, Total 18 faculty members, 3 faculties with Ph.D. degrees from reputed universities, and 5 faculty pursuing Ph.D. This academic diversity enhances the quality of teaching and mentoring.
  • Advanced labs such as the Applied Physics Lab, Applied Chemistry Lab, Language Lab, and Computer Programming Lab support hands-on, experiential learning and innovation.
  • Laboratory work enables students to apply fundamental principles, develop creative solutions, and prepare for advanced engineering challenges.
  • Our department includes a Liberal Learning Opportunities via Coding Club, Adventure Club, ATU TechSpeak Hub, Arts & Culture Club, these platforms foster creativity, communication, teamwork, and holistic development.
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Vision

To build a strong and inspiring foundation for budding engineers through a world-class learning environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and research-based experiential learning, and prepares students to address important challenges at the regional, national, and global levels.

Mission

  • To create a diverse, vibrant, and inspiring learning environment that strengthens the foundational skills of first-year engineering students
  • To integrate experiential learning for building strong scientific and engineering understanding
  • To develop industry-ready competencies, employability skills, and value-based thinking from the first year onward
  • To nurture global perspectives and support internationalization through innovative, learner-centered pedagogy
  • To promote multidisciplinary learning that prepares students to contribute effectively to societal and technological needs

Dr. Jaydeep Patil

DEAN

School of Engineering & Technology

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It gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all aspiring engineers to the School of Engineering and Technology, D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Talsande, Kolhapur, and to wish them a fruitful, enriching, and memorable academic experience at our institute.

The School offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, CSE with Data Science, Agricultural Engineering, and Food Technology.

The Agricultural Engineering program offers specialized streams in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Processing and Food Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, and Renewable Energy Engineering.

We are also proud to introduce 6-year Integrated Undergraduate Degree Programs, which provide a seamless and structured academic pathway, fostering strong foundational knowledge, advanced technical expertise, and research orientation.

We are committed to academic excellence, industry-aligned education, research, and innovation. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, highly experienced and dedicated faculty, and globally recognized certifications such as IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, UiPath, and Unity, supported by NSDC.

Strong industry engagement through guest lectures, internships, and industrial visits ensures holistic professional development.

To enhance student comfort and well-being, the University provides well-furnished hostel facilities and reliable transport services for nearby regions, ensuring a safe and student-friendly campus environment.

Nestled in a green and vibrant campus, we cultivate creativity, teamwork, leadership, ethical values, and lifelong learning, empowering students to confidently address global technological challenges.

I cordially invite you to join our dynamic academic community and wish you a successful, inspiring, and fulfilling academic journey with us.

Mrs. Shubhada S. Yadav

HoD & Assistant Professor

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It gives me immense pleasure to lead a department that serves as the foundation of the academic journey of engineering students. The first year is a crucial phase where young minds transition from school-level learning to the world of engineering, innovation and professional growth. The department is committed to provide a structured academically rigorous learning environment that supports the transition of students into higher engineering studies. Our curriculum integrates basic sciences, engineering sciences, skill-enhancement courses, and value-based education, ensuring that students develop strong conceptual clarity and essential analytical competencies. Aligned with the University’s vision, our teaching–learning practices emphasize experiential learning, professional skills and problem-solving skills with industry relevance. Beyond academics, the department encourages active engagement in curricular and co-curricular activities to promote holistic development, professional ethics, and leadership skills. We remain committed to supporting each student in their academic journey and facilitating a smooth progression into their respective engineering disciplines.

I welcome all the students for their intellectual growth, achievements and holistic development through this significant phase of their engineering career.

Programs

B. Tech. CSE

B. Tech. Data Science

B. Tech. AIML

B. Tech. Bio Informatics

B. Tech. Mechanical

B. Tech. E & TC

Programme Outcomes (POs)

  • Engineering Knowledge

    Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to develop solutions to the complex engineering problems.

  • Problem Analysis

    Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development.

  • Design/Development of Solutions

    Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society, and environment as required.

  • Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems

    Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.

  • Engineering Tool Usage

    Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling, recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems

  • The Engineer and The World

    Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture, and environment.

  • Ethics

    Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity, and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws.

  • Individual and Collaborative Team work

    Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Communication

    Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.

  • Project Management and Finance

    Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

  • Life-Long Learning

    Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning, ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies, and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

  • Software Development and Intelligent Systems

    Graduates will be able to design, develop, and deploy efficient software applications and intelligent computing solutions using appropriate programming paradigms, data structures, algorithms, AI/ML techniques, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks.

  • Secure, Sustainable, and Ethical Computing Solutions

    Graduates will be able to apply principles of cybersecurity, ethical engineering practices, sustainable computing, and data privacy to develop secure, scalable, and socially responsible computing solutions.

  • Professional Excellence

    Graduates will demonstrate strong foundational knowledge in mathematics, science, and core computer science engineering, enabling them to analyze, design, and develop innovative computing solutions using modern tools and technologies in industry, academia, or research organizations.

  • Responsible Engineering Practice

    Graduates will practice engineering with social responsibility, professional ethics, legal and cybersecurity awareness, environmental consciousness, and sensitivity toward societal and cultural issues while delivering sustainable technological solutions.

  • Leadership, Teamwork & Lifelong Learning

    Graduates will excel as effective team members, leaders, and communicators in multidisciplinary environments, capable of managing projects, adapting to emerging technologies, and pursuing lifelong learning for professional growth.

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