Department of Metallurgical Engineering
The Department is currently offering Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree programmes. It had been recognized as Centre of Advanced Study in 1980 and presently running into the IVth phase of this status. The National Electron Microscope Facility (NELMIF) was established through the generous grant of DST in 1982. The Department is also a Centre of QIP programme of MHRD/AICTE since 1981. The members of staff have been actively engaged in research and have undertaken many research/cons ultancy projects.
Academic Programmes
- B.Tech.
- The objectives of 4 year B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering are that the students will learn the concepts. and develop skills related to Metallurgical Engineering and have a broad based fundamental knowledge of both science and engineering with analytical and innovative skills.
- Dual Degree (IDD)
- The objectives of 2 year M. Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering are that the students will learn the concepts and develop skills related to Metallurgical Engineering and have a broad based fundamental knowledge of both science and engineering with analytical and innovative skills
Recruitment
B. Tech
| Year | Registered | Offers | Percentage | MAX | AVERAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 69 | 61 | 88.41% | 46 LPA | 13.67 LPA |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 66 | 81.48% | 51.03 LPA | 14.62 LPA |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 59 | 83.09% | 50.00 LPA | 17.74 LPA |
I. D. D
| Year | Registered | Offers | Percentage | MAX | AVERAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27 | 21 | 77.78% | 45 LPA | 21.09 LPA |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 12 | 66.66% | 51.03 LPA | 12 LPA |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 11 | 73.33% | 36.38 LPA | 17.51 LPA |
M. Tech
| Year | Registered | Offers | Percentage | MAX | AVERAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 12.5 LPA | 9.2 LPA |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 7 | 100+% | 17.13 LPA | 11.19 LPA |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 9 | 90.00% | 20.09 LPA | 12.36 LPA |
News
2026
| Date | Category | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Research | A paper by Prof. G.S. Mahobia, Dr. Biswajit Mishra, Rehan Sachan, and Dr. Lakkoju Sankara Rao on the use of Green Coconut Husk Biochar (GCB) as a sustainable reducing agent in ironmaking has been published in Waste Management (Elsevier). |
| Jan 2026 | Student Award | Mr. Dhirgayu Khatrikar (M.Tech) was awarded Third Runner-Up at the PMx Competition, IIT Guwahati. |
| Jan 2026 | Student Award | Mr. Aditya Namdeo (M.Tech) has been awarded the OPJEMS’25 Scholarship by JSW Group, Mumbai. |
2025
| Date | Category | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Student Award | Mr. Dhirgayu Khatrikar (M.Tech) won 3rd Position at ProdExpo-5.0, IIM Calcutta. |
| Nov 2025 | Faculty Award | Prof. Kausik Chattopadhyay has been selected for the Research Excellence Fellowship instituted by the 1994 alumni batch. |
| FY 2025 | Faculty Award | Prof. Joysurya Basu has been selected as a recipient of the Japan Science and Technology (JST) Fellowship. |
| Jun 2025 | Faculty Award | Prof. Joysurya Basu was appointed Platinum Jubilee Distinguished Visitor, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata. |
| Mar 2025 | Student Award | M.Tech students excelled at Tata Steel “Mind Over Matter” Season 10. |
2024
| Date | Category | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Faculty Award | Prof. N.K. Mukhopadhyay has been appointed Editor, Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). |
| Nov 2024 | Faculty Award | Prof. N.C. Santhi Srinivas received the Best IIM Reviewer Award for IIM Transactions. |
| Sep 2024 | Student Award | Mr. Rajavarapu Pavan Kumar (PhD) won the Best Poster Award at the DAE-BRNS National Conference. |
Announcements
Latest Announcements
| Date | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Prof. R.K. Mandal has been appointed Executive Advisor to the Malaviya Chair for Railway Technology, IIT (BHU). |
| 01 Mar 2026 | It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Prof. P.M. Prasad on 1 March 2026. Prof. Prasad served as Head, Department of Metallurgical Engineering (1987–1989); Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, BHU (1998–2001); and Director, Institute of Technology, BHU (1999–2001). A condolence meeting was held on 2 March 2026 in LT-2 of the Department. |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Prof. Joysurya Basu has been offered the Dr. Hiralal and Patricia Fotedar Endowed Chair in Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, IIT (BHU). |
| 30 Dec 2025 | The Vinod Ghai Center for E-Waste Management and Recycling has been inaugurated in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering. The center is established through the generous support of distinguished alumnus Shri Vinod Kumar Ghai. |
| Aug 2025 | We warmly welcome Shri Sunder S. Rajan (alumnus, class of 1967; former Senior Technical Fellow, Raytheon Intelligence and Space, USA) to the Department as Professor of Practice. |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Dr. Sumanth Nani Enugala has joined the Department of Metallurgical Engineering as an Assistant Professor. |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Dr. Ameya Krishna Kadrolkar has joined the Department of Metallurgical Engineering as an Assistant Professor. |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Dr. Shrey Agrawal has joined the Department of Metallurgical Engineering as an Assistant Professor. |
| 01 Jan 2025 | Prof. N.C. Santhi Srinivas has assumed charge as Head of the Department of Metallurgical Engineering, IIT (BHU). |
| 01 Jan 2025 | Prof. N.K. Mukhopadhyay has been appointed Dean of Faculty Affairs (DOFA), IIT (BHU). |
2026
| S.No. | Name of Visitor & Designation | Date of Visit | Purpose of Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. Jasbir Singh Chawla Ex-DSP & RDCIS, SAIL |
02 Feb 2026 | Delivered Lecture |
| 2 |
Mr. Divyansh Gautam Research Scholar, University of Bern |
10 Feb 2026 | Delivered Lecture |
| 3 |
Prof. R.C. Gupta Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering, IIT (BHU) |
13 Feb 2026 | Delivered Lecture |
| 4 |
Prof. Dipak Mazumdar Professor Emeritus, IIT Kanpur |
25 Feb 2026 | Delivered Lecture |
| 5 |
Mr. Ritesh Patel GM & Head, Welding Engineering & Metallurgy Dept., L&T Heavy Engineering |
30 Mar 2026 | Delivered Lecture |
2025
| S.No. | Name of Visitor & Designation | Date of Visit | Purpose of Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prof. B.S. Murty Director, IIT Hyderabad |
17 Jan 2025 | Delivered Lecture on “Materials R&D in India”; Laboratory Tour |
| 2 |
Prof. Tummala Rao Professor, National Institute of Technology Warangal |
08 Feb 2025 | Delivered Lecture |
| 3 |
Prof. Laszlo S. Toth Professor, University of Lorraine, France |
14 Feb 2025 | Delivered Lecture |
| 4 |
Dr. Arijit Saha Podder Principal Researcher, Jindal Stainless Ltd. |
28 Feb 2025 | Delivered Lecture |
| 5 |
Mr. Prahlad Chaudhury Sr. Manager, Jindal Stainless Ltd. |
28 Feb 2025 | Delivered Lecture |
2024
| S.No. | Name of Visitor & Designation | Date of Visit | Purpose of Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mr. Andre Grube Product Manager 3D Testing APAC, Carl Zeiss GoM Metrology GmbH |
17 Apr 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 2 |
Dr. Anurag Bajpai Max-Planck Postdoctoral Researcher |
25 Apr 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 3 |
Dr. Shashi Bhushan Arya NITK, Surathkal |
27 May 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 4 |
Dr. Srishilan C Assistant Professor, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Jammu |
28 Jun 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 5 |
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jha Chairman and Managing Director, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited, Hyderabad |
09 Jul 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 6 |
Prof. Anish Upadhyaya Head, Advanced Centre for Materials Science, IIT Kanpur |
19 Sep 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 7 |
Prof. Krishanu Biswas Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
19 Oct 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
| 8 |
Dr. Abhijit Ghosh Assistant Professor, Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
12 Dec 2024 | Delivered Lecture |
Upcoming Events
Alumni Visits
Recent Alumni Visits
| Date | Batch | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Class of 1976 | Golden Jubilee Reunion |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Class of 1986 | Batch Reunion |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Class of 1985 | Batch Reunion |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Class of 1980 | Golden Jubilee Reunion |
| 29 Nov 2025 | Class of 2000 | Silver Jubilee Reunion |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Class of 1981 | Alumni Homecoming |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Class of 2004 | Departmental Visit |
| 24 Oct 2024 | Class of 1974 | Golden Jubilee Reunion |
