Most mechanical engineering placement stories in India end with an IT services company. The student studied thermodynamics, machine design, and manufacturing processes for four years, then joined an IT firm writing code. This is not that story. Sanghvi Yash Bhavesh studied mechanical engineering and got placed at Hero MotoCorp: India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, a company where mechanical engineers do mechanical engineering. Design, manufacturing, quality control, production systems. The placement is 4 LPA, which is the realistic entry-level range for core mechanical roles. What makes this story worth telling is not the package. It is what Yash built over four years that made a core mechanical company choose him when they only selected approximately 4 candidates from 46-50 who appeared for the interview. If you too are passionate about building a career in mechanical engineering, then enrol into Parul University’s mechanical course after 12th!
The Foundation: Diploma in Robotics and Automation, Then L&T
Yash didn’t begin with B.Tech. He took the diploma route first.
One year of Diploma in Robotics and Automation at Parul University, then lateral entry into B.Tech in Robotics and Automation isn’t a gentle starting point, it pulls from mechanical engineering, electronics, control systems, and AI-driven manufacturing simultaneously.
That same diploma year, he was working at L&T. Larsen and Toubro is one of India’s largest engineering and construction companies, and he spent twelve months inside it, long enough to understand how large-scale projects actually move. Execution timelines, manufacturing at scale, safety protocols that exist because the consequences of skipping them are real, the coordination it takes just to keep something that big on schedule. He mastered all of that via practical approach, not just theory.
He hasn’t started anything and that’s a different foundation to build on. When you’ve stood on a real site and watched real problems get solved under real pressure, the classroom doesn’t feel abstract in the same way. You already know what the abstraction is pointing at. Yash carried that into every semester that followed, not as something he talked about, but as a lens he couldn’t take off even if he wanted to.
Software Certifications: SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD
Yash recognised early that modern mechanical engineering requires software fluency. Knowing how to operate a lathe is necessary. Knowing how to design the part that the lathe will manufacture is what makes an engineer employable. He completed certification courses in SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD: three of the most widely used computer-aided design tools in the automotive and manufacturing industries.
These are not academic subjects at most universities. They are value-added certifications that students pursue alongside their degree. Yash pursued them because he understood that Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Mahindra, or any core mechanical company would test CAD proficiency either directly or indirectly through design-related interview questions. When the interview came, his design knowledge was not theoretical. It was software-verified and industry-connected through his L&T experience. You too can say YES to your engineering dreams by enrolling into Parul University’s M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering!
ISHRAE President, Micro Nano Research and Development Center Intern, and NPTEL 90 Percent
Beyond technical skills, Yash built a profile that showed leadership and research exposure. He served as President of the ISHRAE student chapter for one year. ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) is a professional body. Leading its student chapter means organising events, coordinating with industry professionals, managing teams, and representing the department externally. This is the kind of leadership that companies assess during interviews when they ask about roles beyond academics.
He completed a 1-month internship at the Micro Nano Research and Development Center at Parul University. The Micro Nano Research and Development Center is an Industries Commissionerate of Gujarat approved facility. Working here exposed Yash to research methodology, advanced characterisation equipment, and the intersection of nano-scale science with engineering applications. For a mechanical engineering student, this demonstrated intellectual curiosity beyond the standard curriculum.
He also completed an NPTEL course and scored 90 percent. NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) courses are developed by IIT and IISc faculty. A 90 percent score signals genuine comprehension, not just course completion. The Parul University faculty helped students prepare for the NPTEL examination, integrating it into the academic support structure.
How Parul University Prepared Him: IMPACT Training, Mock Interviews, and Career Development
The university’s preparation structure for mechanical engineering students operates differently from CSE preparation. For engineering students heading toward core companies, the focus is on technical knowledge (design theories, mechanisms, manufacturing processes), aptitude (mathematics, logic, reasoning), and professional presentation (communication, behaviour, dressing). The Training and Placement Cell delivered this through multiple layers:
- Impact training conducted 2-3 times across the programme
- 15-day training camps during regular semesters dedicated to placement preparation
- Career Development Cell sessions teaching communication skills, professional behaviour, and interview presentation
- Mock interviews conducted by experts who pointed out specific mistakes and areas for improvement
- NPTEL preparation supported by faculty, resulting in Yash’s 90 percent score
Yash describes the mock interviews as one of the most useful preparation tools. Practice interviews that simulate real conditions, followed by specific feedback from experts on what to improve. He captures this:
“Finding out your mistakes before the real interview is the best way to improve your soft skills and technical answers.”
The placement cell also brought core mechanical companies to campus, giving students options beyond IT services. Yash notes: many big brands came to our campus, so we had a lot of options. For mechanical engineering students, having Hero MotoCorp, L&T, and other core manufacturers recruiting on campus is the critical infrastructure that makes core placements possible. Without it, mechanical students default to IT services not by choice but by access.
Hero MotoCorp Selection: 4 From 50
When Hero MotoCorp conducted campus recruitment at Parul University, approximately 46-50 students appeared for the interview. Around 4 were selected. Yash was one of them.
“When I went to the interview there were 46-50 students. Only around four of us got selected. So it was an achievement. We got selected in a roughly 8 to 10 percent ratio.”
The selection was competitive. Hero MotoCorp is India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. The roles are core mechanical: design, manufacturing, quality, production. The interview tested what Yash calls the knowledge in your brain: design theories, mechanisms, manufacturing processes, and the ability to articulate technical understanding clearly. Aptitude (mathematics and logic) was the first filter. Students who do not clear aptitude do not reach the technical round.
Yash’s advice to freshers is direct: you may be very skilled with your hands, but interviews test what you can explain verbally. Technical knowledge must be spoken fluently. Practical skills matter after you join the company. To get selected, your spoken technical knowledge must be flawless.
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Why He Chose Parul University
Yash first visited the campus during Garba festival after seeing an advertisement. He liked the campus environment. But the reason he stayed for B.Tech after completing his diploma was the teaching quality.
“My experience with Parul University’s teaching and academics during my diploma was quite good. The teachers were excellent. When I went to work in the industry during my diploma year, I found that the teachings from Parul University were very helpful.”
This is the test that matters: whether what you learn in classrooms transfers to what you do in industry. For Yash, it did. The diploma teachings were directly useful at L&T. That experience convinced him to continue at Parul for B.Tech. A supportive academic environment and practical teaching methods play a significant role in a student’s success. You too can become a successful mechanical engineer by enrolling in Mechanical Engineering at Parul University!
His Advice: Self-Reliance Is the Key
“You have to develop your knowledge by yourself. You cannot be defined by others. Someone will teach you, but you have to develop yourself for yourself.”
The university provides the infrastructure: Impact training, mock interviews, Career Development Cell, NPTEL support, core company drives, certification opportunities, research internships. But the work is the student’s. Yash took the Robotics and Automation diploma. He worked at L&T for a year. He is certified in SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD. He led ISHRAE. He interned at the Micro Nano Research and Development Center. He scored 90 percent in NPTEL. None of these were mandatory. All of them were available. He chose to do every single one.
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What Parul University's Mechanical Engineering Programme Gave Yash That He Used at Hero MotoCorp
Yash’s journey maps directly to what the programme provides. The B.Tech Lateral pathway gave him the Robotics and Automation diploma before B.Tech, which is how he entered L&T with foundational skills most direct-entry students do not have. The Micro Nano Research and Development Center, where he interned for one month, is an Industries Commissionerate of Gujarat approved R&D facility that Parul University makes available to engineering students across departments.
The 250+ technology labs include the CAD infrastructure where students like Yash build SolidWorks and Creo proficiency before certification exams. And the Training and Placement Cell brought Hero MotoCorp, L&T, and other core mechanical companies to campus, which is why Yash had the opportunity to sit in that room with 46-50 candidates in the first place.
The faculty also offers B.Tech Robotics, Automobile Engineering, and Mechatronics for students whose interests diverge from core mechanical. NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.55). ASSOCHAM Best University in Placements for 3 consecutive years. 2,200+ recruiters. In his speech, he even mentioned how PIERC: 254 Startups is helping students with an entrepreneurial spirit and a startup mindset. Students founders of PIERC have received a feature in shark-tank as well!
FAQs
Can Parul University mechanical students get placed at core companies?
Yes. Sanghvi Yash Bhavesh was placed at Hero MotoCorp (India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer) at 4 LPA. Approximately 4 selected from 46-50 candidates. Core mechanical companies recruit on campus alongside IT services companies. The combination of CAD certifications (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD), industry experience (L&T), research internship (Micro Nano Research and Development Center), and NPTEL scores made him competitive for core roles.
Does Parul University offer a dual degree pathway for mechanical engineering?
Yes. Yash completed a 1-year Diploma in Robotics and Automation at Parul University, worked at L&T for 1 year during his diploma period, and then entered B.Tech Mechanical Engineering through lateral entry. This dual degree pathway provides both foundational technical education and real industry experience before the B.Tech programme begins.
