AU25402 Standards in Automobile Engineering – Semester IV – Auto – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: AU25402 – Standards in Automobile Engineering

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)

Branch: B.E. Automobile Engineering (Auto)

Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 1-0-0

Course Objectives

• The course introduces the structure and importance of automotive standards, including safety, emission, component, and quality regulations.
• It develops an understanding of compliance requirements, testing procedures, and certification processes for vehicle approval and sustainable automotive practices.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Introduction to Automotive Standards

Need and importance of standards in the automotive industry; overview of national and international standard bodies: BIS, CMVR, SAE, ISO, AIS, ECE; classification of automotive standards (safety, performance, testing, emissions, component manufacturing). Standard development process and certification flow.

Activities: Study and present the roles of major standard bodies (BIS, ISO, SAE) and certification process.

Unit II – Vehicle Safety Standards

Active & passive safety requirements, Crashworthiness standards, Occupant protection standards Seat belts, airbags, child restraint systems, AIS & ECE safety regulations, NCAP protocols overview, functional safety (ISO 26262), cyber security (ISO 27001), ADAS, EMI/ EMC.

Activities: Analyze vehicle safety features and compare AIS/ECE safety regulations using a case study.

Unit III – Emission & Environmental Standards

Indian Emission Standards (Bharat Stage III → VI), Fuel standards (petrol, diesel, alternative fuels), Testing procedures: chassis dynamometer, OBD norms, in-use vehicle compliance, Noise standards, EV- related environmental standards (battery disposal, charging)

Activities: Examine Bharat Stage emission norms and evaluate vehicle emission testing methods.

Unit IV – Component Standards in Automobiles

Standards for steering, braking, suspension, lighting systems, AIS / ISO standards for tires, rims, batteries, wiring harness, Material and manufacturing standards (IS, ASTM, JIS), Standard symbols and markings on components.

Activities: Identify and study standard markings and specifications of automotive components.

Unit V – Quality, Testing, and Certification Standards

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949), Vehicle testing & homologation process in India, Documentation and traceability, Standard testing equipment and calibration practices, Future trends: ADAS standards, EV battery safety standards.

Activities: Analyze vehicle homologation process and quality standards (ISO/IATF) through a case study.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain the purpose, scope, and structure of automotive standards including standard bodies, safety, emission, component, and quality standards.
• CO2: Apply automotive standards to identify safety requirements, emission norms, and component specifications in vehicle systems.
• CO3: Analyze automotive standards related to safety, emissions, and components to understand compliance requirements and system performance.
• CO4: Evaluate quality management systems, testing procedures, and certification processes for vehicle approval and regulatory compliance.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 100%
• Internal methodology: Quiz - 10%, Assignments - 20%, and Internal Examinations - 70%

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Automobile Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026