The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh was established in 2015 with the introduction of the B.Tech programme in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, with an initial intake of 30 students. Since 2019, the Department has also been offering Ph.D. (Full-time/Part-time) and M.S. (Research) programmes.

The Department is committed to imparting quality education and promoting research in the broad areas of metallurgy and materials engineering. The B.Tech curriculum is designed to provide strong theoretical knowledge and practical exposure in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Iron and Steelmaking, Non-ferrous Extraction, Phase Transformations and Heat Treatment, Manufacturing Technologies, Mechanical Metallurgy, Corrosion Engineering, Materials Characterization, Composites, Ceramics, Polymers, Nanomaterials, and Computational Applications in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

The Department is equipped with well-established laboratories and modern facilities to support teaching, research, and consultancy activities in emerging areas of materials science and metallurgical engineering.

• To provide quality education and hands-on training in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, enabling students to build successful careers in engineering, research, and allied industries.
• To foster innovation, critical thinking, and research culture in emerging areas such as advanced materials, sustainable metallurgy, energy materials, nanotechnology, and smart manufacturing.
• To promote collaborative research, consultancy, and industry interaction with academic institutions, R&D organizations, and industrial partners to address contemporary technological challenges.
• To contribute to society through advancements in materials technology, sustainable engineering practices, and the development of environmentally responsible solutions for global needs.