Tata Motors- BITS Pilani Together Launch Automotive Engineering Programme

In order to create a new platform to implant technical skills amongst the youth, Tata Motors and Birla Institute of Technology Science, Pilani (BITS, Pilani) have got into a long term partnership. Tata Motors has got into a tie-up like this for the first time in its history and this is a very good initiative for our industry which will benefit the youth as well as the industry.

Mr. Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resource Officer, Tata Motors Ltd., and Professor G. Sundar, BITS Director (Off Campus Programs Industry Engagement) after signing a 5 year MOU explained that both Masters as well Bachelor’s Degree in Technology for Automotive Engineering specific programs will be present which will run across numerous locations in India. Mr. Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata Motors, said, “Business landscape is rapidly evolving and to maintain our formidable position in the marketplace, it is imperative that we foresee and plan for a world-class, competent, talented and innovative workforce. We are working closely with various leading Institutions to continuously develop engineering skills not only at the engineering institutes but also within the company. This partnership with BITS, Pilani is a step in this direction, where we design develop joint initiatives between the industry and academia, plugging in the technology talent gap in the years to come. We are looking forward to pushing the boundaries of learning with this program and are simultaneously gearing up to roll-out more such collaborative tie-ups with Academia to develop industry-ready resources. This also supports the Government’s ‘Make in India’ program, encouraging the Indian Industry to compete at a global platform”.

The course is divided into couple of parts – Technical orientation delivered through class room sessions along with real time on-the-job training in state-of-the-art engineering, design, manufacturing customer support facilities in Tata Motors. Taking care and mentoring the students will be industry leaders plus the students will also be engaging with Tata Motors for practice sessions for a period of 6 months.