July 9 – Chitkara University ties up with ARAI Pune to offer an M.Tech in Automotive Engineering and emerges as the first and only University in the region to launch an engineering degree in Automotive Engineering.
To address the underlying need to provide world class talent to the automotive industry and to contribute in nation-building, Chitkara University has custom created an M. Tech Program in Automotive Engineering in collaboration with the apex government automotive research and testing organization, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune, wherein students will get an opportunity to undergo one-year immersive training at ARAI, Pune Campus in some of India’s finest testing labs, as a part of their course. This exposure in the automotive hub of India won’t only equip them with the industry’s best practices and cutting-edge knowledge but also transform them into a sought-after talent in the job market.
As per the industry reports, India is slated to become a global leader in shared mobility and electric vehicles by the year 2030, which can be attributed to a rising middle class, increased FDI ($23.3 bn in 2019-2020), and conducive government policies. All this is going to prompt automotive manufacturers to focus more on new vehicle development, developing testing capabilities, and redesigning supply chains.
With 700+ experts, state of the art facilities, and industry patronage from automotive giants like Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, BMW, Bosch, Volvo, Mahindra, and Bajaj Autos, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), established in 1966, is the leading automotive R&D organization of the country set up by the Automotive Industry with the Government of India. ARAI is one of the prime Testing and Certification agencies notified by the Government of India. ARAI has been playing a crucial role assuring safe, less polluting, more efficient and reliable vehicles.
While announcing the collaboration Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University said, “The 2-year M. Tech Program in Automotive Engineering, offered in collaboration with ARAI is an outcome of Chitkara University’s relentless focus on offering programs closely designed and delivered in conjunction with industry leaders, and contribute in nation building by developing indigenous talent. Chitkara University affirms its support to Prime Minister’s mission of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” This collaboration will ensure that the curriculum is dynamic and tailored to the constantly evolving industry trends, and students get exposure to industry’s best practices during the course of their degree.”
The students pursuing the M. Tech Automotive Engineering will study the life-cycle support (design, manufacture, performance and durability testing) of vehicles; from on-road and off-road vehicles to race cars, vans and trucks. They will also get to learn about the application of Mechanical, Thermodynamic, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical principles with an aim to resolve Engineering problems, thus preparing them to solve complex problems in a real context. During their study, they will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to design and produce visual interpretations of automobiles and their components. In addition, they will learn to be involved in developing test procedures as well as conducting tests by using physical testing methods and software packages at Chitkara University’s state of the art labs and in world-class ARAI labs under the mentorship of industry leaders.
