Tata Motors, BITS launch automotive engineering programme

Tata Motors and Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS, Pilani) have entered into a partnership to launch a new engineering programme. The two organisations have signed a five year MOU for the initiative, which aims to bridge the gap of the automotive industry requirements and academics.

The programme is aimed at strengthening the industry-readiness of the talent stepping out of campuses. The first set of programmes to roll-out of this association will be a customised Masters as well Bachelor's Degree in Technology for Automotive Engineering, which will run across various locations in India.

The course is designed into two parts:

• Technical orientation delivered through class room sessions
• On-the-job training in engineering, design, manufacturing and customer support facilities in Tata Motors

Students will be mentored and guided by industry leaders and will also engage with Tata Motors for practice sessions wherein they would work with the company for six months on business projects.

They will have to go through periodic assessments and on successful completion of the programme, a certificate will be awarded jointly by BITS, Pilani and Tata Motors Ltd.

This partnership will involve Tata Motors' employees to further develop their skills by building their functional expertise.