Mahindra University Partners with Bajaj Auto to Establish Cutting-Edge Skill Development Centre
Hyderabad/New Delhi, 26 November 2025: Mahindra University has announced a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL) to set up a state-of-the-art Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre on its campus. Supported by Bajaj Auto’s flagship CSR initiative, the BEST Centre will focus on equipping engineering students with industry-ready competencies across two key verticals:
Advanced Manufacturing (Industry 4.0 & IIoT)
Firmware Development
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University, and Mr. Sudhakar Gudipati, Vice President – CSR, Bajaj Auto Ltd., along with senior faculty and representatives from Bajaj Auto.
Bajaj Auto to Develop Industry-Aligned Skill Centre
Under the collaboration, Bajaj Auto will lead the development of the BEST Centre, including:
Designing an industry-relevant curriculum tailored by expert engineers
Sponsoring equipment and infrastructure for both technology verticals
Ensuring the learning modules bridge academic gaps and reflect real-world industry needs
This effort underscores Bajaj Auto’s commitment to strengthening India’s engineering education and empowering youth with future-ready skills.
University Leadership Highlights Importance of Practical, Future-Focused Learning
Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Yajulu Medury emphasised the university’s goal of aligning academic training with evolving technological demands:
“As industries evolve, our priority is to ensure students gain hands-on exposure to technologies shaping the future. Through the BEST Centre, we aim to enrich academic learning, support India’s journey as a global technology leader, and strengthen the national skill ecosystem.”
BEST Centre to Benefit Both MU Students and External Engineering Talent
Beyond Mahindra University’s own engineering students, the BEST Centre will also offer:
Short-term, internship-based skill programmes
Training for mobilised final-year engineering students from external institutions
Courses aligned directly with industry hiring requirements
This inclusive approach aims to expand the skill pipeline for core engineering industries.
Bajaj Auto Highlights Significance of FIRST BEST Centre in Telangana’s Private Sector
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sudhakar Gudipati said:
“We are delighted to sign the first MoU in Telangana with Mahindra University to establish the BEST Centre. With a curriculum integrated into the regular B.Tech programme, students will graduate with industry-ready skills, enhancing their employability in core engineering sectors.”
BEST Programme: Transforming Engineering Education Across India
The BEST Programme—Bajaj Auto’s pioneering CSR initiative—is being implemented in collaboration with top Indian universities. Its objective is to:
Reduce the gap between academia and emerging industry expectations
Introduce hands-on, application-based training
Enhance employability in advanced engineering domains
Provide access to modern laboratories, contemporary curriculum, and real-world project exposure
A Landmark for Telangana’s Private Higher Education Sector
With this initiative, Mahindra University becomes the first private institution in Telangana to host a BEST Centre, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing next-generation engineering talent and contributing to India’s skill development mission.
