KIIT Deemed to be University has started a new engineering specialization in tyre technology . This course is a partnership with Apollo Tyres Ltd. It aims to teach students the practical side of how tyres are made, designed, and tested in the real world. This move will help students gain skills directly needed by the automotive industry.
What the Specialization Offers
Students, especially those studying mechanical and automobile engineering, will now get deeper knowledge about tyres. Usually, textbooks cover tyre mechanics only briefly. This new course will go beyond theory. It will teach students how tyres are actually built, starting from choosing the right materials to testing their performance on factory lines.
The course will also focus on new trends in tyre manufacturing. This includes using sustainable materials and advanced digital inspection tools . These are important changes in the industry today. Apollo Tyres will provide valuable industry inputs, real-world case studies, and expert sessions. This will ensure students learn directly from industry professionals.
Why Industry Collaboration Matters
University officials explained that tyre making is an area where industry practices change very quickly, often faster than what is updated in textbooks. The goal of this partnership is to bridge this gap. The KIIT Vice-Chancellor stated that this collaboration gives students a closer look at manufacturing realities and new technology shifts within the automotive supply chain. Companies today are increasingly looking for graduates who understand practical process challenges, not just theoretical concepts.
Who Can Study and Why It’s Important
This specialization may also be offered as an interdisciplinary option. This means students from other engineering branches might be able to take it, depending on their interest. This course is becoming more important as India increases its vehicle exports. Also, more people are buying electric vehicles (EVs) . These developments change what is needed from tyre performance, making specialized knowledge crucial.
Financial Help for Students
KIIT University offers various financial support programs to ensure students can access specialized courses without worrying about costs:
- Full tuition waivers for students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. This covers up to 5% of the seats available.
- Merit scholarships are given to students who perform well in the KIITEE entrance exam and their semester results. These scholarships reward academic excellence.
- Special support is also available for international students joining the university.
- Children (wards) of serving personnel from the Indian Air Force , Indian Navy , Indian Coast Guard , and Indian Army receive a significant 50% scholarship on their tuition fees. This support aims to help the families of those serving the nation.
- Postgraduate students have access to teaching assistantships , which often include a monthly stipend. They also get a special fund to support their research activities.
Ensuring Education is Accessible and Relevant
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the university's commitment to student welfare. He said that the university does not want any student to drop a course or a chosen career path because of financial difficulties. This new elective specialization is part of a larger plan by KIIT to keep its engineering education closely tied to what industries actually demand and to make quality education available to more students.
