In a significant step towards strengthening industry-oriented technical education, Envalior India has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Electric Vehicle Technology at Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Polytechnic, Pune. The initiative aims to equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills and prepare them for emerging opportunities in the electric mobility sector.
Established under Envalior’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with BroadArks Foundation, the centre is designed to provide structured training in electric vehicle servicing, diagnostics and maintenance.
A New Milestone in Industry-Academia Collaboration
The Centre of Excellence has been established at MM Polytechnic in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the practical requirements of the rapidly evolving electric vehicle industry.
The initiative will train approximately 250 students annually through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)-certified programmes. Eligible ITI and Polytechnic students from Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science and allied disciplines can benefit from these programmes.
Two-Level Electric Vehicle Training Programme
A progressive learning pathway designed to develop foundational and advanced EV competencies.
Level 4
EV Service Technician
Students will develop essential knowledge and practical skills in:
- Electric vehicle architecture
- Battery fundamentals
- EV charging systems
- Workshop practices
- Electrical safety
- Routine EV maintenance
- Basic fault diagnostics
- Digital service tools
Level 5
Advanced EV Systems
Students progressing to advanced training will explore:
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Thermal management systems
- High-voltage safety
- Electric motors and controllers
- Power electronics
- Charging infrastructure
- Advanced diagnostics
Hands-on Learning with Advanced EV Equipment
The Centre of Excellence will emphasise experiential learning through laboratory sessions and practical activities. Students will get exposure to actual EV components and equipment, enabling them to understand the working principles of electric vehicles beyond theoretical concepts.
Understanding battery components and fundamentals.
Exploring electric drive systems and control.
Understanding EV charging technologies.
Developing practical troubleshooting capabilities.
The training approach will also incorporate practical assessments, industry exposure and capstone projects to strengthen technical understanding and problem-solving abilities.
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Industry
The electric mobility revolution is transforming the automotive sector and creating demand for professionals with specialised technical competencies. The Centre of Excellence represents an important step towards aligning technical education with evolving industry requirements.
By combining structured training, practical exposure and industry-oriented learning, this initiative aims to prepare students for emerging opportunities in electric vehicle servicing, maintenance and advanced automotive technologies.
The future of mobility depends on developing industry-ready talent today. Through the Centre of Excellence, students will gain hands-on exposure to EV technologies, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry requirements.
Christophe StillingsCreating Future-Ready Technical Professionals
The establishment of this Centre of Excellence further strengthens the role of MM Polytechnic in promoting practical, skill-based and industry-oriented technical education. It provides an opportunity for students from multiple engineering disciplines to develop interdisciplinary knowledge and understand emerging technologies in electric mobility.
With a focus on hands-on experience, safety, diagnostics and advanced EV systems, the centre is expected to contribute towards building a skilled workforce capable of supporting the growing electric vehicle ecosystem.
A Step Towards the Future of Mobility
The EV Centre of Excellence at MM Polytechnic, Pune, is a significant industry-academia initiative that brings emerging electric vehicle technologies closer to technical education. Through NSDC-certified training and practical learning, it aims to empower students with the competencies required for tomorrow’s mobility industry.
Empowering Technical Education | Building Skills | Shaping the Future
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