VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNR VJIET) has attracted a long-term investment of INR 5 Crores from Eicher (VE Commercial Vehicles Limited) through the establishment of a Regional Competency Development Centre on its campus. The collaboration reflects strong industry confidence in VNR VJIET’s capability to deliver high-quality, practice-oriented engineering education at a national scale.
The Regional Competency Development Centre has been established for an initial 10-year period with provision for renewal. The Centre is designed to train Eicher employees and dealer personnel from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, while simultaneously providing hands-on training to VNR VJIET students and faculty from Automobile, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering disciplines. As part of this investment, Eicher has set up a fully equipped facility comprising three diesel vehicles, one electric vehicle, cut models of key automobile systems, and advanced automobile and electrical diagnostic boards, enabling students to work on real vehicles and industry-grade systems within an academic setting.
Speaking about the MoU, D. Suresh Babu Garu, President, Vignana Jyothi said, “Being selected by a global automotive leader such as Volvo–Eicher to host a Regional Competency Development Centre is a strong validation of VNR VJIET’s focus on industry-aligned education. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to providing students with the best facilities, real-world exposure, and future-ready skills that meet national and global standards”.
“This Centre reflects our long-term approach to capability building and talent development. By investing in advanced infrastructure at VNR VJIET and training students alongside our workforce, we are creating a strong pipeline of skilled engineers equipped for evolving automotive and electric mobility technologies. We plan on hiring students from Automobile Engineering (AE) department and encourage greater participation of female students in the recruitment process”, said Sumit Diwan, National Head -Customer Care, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited.
The institute highlighted that the strategic partnership focused on sustained knowledge and skill upgradation for both industry professionals and students. With structured training, exposure to modern vehicle technologies, and future employment pathways, the Centre reinforces VNR VJIET’s mission to deliver best-in-class education and facilities, while strengthening its position as a nationally recognized leader in industry-integrated engineering education.
