ARAI has embarked upon a programme of building up human resources by commencing educational programme (Graduate, Post graduate, PG Diploma & Doctoral) with specialization in Automotive Engineering. It has tied up with College of Engineering (Pune), Christ University(Bangalore), Department of Technology SPPU(Pune), Cummins College of Engineering For Women(Pune), Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (Sangli), Chitkara University (Chandigarh), Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (Pune), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Virudhunagar), and Symbiosis Institute of Technology (Pune).
Brief summary of joint programmes is as follows:
| UNIVERSITY | PROGRAMMES | SPECIALIZATION | DURATION | NO. OF SEATS |
| College of Engineering, Pune www.coep.org.in |
M. Tech. | Automotive Technology | 2 Years | 40 |
| CHRIST (Deemed to be University) -School of Engineering and Technology (CU-SOET), Bengaluru www.christuniversity.in |
B. Tech. | Automobile Engineering | 4 Years | 30 |
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College of Engineering, Pune www.coep.org.in Department of Technology, SPPU, Pune www.unipune.ac.in Cummins College of Engineering For Women, Pune www.cumminscollege.org |
Post Graduate Diploma | Electric Mobility | 1 Year | 60 |
| Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli www.ritindia.edu |
Post Graduate Diploma | Electric & Autonomous Vehicles | 1 Year | 20 |
| Chitkara University, Chandigarh www.chitkara.edu.in |
M. Tech. | Automotive Engineering | 2 Years | 60 |
| B. Tech. | Automotive Engineering (Electric & Hybrid Vehicles) |
4 Years | 60 | |
| Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Kothrud, Pune mitwpu.edu.in |
PhD | Automotive Engineering | 3/6 Years | 20 |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai www.srmist.edu.in |
B. Tech. | Automotive Engineering (Electric & Hybrid Vehicle) |
4 Years | 30 |
| M. Tech. | Automotive Technology (Electric & Autonomous Vehicle) |
2 Years | 30 | |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education https://kalasalingam.ac.in/site/ |
M. Tech. | Powertrain Engineering | 2 Years | 12 |
| Electric & Hybrid Vehicle | ||||
| Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune sitpune.edu.in |
M.Tech. | Automotive Technology | 2 Years | 30 |
The first year of study is at respective universities and the last year is at ARAI, Pune. The purpose of this program is to create a new breed of post graduate engineers with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge to meet the needs of modern automotive engineering.
At all the academic institutions, semester pattern (15 weeks long term, usually 100 working days per semester) is followed. An academic year consists of two semesters. The Fall (Odd) Semester begins in June and the Winter (Even) Semester in December. The academic schedule mentioned in the academic calendar will be strictly followed.
Qualified faculty members who are assigned with various theory/practical subjects prepare course plans using the standard format provided by the institute with emphasis on 'learning' of the students. The instructional or lecture delivery of the faculty will be through a set of Educational Technology / Tools opted by the faculty. The lectures lay emphasis on the following:
- Knowledge content (topics in the curriculum)
- Utility value - application in real life
- Latest developments
The classroom sessions will be interactive and will encourage the students to think independently and inspire their creativity. The faculty will ensure that the students in the class have assimilated the content projected. High level of discipline will be maintained in the classroom. The faculty members are empowered to curb any disturbance and ensure that the time is used fruitfully. To this effect, students are expected to maintain decorum and refrain from causing any disturbance in the classroom. Besides the domain knowledge, the skills and attitudes of the students are honed. The students are moulded into the corporate environment like uniform, In-Out card punching, gate pass etc.