Anna University Signs MoU with Bajaj Auto Foundation to Launch ₹15 Crore BEST Centre at CEG Campus

Anna University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bajaj Auto Foundation, the CSR arm of Bajaj Auto Ltd, to establish the Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre at the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus in Chennai.

The MoU was signed by Prof. V. Kumaresan, Registrar of Anna University, and representatives of Bajaj Auto Foundation. The BEST Centre will be developed with an estimated investment of ₹15 crore and will feature state-of-the-art laboratories focused on advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

The centre will provide students with hands-on training in mechatronics, motion control, sensor technology, robotics, smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. The curriculum has been designed by Bajaj Auto`s expert engineers and senior leaders to meet the evolving needs of modern industries.

Students from Anna University`s departments, constituent colleges, and affiliated institutions across Tamil Nadu will benefit from the facility, enhancing their industry readiness and employability. According to the university, the initiative reflects a long-term vision to integrate industry-grade infrastructure and outcome-based skill development into academic programs.

The establishment of the BEST Centre reinforces Anna University`s commitment to innovation, industry collaboration, and preparing engineering graduates for the global workforce.