Apollo Tyres Ltd and KIIT Announce India’s First Strategic Academic Collaboration
R Mahalakshmi, Chief Human Resources Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd said, “This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for the Indian automotive sector. By bringing tyre technology into mainstream engineering education for the first time, we aim to equip young engineers with future-ready skills and real-world exposure. Through internships and on-ground training at our facilities, students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tyre design, manufacturing and testing, strengthening the talent pipeline for India’s mobility future.”
November 18, 2025: In a pioneering move for the Indian automotive and education sectors, Apollo Tyres Ltd and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic association to introduce a specialised elective/module on Tyre Technology for engineering students.
This landmark collaboration marks the first time in India that a tyre manufacturer and a technical institute have come together to integrate tyre science, design and manufacturing into an engineering curriculum. Under this partnership, Apollo Tyres Ltd will play a key role in shaping academic content for the course. The company will assist the institute in developing the syllabus, preparing study material, and ensuring the curriculum reflects the latest technological advancements and industry needs.
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