Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) is the flagship initiative of Bajaj Auto Foundation, designed by its engineering experts to train graduate engineers with industry-relevant skills by integrating academic learning with real-world practices. Implemented in partnership with leading universities and institutions, the program delivers hands-on learning in advanced state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with world-class technology.
70% practical training in fully equipped, industry-grade labs
Curriculum designed and vetted by Bajaj Auto engineers, top universities, and industry bodies
Delivered by certified faculty with specialised industry experience
Expanding across India
Roadmap to build nationwide pipeline of skilled manufacturing engineers
25 centres (MoU signed) across 12 States and UTs, expanding to 40 centres by March 2027
Target to empower 10,000+ students annually in the coming years
Delivering measurable outcomes in employability and inclusive workforce participation.
4,274 students impacted
~30% female participation, promoting inclusive growth
Expanding across India
Roadmap to build nationwide pipeline of skilled manufacturing engineers
25 centres (MoU signed) across 12 States and UTs, expanding to 40 centres by March 2027
Target to empower 10,000+ students annually in the coming years
Delivering measurable outcomes in employability and inclusive workforce participation.
4,274 students impacted
~30% female participation, promoting inclusive growth
Data as on 30th September, 2026
Engineering India’s Future at Scale
Watch the journey unfold through our video montage, capturing the scale and energy of BEST in action. Then step inside with a 360° view to explore cutting edge labs and real world training environments designed with leading universities, preparing engineers for industry from day one.
A glimpse of BEST in action
Enabling change through partnerships
BEST centres are built in partnership with leading engineering institutions and equipped with world-class, industry-grade machinery and software.
Stakeholder Voices
Stakeholder Voices
Behind every initiative are voices that shape and experience impact, leaders driving change and individuals transforming their lives through access to skills, education, and opportunity.
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I come from a middle-class family in Bengaluru and started working early as a newspaper delivery boy to support my daily expenses. A dream come true moment for me was when I cleared the ASDC National Certification Exam with 87%, and was selected as part of the first-ever BEST Diploma batch at PES University. There I followed a demanding routine—waking up at 4 AM for a car-wash job, attending college, and working again in the evening. That phase built my resilience. At BEST, I got hands-on experience in robotics, PLCs, and automation. Today, I work at Toyota Industries Engine India Pvt. Ltd. in the MES Department, where I’ve developed an IoT-based Power Cycle Monitor and now lead projects in automation, data monitoring, and AI systems.
Vishnu T
BEST
Growing up in Umred, a village in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, I was raised in a close-knit family where my father is a farmer, my mother a homemaker, and I have a younger sister . Joining the BEST program was a turning point for me. During the course, I got the opportunity to participate in India’s first national-level Robotics Olympiad conducted by FANUC with my batchmate. We made it to the finals in Bangalore, where I was exposed to advanced industrial robotics and competed with some of the best talent in the country. That experience truly boosted my confidence. Today, I am placed at Reliance Industries Limited with a package of INR 7.5 LPA. BEST played a key role in shaping my journey, giving me the skills, exposure, and belief to achieve opportunities I once thought were beyond my reach.
Gunjan Waghmare
BEST
Joining the BEST course felt like a huge opportunity to learn beyond textbooks. It gave me the chance to build practical skills and connect with people who shared my passions. During the course, I realized that collaboration- and innovation are key to creating a better future. It gave me a lot of hope about what we can achieve together. My goal is to become a skilled engineer, contributing to sustainable and smart technology. Looking back, I would tell my former self: don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone—every experience helps you grow.
Anvitha G N
BEST
I feel truly excited and grateful to be a part of the BEST course. It was a proud moment for me because I knew it would help me develop industry-relevant skills, gain hands-on experience and improve my confidence as an aspiring engineer. One of my best moments during the course was when we successfully programmed a PLC to automate a process for the first time. Watching it work as planned gave me a real sense of accomplishment and showed me that the skills I’m learning have practical power.
