Automotive Centre of Excellence – Driving Youth into the Future

Established in 2017, the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) at Ganpat University is India’s first Japan-India Institute of Manufacturing (JIM). Created in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki and certified by METI-Japan, the Centre is dedicated to empowering youth with industry-relevant skills in line with global automotive standards. It promotes Japanese manufacturing values while nurturing future-ready professionals.

🔧 Core Activities

• Hands-on technical training in 8 trades using state-of-the-art workshops

• Regular sessions from Japanese trainers (AOTS-Japan)

• Deep-rooted training in Japanese principles: 5S, Kaizen, 3G, 3K, 3M, MURI, MURA

• Exposure to real-time automotive industry tools and systems

• Career guidance and placement support in India’s leading automobile companies

📚 Courses Offered

Key Partners

• Technical Partner: Maruti Suzuki

• Certification Bodies: NCVT (India) & METI (Japan)

• Training Support: AOTS-Japan

• Recruitment Partners: Leading automotive companies and dealer networks

📈 Impact So Far

• 1800+ students trained across trades

• 1400+ successful placements in the automotive industry

• Enhanced student employability with dual certification from NCVT & METI-Japan

• Industry-ready talent with knowledge of global manufacturing practices

💬 Testimonials

“My training at the Japan India Institute of Manufacturing was life-changing and inspiring!”
– Janki Thakor, Student

“Highly advanced state-of-the-art training facility surrounded by a beautiful campus.”
– K. N. Dasora, Maruti Suzuki

🌐 Partnership Possibilities

GUNI’s Automotive Centre of Excellence offers a collaborative platform for:

• Skill development partnerships with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers

• Customized training programs for industry requirements

• Joint certification courses and workshops with global training agencies

• CSR collaborations for automotive skill development and youth employment