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When a B.E. or B.Tech teaches how to design, make EVs
When a B.E. or B.Tech teaches how to design, make EVs Premium
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles has raised the critical question of how to best prepare future engineers through the education system. The traditional curricula solely focused on internal combustion engines are outdated for the times characterised by the trends of electrification and sustainability, along with the advanced digital integration. Higher education institutes, therefore, must speedily update their programmes with the essential interdisciplinary skills for the future engineer to meet the demands of the EV revolution.
In addition to mechanical capabilities, engineering education must also guide students into the electrical, electronic, and software systems pivotal to the technologies surrounding electric vehicles. Battery technology is one of the core subject areas. It hence becomes essential to teach lithium-ion chemistry, solid-state possibilities, thermal management, safety standards, and a comprehensive lifecycle evaluation. Power electronics offers a module addressing inverter design, utilising motor control strategies for both AC and DC motors, while increasing efficiency, using high-efficiency converter topology.
In advanced programs, vehicle architectures such as series, parallel, and split torque designs are taught with extensive projects for students to model and analyse the performance of each system. Core components of EV education include battery characteristics, limitations, and management courses. This should include project-based work with students testing and optimising battery packs.
New EV-related courses, which are displacing or augmenting traditional courses based on internal combustion engines, address subjects like vehicle-to-grid integration, regenerative braking systems, and embedded control systems for real-time diagnostics, which foster a holistic understanding of the entire ecosystem of EV design and operation.
To match the fast pace of technological growth, it is necessary that curricula not only revise content but also embrace dynamic pedagogies. These approaches are blended learning, simulations and/or hands-on activities, and/or project-based learning that encourage creativity and flexibility in students. This approach will prepare engineers not only to engage with what current advances in technology could do for electric mobility, but also what is also possible.
With the fast pace of evolution of EV technologies, educators need to reconsider curricula, course content and teaching approaches, implementing flexible approaches such as blended learning and simulation-based tasks which will prepare engineers to innovate in a rapidly evolving field.
Theory by itself just doesn't cut it anymore; practical training has become a must in engineering education. Universities are creating on-campus manufacturing labs with industry partners like Yamaha, Schneider Electric, and Dassault Systèmes. These facilities give students direct exposure to current technologies and real-world prototyping, bridging academic learning with industry and fostering innovation and employment opportunities.
Contemporary educational models are integrating theory with a range of practical activities, such as the design, development, patenting and marketing of products. Programmes in both Engineering and Agriculture, for instance, include practical projects and activities. These might propose engineering students to work on the design and construction of e-rickshaws or other vehicles, while students in the agriculture program can work with technology to enhance agricultural yields. As the nature of work continues to change, this kind of experiential and interdisciplinary approach provides students with educational experiences that are increasingly becoming essential for employers to find candidates who can combine applied practice and theoretical knowledge.
These reforms highlight a wider shift in curriculum development, with industry collaboration supporting curricula that are current and proactive. Hybrid courses at universities blend online theory with hands-on lab work, often partnering with manufacturers. This well-rounded approach equips graduates to jump right into roles in manufacturing, maintenance, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the fast-evolving electric vehicle and related sectors.
Curriculum redesigns are increasingly collaborative, leveraging insights from EV manufacturers and technology providers to maintain relevance. Partnerships allow for the provision of internships, workshops, and certifications on advancing EV technologies such as battery management systems (BMS), diagnostics of electric motors, and charging station technology.
Several universities now offer hybrid courses and certificates (academic) in EV Engineering, which feature a blend of theoretical modules delivered online and supervised hands-on lab modules. Some of the coursework is in matters of electric motor control, energy storage systems, and vehicle-level optimisation. In many instances, students are partnered directly with local manufacturers or participate in the educational learning experience in an internship capacity in real-world environments.
Colleges are also modernising the curriculum to integrate diagnostic, servicing, and a range of practical EV skills, so graduates are promptly prepared to work in manufacturing, maintenance and innovation. Bridging the divide between academia and industry is essential for accelerating technological advancements and equipping a workforce that's prepared to take the lead in the green mobility transition.
The increasing emphasis on sustainability filters through EV engineering programs with the development of courses on environmental impact assessments, lifecycle carbon footprinting, and principles of the circular economy. Additionally, soft skills such as innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking are integrated in order to produce engineers who will lead in the progression to green technology.
Programmes focus more on integrating systems, with technical electives in power electronics, thermal management, battery materials, and control systems. Students become proficient in addressing actual sustainability issues, from recycling batteries to grid integration of excess energy generated by EVs.
The electric vehicle landscape is always on the move, and it's all about welcoming the latest innovations like wireless charging and lightning-fast charging networks. These exciting breakthroughs are changing the way we view transportation. By embracing these technologies, students can transform into flexible leaders who advocate for sustainable mobility in an industry that's changing at lightning speed.
To prepare engineers for this electric era, higher education needs to undergo a significant transformation. It should emphasize multidisciplinary courses, hands-on learning, and collaboration with industry. Well-crafted programmes that include battery technology, power electronics, vehicle control, and sustainable design, paired with practical lab work and simulation exercises, will empower engineers to lead the EV revolution in India with creativity and a strong sense of responsibility. Continuous innovation in the curriculum is essential to ensure that engineers are ready to navigate the rapidly changing EV landscape and drive forward the future of clean mobility.
(Prof. Supriya Pattanayak is the Vice Chancellor of Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha)
Published - October 31, 2025 02:04 pm IST
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Source: The Hindu
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