International Automobile Centre of Excellence - [iACE]

International Automobile Centre of Excellence is a joint venture of the Government of Gujarat and Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL).  iACE is affiliated to Kaushalya Skill University and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). It is a world-class institute catering to ‘end-to-end’ training, development and research needs of the automobile ecosystem in India. The institute’s courses are accredited by Gujarat Technical University (GTU), The Kaushalya Skill University (KSU), and Bendigo ACE Kangan, Australia.

iACE’s key domains include Advanced Automotive System (EV/HV/Autotronics), Smart Automotive Manufacturing Technologies (Industry 4.0), and Automotive Lifecycle Management (Channel Management). The institute offers B.Sc, Post Graduate Programs, and Advance Certificate courses at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level. Admission to the courses offered will be done based on the candidate's performance in the previous qualifying examination. iACE also offers up-skilling programs for entry-level professionals. 

Additionally, iACE has training facilities spanned over 9980 sq. mtrs. which includes vehicle system labs, electronics labs, manufacturing workshops, auditorium, exhibition halls, etc. Some of the top recruiters of iACE include Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Alpha Maier Private Limited, Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS), Asti Electronics India Private Limited, Bharat Seats Ltd, Bosch Chassis Systems India Pvt Ltd etc. 

International Automobile Centre for Excellence Key Facts

• First of its kind in India - the International Automobile Centre of Excellence in India is set up for engineering, diploma students & ITIs.
• Automotive Manufacturing and System under 1 roof.
• Training Methodology: 80% Hands-on Training/Practical and the rest 20% in Theory. 
• A joint initiative of the government of Gujarat and Maruti Suzuki India Limited, set up in the PPP model.
• Industry-designed curricula and state-of-the-art learning resources exposing the participants to the latest technologies and methods in the automotive ecosystem.
• Integrated internship opportunities and emphasis on employability.
• Globally recognized automobile course certification to facilitate international mobility and multiple learning pathways.
• Fully computerized learning modules of automotive systems, imported from Germany. 
• Hybrid & Electric Vehicle technology to be part of a key learning program from the institution.
• First ever post-graduate program ( PGP) in Automotive and Auto manufacturing system, Employability linked programs with OJT.
• Recognised as an Incubation Nodal centre under StartUp Cell Gujarat, to support startup ideas.

International Automobile Centre for Excellence Courses

iACE offers a B.Sc program at the undergraduate level and also offers PG Diploma in two disciplines and Advanced Certification in three disciplines. The details of the courses offered are provided below:

Check: iACE Gandhinagar Courses and Fees

International Automobile Centre for Excellence Admission

The mode of application at iACE is online i.e. students have to fill the online application form available on the official website of the institute. The steps involved in the application process is given below:

• Visit the official website of iACE
• Click on "form for Registration" under the admissions tab
• Fill the form with correct details
• Upload the necessary documents in a prescribed format
• Pay the requisite amount of application fee
• Click on "Submit" button for final submission of the application form 

International Automobile Centre for Excellence Placement

The placement cell at iACE aims at providing 100% placement assistance to its students. The training and placement cell conducts various placement related activities such as mock interviews, personality development sessions, training sessions etc. for the students. 

iACE also has various OEM and industrial partners such as Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Alpha Maier Private Limited, Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS), Asti Electronics India Private Limited, Bharat Seats Ltd, Bosch Chassis Systems India Pvt Ltd, CMR Green Technologies Limited, ENCO Engineers Combine, HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd, Hirotec Mark Exhaust Systems Pvt Ltd, India Japan Lighting Pvt Ltd, Ingress Auto Venture Pvt. Ltd, Krishna Maruti Group, KR Stampings, Suzuki, JBM Group, Blaser SwissBlue, Krishna Maruti, Lmax, Cars24, Asian Paints, Plastic Omnium, UNO Minda, and many more.

Check: iACE Gandhinagar Placement

International Automobile Centre for Excellence Scholarship

iACE provides upto 100% scholarship for eligible candidates based on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  and academic score.

International Automobile Centre for Excellence Facilities and Hostel

• Hostel: iACE offers excellent accommodation facilities. The International Automobile Centre for Excellence has AC rooms, daily room cleaning services, well-equipped dining area, 24x7 RO water facility, water cooler, full-time security, fire system, trio lift, GTPL high speed wifi, wooden furnitures, seperate book storage on the study table, bathroom with Cera & plumber fittings, Ferroli 6Lgeyser, laundry @250/month, and electricity facilities. The rent for a three-sharing room is INR 3,00,000 per annum. In addition, the annual food charges are INR 40,000. The hostel also has other options like if a students wants to stay in the hostel for a day, he/she can avail of the facility at the cost of INR 850 per room per person. Also, terrace suite rooms are available at a cost of INR 3500 per night.
• Incubation centre: The incubation centre at iACE, named Prerna was established in 2021. It is an assistance plan of GoG for any individual or group of individuals having innovative idea or concept and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Other Facilities: With a totale built-up of 17,000 sq. mtrs., the institute has various facilities like a Safety Lab, Multipurpose Hall, Vehicle System Labs, Electronics Labs, Manufacturing Workshops, Auditorium, Exhibition Halls, CAD Lab, Canteen, and Vehicle Service Area.