BMW SKILL NEXT LEARNING CENTRE

WHERE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MEETS HANDS-ON LEARNING

Guru Kashi University's BMW SKILL NEXT Learning Centre provides Mechanical Engineering students with practical exposure to modern automotive technology through a real BMW engine and transmission demonstration unit.

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2.0 L DIESEL ENGINE

190 HP

400 NM

8-SPEED STEPTRONIC

THE INITIATIVE

An Industry-Supported
Learning Initiative

The SKILL NEXT initiative was designed by BMW Group India to support automotive learning across engineering institutions.

2018

Launched on 29 March 2018, BMW Group India initiated the "SKILL NEXT" programme to provide 365 BMW engine and transmission units to engineering colleges, industrial training institutes, and polytechnics across the country.

Guru Kashi University is proud to be a recipient of this prestigious unit, integrating it directly into the mechanical engineering curriculum to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

01. SKILL NEXT

02. BMW ENGINE & TRANSMISSION UNIT

03. GURU KASHI UNIVERSITY

04. PRACTICAL & RESEARCH-ORIENTED LEARNING

TECHNICAL SPECS

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FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

POWER OUTPUT

190 HP

MAX TORQUE

400 Nm

DISPLACEMENT

2.0L

TRANSMISSION

SPEED STEPTRONIC

Architecture

TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-Cylinder

Fuel System

Common-Rail Direct Injection

Forced Induction

VTG (Variable Turbine Geometry)
Turbocharging

Materials

Lightweight Aluminium Construction

• THE CURRICULAM

From Classroom Concepts to Real-World Engineering

The demonstration unit is integrated across multiple semesters in the engineering curricula, providing tangible hands-on exposure in core automotive and mechanical engineering disciplines.

Engine Architecture

Understanding the in-line 4-cylinder layout, crank assembly, balance shafts, and structural stiffness of modern lightweight engine blocks.

Fuel Injection

Analysis of high-pressure Common Rail Diesel Injection (CRDi) systems, piezo injectors, and multi-pulse injection strategies.

Turbocharging

Studying the aerodynamics and thermal dynamics of BMW TwinPower variable-geometry turbochargers and intercooling systems.

Drive-line & Transmission

Demystifying the 8-speed planetary gear train, torque converter lockup mechanism, mechatronics control, and adaptive shift algorithms.

Thermal Management

Investigating map-controlled cooling circuits, split-cooling radiators, electronically controlled thermostats, and fast warm-up circuits.

Engine Components

Identifying the internal functioning and layout of all key engine components such as pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, and cylinder head.

GALLERY

Inside the BMW SKILL NEXT Learning Centre

BMW TwinPower Turbo Display Stand at GKU

SKILL NEXT LEARNING CENTRE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ENGINE HOUSING & INJECTION

ACADEMIC INTEGRATION

Supporting the Next Generation of
Engineers

Explore Engineering Programmes

DEGREE PROGRAMME

B.Tech. Mechanical
Engineering

A comprehensive 4-year undergraduate degree focusing on core mechanical principles, thermal engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Diploma Mechanical
Engineering

A 3-year practical foundational course preparing students for technical roles in automotive and manufacturing industries.

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

B.Voc. Automobiles

A specialized 3-year vocational degree focusing heavily on automotive service, diagnostics, and modern vehicle technology.

IMPACT

Learning
Beyond the
Textbook.

Practical Exposure

Live teardown and study of actual production parts provides an edge that theoretical textbook diagrams simply cannot match.

Modern Technology

Working on state-of-the-art Euro 6 / BS6 compliant powertrains and multi-clutch automatic gearboxes used in current luxury vehicles.

Project-Based Learning

Undergraduate and postgraduate students conduct capstone projects, sensor data acquisition, and finite element modeling on the unit.

Research Oriented

Enables applied research in thermal efficiency, friction reduction, alternative fuels, and electronic engine management algorithms.

Where Engineering Meets

Real-World Technology

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WHERE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MEETS HANDS-ON LEARNING

An Industry-Supported
Learning Initiative

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