Japan’s Consul General to visit NMAMIT as Nitte University strengthens Industry and Career Pathways to Japan
Mangalore Today News Network
Mangaluru, Sep 26, 2026: Japan’s Consul General in Bengaluru, Nawata Hiroshi, will visit the Nitte campus of NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT) on October 1 as the institute expands its industry and academic collaborations with Japanese companies.
Nawata Hiroshi will be the chief guest at the inauguration of Centres of Excellence at the Nitte FutureSpace Building. The visit comes amid growing engagement between NMAMIT and Japanese companies, with collaborations aimed at providing engineering students with industry exposure, hands-on experience and career opportunities.
The event will bring together representatives from Japanese industry, technology and the corporate sector, including Yutaka Shimomura, President and CEO of Takao Kogyo Co. Ltd., Japan; Mallikarjun B, General Manager, Autoliv India Pvt. Ltd.; Sumanth Padival, Head of India Operations, Wipfli India LLP; Jun Homma, Vice Consul of Japan in Bengaluru; Koki Kato, Director, Kobayashi Create India Pvt. Ltd.; Junichi Goya, Managing Director, TKE Co. Ltd., Japan; and Yathiraj Kassel, Vice President, Wipro 3D.
Prof. Harikrishna Bhat Alevoor, Director of International Collaborations, Nitte University, has been facilitating engagements with stakeholders in Karnataka and Japan to strengthen institutional partnerships and create opportunities for international academic and industry collaboration.
NMAMIT currently has seven Centres of Excellence associated with companies including Nidec, TKE, Kobayashi Create, Kyoritsu Electric and VillDesign. Collaborations with WebOmega and Fujigiken are also in progress.
The Centres of Excellence cover areas such as software development, 3D design and additive manufacturing, battery management systems, AI-based inspection systems, cybersecurity, and mechanical and fixture design.
The collaborations have also resulted in recruitment opportunities for students. Nidec has hired more than 60 students through its engagement with NMAMIT, while TKE has directly hired 38 students and facilitated another 34 placements. Kobayashi Create has recruited more than 15 students, with some gaining experience through the Centre of Excellence before moving to its Japanese operations.
Kyoritsu Electric has also recruited graduates and interns for projects involving battery management systems and AI-based inspection systems.
According to the institute, NMAMIT had recorded more than 320 placements with Japanese companies as of August 2026, involving 40 companies. The 2026 graduating cohort alone accounted for 115 placements.
The institute said its growing Japanese industry network provides students with opportunities to gain technical experience through industry-linked projects and explore employment opportunities with Japanese organisations.
The Consul General’s visit is expected to further highlight the growing engagement between NMAMIT and Japanese industry and the institute’s efforts to build international career pathways for engineering graduates.