Our Alumni

Santosh Pawar

Santosh Pawar

Divisional Manager, Electrical Vehicle Testing Research and Development, Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Passout Year: 1998 - 99
Branch: Automobile Engineering

A proud alumnus of SVPM's ITE College of Engineering, Malegaon, he is an Automobile Engineer with 25 years of experience in vehicle testing across the automotive industry. He has worked with leading OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor & Automotive Divisions), Same Deutz Fahr, Tata Motors, and Bajaj Auto Ltd., with over 15 years of expertise in IC engine vehicle testing and 6+ years in Electric Vehicle (EV) testing. Currently serving as a Testing Lead, he is a key contributor to Bajaj's iconic Chetak Electric Scooter and future EV projects. His achievements include multiple Excellence Awards for innovation, value engineering, and implementation of the in-built speed limiter for CNG models. He credits SVPM's ITE College of Engineering for providing a strong academic foundation, practical exposure, and the values of discipline, innovation, and continuous learning. He sincerely thanks his teachers, mentors, and friends for their guidance and support, which have played a vital role in his professional success.