KIIT-KISS and UNESCO MGIEP Join Hands to Advance the SDG Goals - A collaboration agreement was signed today between UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace (MGIEP) and KIIT-KISS to advance the vision of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7. The agreement was signed in New Delhi at a special programme in the presence of Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT & KISS, and Prof. Obijiofor Aginam, Director of UNESCO MGIEP. This partnership aims to initiate youth-led group projects to address SDG challenges and develop impactful curricula in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Media and Information Literacy. The institutions will collaborate on developing and rolling out credit-awarding courses in these areas, focusing on equipping young people with the skills necessary for building peaceful and sustainable societies.
Capgemini & KSOM Sign MoU to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration - On September 18, 2025, Capgemini Technology Services India Limited and KIIT School of Management (KSOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing industry-academia interaction. This collaboration is designed to enrich the talent pool of students through structured programs that include orientation sessions, specialized training, case studies, and regular mentorship by Capgemini professionals. The partnership will facilitate internship availability, assign faculty mentors, and support campus recruitment activities, granting Capgemini preferential hiring status for final-year students who complete the program. Additionally, joint marketing and branding efforts will be undertaken to promote this collaboration, emphasizing a commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and corporate excellence.
KIIT DU Achieves Multiple Honors at AICTE–Edu Skills Virtual Internship Program 2025 - KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) has once again proven its academic and industry leadership by securing multiple honors in the prestigious AICTE–EduSkills Virtual Internship Program 2025. The University’s outstanding performance has placed it among the top institutions in the country, reaffirming its commitment to skilling students for the future workforce. Among the recognitions received, KIIT University proudly secured the following awards: (1) All India Rank 3: Recognized as the 3rd Top Performing University in India; (2) AI Skilling Excellence Award: Honoring the University’s efforts in training students in Artificial Intelligence; (3) Best Performing University Award (East Zone); (4) Talent Connect Award: For achieving the maximum number of student placements; (5) EduSkills Academic COE Award 2025; and (6) Best Performing SPOC Award conferred upon Mr. Anshu Kumar. These recognitions highlight KIIT DU’s vision of combining skill development with industry collaboration and the dedication of its faculty and students in preparing for global career opportunities.
The scholarship is instituted in the memory of Late Pradyumna Kishore Bal, Founder President of KIIT. Every year two poor and meritorious students are provided completely free education under this scholarship scheme. The Scholarship covers college fees, hostel fees including mess, books and any other ancillary expenses. The decision of the selection committee regarding selection of candidate will be final.
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