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NIIT University (NU) was honoured with the prestigious ‘University of the Year (North)’ title in the higher education category at the Indian Education Awards 2020. The recognition celebrated the university’s exceptional performance during the preceding academic year and marked another significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence and innovation.
The award was received on behalf of NIIT University by Ratnaraja Singh, Industry Practice Faculty, and Prateek Chatterjee. Their presence at the award ceremony represented NU’s collective efforts towards creating an education ecosystem that combines academic learning with industry relevance and practical exposure.
The Indian Education Awards are recognised for celebrating achievements and excellence across India’s education sector. The award was announced at the 10th Indian Education Congress 2020, held in Bengaluru, which brought together education leaders, institutions and industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and perspectives on the evolving future of education.
For NIIT University, being named ‘University of the Year (North)’ reflects its continued focus on delivering an innovative and industry-oriented approach to higher education. The university has consistently emphasised experiential learning, technology-driven education and strong industry-academia engagement to help students prepare for professional opportunities.
The recognition also highlights NU’s broader vision of creating an educational environment where students are encouraged to learn, explore and apply their knowledge beyond conventional classroom settings. By bringing together academic rigour, practical learning and industry exposure, the university continues to build an ecosystem designed around the changing needs of students and the professional world.
The ‘University of the Year (North)’ award stands as an important milestone in NIIT University’s journey and reinforces its commitment to excellence, innovation and future-focused education.