New Delhi : Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU) organized its 12th Convocation in Neemrana. Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India Pvt Ltd, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, Mr. Vijay Thadani, Co-founder were present and Prof Rajesh Khanna as President, NIIT University, awarded the degrees.
On this occasion, students were awarded degree certificates for successful completion of MBA, MTech and BTech programs in various disciplines. The first batch of iMBA graduates also received their degree certificates. Living up to NU’s 100% placement record, the students have been placed in roles such as Business Analyst, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Operations Specialist, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Associate Research Manager, Management Trainee with leading organizations like IBM, PwC, EY, Airtel, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Big Basket, Byjus.
Mr. Suresh Narayanan, the chief guest on the occasion, congratulated not just the students but also their parents on the achievements of their children. Today is the day when the graduating students will step into the real world, said Mr. Narayanan. Hailing teaching as a noble profession, he congratulated the faculty for their role in shaping these young minds.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, NU and Chairman, NIIT Ltd. said, “I heartily congratulate the graduating students on the most important day of their lives and wish them success in the years to come. At NU we focus not just on academics but on overall development of our students into sensitive, caring and responsible citizens of the world who are mindful of their obligations not just to themselves but to nature, environment and to every section of the society. The learnings at NU will help them stand tall even during times of crisis. I wish all the students success in this journey that they’re about to embark upon.”
Professor Rajesh Khanna, President NU, said, “Convocation ceremony is a significant day not just for graduating students but for the University as well. With the pandemic still around, the students have worked their way through the most crucial years of higher education with flying colour, it’s a great achievement. I congratulate all the students and wish them the success and happiness in the years to come.”
Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NIIT University provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised to meet the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach.
About NIIT University (NU):
Established in 2009, NIIT University (NU) is a not-for-profit University under section 2(f) of UGC Act, notified by the Government of Rajasthan. A premier institution of higher learning and research, the University of the future, NIIT University, seeks to create original thinkers who can lead the knowledge society of tomorrow. The University inherits four decades of rich expertise and global know-how of the NIIT Group.
Nurtured by some of the foremost thought leaders and corporate-practitioners of the country, the multidisciplinary University focuses on emerging areas of technology and management. NU is a part of a 100-acre campus at Neemrana, Rajasthan, 90 minutes from Delhi Airport.
Nestled in the Aravalli hills, the fully residential green campus offers an idyllic and intellectually vibrant environment for pursuing higher education and research. Set up with the vision to be the role model of learning, research, innovation and sustainability for the knowledge society, the University of the future, NU, is dedicated to building great careers and ensuring excellent job opportunities for all its students. It has been developed as an institute of excellence to provide exceptional education based on its Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology based, Research-driven and Seamless.
