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CGC Jhanjeri Becomes CGC University in Mohali With AI-Led, Industry-Integrated Focus

The upgrade targets employability through a 50:50 classroom model with paid industry exposure.

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CGC founder chancellor S Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal and managing director Arsh Dhaliwal during an event on Tuesday. (HT)
CGC Jhanjeri is Now CGC University, Mohali

Overview

  • Leaders announced the transition at a Chandigarh press conference, establishing Mohali’s fourth university.
  • Officials detailed a 50:50 teaching framework in which industry professionals share classroom responsibility with faculty.
  • The plan includes on-campus industry projects, corporate co-certifications, and internships paying ₹75,000 to ₹1,00,000 during study.
  • Executives from IBM, KPMG, EY, Cognitel, Microsoft, Autodesk, Meta, and Imarticus attended and voiced support.
  • The university outlined MA and PhD programs in Punjabi, regional-language skilling for tier-2 and tier-3 towns, MSME collaborations, and sports scholarships up to ₹1 crore for Olympic medallists.