Overview
- All NITs and IISERs agreed to complete external peer review within one year and to participate in NAAC accreditation.
- Immediate steps include establishing incubation centres in the 13 NITs that lack them, initiating research parks in at least 10 NITs, and holding a national pitching conclave in July 2026.
- The Council endorsed a proposal for an industry-led curriculum committee to design courses for new job roles tied to Industry 4.0 fields.
- Comprehensive PhD reforms were discussed, including industry-led and industry-funded programmes and product-based doctoral pathways.
- Leaders highlighted alignment with critical technologies such as AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, quantum, semiconductors and green hydrogen, alongside measures to expand multilingual learning using Bharatiya Bhashas and AI.