Chitkara University and Wipro Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on the university campus. The CoE aims to provide industry-specific training, enhancing students’ skills and employability for future opportunities in the industry. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor of Chitkara University, and Mr. Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wipro Limited, signed the MoU in the presence of key representatives from both organizations.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting its potential to offer students invaluable industry exposure and skill development in the IT sector. Mr. Sanjeev Jain emphasized Wipro’s commitment to nurturing young talent by integrating practical training with academic learning, bridging the gap between education and industry needs.
The CoE will engage students from eligible engineering branches through pre-skilling training, starting from the 5th semester. Wipro will conduct hiring assessments in the 5th semester, followed by a credit course in the 6th and 7th semesters designed by Wipro’s competency team. Successful completion will lead to Wipro’s selection process, offering students a Letter of Intent (LOI) and internship opportunities in the 7th semester.
This collaboration builds on the longstanding relationship between Wipro and Chitkara University, where Wipro has been recruiting engineering students for nearly two decades through campus drives. The CoE at Chitkara University signifies a significant step towards enhancing industry-academia collaboration and boosting the employability of engineering graduates.
