Galgotias University Secures Prestigious Award at Elets World Education Summit 2026

Galgotias University Honoured for Excellence in Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Employability at 36th Elets World Education Summit. Image caption:-Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera, Hon’ble MP, presents Galgotias University with the Excellence in Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Employability award at Elets Summit 2026. Recognition follows recent honour presented by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya at the Times Now Education Summit 2026. New Delhi, 16 October 2026: Galgotias University has been recognized for its commitment to industry-focused education and student employability at the 36th Elets World Education Summit 2026. This accolade highlights the university's ongoing success in bridging the gap between classroom instruction and professional requirements, career preparation, and entrepreneurial development.

The award was presented by Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Member of the IIT Council, Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, and Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.

The summit brought together prominent policymakers, academic leaders, and industry experts, including Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera; Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog; Prof. Pankaj Arora, Chairperson, National Council for Teacher Education; and Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad. This forum served as a key venue for debating educational advancements, the relevance of modern curricula, and the essential skills graduates require to thrive in a shifting economic landscape.

This latest distinction follows closely on the heels of Galgotias University receiving the "Excellence in Industry-Aligned Curriculum & Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem" award at the Times Now Education Summit 2026, National Edition, held in New Delhi. That award was presented by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Together, these two achievements underscore the university's dedication to industry-integrated learning, employability, and fostering student-led ventures.

Galgotias University’s approach integrates professional expertise directly into its academic framework through strategic alliances with companies such as Accenture LearnVantage, IBM, L&T EduTech, Tata Technologies, Microsoft and byteXL. By utilizing specialized Centres of Excellence and modern laboratories, students gain hands-on experience with real-world challenges, while the university’s incubation and mentorship programs assist budding entrepreneurs in transforming their concepts into viable businesses.

Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said: "Our responsibility is to ensure that students graduate with the knowledge, practical capability and confidence to contribute in a rapidly changing world. Industry alignment must be built into the learning experience, from curriculum design to the problems students solve. These successive recognitions encourage us to deepen that work and create more opportunities for our students to build meaningful careers, develop new ideas and become entrepreneurs. This honour belongs to our faculty, students and industry partners, whose collective effort makes that vision possible."

For Galgotias University, this recognition serves as both a point of institutional pride and a catalyst for further strengthening the bridge between academic training and professional opportunity. It reinforces the necessity of equipping graduates with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge, navigate new technologies, and make a tangible impact on both industry and society.

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University stands as one of India’s premier multidisciplinary institutions, celebrated for its academic rigor, research output, innovation, international partnerships, and industry-focused curriculum. With a dynamic student body exceeding 50,000 and an alumni network of over 100,000, the university has cultivated a rapidly expanding ecosystem centered on technology, entrepreneurship, cross-disciplinary studies, and real-world application.

In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University secured a position in the 1201-1400 global band, ranking 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities in India. Furthermore, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 placed the university in the 1001-1200 global band, with a ranking of 20th among private universities and 41st among all universities in India. The institution also holds a NAAC A+ accreditation, representing one of the highest standards of institutional quality in the country.