Chitkara University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company. The MoU will facilitate the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Chitakara University Campus. The CoE aims to provide industry-specific training, equipping students with critical skills and significantly improving their employability for future industry opportunities. 

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, and Mr. Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer (COO), of Wipro Limited have signed the MoU. The program was attended by key representatives from both organizations. Sanjeev Jain has represented Wipro Ltd, Jasjit Kang, Sandesh Kumar, General Manager & Next Gen Talent Hiring, and the COO, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Digital Operations & Platforms.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, said, “We are delighted to partner with Wipro in establishing this Centre of Excellence. This initiative will provide our students with invaluable industry exposure and skill development, paving the way for their successful careers in the IT sector.”

Mr. Sanjeev Jain, COO, of Wipro Ltd, added, “This collaboration with Chitkara University reflects our commitment to nurturing young talent and preparing them for the rigors that are typically part of the IT industry. We aim to bridge the gap between education and industry requirements by integrating practical training with academic learning.”

The CoE will focus on engaging with students by targeting those from the 5th to the 8th semesters of eligible engineering branches. They will also train them through pre-skilling. The program will commence with Wipro hiring assessments for interested students in the 5th semester. In the 6th and 7th semesters, the shortlisted students will participate in a credit course. The course is designed by Wipro’s competency team and successful course completion will lead to Wipro’s selection process. And the students will be receiving a Letter of Intent (LOI) and internship opportunities upon passing the 7th semester.

The collaboration has been built between the long-standing association of Chitkara University and Wipro. For nearly two decades through campus recruitment, Wipro has been recruiting engineering students.

Chitkara University’s Centre of Excellence marks a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing the employability of engineering graduates.