Chandigarh University continues to make headlines in the higher education space. After securing victory for the second consecutive year at the Khelo India University Games, the university has now earned yet another prestigious recognition in the technical domain.
The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) has honored Chandigarh University with the ISTE-KIIT National Award for Best Technical University 2025. The award was received by Dr. Raviraja N. Seetharam, Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, at the 55th ISTE National Annual Convention held at SMVEC, Puducherry. The recognition, which includes a cash prize of INR 1 lakh along with a plaque and citation, celebrates the university’s excellence in technical education, research, and innovation.
About Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) is a national, non-profit professional body dedicated to the technical education system in India. It works towards enhancing teachers’ career growth, fostering students’ personality development, and strengthening the overall quality of technical education across the country.
ISTE actively supports several Union Government initiatives and functions through a National-level Executive Council. It has a strong network of over 1,43,066 technical teachers, around 5,35,000 student members, more than 3,332 institutional members-including IITs, IISc, NITs, and other leading institutes, along with 1,488 faculty chapters, 1,858 student chapters nationwide, and 19 state-level sections.
Every year, ISTE conducts separate annual conventions for faculty members and students, creating a platform that encourages interaction and knowledge exchange among technocrats, technical educators, policymakers, and industry experts.
About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University stands among the leading institutions in India and abroad, holding a NAAC A+ accreditation and securing the first position as a Private University in India in QS Asia 2026 for three consecutive years, among other achievements. The university offers more than 150 UG, PG, and doctoral programs, provides scholarships of up to 100% through CUCET, and is among the few institutions in India with NBA- and ABET-accredited programs in Engineering and Management.
