Bengaluru,
April 28, 2026 : Chandigarh University (CU) Online
successfully hosted the City Connect – Bengaluru Edition at Sarovar
Portico, Koramangala, bringing together students, alumni, and industry leaders
to learn, network, and grow. The event reflected CU Online’s continued
commitment to empowering learners to Move Up in an evolving skill-driven
economy.
The
event commenced with two significant launches that underscore CU Online’s focus
on future-ready education. The collaboration between CU Online and Internshala
was formally unveiled by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Raviraja N. Seetharam
and Rachita Chanana, Placement Lead at Internshala. This partnership aims
to enhance career readiness by providing learners with access to
industry-relevant opportunities and practical exposure.
Further
strengthening its industry-aligned offerings, CU Online also launched its MCA
program in collaboration with Microsoft. The program was introduced by Dr.
Raviraja N. Seetharam along with Joel Ganesan, marking a step forward in
integrating cutting-edge technology learning into higher education.
Adding
to the milestone moments, over 50+ CU Online learners were awarded the Harvard
ManageMentor Certificate by industry leaders, recognizing their commitment to
continuous upskilling and professional growth.
The
event then moved into a high-powered roundtable discussion on “The Skill
Economy: Redefining Higher Education in India,” featuring distinguished
speakers including Rachita Chanana (Placement Lead, Internshala), Krishnan
Ravindran (Director, PwC), Dileesh K V (Director – Business Excellence, KPMG),
and Dr. Raviraja N. Seetharam (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Chandigarh University).
The session was moderated by Joel Ganesan of Microsoft. The discussion
explored key themes such as evolving expectations from graduates, the growing
role of online education in breaking access barriers, and the importance of
continuous learning in staying relevant in today’s workforce.
The
presence of Dr. Gurpreet Singh, Director, CDOE, further reinforced CU Online’s
academic leadership and commitment to driving meaningful industry-academia
engagement.
Dr.
Raviraja N. Seetharam, Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University,
said, “City Connect Bengaluru is a testament to how higher education must
continuously evolve alongside industry. Today, learning goes beyond degrees—it
is about enabling learners to stay relevant, adaptable, and future-ready.
Through collaborations with organizations like Internshala and Microsoft, we
are creating pathways that empower our students to truly move up in their
careers.”
The
event also featured a keynote address, learner success stories, a networking
masterclass, and a felicitation ceremony, making it a holistic and engaging
experience for attendees. Alumni testimonials further highlighted the impact of
CU Online’s flexible and career-focused learning ecosystem.
Concluding
the event, CU Online reiterated its commitment to expanding such initiatives
across key cities, fostering deeper industry connections, and enabling learners
to unlock new opportunities in India’s rapidly evolving skill economy.
