TMU NIIT Foundation MoU Enhanced Employability and Digital Skills
Teerthanker Mahaveer University, through its Centre for Teaching, Learning and Development (CTLD), signed the NIIT Foundation MoU on 3 April 2026 at the university campus. The partnership was created to improve students' employability, digital skills, and industry readiness. It also aimed to provide practical learning opportunities for both students and faculty members.
The TMU NIIT Foundation MoU focused on helping learners develop the knowledge and skills required in today's fast-changing job market. Through this collaboration, students received access to industry-oriented training, internship-based certification programmes, and awareness sessions on new technologies.
Focus Areas of Collaboration
Under the TMU NIIT Foundation MoU, both organisations worked together in several important areas. These included:
- Employability enhancement and industry readiness
- Internship-based certification programmes
- Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)
- Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Awareness training
- Digital skill development
- Career and placement support initiatives
The collaboration was planned to help students build practical skills that matched industry needs. Faculty members also received opportunities to improve their teaching methods through specialised development programmes. The partnership encouraged continuous learning and prepared students for future careers.
Programmes Launched
After the MoU was signed, CTLD started implementing several programmes with NIIT Foundation. During June 2026, two Faculty Development Programmes and two internship-based certification programmes were launched for faculty members and students.
These programmes focused on practical learning and skill development. Around 350 students registered for the certification programmes, showing strong interest in gaining industry-relevant knowledge and recognised certifications. The programmes helped students understand emerging technologies and improve their career readiness.
The internship-based certifications also provided students with opportunities to learn through practical experiences. Faculty members benefited from specialised training sessions that supported innovative teaching and professional development.
Strengthening Future-Ready Education
The TMU NIIT Foundation MoU reflected TMU's commitment to preparing students for the future. The collaboration aimed to equip learners with modern digital skills, industry knowledge, and certifications that could improve their career opportunities.
The initiative also supported awareness about Artificial Intelligence and cyber safety, which have become important areas in today's digital world. By connecting academic learning with industry expectations, the university created better opportunities for students to become job-ready professionals.
CTLD played an important role in coordinating these activities and ensuring that students and faculty members benefited from the programmes. The partnership was expected to strengthen long-term industry engagement and encourage continuous skill development across the university.
Conclusion
The TMU NIIT Foundation MoU marked an important milestone in TMU's efforts to provide quality education with practical industry exposure. Through training programmes, internship-based certifications, Faculty Development Programmes, and digital skill initiatives, the collaboration supported both students and faculty members.
With around 350 student registrations and multiple programmes launched, the partnership demonstrated TMU's continued focus on building employability, promoting innovation, and preparing future-ready graduates for the evolving digital economy.
