Indian Universities Chandigarh and Galgotias Introduce AI‑Centric Value‑Added Courses

Chandigarh University in Uttar Pradesh has added 12 credit‑based value‑added courses to its curriculum, covering artificial intelligence, business analytics, design thinking, the Internet of Things and related interdisciplinary topics. The courses, ranging from 30 to 60 hours and worth 2‑4 credits each, aim to develop innovation, entrepreneurship, digital literacy and leadership skills in line with the National Education Policy 2020.

Galgotias University has partnered with Accenture LearnVantage to launch industry‑integrated BTech and BBA programmes focused on AI, cloud, data science, full‑stack development and design engineering. The collaboration includes an Accenture Centre of Advanced Studies on campus and combines academic learning with hands‑on projects, virtual labs and career‑readiness support to bridge the gap between classroom education and emerging workforce needs.