Chitkara University Recognised at 2026 Coursera Outstanding Achievement Awards

Chitkara University received a Special Mention at the 2026 Coursera Outstanding Achievement Awards during the FWD event held in Mumbai. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University, and Prof. Naveen Babu, Pro Vice Chancellor – Academics, received the recognition for the University’s efforts to integrate digital learning into academic programs and equip students with industry-relevant skills.

The University’s Coursera learning ecosystem has recorded approximately 190,000 enrolments, including 174,617 course completions and a completion rate of 93%. Learners have collectively contributed 393,265 learning hours, alongside nearly 34,000 enrolments in specialisation-based learning.

Coursera’s AI-powered Course Builder has also been integrated to support the development of credit-bearing learning pathways aligned with evolving industry needs. Students have applied their learning to develop multi-agent AI systems and secure competitive industry internships, extending their coursework into practical applications.

Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Madhu Chitkara said, “Digital learning is most valuable when students can connect their coursework with practical applications. Integrating Coursera into academic programs creates opportunities to explore emerging technologies while earning academic credit and developing skills relevant to industry.”

The recognition highlights the University’s approach to incorporating online learning into its academic programs, with an emphasis on credit-bearing coursework, emerging technologies and practical skill development.