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How Are Academic-Industry Bridges Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s Challenges?

Higher education cannot thrive in a vacuum. Classrooms need the context of boardrooms, laboratories require industrial applications, and students deserve a launchpad that fuses academic rigor with real-world relevance. 

The campus has been welcoming high-impact Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with major national and international institutions over the last few months. Such collaborations are well-indicated to increase the opportunity for the students, intensify the faculty investment, and smooth the transition between education and employment.

Here’s how our recent collaborations are a push towards the career ecosystem:

Engineering Future Mobility with IACE & Maruti Suzuki

Our Department of Automobile Engineering, Parul Institute of Technology, has partnered with the International Automobile Centre of Excellence (IACE), Gandhinagar, a premier skilling institution supported by the Government of Gujarat and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. 

This collaboration empowers our automotive engineering students by offering:

  • Hands-on training in advanced automotive technologies

  • Exposure to smart mobility, electric vehicle systems, and sustainable transportation

  • Expert interactions, internships, and industry mentorship

  • Joint R&D initiatives bridging academia and innovation

Tntra Is Bringing Global Innovation to the Classrooms

Parul University has joined forces with Tntra, a U.S.-based global leader in innovation and product engineering, known for its expertise in digital transformation and IP-led solutions. 

This partnership delivers:

  • Faculty and student internships in international projects

  • Real-time solutions to industrial challenges with global mentorship

  • A culture of IP generation and patent development

  • Industry-focused workshops, training, and skill-building bootcamps

PMC Partnership Meets Indian Talent

Our collaboration with Paul Mason Consulting (PMC), a UK-based leader in commerce technology services, brings international expertise to our academic ecosystem.

With PMC’s India team and CEO Richard Lowe engaging directly with our campus, this partnership focuses on:

  • Integrating IT industry practices into classroom learning

  • Enhancing employability through exposure to global tech stacks

  • Enabling live projects, placements, and joint upskilling programs

Securing the Digital Frontier with Cyber NGO & Forenzy Networks

As cyber threats grow, cybersecurity education is critical. Our MoU with Cyber NGO and Forenzy Networks addresses this need by offering:

  • Internships and capstone projects in cybersecurity and digital forensics

  • Hands-on training in ethical hacking, cyber laws, and digital ethics

  • Faculty development and expert talks from cybersecurity leaders

  • Research opportunities tackling real-world cyber challenges

Cracking Competitive Exams with Acumen GATE Academy

Success in exams like GATE demands strategy and support. Our partnership with Acumen GATE Academy, a leading GATE preparation institute, equips Parul students with:

  • Premium study materials curated by top educators

  • Structured preparation plans and expert-led coaching

  • Mock tests, doubt-clearing workshops, and mentorship

  • A competitive edge for research and public sector careers

Expanding Legal Horizons with Maheshwari & Co.

Our partnership with Maheshwari & Co., a respected legal and corporate advisory firm, enriches our law and business education by providing:

  • Placement and internship opportunities for law, MBA, and commerce students

  • Industry-aligned legal education and exposure to corporate cases

  • Research support in commercial law, international trade, and policy

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
                                                                            - Benjamin Franklin

Each MoU is a strategic step toward holistic, future-ready education. College is to create value, drive innovation, and transit into a globalized world.

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