Ajeenkya DY Patil University Honoured with the ‘Higher Education Excellence Award 2025’ at the Make India Employable Awards

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune, has been conferred with the ‘Higher Education Excellence Award 2025’ at the prestigious Make India Employable (MIE) Awards Ceremony held in Mumbai with the Hands of M. Jagadesh Kumar (Former Chairman, UGC).

This recognition celebrates ADYPU’s outstanding commitment to academic innovation, employability-focused education, and its continuous efforts toward bridging the gap between higher education and industry readiness.

The Make India Employable Awards (MIE Awards) is a national platform that recognizes exceptional contributions to education, employability, and skill development in India. Organized by reputed entities such as the India Education Forum and the India Employer Forum, the awards celebrate institutions, corporates, and individuals who are shaping India’s workforce future through transformative learning and skilling initiatives.

This year’s event, MIECA 2025 (Making India Employable Conference & Awards) brought together over 120 leaders from academia, industry, and government. It highlighted the country’s best practices in employability enhancement, vocational education, and inclusive skill-building. ADYPU’s recognition under the Higher Education Excellence category underscores its holistic approach to student development, experiential learning, and global exposure opportunities that make its graduates future-ready professionals.

On this proud occasion, heartfelt congratulations and gratitude are extended to:

• Dr Ajeenkya DY Patil, President and Chancellor, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune
• Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain, Vice Chancellor, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune
• Dr. Kamaljeet Kaur Siddhu, Executive Vice President, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune
• Ms. Rebika Singh, HR Head, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, for her constant support
• All Deans, Faculty members, and Students of ADYPU for their collective contribution to this achievement.

This award further reinforces Ajeenkya DY Patil University’s mission of redefining higher education through creativity, innovation, and a strong employability-driven framework, preparing learners to thrive in the fast-evolving global economy.