Chandigarh University Gets ‘AI-First Organisation’ Award at Republic AI Summit & Awards 2026

Chandigarh University Gets ‘AI-First Organisation’ Award at Republic AI Summit & Awards 2026

Chandigarh University has been awarded the ‘AI-First Organisation’ Award at the AI Summit & Awards 2026, by Republic Media, recognising the university’s consistent leadership in augmenting artificial intelligence across education, research, governance, and industry engagement, to strengthen the AI competency amongst the youth, thus providing them with knowledge and skill of the future, along with that, the augmentation of AI, also align with the vision & mission for the Viksit Bharat 2047. Under the visionary leadership of Honourable Chancellor, Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji, Chandigarh University continues to provide quality education and strives to innovate, lead with purpose, and shape a future without limits. The recognition reflects Chandigarh University’s long-standing belief that artificial intelligence is not limited to classroom learning but is a capability to be actively implemented across academic delivery, research innovation, and real-world problem-solving.

The award was received by Mr. Deep Inder Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University, along with Ms. Archita Nandi, CEO - TBI, Chandigarh University

The Republic AI Summit & Awards 2026, themed “Cracking India’s AI Code”, served as a flagship forum bringing policy, academia, industry, and governance together to shape an India-first AI ecosystem, aligned with the national objectives of our nation. With an AI-driven curriculum, industry-linked projects, incubation ecosystems such as TBI - CUBE, and centres of excellence, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, continues to strengthen its commitment to nurturing future-ready talent and contributing to India’s AI-led growth and self-reliant technological future.