JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, with its SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter being awarded an ‘A’ Grade for the third consecutive time in the recently declared results of the NPTEL SWAYAM January–July 2025 session.

This consistent recognition reflects the University’s outstanding performance in online learning initiatives. In this session alone, 28 students were awarded Gold Medals, 237 students received Silver Medals, and 335 students earned Elite Certifications. Furthermore, 8 students ranked in the top 1%, 3 students in the top 2%, and 21 students in the top 5% at the national level—an impressive feat highlighting the dedication and excellence of CU Jammu’s learners.

The National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a flagship initiative by the IITs and IISc, funded by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, offering self-study online certification courses in engineering, science, and humanities through the SWAYAM platform.

Congratulating the students and faculty, Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain remarked, “This achievement is a reflection of our continued efforts to empower students with the best learning resources beyond the classroom. Securing an ‘A’ grade for the third time and ranking among the top 100 institutions in India is indeed a proud moment for the university.” He also appreciated the contributions of Prof. J. N. Baliya, SPOC, SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter, for his committed efforts in coordinating and promoting this initiative.

Prof. Baliya, sharing the achievement, stated that the SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter at Central University of Jammu, established in 2017, has been consistently facilitating the enrollment and successful completion of NPTEL courses. He also highlighted that students from the Department of Physics received a Special Disciplinary Award for their exceptional performance in the NPTEL examinations. Prof. Baliya has also been invited to IIT Kanpur for a felicitation ceremony in recognition of the Local Chapter’s success.

This milestone underlines Central University of Jammu’s growing prominence in digital and technology-enhanced learning, offering students and faculty opportunities to gain advanced skills and certifications from India's premier institutes like the IITs and IISc Bangalore.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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