New Delhi, 24th March 2025: NIIT Limited, India’s leading skills and talent development corporation, has announced that it will now offer gNIIT as customizable dual qualification program for undergraduate (UG) students. The program equips learners with industry-relevant skills, exposure to digital technologies, and practical experience to enhance their career prospects. This significantly improves their chances of employment by the time they graduate, saving their most precious time, and ensuring they are real-world ready by the time they graduate.
The gNIIT program is designed for UG students who often have limited job opportunities after graduation. The design of the program helps students explore digital tools, acquire essential skills, and choose from different specialization tracks that match their interests. This ensures they are equipped with the skills required by most employers and the market. The program’s structure is divided into distinct “stacks” or stages, with each stack consisting of a series of courses that build expertise in specific domains. These include the Digital Proficiency Stack, Digital Mastery Stack, Role Specialization Stacks, and Industry Experience Stack.
Backed by research and built for the future, gNIIT was designed to align with industry needs. The curriculum has been developed after an extensive study of over 10 market reports and insights from more than 300 job roles (from leading employers in technology, banking, finance, marketing, manufacturing, and education). It has also been benchmarked against more than 20 corporate training programs, and analysis of over 4,000 interview questions. Additionally, direct feedback from over 1,000 students across disciplines helped shape the curriculum that meets real-world demands. A six-month industry internship further provides students with hands-on experience, making them workplace ready.
Vijay K Thadani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, NIIT Limited, said, “The gNIIT program is meant for a vast population of Indian UG students who will now have the opportunity to utilize their 3 or 4 years of graduation – earn dual qualification, acquire digital skills and real-world experience via internships – making them employable. While traditional degrees provide strong foundational knowledge, many graduates lack the essential digital skills they need to survive in the rapidly evolving digital world. Designed for both tech and non-tech students, gNIIT bridges the skills gap to make learners real world ready. Backed by research and built for the future, it integrates digital skills, real-world projects, and industry internships to prepare students for evolving careers.”
Pankaj Jathar, Chief Executive Officer, NIIT Limited, expressed his views on the announcement of the program, “NIIT has always been at the forefront of introducing future-ready solutions and the all new gNIIT program, with the skill-driven, digitally focused framework is designed to propel students towards thriving careers in the digital age. We provide a well-rounded curriculum that includes various digital technologies. Our hands-on courses, mentor-led delivery, and capstone projects prepare learners for real-world challenges. Plus, a six-month industry internship ensures they are truly ready for the job market.”