As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, India’s higher education sector is stepping up to redefine digital learning, skill development, and academic innovation. Recognizing the pioneers leading this transformation, ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, is set to host the New Code of Education Summit (NCOE) 2025 on March 21 at IIT Delhi Campus.

Now in its fourth edition, the NCOE Summit and awards celebrate professionals & institutions who are driving groundbreaking advancements in AI and digital innovation—not just adopting technology but revolutionizing how knowledge is imparted, assessed, and applied in the real world.

Unlike traditional rankings, the NCOE Awards identifies and honor the Top 25 impact studies by universities and higher education institutions that are at the forefront of AI-driven transformation. These institutions are not just embracing digital tools but pioneering new models of teaching, learning, and employability through cutting-edge AI applications.

“The NCOE Awards recognize the changemakers of Indian higher education—those institutions that are rewiring the future through AI and digital innovation,” said Nirmal Singh, CEO of Wheebox-ETS. “Our goal is to highlight the institutions that are not just using AI but redefining how students learn, how educators teach, and how talent is nurtured in the digital age.”

Singh further emphasized AI’s increasing influence: “AI is no longer an option—it’s imperative. Institutions that harness it effectively will shape the workforce of tomorrow, and the NCOE Awards aim to showcase those that are leading this transformation.”

With Eminent Government and Policy makers as the speakers including Mr. Bhavin Shah, CEO & Director of Education World; Dr. Nupur Prakash, Vice Chancellor of The NorthCap University; Mr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum and other key organizations; Dr. Kapil Mehta, Professor & Head of Science and Computing at Chandigarh Group of Colleges; Ms. Sujata Kandai, Professor, Deputy Dean (Academics) & Director at Amity University; and Mr. Ashutosh Singh, Policy Advisor on ‘Jobs and Skills’, the event will bring together Vice Chancellors, Deans, Principals and Professors from leading institutions across the country. A key highlight will be the release of a comprehensive compendium, showcasing the exceptional work of the Top 25 institutions.

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