Fri Jan 03 18:11:26 UTC 2025: ## NIELIT Deemed University Inaugurated Across India, Partnership with Tata Electronics Announced

**Kozhikode, Kerala, January 4, 2025** – The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) was inaugurated as a deemed university across 12 locations in India on Friday. The inauguration, held jointly by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, marks a significant milestone for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). A special ceremony in Kozhikode celebrated the Calicut campus opening.

The event featured numerous speakers from various educational and research institutions in Kerala, including representatives from NIT-Calicut and the Kerala School of Mathematics. A key highlight of the ceremony was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NIELIT and Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL). This collaboration aims to bolster India’s semiconductor skilling ecosystem by establishing skill centers, developing specialized diploma and certification programs, and conducting workshops. TEPL will provide technical expertise and internship opportunities, while NIELIT will focus on curriculum development and training. The initiative is expected to significantly impact India’s growing semiconductor industry.

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