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GD Goenka University Pledges 1 Crore In Scholarships If Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold

August 7, 2024: With the final of the Men’s javelin throw scheduled for August 08, 2024, all eyes are on India’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra, to clinch a gold medal and make the nation proud again.

In view of this, Mr. Nipun Goenka, Managing Director, GD Goenka Group, announced that GD Goenka University is ready to celebrate his success and support excellence in sports with an exceptional Rs 1 crore scholarship based on the sports achievements of students. With this pledge, the university aims to recognise and encourage young athletes to pursue excellence and reach their full potential.

In addition to this unprecedented pledge, GD Goenka World School, Sohna, is also hosting the prestigious Subroto Cup, providing a significant platform for young athletes and students to demonstrate and share their passion for football.

GD Goenka University and Fortis Mental Health Program Hosts India’s Largest Summit on Risk Management for Adolescents

July 31, 2023: School counsellors from all around the nation came together on July 21 and 22, 2023, for the conference "VARTAH: Values - Awareness - Reform - Thrive - Action - Hope," hosted by GD Goenka University in partnership with Fortis Mental Health Programme. Managing Risk Behaviour Summit for students in schools.  An innovative national-level school counsellors summit, VARTAH aims at nurturing a positive mental health culture within educational ecosystems, and offers a distinctive platform for school counsellors and educators to engage in conversations focused on awareness, reforms, and actions concerning the well-being of children and adolescents. Distinguished speakers from King's University Canada, James Cook University in Singapore, and a number of professionals in international education presented informative expert discussions during the event. Sessions concentrated on risk identification, offering workable answers to common problems and difficulties in child and adolescent mental health, and providing examples of how these problems are handled globally across various geographic and cultural contexts. 

Prof. (Dr.) Anjali Midha Sharan, Dean, Research & Development and School of Humanities, Social Science and Education, GD Goenka University said: “VARTAH shall focus on de-stigmatizing mental illness and enabling counsellors with skills required for helping adolescents in vulnerable environments. This shall be an extension of the University’s focus  on propagating mental well-being and integrating psychological health into mainstream education. The event brings together mental health experts, school counsellors and teachers creating opportunities for dialogue around action required for propagating psychological  the well-being of the youth.”

The School of Law at GD Goenka University Inaugurates a New State-of-the-Art Facility on Campus, the Gopi Ram Goenka Moot Court Hall 

July 25, 2023: The School of Law at GD Goenka University proudly inaugurated its state-of-the-art new facility, the Gopi Ram Goenka Moot Court Hall, in a grand ceremony held on the university campus today. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the former Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble  Justice Dipak Mishra, along with distinguished guests, Senior Adv. (Dr.) Pinky Anand, Cyber Law expert, Adv. (Dr.) Pavan Duggal, and  A.C Kher, Former DIG (Prison, Tihar Jail)  and AOR, Supreme Court of India. The ceremony was directed by Renu Goenka, Hon’ble  Chancellor, GD Goenka University. 

The Gopi Ram Goenka Moot Court Hall is a monument to the School of Law's dedication to providing the best possible legal education and offers outstanding opportunities for future lawyers to perfect their talents. With 200 pupils able to sit comfortably, this cutting-edge facility is furnished with modern conveniences. A genuine judicial environment has been meticulously recreated in the hall, creating a welcoming environment for undergraduate students to practise, present and prepare for moot court contests. One of the highlights of the School of Law's academic calendar is the annual International Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ClArb) Moot Competition, which will now find its prestigious home in the Gopi Ram Goenka Moot Court Hall. Additionally, the hall will also host various national moot court competitions, reaffirming its position as an essential cornerstone of the institution's flagship events.

The Group Managing Director, Nipun Goenka remarked: “The School of Law at GD  Goenka University has always been at the forefront of providing a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment, preparing students to become competent and socially responsible legal professionals. The addition of the Gopi Ram Goenka Moot Court Hall is yet  another step in this direction, providing students with unparalleled resources and  opportunities for their academic and professional growth.” 

The management, faculty, and students of GD Goenka University extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the dignitaries who graced the momentous occasion and helped make the inauguration of the Gopi Ram Goenka Moot Court Hall a resounding success.

GD Goenka University Delhi-NCR Gurgaon Launches Industry-Driven Programs

May 5, 2023: An internationally renowned top university in India with a 28-year history, GD Goenka University, has announced the beginning of 15 new undergrad programmes. The curricula for these programmes will be interdisciplinary, futuristic, connected with the National Education Policy 2020 framework, and competency-based with skill and quality assurance frameworks. In order to improve collaborative efforts on training, education, and upskilling for youth and business sectors, SoES has also teamed with major tech companies including Apple, IBM, Sterlite Technologies, BOSCH, L&T, and Microsoft.

Strong alliances have been developed between the GD Goenka School of Engineering and Science and a number of well-known corporations, including IBM, Apple, Sterlite Technologies Limited, BOSCH, L&T, and Microsoft. These collaborations have allowed the school to create cutting-edge, industry-focused undergraduate programmes that are specifically suited to the demands of the sector. The courses were developed in conjunction with business professionals to give students access to the most recent technologies and practical training. This method gives pupils a competitive edge in the job market and equips them with the skills and information needed to flourish in their particular industries.

Additionally, the cost of these programmes is affordable, making them available to a wide range of students seeking a quality engineering and science education. The GD Goenka School of Engineering and Science is dedicated to providing a top-notch education that equips students for the possibilities and challenges of the twenty-first century through these partnerships.

The following programs are available at SoES in collaboration with top industry giants:

• BTech CSE (AI&ML), B. Tech CSE (Data Science), B. Tech CSE (Cyber Security) in association with IBM 
• BTech. Computer Science Engineering (Mobile Application Development) in association with Apple
• BTech CSE (Hardware & Networking), B. Tech CSE (Software Engineering) in association with Sterlite Technologies
• BTech. Electronics and Communication (Internet of Things), B. Tech. Electronics and Communication (Biomedical Engineering) in association with BOSCH 
• BTech in Civil Engineering (Smart Infrastructures), B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Power Engineering) in association with L&T 
• BCA (Data Analytics), BCA (Machine Learning) in association with Microsoft 
• BTech. Aerospace Engineering