Pune: Newton School of Technology (NST) has partnered with Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) in Pune and will offer India’s first industry-driven global B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The collaboration is aimed to integrate the best of modern technological expertise and foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the students who pursue their B.Tech in CS and AI at NST X ADYPU. The program is UGC and AICTE approved, ensuring top-quality, future-ready education. Students at the NST campus can also pitch their start-up ideas directly to venture capitalists and stand a chance to raise funds with an added advantage of a ₹1 cr start-up fund available to the students.
Siddharth Maheshwari, Co-founder, Newton School of Technology said, “This partnership will foster our common goal to offer students a world class education to shape the tech leaders of tomorrow and together we look forward to equipping students with the skills to overcome real-life challenges."
"Our students have qualified for the ICPC regionals, the most prestigious coding contest for university students worldwide. Take, for example, a first-year student, Mehak, who secured an internship worth ₹1.25 lakh through the Google Summer of Code 2024. Mehak is one of just 1220 contributors selected from 73 countries, a testament to the caliber and potential of our students at NST," he added.
The curriculum is industry-ready, designed and delivered by faculty from renowned institutes like MIT and Stanford, and seasoned professionals from leading MAANG companies.
The curriculum of the course is designed to empower individuals to think critically, solve complex problems and thrive in the fast-paced tech first environment ensuring success in the tech industry.
Dr Ajeenkya DY Patil, President, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University (ADYPU) said, "Our collaboration with Newton School of technology represents a significant step forward in our quest to drive innovation and foster sustainable development in technology. Together, we are poised to harness the power of collective expertise and drive positive change that will benefit stakeholders across the ecosystem."
