Calcutta University to Participate in BRICS Conference for the First Time

Source: Sanmarg | Original Published At: 2026-09-08 12:16:26 UTC

Key Points

• Calcutta University will participate in a BRICS conference in Delhi on 11 September for the first time.
• The conference aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry and align education with market and industrial needs.
• Three representatives from Calcutta University will attend, including officials from its placement cell.
• Leading educational institutions from China, Russia, South Africa and England, along with 30 major corporate organizations, will participate.
• Under India's National Education Policy 2020, Calcutta University has introduced skill-based training alongside theory to improve youth employability.
• The university plans to use the forum to identify global industrial trends and high-demand sectors for curriculum design.