• Date: June 2, 2026
  • Extracted Insight:
  • Chandigarh University inaugurated the IndiaAI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India, the first private university in India to establish such a lab.
  • Located within the University Institute of Computing (UIC), the lab offers a simulated apprenticeship platform for AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and emerging technologies, providing hands‑on training, access to AI PCs, and support for research, innovation, faculty development, student projects, hackathons, and industry‑academia collaboration.
  • CU launched new MCA (Data Science) and BCA (Data Science) degree programmes jointly with Intel India; students can earn Intel certifications each semester, boosting industry readiness.
  • Notable achievements include a BCA team securing second place at the national level during the Intel AI Summit and a Summer School “AI for Future Workforce” that attracted over 2,000 MCA, BCA and CSE students for practical AI training.
  • The university, a NAAC A+ graded and QS‑world‑ranked institution, offers 109 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has been recognized for best placements by WCRC.
  • Relevance: Economic/Market-related
  • Potential Market Impact: Positive / Immediate‑Short‑Term