Placement Outcomes at Deakin University GIFT City Campus
On 17 June 2026, Deakin University GIFT City Campus in Gandhinagar announced placement results for its two flagship postgraduate programmes – Master of Business Analytics and Master of Cyber Security. The National Australia Bank (NAB) Innovation Centre India returned for a second consecutive hiring cycle, selecting four Business Analytics students – Ruhani Patel, Aryan Chasia, Raghav Agrawal and Arushi Jain – for dual offers that combine structured internships and full‑time employment at NAB’s Gurgaon operations. This follows NAB’s inaugural placement cycle last year and signals growing confidence in the campus’s talent pipeline.
The campus’s inaugural Master of Cyber Security cohort also secured employment, with graduates being hired by the Adani Group. While the exact number of hires was not disclosed, the recruitment highlights strong industry demand for specialised cyber security professionals.
Prof. Deepak Bajaj, Academic and Campus Director, said the repeat hiring by NAB validates the quality, capability and global readiness of Deakin’s students and demonstrates how transnational education (TNE) models can produce highly employable talent aligned with international industry needs while remaining embedded in India’s growth story. Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia) for Deakin University, added that the outcomes reflect the strength of Deakin’s applied‑learning ecosystem, where academic excellence is complemented by industry immersion and real‑world problem solving.
Institutional Context
Deakin University, ranked among the top 1 % of global universities, became the first international university to establish a branch campus in India under the National Education Policy 2020 framework. The campus opened its doors to the first cohort in July 2024 and currently offers two postgraduate programmes focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, cyber security and digital transformation. Admissions for the July 2026 intake are now open, with application trends indicating strong momentum and positioning the campus as a preferred destination for benchmarked education in India.
Significance
The placements underscore the growing alignment between Deakin’s globally benchmarked curriculum and the workforce needs of organisations operating in data‑driven, technology‑intensive environments. They also illustrate the role of international education partnerships in supplying skilled talent for emerging sectors such as business analytics, AI and cyber security, supporting India’s emergence as a global innovation and talent hub.