Centurion University’s Sukanta Parida bags award for digital transformation at Collegedunia Connect 3.0
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Date: December 06, 2023

New Delhi, November 30, 2023 : The Director of Admissions & Marketing at Odisha’s Centurion University of Technology and Management, Mr Sukanta Parida, was recently felicitated during this year’s edition of Collegedunia Connect 3.0. Mr Parida bagged the award for bringing out an unprecedented transformation in branding, marketing and promotion of Centurion University, which is India’s first skill university and the only varsity in the country to be recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Union Skill Development Ministry. Collegedunia Connect, the third edition of which was held recently at Taj Palace in New Delhi, is an annual event to celebrate and honour change-makers and luminaries in the field of education.

 “It is always an encouraging feat when your efforts are duly recognized and appreciated. Centurion is not just a university, but a way of life that epitomizes skill-integrated learning and it is extremely crucial that state-of-the-art digital technology is leveraged for enhancing the institution’s reputation & stature. The right visibility among students and parents/guardians alike and impactful communication about how Centurion fosters an industry-ready workforce has played an instrumental role in spiking the admission numbers, which for the previous session went up to over 6,000 across different streams and courses,” said Mr Parida while expressing his happiness over the award.

The award was determined on the basis of diverse parameters such as usage of digital technologies for enhancing the university’s reputation, its visibility, admissions promotion, marketing as well as outreach. The central theme of this year’s Collegedunia Connect was ‘Innovation in Education: The Key to Transforming India’, which essentially addressed the prevailing era of significant changes in the Indian education system. Special emphasis was given on the paradigm shift towards digital and experiential learning. The other education-related agendas taken up during the event included Industry 4.0, AI in Education and the need of education for all.

Notably, Odisha’s Centurion University is a pioneer in skill education and experiential learning, with more than 50 nano, micro and macro on-campus industries & labs, in partnership with industry giants such as Dassault Systems, AWS, Yamaha, Schneider Electric etc. While it has been ranked A+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the university has received acknowledgment from Central and State governments, as well as institutions like UNESCO, World Bank, McKinsey and NITI Aayog. The university has 6 sprawling campuses, more than 220 patents and over 115 MoUs with acclaimed universities like JNU, along with several other national and international universities, centers of learning, PSUs as well as governments.

CUTM Odisha secures A+ grade by NAAC

Date: August 14, 2023

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha has been ranked A+ (with a score of 3.37) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assesses and accredits higher education institutions based on various quality parameters, including factors such as infrastructure, teaching-learning process, research, governance, and more.

This ranking is a testament to the quality standards being designed, developed and delivered by the University. The ranking is especially significant as it is the only Private University that has 3 of its 6 campuses in tribal areas. Centurion University is a multi-sector and multi campus state private skill university which is best known for nourishing an ecosystem that enables school drop outs to hone a skill and have a career pathway; and, focuses on skill integrated higher education that makes industry ready professionals. Centurion University is also a notified Skill University by Govt of Odisha and a Centre of Excellence recognised by Ministry of Skill Development, Govt of India.

It is worthwhile to acknowledge that Centurion is the first Pvt University in the India which was enacted by Government of Odisha with constituent campuses way back in 2010 which is now the mantra of NEP regarding restructuring of universities. 

Centurion University’s unique model lays specific emphasis on creating sustainable livelihoods on a national scale in challenging geographies through education that results in employability and sparks entrepreneurship. It believes in Learn the World, Experience the World and Change the World while adhering to the principles and parameters of UN Sustainable Development Goals. The DNA of the University is hands on, experience based and practice oriented while ensuring accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusivity.

Centurion University conveys its deep gratitude to Ministry of Higher Education, Govt of India, Ministry of Skill Development, Govt of India, Department of Higher Education, Govt of Odisha, Department of Skill Development, Govt of Odisha, Its students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff ,Industry partners, Institution Partners and the community members.