D Y Patil International University Signs Landmark MoU with Kaynes Semicon to Boost Semiconductor Education
Pune/Ahmedabad, 14th August 2025: D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) took a decisive leap towards advancing semiconductor education, as it signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaynes Semicon at the company’s state-of-the-art plant in Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The agreement ceremony was graced by Kaynes Semicon CEO Mr. Raghu Panicker and Prof. Manish Bhalla, Vice Chancellor of DYPIU.
DYPIU, which has pioneered India’s first B.Tech. in Semiconductor Engineering, continues to strengthen its leadership in this niche domain through such strategic alliances.
This partnership is poised to unlock a spectrum of opportunities for DYPIU students and faculty. The collaboration will facilitate student internships, joint curriculum development, specialized faculty training, and skill development courses tailored for the semiconductor sector. “This MoU marks a pivotal step for our university. Our students and faculty will be exposed to cutting-edge industrial practices—making them truly industry-ready in a highly competitive domain,” said Prof. Manish Bhalla, Vice Chancellor of DYPIU.
Emphasizing the university’s commitment, Prof. Bhalla extended heartfelt gratitude to the dynamic management and all stakeholders for backing this ambitious initiative. He expressed optimism about the profound impact this partnership will have, not only for DYPIU but for India’s rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem.
Industry experts believe such collaborations will accelerate the creation of a skilled workforce and support the nation’s ambition to achieve self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing. Both institutions look forward to a future rich in innovation, mutual knowledge exchange, and substantial growth.
