Kolkata, Dec 01: JIS Group Educational Initiatives, India, has signed an MoU with the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia, marking a significant step towards advancing international academic cooperation.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Bhaskar Gupta, Vice Chancellor, JIS University, and Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Development & Strategy), Asia Pacific University, in the presence of Mr. Bidyut Majumder, Deputy Director, JIS Group; Prof. (Dr.) Gautam Ghosh, Pro–Vice Chancellor, JIS University; and Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra Nargundkar, Pro–Vice Chancellor, JIS University.
The proposed collaboration brings together leading institutions under the JIS Group JIS University, JIS College of Engineering, Narula Institute of Technology, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, and Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports Complex to establish a shared framework for academic and research-driven engagement with APU Malaysia.
The MoU outlines the intent of both institutions to strengthen academic linkages through joint initiatives such as research collaboration, student and faculty exchange, academic exchange in the form of talks, lectures, and forums, and joint supervision for postgraduate research.
Speaking on the collaboration, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group, said;
“This MoU marks a meaningful step forward in our commitment to global academic integration. Partnering with a reputed institution like APU will create enriching opportunities for our students, faculty, and researchers, and we look forward to cultivating impactful collaborations that support innovation and knowledge exchange.”